OPERATIONAL HQ - CYBER

Operational HQ - Cyber falls under the Air Force's Research, Development, Test & Evaluation budget activity for Operational Systems Development. The specific goal of this program is to provide the AFCYBER Commander with the necessary tools to effectively and efficiently plan, monitor, and execute missions in the cyber domain. This includes developing and disseminating Cyberspace Tasking Orders to ensure commander's intent is supported through the application of cyber forces using the latest intelligence. The program also aims to provide a common operational picture to maintain cyberspace threat activities and integrate cyberspace indications and warnings, analysis, and other actionable intelligence products into overall situational awareness, planning, and execution. Additionally, it focuses on continuous development with a focus on interoperability and integration into Joint Cyber Command and Control (JCC2).

Furthermore, the program encompasses developmental activities such as machine-to-machine interfaces to dynamically interoperate with Air Operations Center systems, enabling Command and Control (C2) and Situational Awareness (SA) at the operational level. It also includes capabilities to present weapon system operators with near-real-time force location, mission, effect, and linked information. The program aims to develop multi-level security capabilities to support full-spectrum operations. The budget allocation for this program includes necessary civilian pay expenses required to manage, execute, and deliver weapon system capability in addition to civilian pay expenses budgeted in other related program elements. The acquisition strategy involves utilizing various contractual vehicles when necessary to meet the requirements of the Cyber Command and Control Mission System (C3MS) weapon system program office.

In summary, Program PE 0208064F aims to modernize the Cyber Command and Control Mission System (C3MS) by automating battle management capabilities, providing comprehensive cyber situational awareness, integrating cyberspace indications and warnings into overall situational awareness, planning, and execution. It also focuses on developing multi-level security capabilities to support full-spectrum operations while ensuring interoperability and integration into Joint Cyber Command and Control (JCC2).