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N88-NTP-A-50-9204B/A
1 December 1998

NAVY TRAINING PLAN

JOINT SERVICE IMAGERY PROCESSING

SYSTEM - NAVY (JSIPS-N)

AN/SYQ-23

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Joint Service Imagery Processing System - Navy (JSIPS-N) is a shipboard imagery exploitation system with the capability to receive, process, store, exploit, and disseminate imagery, imagery-derived products, and Imagery Intelligence (IMINT) reports based on multi-source imagery from multiple inputs. The primary mission of JSIPS-N is to assist strike planners, tactical aviators, and Marine Corps amphibious planners in the delivery of precision ordnance on target. Secondary missions of the system are to provide near-real-time imagery and support to fleet intelligence assets, Special Operations Forces (SOF), and to support primary exploitation and dissemination of tactical organic and theater IMINT products. The system will be installed in intelligence and mission planning spaces onboard aircraft carriers (CVs/CVNs), large deck amphibious ships (LHAs/LHDs) and fleet flagships (AGFs/LCCs). Segments of JSIPS-N will also be installed ashore in Rapid Deployment Suites (RDSs) in support of the Tomahawk Land Attack Missile (TLAM) Afloat Planning System (APS), at Commander Fifth Fleet (COMFIFTHFLT) Headquarters in Manama, Bahrain and at selected support and training sites. Major JSIPS-N components include:

Precision Targeting Workstation (PTW) - The PTW is the "low end" softcopy exploitation system. It is a user friendly Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) based general purpose imagery exploitation workstation used for first phase exploitation, imagery annotation, air crew familiarization, etc. Coordinates from the PTW, although not as accurate as the Digital Imagery Workstation Suite Afloat (DIWSA), are often accurate enough for various missions.

Strike Planning Archive (SPA) - The SPA software hosted in the PTW rack provides a standards-based image and image product archive. It supports JSIPS-N, APS and other strike planning systems as an image server and acts as a broker in providing products in response to tasking from client systems.

National Input Segment (NIS) - The NIS which includes the Navy Dissemination Element (DE) and Imagery Exploitation Support System (IESS) serves as a communications interface and processor system that receives near real-time imagery from national sources. NIS communications are provided at a 1/2 T-1 rate via Challenge Athena (CA) communications. NIS supports prioritized dissemination ordering from tailored sub-images to full frame imagery.

Image Product Library (IPL) - The IPL to be fielded in FY-99 will be the primary dissemination path for national and tactical imagery received via JSIPS-N. Imagery received via the NIS and Tactical Input Segment (TIS) will be archived to the IPL and made available to remote users via allocated communications bandwidth.

Tactical Input Segment - The TIS to be fielded in FY-00, uses the Common Imagery Processor (CIP) to process Electro-Optic/Infrared (EO/IR), and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imagery from tactical and theater sources.

Digital Imagery Workstation Suite Afloat - The DIWSA is installed as a segment of APS. In installations aboard CVs/CVNs, the DIWSA will be utilized to provide Precision Guided Munitions (PGM) targeting services to strike planners and tactical aviators in those cases where absolute accuracy/precision requirements are stringent (aimpoint measurements).

The JSIPS-N is an ACAT III program. It is currently in the Full Rate Production (FRP) phase. The DIWSA successfully completed Developmental Testing (DT) in November 1993. IOT&E was completed onboard USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) in February 1994. DT of a NIS prototype (Challenge Athena/System Test Tool) was completed at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Dahlgren, VA., in March 1995. A Milestone IIB Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) decision for the NIS was approved in August 1995, based upon an Operational Assessment (OA) conducted by the Commander, Operational Test and Evaluation Force (COMOPTEVFOR). Subsequent phases of IOT&E will include an Operational Assessment and an Operational Evaluation (OPEVAL) of the TIS to support low rate and full rate production decisions respectively.

The system is operated by specially trained Intelligence Specialists (ISs) who utilize elements of JSIPS-N to perform softcopy imagery dissemination, processing and exploitation tasks, by Radioman (RMs) who will operate the JSIPS-N Local Area Network (LAN), assist functional operators with network/software-related problems, and perform system administration and database administration duties, and by Electronics Technician (ETs) who will maintain and repair the JSIPS-N hardware. The Navy Manpower Analysis Center (NAVMAC) has concluded that with few exceptions, the watch stations required to support JSIPS-N operations already exist in the applicable Ship Manpower Document (SMD). NAVMAC letter 5311 Ser 412/0383 of 13 June 1995 pertains.

The training concept is based upon the requirement that all personnel assigned to operate and/or maintain the JSIPS-N equipment will require specialized training to effectively use and maintain the system. Training consists of interim training, delta training, and formal training conducted at the Navy and Marine Corps Intelligence Training Center (NMITC) Dam Neck, VA.

This document, the Navy Training Plan (NTP), summarizes the Manpower, Personnel, and Training (MP&T) requirements to support the operation and maintenance of JSIPS-N equipment being installed Afloat. Providing sufficient quantities of trained operators and maintainers is crucial to the effective employment and operation of the JSIPS-N system. Personnel training requirements are documented along with the methodology that was used in determining them. This NTP is a living document subject to updates when policy, budgetary, or other major changes warrant revision.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART TITLE PAGE

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS viii

LIST OF TABLES viii

PREFACE ix

I TECHNICAL PROGRAM DATA I-1

A. TITLE-NOMENCLATURE-PROGRAM I-1

1. Title-Nomenclature-Acronym I-1

a. Title I-1

b. Nomenclature I-1

c. Acronym I-1

2. Program Element Numbers I-1

B. SECURITY CLASSIFICATION I-1

C. NTP PRINCIPALS I-1

1. Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Program Sponsor I-1

2. CNO Resource Sponsor I-1

3. Principal Development Activity (PDA) I-2

4. Training Agency (TA) I-2

5. Training Support Agency (TSA) I-2

6. Manpower, Personnel and Training (MP&T) Mission Sponsor I-2

7. Bureau of Naval Personnel (BUPERS) I-2

8. Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) Manpower Management I-2

D. OPERATIONAL USES I-2

1. Purpose I-2

2. Other Procurements I-2

E. TECHNICAL/OPERATIONAL EVALUATION I-3

1. Initial Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E) I-3

2. Technical/Operational Evaluation I-3

F. EQUIPMENT/SYSTEM/SUBSYSTEM REPLACED I-3

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G. DESCRIPTION I-3

1. Functional Description I-3

a. Precision Targeting Workstation I-4

b. Strike Planning Archive I-4

c. National Input Segment I-5

d. Image Product Library I-5

e. Tactical Input Segment I-6

f. Digital Imagery Workstation Suite Afloat I-6

2. Physical Description I-6

a. TAC-4 PTW/SPA Configuration I-6

b. NIS DE Configuration I-7

c. IPL Configuration I-7

d. TIS Configuration I-7

e. DIWSA Configuration I-7

3. Introduction as New Production Equipment I-14

4. Significant Interfaces With Other Ship's Systems I-14

a. System External Interfaces I-14

b. System Internal Interfaces I-15

H. NEW FEATURES, CONFIGURATION OR MATERIAL I-15

I. CONCEPTS I-16

1. Maintenance Concept I-16

a. O-Level Maintenance I-16

b. I-Level Maintenance I-16

c. D-Level Maintenance I-16

d. Federal Express (FedEx) Support Concept I-16

e. Software Maintenance I-17

f. Source of Technical Assistance I-17

2. Operational Concept I-17

3. Manning Concept I-18

a. Analysis of CV/CVN and LHA/LHD Requirements I-18

b. Analysis of AGF and LCC Requirements I-19

J. LOGISTICS I-19

1. Manufacturer(s) I-19

a. PTW/SPA Equipment I-19

b. NIS DE Equipment I-19

c. IESS Equipment I-19

d. IPL Equipment I-19

e. TIS Equipment I-19

f. DIWSA Equipment I-19

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2. Contract Number(s) I-19

a. PTW/SPA Equipment I-20

b. NIS DE Equipment I-20

c. IESS Equipment I-20

d. IPL Equipment I-20

e. TIS Equipment I-20

f. DIWSA Equipment I-20

3. Acquisition Logistics Support Plan (ALSP) Development I-20

4. Technical Data Plan I-20

5. Special Tools and Test Equipment I-20

6. Spares/Repair Parts I-21

7. Contractor Engineering and Technical Services I-21

K. SCHEDULES I-21

1. Installation/Ready for Operational Use (RFOU) Schedule I-21

a. CV/CVN Installations I-22

b. LHA/LHD Installations I-22

c. AGF/LCC Installations I-22

2. Time Required to Install I-22

L. MANPOWER REQUIREMENTS I-25

1. Operational Manpower Requirements I-25

a. Intelligence Specialist I-25

1. 3926 Requirement I-25

2. 3910 Requirement I-25

3. 3923 Requirement I-26

b. Radioman/System Administrator I-26

c. Electronics Technician/Maintenance Technician I-26

2. APS Detachment Personnel I-26

a. DIWSA Operator I-27

b. APS DET System Administrator I-27

c. APS DET Maintenance Technician I-27

3. Equipment, Subsystems, and Systems I-27

a. Watch Station Requirements I-27

b. Maintenance Workload I-27

c. Recommended Minimum Quantitative/Qualitative Manpower

Requirements I-28

M. TRAINING CONCEPT I-28

1. Interim Training I-28

a. NIS RE/IESS Operator and Maintenance Training I-28

b. PTW Operator Training I-28

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c. NIS (DE/IESS) & TAC-4 PTW/SPA Operator and Maintenance

