Joint Automated Deep Operation Coordination System (JADOCS)

The Joint Automated Deep Operation Coordination System (JADOCS) program, under Army RDT&E PE 0203728A, is focused on the research, development, and operational systems integration of advanced fire support command and control (FSC2) capabilities. The overarching goal is to automate and enhance the planning and execution of lethal and non-lethal fires in support of joint and combined operations, including land, maritime, amphibious, and special operations. JADOCS supports the Army's Command and Control (C2) applications strategy, enabling Long Range Precision Fires (LRPF) and reinforcing Joint All Domain Operations (JADO) through integration with other service and coalition systems.

EF7: Precision Fires Warrior Dismounted & Mounted (PF-D/M) is a software-only initiative designed to provide Forward Observers (FOs) and Fire Support Teams (FISTs), both dismounted and mounted, with the capability to accurately locate ground targets and rapidly process fire mission requests. The program leverages a Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) approach, utilizing modern software development methodologies, DEVSECOPS tools, and human-centered design processes such as Soldier Touch Points (STPs).

PF-D operates on the Nett Warrior End User Device (EUD) for dismounted teams, while PF-M is integrated into the Mounted Family of Computing Systems (MFoCS) for vehicle-based teams. This replaces legacy systems and ensures compatibility with evolving Army computing environments. Key objectives include enhancing net-enabled weapons capability for joint service interoperability, aligning with updates to the Nett Warrior architecture, and integrating PF-M into fire support vehicles such as the Bradley Fire Support Team (BFIST) and Stryker platforms.

The program supports ongoing internal verification, validation, and developmental testing, as well as user engagement through STPs to ensure delivered capabilities meet operational requirements and add value for the Warfighter.

EF8: Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS) Increment 1 previously received funding for modernization and software development. Beginning in FY 2026, resources have been realigned to support the Army's Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) initiative. AFATDS is a critical automated fire support C2 system for the Army and Marine Corps, providing sensor-to-shooter links, automated planning, coordination, and execution of fires and effects.

The system supports LRPF platforms and integrates with over 80 battlefield systems, including Navy and Air Force weapons systems and coalition partner nation C2 systems. AFATDS modernization efforts, managed under the Artillery Execution Suites (AXS), are transitioning to a data-centric model that supports deployment across diverse hosting environments such as cloud, laptop, tablet, and server.

Objectives include enhancing kill chain responsiveness, improving cybersecurity, and optimizing future upgrades. The program is also focused on supporting new ballistic requirements, upgrading precision calculation data for hypersonic and LRPF munitions, and incorporating advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning. The convergence of AFATDS AXS with the Joint Targeting Command and Coordination System (JTIC2S) into a Fires Safety Critical Baseline (FSCB) aims to provide a common architecture for all Fires programs, reducing duplication and facilitating efficient capability development.

The realignment of EF8 funding to the NGC2 initiative reflects a strategic shift toward unified, streamlined C2 architecture for the Army. This transition is intended to eliminate stove-piping, reduce duplication of effort, and enable the integration of fire support capabilities within a single core framework. The NGC2 initiative will continue to support the critical requirements and resources previously managed under AFATDS, ensuring ongoing relevance and operational effectiveness for the Warfighter.