Network Management Initialization and Service

Network Management Initialization and Services is aligned with the Army Network Modernization Priority for a Unified Network. The program supports the Army's objective of an integrated Network Operations capability through three components: Joint Network Management System (JNMS), Network Management Systems (NMS), and Data Products. JNMS provides training and logistics activities for Joint Enterprise Network Manager (JENM) planning applications and radio planner prototyping efforts, supporting Lower Tier Network planning, configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting for Army warfighting functions. NMS delivers hardware and integrated software to provide Network Operations capabilities in support of tactical radio Network Management and Planning. Data Products are a critical component in enabling capabilities such as converged Mission Command Network, end-to-end network centric connectivity, network resiliency, and interoperability across multiple domains and environments.

The specific objectives of Program 9705BA9301 are to enhance the Army's network modernization strategy by providing critical support to all Army warfighting functions Division/Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs), U.S. Army support elements, ITN experimental units, and Security Forces Assistance Brigades (SFABs) through the Joint Network Management System (JNMS). Additionally, the program aims to provide integration, hardware, software, and fielding of the Ruggedized Applications Platform - Tactical Radios (RAP-TR) in support of tactical radio Network Management and Planning capabilities through the Network Management Systems (NMS) component. Furthermore, the program seeks to create Data Products that enable a converged Mission Command Network operating seamlessly worldwide in any environment, end-to-end network centric connectivity across the Mission Command Network, integration of disparate networks/systems capabilities across multiple domains and environments, network resiliency through path diversity and dynamic routing in hostile environments, and planning and initialization of Mission Command Network capabilities such as Joint Battle Command - Platform (JBC-P), Command Post Computing Environment (CPCE), Net Warrior (Ground Soldier System), Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS), Air and Missile Defense Workstation (AMDWS), Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (TUAS), PEO Aviation, and other Army Mission Command Systems.