Training I-28

d. Ad Hoc Training Course I-29

2. Follow-on Training I-29

a. In-Progress Reviews I-29

b. Imagery Dissemination Manager Course (J-150-2973) I-30

c. Imagery Interpretation Course (J-242-0993) I-30

d. Strike Warfare Applications Analyst Course (J-242-0987) I-30

e. GCCS-M Afloat System Administration Course (J-150-2955) I-31

f. Intelligence Center Maintenance Course (J-150-2019) I-31

3. Training Project Plan (TPP) I-32

a. Imagery Dissemination Manager Course (J-150-2973) I-32

b. GCCS-M Afloat System Administration Course (J-150-2955) I-32

4. Instructor Staffing at NMITC I-32

a. Imagery Dissemination Manager Course (J-150-2973) I-32

b. GCCS-M Afloat System Administration Course (J-150-2955) I-32

c. Intelligence Center Maintenance Course (J-150-2019) I-32

N. ON-BOARD TRAINING I-36

1. Computer Based Training I-36

2. Personnel Qualification Standards (PQS) I-36

O. LIST OF RELATED NAVY TRAINING PLANS I-36

II BILLETS AND PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS II-1

A BILLET REQUIREMENTS II-2

A.1.a Ready for Operational and Fleet Support Use - New

Development Introduction Schedule II-2

A.1.b Military Billets per Fleet Operational Unit and or

Activities - New II-4

A.1.c Total Number of Billets Required by Fleet Support Units

and/or Activities - New II-6

A.1.d Total Fleet and Fleet Support Billets for New System II-7

A.1.d Total Fleet and Fleet Support Billets for New System

USMC Requirements II-8

A.4 Training Activities Staff (Instructor/Support) Billet

Requirements II-9

A.5 Chargeable Student Billet Requirements II-10

A.6 Net Annual Incremental and Cumulative Billet

Increases/Decreases II-11

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B PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS II-12

B.2. Fleet and Fleet Support Adjusted Annual Training

Input Requirements - Skill Progression and

Functional Training II-12

B.5 Total Number of Instructor and Support Personnel

Required For Training Activities II-15

B.6 Total Annual Training Input Requirements to Attain

and Sustain Fleet, Fleet Support, Instructor and

Support Requirements II-16

III TRAINING REQUIREMENTS III-1

A TRAINING COURSE/TRAINING INPUT REQUIREMENTS III-1

A.1 Initial Training III-1

A.2 Follow-on Training (Operation, Maintenance, Operation and

Maintenance, Team, Prerequisite) III-13

IV TRAINING LOGISTIC SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS IV-1

A TRAINING HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS IV-2

A.1 Technical Training Equipment IV-2

A.4 Repair Parts for Technical Training Equipment IV-5

B INITIAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS IV-6

B.2 Curricula Materials IV-6

B.4 Technical Manuals IV-9

V MAJOR MILESTONES V-1

VI ACTIONS AND/OR DECISIONS VI-1

A ACTION ITEM/ACTION REQUIRED VI-1

B DECISIONS VI-2

VII POINTS OF CONTACT VII-1

APPENDICES

A LIST OF ACRONYMS A-1

B GLOSSARY OF TERMS B-1

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
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I-1 JSIPS-N Afloat Architecture for FY-99 I-4

I-2 SCI PTW/SPA (OL-647/SYQ) Workstation I-8

I-3 GENSER PTW/SPA (OL-647/SYQ) Workstation I-9

I-4 Navy DE (OL-646/SYQ) Configuration I-10

I-5 IPL Rack Assembly (Front View) I-11

I-6 TIS Three Rack Configuration I-12

I-7 DIWSA (AN/SYQ-18) Three Workstation Configuration I-13

I-8 DIWSA (AN/SYQ-18A) Three Workstation Configuration I-13

I-9 JSIPS-N External Interfaces I-14

I-10 JSIPS-N Internal Interfaces I-15

I-11 Imagery Dissemination Manager Pipeline I-33

I-12 GCCS-M Afloat System Administrator Pipeline I-34

I-13 Intelligence Center Maintenance Pipeline I-35

LIST OF TABLES
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I-1 JSIPS-N Afloat Installation/RFOU Schedule I-23

I-2 JSIPS-N TTE Delivery Schedule I-24

PREFACE

The Navy Training Plan (NTP) is the principal document for defining Manpower, Personnel, and Training (MP&T) requirements for new development, including the resources (billets, training material, military construction) necessary to support the training program. The NTP is a life cycle document which first identifies the resources required to establish a training program and then identifies resources necessary to maintain an effective training program through the life cycle of the new development. It controls the planning and implementing activities for meeting the MP&T requirements of the new development and to produce trained personnel required to install, operate, maintain, or otherwise use the new development being introduced into the Navy.

The initial Navy Training Plan for JSIPS-N (NTP-A-50-9204) dated 30 April 1992 was approved for distribution by Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV) OP-11 on 9 July 1992. It was based upon the results of a Hardware and Manpower Integration Analysis Study (HARDMAN) conducted in accordance with OPNAVINST 5311.7 and a follow-on NTP Conference that was hosted by PMA-281 on 25 March 1992.

Revision A (NTP-A-50-9204A) dated 30 April 1996 was approved for distribution by OPNAV N889H on 26 July 1996. It was developed to address the additional requirement to install JSIPS-N onboard large deck amphibious ships (LHAs/LHDs). The revision and update was based upon the results of a manpower analysis conducted by the Navy Manpower Analysis Center (NAVMAC) and a follow-on NTP Conference that was hosted by PMA-281 during the period of 11 through 14 March 1996.

Revision B (NTP-A-50-9204B) was developed to address major changes in the JSIPS-N architecture, manpower and training requirements and installation schedules. The initial draft dated 30 January 1998 was mailed to major staffs and activities for review and comment as enclosure to PEOCMPANDUAV ltr 1500 Ser PMA-281/026 dated 23 March 1998 requesting comments be provided to PMA-281L and OPNAV N889H.

Based upon concerns with the follow-on training for the Intelligence Specialist rating outlined in Part I of the draft NTP, Chief of Naval Education and Training (CNET) ETE41 hosted a JSIPS-N In-Progress Review (IPR) on 8 Apr 98. The IPR reviewed both JSIPS-N training requirement and program, specific student throughput, status of curriculum for follow-on training, and delivery of training via several methods. Representatives from CNO N20, N88, CNET, ONI, BUPERS, PMA-281, and DNI (SEA) were in attendance. CNET Pensacola FL 100154Z Apr 98 provides details of this IPR.
CNET (ETE41) hosted a second IPR at the Navy and Marine Corps Intelligence Center (NMITC) on 22 Jul 98 to determine JSIPS-N curricula to be incorporated into existing "C" schools and best training method for remaining portion of curriculum. Representatives from CNO N2, N8, DNI (SEA), ONI, CINCLANTFLT, COMNAVAIRLANT, COMNAVSURFPAC, USS George Washington (CVN 73), CCG-2, CPG-2, CNET, SPAWAR, PMA-281, NMITC and FITCPAC were in attendance. As a result of this IPR, participants agreed that a valid requirement exists for the Imagery Dissemination Manager course (J-150-2973). Additionally, participants agreed that PTW familiarization material would be developed and incorporated into the 3910 Imagery Interpreter course, (J-242-0993) and the 3923 Strike Warfare Applications Analyst course (J-150-0987) being taught at NMITC. CNET Pensacola FL 030454Z Aug 98 provides results of this IPR.
Part I of the draft NTP was revised and updated to reflect the results of comments received and numerous training meetings that have occurred. Part I dated 31 July 1998 was mailed to major staffs and activities for review and comment as enclosure to PEOCMPANDUAV ltr 1500 Ser PMA-281/100 dated 18 August 1998 requesting comments be provided to PMA-281L and OPNAV N889H.

