JOINT BATTLE COMMAND - PLATFORM (JBC-P)

The Joint Battle Command Platform (JBC-P) program is a critical Army initiative under the Other Procurement, Army appropriation, specifically focused on Communications and Electronics Equipment for Tactical Surveillance. The overarching goal of JBC-P is to modernize the Army's mounted mission command and situational awareness capabilities, replacing the legacy Blue Force Tracking (BFT) system with advanced hardware and software solutions. This modernization effort supports the Army's Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) initiative, ensuring robust, secure, and resilient command and control (C2) infrastructure for operations in contested environments.

The JBC-P line item funds the Mounted Mission Command (MMC) Family of Systems (FoS), which consists of two primary components: MMC Transport (MMC-T) and MMC Software (MMC-S). The MMC-T program is responsible for procuring next-generation transceivers, encryption devices, and satellite communication waveforms. These new transceivers enable smart routing across multiple network paths including Geosynchronous Equatorial Orbit (GEO), Low-Earth Orbit (LEO), and Line of Sight (LoS) to mitigate risks from signal denial or jamming. Enhanced encryption devices are designed to protect against electronic warfare and cyber threats, significantly improving the Army's ability to maintain secure communications in all domains.

The MMC Software (MMC-S) component replaces the legacy JBC-P software on both vehicles and command posts. MMC-S leverages the Tactical Assault Kit (TAK), a government-owned application, to deliver next-generation C2 and situational awareness software. The software is developed using an agile Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) approach, which allows for rapid updates and integration of new capabilities. The objective is to provide a more intuitive, user-friendly interface that converges warfighting functions and enhances operational effectiveness.

In FY 2026, the JBC-P line item requests funding to support the procurement of MMC-T transceivers and encryption devices, program management, training, fielding, engineering services, depot maintenance, test and evaluation, support equipment (including satellite ground stations), network services, platform integration, and software enhancements. Funding also covers post-deployment software support (PDSS) for both MMC-T and MMC-S, ensuring continued survivability and adaptability against evolving threats. Production contracts are awarded to General Dynamics Mission Systems and L3Harris Technologies.

Additional objectives within this line item include the integration of MMC-T and MMC-S onto various Army platforms, such as the Bradley M2A4 & M7A4 BFIST, AMPV, Abrams M1A2 SEPv3, Stryker DVH-A1, and M10 Booker. The program also supports safety certification for MMC-S on integrated firing platforms and provides initial spares, repair parts, and peculiar support equipment necessary for fielding and sustainment. The Army Requirements Oversight Council (AROC) is responsible for validating the Basis of Issue (BOI) and the Army Acquisition Objective (AAO) for the MMC Family of Systems.

JBC-P funding is justified by the need to divest legacy systems and improve cyber resilience, data sharing, and C2 on-the-move functionality. The program is essential for both active and reserve components, supporting homeland defense, domestic emergency response, and military support to civil authorities as mandated by Section 1815 of the FY 2008 National Defense Authorization Act. The transition to MMC-T/MMC-S is expected to deliver more reliable, secure communications and enhanced operational capabilities for Army units in diverse operational environments.