Corps for the production of JBC-P handhelds. In each instance, the mobile applications will be interoperable with existing battle command systems because they are built from a government-owned framework known as the Battle Com- mand Product Line Mobile.
PROTOTYPE
GEN Peter W. Chiarelli, Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, holds a prototype handheld with applications to track friendly forces and exchange photos. (U.S. Army photo.)
At the dismounted Soldier level, the HMS Manpack and Rifleman radios conveyed information using the new wideband networking waveform, Soldier Radio Waveform (SRW). SRW supports lightweight radios with Internet proto- col capabilities for voice, data, and video transport. During the exercise, it provided situational awareness for troops as they parachuted in. As they accomplished the mission, they were able to leverage the connectivity back to their support aircraft. For those Soldiers who had simulated casualties, troops were able to share the information and photos of the casualties with the medical evacuation units.
The radios were integrated with War- fighter Information Network-Tactical (WIN-T) Increment 1 to carry the infor- mation between the ground troops and the battalion tactical operations center. A WIN-T satellite terminal known as Secure Internet Protocol Router/Non-secure Internet Protocol Router Access Point extended the network’s range beyond line of sight and back up to high headquarters.
All of these capabilities highlighted the cooperation across different organizations and the integration of system compo- nents to optimize performance. Instead of developing many individual systems that work their best, it is important to tie all of them together to provide truly optimal capabilities for the Soldier.
NEXT STEPS This exercise provided valuable, honest feedback that would be used to reduce risk for upcoming tests of the equipment, such as the Network Integration Evalua- tion in June and July. It is vital to take a disciplined approach to developing the software, creating a common framework that will ensure that everyone is on the same page about what messages are sent, how the computing resources on the smartphone are used, and the security involved in protecting the data.
PEO C3T will continue to partner with providers of various transport methods, including Netted Iridium and several radio models selected by the U.S. Marine
On May 18, the JTRS HMS Program suc- cessfully achieved Milestone C, a critical acquisition milestone and an important benchmark in delivering advanced net- working capabilities to the warfighter. This decision authorizes the Army to first procure a low-rate initial production lot of up to 6,250 Rifleman radios and up to 100 Manpack radios. The milestone also marks an important step for the core capability JTRS will provide to the individual warfighter. The increased situ- ational awareness created by the HMS radios will give warfighters more infor- mation to outmatch enemies and ensure more successful operations.
While challenges remain, the Fort Bragg exercise was a step toward leveraging smartphones for tactical use. It is clear that providing communication capabili- ties to dismounted Soldiers increases their survivability, lethality, and effectiveness.
LTC MARK DANIELS is the Product Manager for JBC-P. He holds a B.S. in operations research from the U.S. Military Academy and an M.S. in industrial engi- neering from Pennsylvania State University. Daniels is Level III certified in program management and is a U.S. Army Acquisi- tion Corps (AAC) member.
LTC MARK STINER is the Product Manager for the JTRS HMS program. He holds a B.S. in Economics from the Uni- versity of Tennessee and an M.B.A from the Naval Postgraduate School. He is an AAC member.
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