This NTP dated 1 December 1998 has been revised/updated to address all review comments and recommendations received and the results of training meetings and IPRs hosted by CNET ETE41. Significant changes in Revision B over the previous version, include:

Revision of JSIPS-N manpower and training requirements to address concerns from Afloat Intelligence Officers, the Cruise Missile Support Activity (CMSA), and from within the Intelligence and Training Community.
Limiting the current DIWSA Operator Course (J-243-2953) and NEC IS-3925 (DIWSA Operator) to those Intelligence Specialist (IS) personnel assigned to the APS Detachment.
Deleting JSIPS-N IS-3925 requirement for ship's company IS personnel.
Requiring that a minimum of three IS personnel per CV/CVN, LHA/LHD and AGF/LCC hold NEC IS-3926 (Imagery Dissemination Manager).
Migrating JSIPS-N maintenance training from the 1676 APS Maintenance course (J-243-2951) into the 1654 Intelligence Center Maintenance course (J-150-2019).
Requiring Precision Targeting Workstation/Strike Planning Archive (PTW/SPA) familiarization materials be added to the 3910 Imagery Interpretation course (J-242-0993) at NMITC to provide training at the apprentice level on how to utilize the JSIPS-N equipment to receive and exploit national and tactical imagery.

Requiring PTW/SPA familiarization materials be added to the 3923 Strike Warfare Applications Analyst course (J-150-0987) at NMITC to provide training at the apprentice level on how to utilize the JSIPS-N equipment to support the strike planning process.

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PART I - TECHNICAL PROGRAM DATA

I.A. TITLE - NOMENCLATURE - PROGRAM

Title-Nomenclature-Acronym

a. Title: Joint Service Imagery Processing System - Navy.

b. Nomenclature: AN/SYQ-23.

c. Acronym: JSIPS-N.

Program Element Numbers

JSIPS-N Research, Development Testing & Evaluation (RDT&E) and Defense Wide Procurement (DWP), funding is budgeted as a portion of Program Element (P/E) 0305154D - Defense Airborne Reconnaissance Program (DARO), Project Unit W2174 (JSIPS-N). JSIPS-N Operations and Maintenance, Navy (O&MN) funding is budgeted under P/E 0208009N. There is no program element number assigned for Shipbuilding and Conversion, Navy (SCN) funding.

I.B. SECURITY CLASSIFICATION

This Navy Training Plan (NTP) is UNCLASSIFIED. Due to the nature of data processed, the Digital Imagery Workstation Suite Afloat (DIWSA), the National Input Segment (NIS), the Imagery Exploitation Support System (IESS), the Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Precision Targeting Workstation/Strike Planning Archive (PTW/SPA) must operate at the TOP SECRET (TS)/SCI level. The General Service (GENSER) PTW/SPA, the Image Product Library (IPL), and the Tactical Input Segment (TIS) will operate at the SECRET GENSER level. Therefore all ship's company personnel who will be required to operate and maintain the JSIPS-N equipment will require a TS/SCI clearance.

I.C. NTP PRINCIPALS

1. Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Program Sponsor: Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (DCNO) for Resources, Warfare Requirements & Assessment - Air Warfare Division (N88).

2. CNO Resource Sponsor: Head Aviations Plans and Requirements Branch (N880).

3. Principal Development Activity (PDA): Program Manager, Cruise Missiles Command and Control Program (PMA-281).

4. Training Agency (TA): Chief of Naval Education and Training (CNET) ETE41.

5. Training Support Agency (TSA): JSIPS-N Project Manager (PMA-281-1).

6. Manpower, Personnel and Training (MP&T) Mission Sponsor: Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Manpower and Personnel) CNO (N1) and Director of Naval Training CNO (N7).

7. Bureau of Naval Personnel (BUPERS): PERS-221, PERS-40, PERS-406, PERS-408, and Navy Manpower Analysis Center (NAVMAC) Code 41.

8. Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) Manpower Management: Marine Manpower Officer Assignments (MMOA-3), Marine Manpower Enlisted Assignments (MMEA-84), CMC (C4I CRP), and Marine Corps Combat Development Command (MCCDC/C461).

I.D. OPERATIONAL USES

Purpose

The Joint Service Imagery Processing System (JSIPS) is the common Department of Defense (DoD) ground station which receives, processes, exploits, and disseminates time sensitive all source imagery products and imagery derived intelligence reports. The Navy version (JSIPS-N) is a shipboard imagery exploitation system with the capability to receive, process, exploit, store, and disseminate imagery, imagery-derived products, and Imagery Intelligence (IMINT) reports based on multi-source imagery from multiple inputs. The primary mission of JSIPS-N is to assist strike planners, tactical aviators, and Marine Corps amphibious planners in the delivery of precision ordnance on target. Secondary missions of the system are to provide near-real-time imagery and support to fleet intelligence assets, Special Operations Forces (SOF), and to support primary exploitation and dissemination of tactical organic and theater IMINT products.

The JSIPS-N will be installed in intelligence and mission planning spaces of all aircraft carriers (CVs/CVNs), large deck amphibious ships (LHAs/LHDs) and fleet flagships (AGFs/LCCs). Segments of JSIPS-N will also be installed ashore at Commander Fifth Fleet (COMFIFTHFLT) Headquarters in Manama, Bahrain and at selected support and training sites and in Rapid Deployment Suites (RDSs) in support of the Tomahawk Land Attack Missile (TLAM) Afloat Planning System (APS).

Other Procurements

Foreign Military Sales (FMS) of JSIPS-N is not anticipated at this time. However, the United Kingdom (UK) has entered into an agreement with the United States government to purchase an FMS variant of the APS, which includes the DIWSA.

I.E. TECHNICAL/OPERATIONAL EVALUATION

Initial Operational Test & Evaluation (IOT&E)

The JSIPS-N is currently in the Full Rate Production (FRP) phase. The DIWSA successfully completed Developmental Testing (DT) in November 1993. IOT&E was completed onboard USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) in February 1994. DT of a NIS prototype (Challenge Athena/System Test Tool) was completed at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Dahlgren, VA., in March 1995. A Milestone IIB Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) decision for the NIS was approved in August 1995, based upon an Operational Assessment (OA) conducted by the Commander, Operational Test and Evaluation Force (COMOPTEVFOR). Subsequent phases of IOT&E will include an Operational Assessment and an Operational Evaluation (OPEVAL) of the TIS to support low rate and full rate production decisions respectively.

Technical/Operational Evaluation

Required operational performance requirements for the JSIPS-N are described in the Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP) No. 1341, Revision B approved on 22 May 1996. Technical Evaluation (TECHEVAL) and OPEVAL of the JSIPS-N system (DIWSA, PTW, and NIS Receive Element (RE) Category 2 Plus (CAT 2+) segments) was conducted onboard USS George Washington (CVN 73). TECHEVAL was conducted during the period of 21 February through 4 March 1996. OPEVAL was conducted by COMOPTEVFOR during the period of 26 June 1996 through 1 July 1996.

I.F. EQUIPMENT/SYSTEM/SUBSYSTEM REPLACED

Since JSIPS-N provides a new capability, no systems will be replaced. However, JSIPS-N by use of digital technologies, represents a quantum improvement in processing tactical reconnaissance over the present film-based sensors by providing information within minutes of image acquisition. Additionally, with the transition from Tactical Airborne Reconnaissance Pod System (TARPS) to Advanced Tactical Air Reconnaissance System (ATARS) and Shared Reconnaissance Pod (SHARP), the requirement for processing large volumes of film-based reconnaissance imagery will be eliminated.

I.G. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

Functional Description

The JSIPS-N is a shipboard imagery based system which is designed to provide highly accurate target coordinates, target offsets, and the latest available imagery to embarked Battle Force/Battle Group (BF/BG) staffs, Tactical Air (TACAIR) strike planners, Precision Guided Munitions (PGM) planners, SOF planners, and Marine forces afloat and ashore. Figure I-1 depicts the JSIPS-N Afloat Architecture for FY-99.

Figure I-1. JSIPS-N Afloat Architecture for FY-99

The JSIPS-N system design is based upon the integration and upgrade of functional capabilities of the following primary components. They include:

a. Precision Targeting Workstation. The PTW is the "low end" softcopy exploitation system. It is a user friendly Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) based general purpose imagery exploitation workstation used for first phase exploitation, imagery annotation, air crew familiarization, etc. Coordinates from the PTW, although not as accurate as the DIWSA, are often accurate enough for various missions. An accuracy assessment is provided with each set of coordinates. The PTW will also provide a means to receive imagery electronically from NIS. This real time imagery can be reviewed at the PTW for battle damage assessment.

b. Strike Planning Archive. The SPA software hosted in the PTW rack provides a standards based image and image product archive. It supports JSIPS-N, APS and other strike planning systems as an image server and acts as a broker in providing DIWSA products in response to tasking from client systems. The SPA also serves as the collection point and interface for imagery received from the NIS and IPL. Both SCI and GENSER level client support is provided through a high-side/low-side architecture design; data transfers from the high-side to the low-side are validated using the Enhanced Security Isolation System (SIS).

c. National Input Segment. The NIS which includes the Navy Dissemination Element (DE) and IESS serves as a communication interface and processor system that receives near-real-time primary (11 bit) Electro-Optic (EO), Infrared (IR), and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imagery from national sources. NIS communications are provided at a 1/2 T-1 rate via Challenge Athena (CA) communications. NIS supports prioritized dissemination ordering from tailored sub-images to full frame imagery. The DE is an element of the Defense Dissemination System (DDS) IV architecture. It is acquired through the National Imagery & Mapping Agency (NIMA), formally the U.S. Air Force (USAF) Defense Dissemination Program Office (DDPO), and delivered to PMA-281 as Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) for use in JSIPS-N. The IESS assembled in the communications rack functions as a Host Data Base System (HDBS) providing a management function for imagery dissemination and exploitation. It is acquired through the USAF 497th Intelligence Group (IESS Program Office) and delivered to PMA-281 as GFE for use in JSIPS-N. The DE and IESS provides:

Capability to order, receive, and disseminate image data and perform input processing, overview generation, and management of the data. The DE receives compressed image data transmitted from the Enhanced Processing Segment (EPS), located ashore, at rates between 64 Kilobytes per second and 12.288 Megabits per second. Input processing is performed on the image data, which is stored compressed on a Unix filesystem. After the data is received, it can be automatically archived to tape and/or exported for exploitation. Ad-hoc selective product archiving is also possible. The DE can perform automated overview generation and store the resulting Reduced Resolution Data Set (RRDS) R5 onto the array.
Message processing for communications with the EPS and the HDBS (IESS) to perform scheduling, planning, mission control, and information exchange. Image information and availability, provided by the DE server, enables a DE client to order products as required to support a mission. Using client software, product data can be exported over a site Local Area Network (LAN)/Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI), Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) or Fast Ethernet in either expanded or compressed format. Image support data is sent to the HDBS (IESS) via a point-to-point Ethernet interface.

d. Image Product Library. The IPL to be fielded in FY-99 will be the primary dissemination path for national and tactical imagery received via JSIPS-N. It is a subset of NIMA's Libraries (NL) program which includes a National Information Library (NIL), a number of Command Information Libraries (CILs), and a larger number of IPLs. The Navy IPL will be hosted as a node of the shipboard intelligence centers and Joint Intelligence Center (JIC) LANs and will be made accessible to strike and Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C⁴I) systems. Imagery received via the NIS and TIS will be archived to the IPL and made available to remote users via allocated communication bandwidth. The IPL is acquired through NIMA and delivered to PMA-281 as GFE for use in JSIPS-N.

e. Tactical Input Segment. The TIS to be fielded in FY-00 will provide a communication interface and processor for current and future theater and tactical EO, IR, and SAR reconnaissance systems. It uses the Common Imagery Processor (CIP) to process EO, IR, and SAR imagery from tactical and theater sources. The CIP is a multi-sensor-processor capable of accepting raw imagery and auxiliary support data necessary for exploitation from existing communication links and magnetic media, formatting the data into exploitable imagery, and transferring this information to other segments of JSIPS-N in common data formats. Imagery is received from the Common High Bandwidth Data Link-Shipboard Terminal (CHBDL-ST) or via tape from ATARS/SHARP. TIS processed imagery will be archived to the IPL for follow-on exploitation and primary dissemination. The TIS is an element of the USAF managed JSIPS program. It is acquired through the Reconnaissance/Intelligence Ground Systems (RIGS) Products and Services (RPS) Program managed by the Director, Electronic Systems Center, located at Hanscom Air Force Base (AFB), MA. The TIS will be delivered to PMA-281 as GFE for use in JSIPS-N.

f. Digital Imagery Workstation Suite Afloat. The DIWSA suite of equipment is installed as a segment of APS. In installations onboard CVs/CVNs, the DIWSA will be utilized to support PGM targeting services where absolute accuracy/precision requirements are stringent (aimpoint measurements). The DIWSA is the "high end" softcopy exploitation system which is capable of extensive softcopy image processing and exploitation functions. It is based on NIMA's Mk-90 Data Extraction Segment and offers the highest degree of accuracy. The DIWSA uses sensor math models and various algorithms to control imagery to the Digital or Digitized Point Positioning Data Base (D-PPDB).

Given the recent decision by the Program Sponsor (N88) to defer installation of the DIWSA onboard large deck amphibious ships (LHA/LHD) and fleet flagships (AGF/LCC) and fleet concerns with the training, qualification and certification requirements for the ship's company DIWSA Operator, the Navy Enlisted Classification (NEC) IS-3925 (DIWSA Operator/Analyst) requirement for JSIPS-N has been deleted.
In installations aboard CVs/CVNs, PGM targeting services will be performed by Intelligence Specialist (IS) personnel assigned to the embarked APS Detachment. These specially trained personnel holding a Primary Navy Enlisted Classification (PNEC) of IS-3925 have been trained and certified in accordance with the Cruise Missile Support Activity Training and Operating Procedures Standardization (CTOPS) Manual to develop products on the DIWSA.

2. Physical Description

a. TAC-4 PTW/SPA Configuration. There will be two PTW/SPA (OL-647/SYQ) workstations installed Afloat. Each workstation is 72 inches in height, 22 inches in width, 28 inches in depth, and weighs approximately 600 pounds with all equipment installed. The high side rack assembly is shown in Figure 1-2 and the low side rack assembly is shown in Figure 1-3. The low side rack assembly is the same as the high side except for the absence of the SIS and the addition of a second Ciprico Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) [two instead of one].

b. NIS DE Configuration. The Navy DE (OL-646/SYQ) configuration shown in Figure 1-4 consists of a Processor Rack that provides expansion, storage, formatting, archiving, and managing of data and a Communications Rack that provides decryption, error detection and correction, sync detection, and de-interleaving of High Rate Data (HRD) to and from the EPS. Each rack is 72-inches in height, 24-inches inches in width, 32-inches in depth, and weighs approximately 800 pounds. Also provided is a Fireberd 6000A Bit Error Rate Tester (BERT) that is utilized for generation of either random or generated data patterns that can be transmitted or received from another BERT. The device will measure bit error rates at each end of the Input/Output (I/O) channel data link. The BERT is 6 inches in height, 12 inches in width, 12 inches in depth, and weighs 15.8 pounds. It is portable and normally placed on a table top or work bench.

c. IPL Configuration. The Navy IPL rack is shown in Figure I-5. Major components include a Sun Enterprise 4000 Server, a 20-inch Monitor, two Sun Storage Model 114's, a Power Distribution Unit (PDU), a Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS), a bullnose assembly, and a fan assembly. The Sun 4000 will have an archive of 163 Gigabytes. This archive will hold approximately 30 days worth of 144 Fast Access Format (FAF) images at 4.3 bits per pixel. The shipboard IPL will share common digital imagery standards with the SPA and other IPLs installed at unified commands ashore. The rack is 72 inches in height, 24 inches in width, 36 inches in depth, and weighs approximately 900 pounds with all equipment installed.

d. TIS Configuration. The TIS equipment is being provided as GFE to PMA-281. The first two units (prototypes) being delivered for testing and evaluation consists of three racks of equipment as shown in Figure 1-6. Each rack is 72 inches in height, 24 inches in width, 28 inches in depth. For follow-on afloat installations beginning in FY-00, plans are to reduce the number of racks to two.

DIWSA Configuration. There will be two configurations of the DIWSA installed afloat in CVs/CVNs and ashore at training and support sites. The first is the DIWSA (AN/SYQ-18) three workstation suite shown in Figure 1-7. The second is the new DIWSA (AN/SYQ-18A) Configuration Consolidation (CC) shown in Figure 1-8.

The DIWSA (AN/SYQ-18) configuration is assembled into three rack types: a two rack assembly called the Support Unit, a one rack assembly called the Auxiliary Support Unit, and a one rack assembly called the workstation, up to four of which can be supported by a single Support Unit.
The new DIWSA (AN/SYQ-18A) configuration is made up of two single bay equipment cabinets; a Workstation Cabinet and a Support Unit Cabinet. A typical APS/DIWSA installation consists of two workstations and a support rack.

LEGEND

1. PDU

2. SIS Assembly

3. RAID Assembly

4. CD-ROM

5. 3.5 Floppy Drive

6. 19-inch Color Monitor

7. Bullnose Assembly

Keyboard
Trackball

8. Processor

9. UPS

10. 8MM Tape Drive

11. 4MM Tape Drive

12. RSP-2150

Figure 1-2. SCI PTW/SPA (OL-647/SYQ) Workstation

LEGEND

1. RSP-2150

2. PDU

3. RAID Assembly

4. CD-ROM

5. 3.5 Floppy Drive

6. 19-inch Color Monitor

7. Bullnose Assembly

Keyboard
Trackball

8. Processor

9. UPS

10. 8MM Tape Drive

11. 4MM Tape Drive

Figure 1-3. GENSER PTW/SPA (OL-647/SYQ) Workstation

Figure 1-4. Navy DE (OL-646/SYQ) Configuration

LEGEND

1. KIV-7 Chassis

2. PDU/UPS

3. RAID Assembly

4. Peripheral Enclosure

5. Color Monitor

6. Bullnose Assembly

Keyboard
Trackball

7. Processor

8. Shock Tray

9. Battery

Figure I-5. IPL Rack Assembly (Front View)

Figure 1-6. TIS Three Rack Configuration (Front View)

Figure 1.7. DIWSA (AN/SYQ-18) Three Workstation Configuration

Figure 1-8. DIWSA (AN/SYQ-18A) Three Workstation Configuration

Introduction as New Production Equipment

The JSIPS-N equipment is being installed afloat and at selected shore sites as new production equipment. Onboard CVs/CVNs, JSIPS-N is installed as Ship Alteration (SHIPALT) 8342K/8343K. Onboard LHAs and LHDs, JSIPS-N is installed in shipboard intelligence and mission planning spaces as SHIPALT 817K (LHA) and SHIPALT 154K (LHD). SHIPALT identification for JSIPS-N equipment to be installed in AGFs and LCCs has yet to be determined.

Significant Interfaces With Other Ship's Systems

In the Afloat environment there are overlaps of JSIPS-N requirements with other Navy requirements. JSIPS-N is designed to take advantage of these overlaps, where possible, or to use existing modified systems to support specific JSIPS-N requirements. JSIPS-N system interfaces are external and internal. External interfaces are considered outside of the JSIPS-N system boundary (i.e., client interfaces with the JSIPS-N). Internal interfaces are considered inside the JSIPS-N system boundary.

a. System External Interfaces. System external interfaces are required to move data between JSIPS-N components and external systems. Client systems include additional client systems such as Tactical Automated Mission Planning System (TAMPS) and other intel/imagery databases. JSIPS-N external interfaces and applicable interface control documents are shown in Figure I-9.

Figure I-9. JSIPS-N External Interface Diagram

b. System Internal Interfaces. System internal interfaces are required to move data in and among the JSIPS-N components. JSIPS-N internal interfaces and applicable interface control documents are shown in Figure I-10. Detailed information on JSIPS-N system interfaces can be found in the System Specification for the Joint Service Imagery Processing System - Navy (JSIPS-N) PEO(CU) 3900/119 dated 18 June 1998.

Figure I-10. JSIPS-N Internal Interface Diagram

I.H. NEW FEATURES, CONFIGURATION OR MATERIAL

JSIPS-N uses technology which was previously demonstrated or in full scale development for other systems. The JSIPS-N equipment will be principally Non-Developmental Items (NDI) COTS equipment that has been ruggedized for the Afloat environment. It consists of state-of-the-art computational systems, high resolution graphic displays and extremely large mass storage devices. The requirement to remain with NDI/COTS as much as possible was to minimize cost, development time and to maintain the high speed computational capabilities available in existing off-the-shelf hardware.

I.I. CONCEPTS

1. Maintenance Concept

The maintenance concept for JSIPS-N is based upon two levels of maintenance: Organizational level (on-site) and Depot level (off-site). At the Organizational Level (O-Level), maintenance personnel will use Built-In-Test (BIT) and diagnostics, limited support and test equipment, spare parts, and procedures described in the appropriate Equipment Technical Manual (ETM) or maintenance manual to troubleshoot and repair the system. The faulty Line Replacement Unit (LRU) will be removed and replaced with a serviceable item and the equipment tested to verify return to operational service. The failed LRU will be packaged and shipped to Government and contractor-owned depot facilities for failure analysis or discarded as determined by the assigned Source, Maintainability & Recoverability (SM&R) code. At the Depot Level (D-Level), the failed LRUs will be analyzed and repaired using diagnostics, automatic test equipment, test program sets, interface test adapters, and technical documentation. LRUs repaired off-site will be returned to the stocking point. Failed LRUs which cannot be repaired at the D-Level will be condemned and replaced.

a. O-Level Maintenance. O-Level (on-site) maintenance consists of Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Corrective Maintenance (CM) tasks that are performed at-sea with available resources by a ship's company maintenance technician holding a 1654 (Intelligence Center Maintenance Technician) NEC. PM tasks are to retain equipment at satisfactory operational status by providing systematic inspection, servicing, and replacement of parts to prevent impending failures. CM tasks consist of unscheduled repair actions to restore failed equipment to normal operations.

b. I-Level Maintenance. The use of Intermediate Level (I-Level) electronic repair facilities available in CVs/CVNs and other platforms such as Module Test and Repair Facilities with AN/USM-646 automatic testing and miniature/micro-miniature electronics repair capabilities to support system repairs was considered, but rejected based upon: The NDI/COTS nature of the equipment and average life span of three to five years or less; the high cost of outfitting CVs/CVNs, large deck amphibious class ships, and fleet flagships with DIWSA unique test program sets, interface test adapters, piece parts, spares, and documentation appropriate to the I-Level; and the attendant cost of training personnel to perform this level of maintenance on JSIPS-N equipment.

c. D-Level Maintenance. D-Level (off-site) maintenance is performed at Government and contractor facilities that are equipped and staffed to perform overhaul type activities, and repair and testing of failed LRUs to the piece part level.

d. Federal Express (FedEx) Support Concept. PMA-281 has devised a unique logistical support system to best support JSIPS-N equipment. This system entails minimizing the inventory required to be placed on-site, while at the same time decreasing response time to the customer when a part is required. PMA-281's goal is to provide increased readiness at a significantly reduced cost. To accomplish this task, a Pack Up Kit (PUK) designed to eliminate single point failures, will be placed on-site. The remaining parts are stored ashore at a contractor owned, contractor operated facility in Memphis, TN. FedEx operates and maintains the warehouse in which these parts are stored. Under a contract administered by Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), the warehouse is manned 24 hours per day, 365 days a year. PMA-281 has chosen this venue to place these parts due to its proximity to the main FedEx hub also located in Memphis, TN. PMA-281 maintains a home page on the world wide web to support the installed JSIPS-N equipment. Included on the home page is a Quick Reference Guide (QRG) that is intended to provide the user with procedures for utilizing the FedEx System and a Virtual Order (VO) On-Line Catalog that provides a parts list for JSIPS-N equipment. To access the QRG for FedEx orders or the VO On-line Catalog, personnel should log on to PMA-281's home page at "http://www.tci.navy.mil/"

e. Software Maintenance. Software maintenance is the responsibility of the Director, Washington Planning Center (PMA-281-2). The management of computer resources for JSIPS-N are described in the Computer Resources Life Cycle Management Plan (CRLCMP) for PMA-281 Systems, CMP Publication CRLCMP-PMA-281-001, Revision B dated 16 May 1997. To access the CRLCMP, personnel should log onto PMA-281's home page at "http://www.tci.navy/mil".

f. Source of Technical Assistance. Engineering and technical services will be provided by the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, San Diego (SSC SD) C4I Programs Office Philadelphia, PA., the In-Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) for PMA-281. The ISEA will provide spares support and coordinate all D-Level repair requirements. Requests for technical assistance to repair system failures will be submitted by message to the Type Commander, info NAVICP PHILADELPHIA//SSC SD C4I PRGM OFF PHL JSIPSN//4203//. Routine assistance may be requested by telephone directly to the ISEA. A Help Desk has been established at the ISEA to support Tomahawk Command and Control Systems users. Personnel requiring assistance with JSIPS-N related problems should contact the Help Desk. The toll free 24 x 7 help desk number is 1-800-759-1263.

2. Operational Concept

JSIPS-N provides PGM targeting services to users aboard CVs/CVNs, large deck amphibious ships and fleet flagships. Various segments of JSIPS-N are used to receive and exploit national and tactical imagery. EO, IR, and SAR imagery from all national sources is available today. Tactical sources, such as ATARS, U2 and SHARP, will be available when the TIS is fielded. The Softcopy Exploitation Segment (SES) is the heart of the exploitation capability of JSIPS-N. Imagery inputs to the SES (PTW & DIWSA) include the NIS which brings current, selected frames of EO/IR/SAR imagery to the requesting unit. Additional imagery sources include archived tapes, the IPL, and in the future, the TIS. The IPL will provide access to a large volume of imagery stored at the unified Commander In Chief (CinC) and national levels via existing communication links (i.e., SIPRNET). The TIS will allow receipt of theater and tactical digital EO/IR and SAR imagery from the ATARS (F/A-18D ATARS), the U2, Global Hawk and Dark Star High Endurance (UAVs) and USN F/A-18F Shared Reconnaissance Pod (SHARP). Imagery dissemination is accomplished by using the Global Command and Control System - Maritime (GCCS-M) and the IPL. The JSIPS-N will be used to support, but will not be limited to, the following CV Intelligence Center (CVIC)/JIC functions:

Strike and Mission Planning
Targeting and Weaponeering
Naval Gun Fire Support
Battlefield/Open Ocean Search and Surveillance
Indications and Warning
Mission Rehearsal
Post Strike Battle Damage Assessment
Amphibious Assault Planning and Execution
Combat Search and Rescue
Non-combatant Evacuation Operations and
Special Operations Force Mission Planning

Manning Concept

Elements of JSIPS-N will be operated by specially trained Intelligence Specialists who will utilize elements of JSIPS-N to perform softcopy imagery dissemination, processing and exploitation tasks, by Radioman (RMs) who will operate the JSIPS-N LAN, assist functional operators with network/software-related problems, and perform system administration and database administration duties, and by Electronics Technician (ETs) who will maintain and repair the JSIPS-N hardware. The manning concept is based upon the redistribution of IS, RM, and ET billets in CVs/CVNs, LHAs, LHDs, AGFs, and LCCs, and where required, adding new billets/watch stations to support JSIPS-N requirements. Specific manpower requirements are described in Part I.L.

a. Analysis of CV/CVN and LHA/LHD Requirements. Based on NAVMAC's manpower analysis, the watch stations required to support JSIPS-N operations already exist in the applicable Ship Manpower Document (SMD). NAVMAC letter 5311 Ser 412/0383 of 13 June 1995 pertains. Based upon discussions at the NTP Conference conducted 11-13 March 1996, COMNAVAIRLANT (N2) took exception to the NAVMAC "take it out of hide" assessment and recommended the following statement be included in this paragraph.

"CINCLANTFLT, COMNAVAIRLANT and COMNAVAIRPAC do not concur with the NAVMAC manpower analysis, contending that JSIPS-N brings new additional workload requirements (e.g. dissemination management) and that the new imagery analytical capabilities that JSIPS-N brings to the Battlegroup (BG), coupled with the shift in warfighting methods to an emphasis on precision guided munitions, are causing a quantum increase in the quantity and quality of imagery exploitation onboard the CV. The result is increased workload due to both entirely new tasks as well as a significant increase in quantity, complexity, and required precision of existing tasks. COMNAVAIRLANT and COMNAVAIRPAC are proposing an out-of-cycle manpower review to address this and other CVIC manpower shortfalls."

b. Analysis of AGF and LCC Requirements. Manpower requirements to support operation and maintenance of the JSIPS-N equipment to be installed in AGFs and LCCs were not included in the manpower analysis described above. However, at the NTP Conference conducted 11-13 March 1996, it was agreed that the manpower requirements should be the same as those described above for LHAs and LHDs. In response to a manpower analysis request from the Program Office (PMA-281), NAVMAC has advised that a manpower analysis of IS, RM, and ET watch station requirements for AGFs and LCCs, and associated staffs is ongoing and that the results of these studies will be forth coming in future Draft Ship Manpower Documents. NAVMAC ltr 5311 Ser 412/0051 of 27 January 1997 pertains.

I.J. LOGISTICS

Manufacturer(s)

Due to its NDI/COTS nature, several manufacturers and Government Program Offices provide hardware and software to JSIPS-N.

a. PTW/SPA Equipment. GDE Systems, Inc. (Software only). The hardware consists primarily of TAC-4 components procured utilizing the TAC-4 Pricing and Configuration Guide. Non-TAC equipment is procured by the ISEA, assembled into a TAC-series rack and delivered to the install site as GFE.

b. NIS DE Equipment. Lockheed Martin (Management and Data Systems). The NIS DE is procured by NIMA and delivered to PMA-281 as GFE for use in JSIPS-N.

c. IESS Equipment. GTE Government Systems. The IESS is procured by the 497th Intelligence Group/Intelligence Systems Directorate (497IG/IND) and delivered to PMA-281 as GFE for use in JSIPS-N.

d. IPL Equipment. GDE Systems, Inc. (Software only). The IPL scheduled for Initial Operational Capability (IOC) in FY-99 is procured by NIMA and delivered to PMA-281 as GFE for use in JSIPS-N.

e. TIS Equipment. Lockheed Martin Tactical Systems Company. The TIS scheduled for IOC in FY-00 is procured by the USAF Electronics Systems Center and delivered to PMA-281 as GFE for use in JSIPS-N.

f. DIWSA Equipment. GDE Systems, Inc. The DIWSA installed in CVs/CVNs is a shared resource with APS.

Contract Number(s)

JSIPS-N hardware and software are procured through multiple contracts. Current contract numbers are as follows:

a. PTW/SPA Equipment. Contract No. N68786-97-G-6741 (Software only). TAC-series hardware is procured from Hewlett Packard (HP) under Contract No. N68939-95-D-0004 utilizing the TAC-4 Pricing and Configuration Guide.

b. NIS DE Equipment. Contract No. F04701-96-C-0010.

c. IESS Equipment. Contract No. F30602-91-C-0134.

d. IPL Equipment. Contract No. F30602-97-C-0001.

e. TIS Equipment. Contract No. F19628-97-D-0008.

f. DIWSA Equipment. Contract No. N68786-96-C-6563.

3. Acquisition Logistics Support Plan (ALSP) Development

Cruise Missiles Project (CMP) Publication 4105/2 Volume 8, Revision D dated 1 May 1998 is the current JSIPS-N ALSP.

CMP Publication ULSS-PMA-281-002, Revision B dated 1 May 1997 is the current User's Logistics Support Summary (ULSS) for JSIPS-N. This ULSS was distributed under PEOCMPANDUAV letter 4105 Ser PMA-281/080 dated 8 July 1997 to all CVs/CVNs, LHAs/LHDs, AGFs/LCCs, applicable type commanders and major staffs.

CMP Publication LRFS-PMA-281-005, Revision C dated 1 August 1996 is the current Logistics Requirements Funding Summary (LRFS) for JSIPS-N. Due to the nature of this document, the LRFS will not generally be distributed outside of PMA-281.

4. Technical Data Plan

Technical documentation and technical data for JSIPS-N hardware and software are procured through multiple contracts. Contractor developed technical manuals include System Operator's Manuals (SOMs), Computer System Operator's Manuals (CSOMs), Software and/or System User's Manuals (SUMs), and ETMs that have been developed to support the operation and maintenance of the various equipments that make up JSIPS-N. Section 7 of the ULSS describes technical documentation requirements, identifies technical manuals, applicable government documents, and engineering drawings.

5. Special Tools and Test Equipment

The need for General Purpose Electronic Test Equipment (GPETE), Special Purpose Electronic Test Equipment (SPETE), and other support equipment to perform maintenance at the O-Level has largely been minimized due to the use of diagnostics software to detect, fault isolate, and diagnose LRU failures. Section 8 of the ULSS describes support equipment requirements, identifies applicable support equipment and materials required to perform maintenance at the O-Level.

6. Spares/Repair Parts

Until such time as program support responsibility is transitioned to the Naval Inventory Control Point (NAVICP) Mechanicsburg, PA., the ISEA will provide spares support. For all installations occurring prior to Material Support Date (MSD), the ISEA will provide each site with a PUK containing critical spares (single point failure), applicable tools and test equipment, consumable materials, and technical manuals required to support the operation and maintenance of JSIPS-N equipment.

Section 4 of the ULSS identifies material support dates and describes interim support requirements utilizing the FedEx support concept described previously. Additionally, Section 6 of the ULSS identifies applicable allowance parts lists, allowance appendix pages, and requisitioning procedures.

7. Contractor Engineering and Technical Services

The ISEA will provide on-call engineering and technical services to resolve hardware and software related problems that are beyond the capability of user activities. Requests for technical assistance to repair system failures will be submitted by to the Type Commander, info NAVICP PHILADELPHIA//SSC SD C4I PRGM OFF PHL JSIPSN//4203//. Routine assistance may be requested by telephone directly to the ISEA. A Help Desk has been established at the ISEA to support Tomahawk Command and Control Systems users. Personnel requiring assistance with JSIPS-N related problems should contact the Help Desk. The toll free 24 x 7 help desk number is 1-800-759-1263.

I.K. SCHEDULES

Installation/Ready for Operational Use (RFOU) Schedule

The current JSIPS-N installation schedule is shown in Tables I-1 and I-2. JSIPS-N is considered RFOU when the new equipment installation is completed and the initial cadre of trained personnel are onboard. No implication is made that at the RFOU date, a unit is ready to deploy or perform as part of a battle group. For SCN units, installation will be completed during construction or during Refueling Complex Overhauls (RCOH).

The Program Office maintains a Master Integrated PMA-281 Installation Schedule. This schedule is updated weekly by the C4I Programs Office Philadelphia. It contains an installation index page (Microsoft Word 97) and a timeline/schedule (Microsoft Project 98) showing dates for install activities. Copies of this schedule is available upon request from the C4I Programs Office. Request should be submitted to Bill Nork at DSN 442-8030 or commercial (215) 214-8030 or by FAX (215) 214-8109. Internet cc: mail address is: kronb@spawar.navy.mil/

The various subsystems that make up the JSIPS-N architecture will be installed concurrently, where possible. However, given the evolutionary nature of the JSIPS-N equipment, hardware and software development schedules, pending milestone decisions, and funding limitations, the Program Office is unable to procure and install all of the subsystems at the same time. When required, PMA-281 will backfit installation of required segments during pier-side availabilities.

a. CV/CVN Installations. Aboard CVs/CVNs, JSIPS-N will come onboard as an adjunct to an APS installation. Along with the APS installation, JSIPS-N will furnish an additional DIWSA workstation, one GENSER PTW, one SCI PTW, one NIS (DE/IESS), one IPL (FY-99), one VEXCEL scanner (VEXCEL is a type of film scanner), large format color printers and one TIS beginning in FY-00.

b. LHA/LHD Installations. Aboard LHAs/LHDs, there are no concurrent APS installations. JSIPS-N will furnish one GENSER PTW, one SCI PTW, one NIS (DE/IESS), one IPL (FY-99), one VEXCEL scanner, large format color printers, and one TIS beginning in FY-00. DIWSA installations on these ships has been deferred by the Program Sponsor (N88) pending resolution of precise positions requirements.

c. AGF/LCC Installations. Aboard AGFs/LCCs, there are no concurrent APS installations. JSIPS-N will furnish one GENSER PTW, one SCI PTW, one NIS (DE/IESS), one IPL (FY-99), one VEXCEL scanner, large format color printers, and one TIS beginning in FY-00. DIWSA installations on these ships has been deferred by the Program Sponsor (N88) pending resolution of precise positions requirements.

2. Time Required to Install

Installation and checkout of the various segments can be accomplished during selected restricted availability, overhaul, or other pier side availability periods. Where possible installations will be scheduled with installation of other Command and Control System equipment. The C4I Programs Office Philadelphia will coordinate the installation and checkout of the JSIPS-N equipment by shipyard personnel, or by personnel who make up the tiger team or Equipment Installation Team (EIT). A typical installation consists of the following events which are depicted in the Master Integrated Schedule timeline/schedule (Microsoft Project 98).

Hardware installation
Hardware checkout
Software installation for the various JSIPS-N segments
System Acceptance Test (SAT)
Onboard (delta) training
Logistics certification
System Operational Verification Test (SOVT)

Table I-1. JSIPS-N Installation/RFOU Schedule

Activity	Hardware Install	Remarks
	FY-96 & Prior
NSWCDD Dahlgren, VA	06/94	DIWSA Suite (Pre-Production Unit)
NMITC Dam Neck, VA	07/94	DIWSA Suite (Pre-Production Unit)
USS George Washington (CVN 73)	08/95
USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70)	10/95
USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)	04/96
USS Constellation (CV 64)	04/96
	FY-97
USS John Stennis (CVN 74)	06/97
USS Tarawa (LHA 1)	07/97	Partial Install - PTW
Washington Planning Center	07/97	PMA-281 Laboratory/Test Site
FITCPAC San Diego, CA	07/97	Partial Install - PTW
USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72)	08/97	DIWSA (CC), PTW/SPA, NIS
USS Essex (LHD 2)	09/97	Partial Install - PTW
	FY-98
USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69)	11/97	DIWSA (CC), PTW/SPA, NIS
USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63)	11/97	DIWSA (CC), PTW/SPA, NIS
NMITC Dam Neck, VA	12/97	DIWSA (CC), PTW/SPA, NIS
RDS # 3 Fallon, NV	01/98	Partial Install - PTW/SPA/NIS
USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70)	01/98	JSIPS-N System Upgrade
RDS # 1 AOSDPAC	03/98	Partial Install - PTW
RDS # 2 AOSDLANT	03/98	Partial Install - PTW
USS Coronado (AGF 11)	04/98	Partial Install (PTW/SPA/NIS)
USS Enterprise (CVN 65)	05/98	DIWSA (CC), PTW/SPA, NIS
USS Nassau (LHA 4)	05/98	Partial Install - PTW
USS Boxer (LHD 4)	05/98	Partial Install - PTW
USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)	06/98	JSIPS-N System Upgrade
USS Kearsarge (LHD 3)	06/98	Partial Install - PTW
USS Constellation (CV 64)	08/98	JSIPS-N System Upgrade
COMFIFTHFLT	09/98	DIWSA (CC), PTW/SPA, NIS
	FY-99
USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67)	11/98	DIWSA (CC), PTW/SPA, NIS
USS John C. Stennis	03/99	JSIPS-N System Upgrade
USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75)	05/99
USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20)	TBD	Partial Install
USS Bataan (LHD 5)	TBD	Partial Install

Table I-1. JSIPS-N Afloat Installation Schedule (cont.)

Activity	Hardware Install	Remarks
USS Blue Ridge (LCC 19)	TBD	Partial Install
USS LaSalle (AGF 3)	TBD	Partial Install
USS Wasp (LHD 1)	TBD	Partial Install
USS Tarawa (LHA 1)	TBD	JSIPS-N System Upgrade
USS Peleliu (LHA 5)	TBD	Partial Install
USS Essex (LHD 2)	TBD	JSIPS-N System Upgrade
	FY-00
USS Saipan (LHA 2)	TBD
USS BonHomme Richard (LHD 6)	TBD
USS Belleau Wood (LHA 3)	TBD
USS Nimitz (CVN 68)	TBD	To be installed during RCOH
USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76)	TBD	To be installed during construction
USS Kearsarge (LHD 3)	TBD	JSIPS-N System Upgrade
	FY-01
USS Wasp (LHD 1)	TBD	JSIPS-N System Upgrade
USS Nassau (LHA 4)	TBD	JSIPS-N System Upgrade
USS Boxer (LHD 4)	TBD	JSIPS-N System Upgrade
USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70)	TBD	JSIPS-N System Upgrade
USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71)	TBD	JSIPS-N System Upgrade
USS George Washington (CVN 73)	TBD	JSIPS-N System Upgrade
USS Constellation (CV 64)	TBD	JSIPS-N System Upgrade

Table I-2. JSIPS-N TTE Delivery Schedule

Training Site	JSIPS-N TTE	Install
NMITC, Dam Neck, VA	One DIWSA 4 Workstation Suite Pre-Production Unit #2	07/94
	One DIWSA (CC) Suite with 4 Workstations	12/97
	One NIS (DE) w/IESS	12/97
	Four PTW/SPA Workstations	12/97
	One IPL	01/99
	One TIS	FY-00
RDS # 3 Fallon, NV	One PTW (TAC-3) Workstation	07/96
	One NIS (DE) w/IESS	12/97
	Two PTW/SPA Workstations	12/97
	One TIS (prototype)	09/98
FITCPAC San Diego, CA	Two PTW (TAC-4) Workstations	07/97

I.L. MANPOWER REQUIREMENTS

Operational Manpower Requirements

Elements of JSIPS-N will be operated by specially trained IS, RM and ET personnel. These enlisted personnel and a brief description of their roles are briefly described below. Based on NAVMAC's manpower analysis, the watch stations required to support JSIPS-N operations already exists in the applicable ship's SMD. However, it should be noted that CINCLANTFLT, COMNAVAIRLANT, and COMNAVAIRPAC do not concur with NAVMAC's assessment.

Comments provided by CNO (N2M) advised that discussions with NAVMAC 41 confirmed JSIPS-N architecture supports watch station requirements for three IS2's. N2M further advised that if extensive architecture changes have occurred and warrant a change in manning requirements, N2M will request NAVMAC survey and host a manpower requirements conference with the proper manning control authority at Arlington Annex. CNO Washington DC 042224Z Sep 98 (NOTAL) pertains. By separate correspondence, CINCLANTFLT (N2), CINCPACFLT (N2) and CNET (ETE41) have concurred with this proposal.

a. Intelligence Specialist. Based upon NAVMAC's assessment validated watch stations already exist in CVs/CVNs and LHAs/LHDs to support the IS manning requirements. Given the recent decision by the Program Sponsor (N88) to defer installation of the DIWSA onboard LHA/LHD and AGF/LCC and fleet concerns with the training, qualification and certification requirements for the ship's company DIWSA operator, the IS-3925 requirement for JSIPS-N identified in NTP-A-50-9204A has been deleted.

3926 Requirement. NTP-A-50-9204A identified a requirement for three IS-3926 (JSIPS-N Dissemination Manager) billets/watch stations per CV/CVN, LHA/LHD and AGF/LCC to support JSIPS-N softcopy exploitation requirements. IS-3926 personnel will utilize the JSIPS-N equipment to input, view, and manipulate near-real-time digital imagery received via the NIS, IPL, TIS, or from tape media in support of PGM targeting services, strike and mission planning, naval gun fire support, battlefield/open ocean search and surveillance, and amphibious assault planning and execution. Personnel assigned to these billets/watch stations must first attend the Imagery Dissemination Manager course (J-150-2973) at the Navy and Marine Corps Intelligence Training Center (NMITC), Dam Neck, VA which awards NEC IS-3926.

3910 Requirement. The JSIPS-N equipment will also be utilized by IS personnel holding NEC 3910 (Naval Imagery Interpreter) who will utilize the JSIPS-N equipment to support imagery mensuration, exploitation/interpretation, and annotation in support of briefs, contingencies, and all source analysis. To ensure that these personnel are trained on how to effectively utilize this shipboard imagery exploitation system, PTW/SPA familiarization materials has been added to the 3910 Imagery Interpretation course (J-242-0993) at NMITC.

3923 Requirement. Additionally, the JSIPS-N equipment will be utilized by IS personnel holding NEC 3923 (Strike Warfare Applications Analyst). IS-3923 personnel will utilize the JSIPS-N equipment to mensurate, annotate and update imagery that supports the strike planning process. To ensure that these personnel are trained on how to effectively utilize this shipboard imagery exploitation system, PTW/SPA familiarization materials has been added to the 3923 Strike Warfare Applications Analyst course (J-150-0987) at NMITC.

b. Radioman/System Administrator. Based upon NAVMAC's assessment, the three GCCS-M System Operator watch stations that exist aboard CVs/CVNs, LHAs/LHDs, and AGFs/LCCs can support the additional JSIPS-N system administrator workload. Due to the nature of data processed, the NIS and SCI PTW/SPA must operate at the TS/SCI level. Based upon this requirement, Type Commander's should update applicable SMDs and Activity Manpower Documents (AMDs) to reflect requirements for a minimum of two RM-2720 billets/watch station per ship to be "Q" coded to support JSIPS-N system administration requirements. To ensure RM-2720 personnel are trained, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) PD171L and CNET (ETE412) has authorized NMITC to incorporate curriculum covering JSIPS-N unique system administration requirements into the RM-2720 System Administration course (J-150-2955) taught at NMITC. Specific training requirements for these personnel are described in Part I.M.

c. Electronics Technician/Maintenance Technician. Based upon NAVMAC's assessment, JSIPS-N maintenance requirements can be satisfied by maintenance personnel assigned to existing ET3-1654 (Intelligence Center Maintenance Technician) billets. Given the recent decision by the Program Sponsor (N88) to defer installation of the DIWSA onboard large deck amphibious ships and fleet flagships, the NEC-1676 (Tomahawk Command and Control Maintenance Technician) requirement for JSIPS-N identified in NTP-A-50-9204A has been deleted. To ensure ship's company ET-1654 personnel are trained to maintain and repair JSIPS-N equipment, CNET (ETE413) has tasked NMITC to evaluate the feasibility of migrating JSIPS-N maintenance training into the 1654 Intelligence Center Maintenance course (J-150-2019). Details of this training is provided in Part I.M. Due to the nature of data processed, the NIS and SCI PTW/SPA must operate at the TS/SCI level. Based upon this requirement, Type Commander's should update applicable SMDs and AMDs to reflect requirements for a minimum of two 1654 billets per ship to be "Q" coded to support JSIPS-N maintenance requirements.

2. APS Detachment Personnel

The APS consisting of a DIWSA, a TLAM Planning System Afloat (TPSA) and Mission Distribution System (MDS) is being installed onboard all CVs/CVNs. This equipment is operated and maintained by members of an APS Detachment assigned to one of the two APS Operational Support Divisions (AOSDs). When the APS Detachment is embarked, these personnel may be tasked to support JSIPS-N requirements on a not-to-interfere basis with APS TLAM requirements. Specific manpower, personnel and training requirements for these personnel are documented in the Afloat Systems NTP (A-00-9001C) approved for distribution by CNO (N869) on 16 October 1998. When the APS Detachment is embarked, these personnel may be tasked to support JSIPS-N requirements. However, JSIPS-N tasking requirements should be always be coordinated through the Officer In Charge (OIC) of the APS Detachment.

a. DIWSA Operator. There are two IS personnel with an IS-3925 PNEC assigned to the APS Detachment embarked with the CV Battle Group (CVBG) staff to support TLAM mission planning functions. Primary tasks performed in support of JSIPS-N include providing PGM targeting services to strike planners and tactical aviators in those cases where absolute accuracy/precision requirements are stringent (aimpoint measurements).

b. APS DET System Administrator. There are four RM personnel with a RM-2778 PNEC (MDS Operator) assigned to the APS Detachment embarked with the CVBG staff. The primary function of these personnel is to support management and distribution of mission and command and control data requirements of APS.

c. APS DET Maintenance Technician. There is one Fire Controlman (FC) with NEC 1676 assigned to the APS Detachment embarked with the CVBG staff. The primary function of this maintainer is to support the maintenance of APS equipment installed afloat in CVs/CVNs and in APS RDSs.

3. Equipment, Subsystems, and Systems

a. Watch Station Requirements. JSIPS-N is a tool that aids in the performance of work already being performed by IS personnel. During normal at-sea operations, the Multi-Sensor Interpretation (MSI) Supervisor and/or the JIC Supervisor will coordinate the use of JSIPS-N equipment to support imagery exploitation and dissemination tasking requirements.

b. Maintenance Workload. Both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks are performed by an ET-1654 assigned to the ship's Electronic Material Office. These personnel will use the BIT features of the equipment, limited support and test equipment, off-line maintenance computer programs, spare parts, and PM/CM procedures described in Planned Maintenance System (PMS) documentation, Phased Inspection Workcards developed for the DE equipment and other subsystem ETMs and/or maintenance manuals to maintain the JSIPS-N equipment at the O-Level of maintenance. Based upon PM schedules provided in ETMs, maintenance manuals, and other available maintenance data it is anticipated that no longer than 20 man-hours per week will be required to perform maintenance actions.

Equipment	PM Per Week	CM Per Week
NIS/IESS	2.5	2.5
PTW/SPA	2.5	2.5
IPL	2.0	2.0
TIS	3.0	3.0
Total	10.0	10.0

c. Recommended Minimum Quantitative/Qualitative Manpower Requirements. The minimum qualitative and quantitative manpower requirements for JSIPS-N are identified below:

Functional Title	Rank/Rate/NEC	Number of Personnel
Dissemination Manager	IS1/3926	1
Dissemination Manager	IS2/3926	2
System Administrator	RM3/2720	2
Maintenance Technician	ET3/1654	2

I.M. TRAINING CONCEPT

The training concept is based upon the requirement that all personnel assigned to operate and/or maintain the JSIPS-N equipment will require specialized training to effectively use and maintain the system. Training will consist of interim training coordinated by PMA-281, formal training conducted at NMITC utilizing JSIPS-N Technical Training Equipment (TTE), delta training provided by the ISEA and Software Support Activity (SSA), and Computer Based Training (CBT) that is conducted on-site by user personnel.

Interim Training

For all new hardware being introduced into the JSIPS-N architecture, PMA-281 will arrange for initial operator and maintenance training for prospective operators and maintainers to be provided at contractor facilities (factory training) utilizing contractor instructors and contractor developed curriculum. Additionally, the C4I Programs Office Philadelphia (as the ISEA) will provide interim training, as necessary, to support the operation and maintenance of new JSIPS-N equipment. This interim training utilizes existing materials, accomplishes JSIPS-N training milestones, allows for growth, includes theory and concept of operations, satisfies immediate information requirements, and satisfies requirements for manning.

a. NIS RE/IESS Operator and Maintenance Training. TRW as the RE contractor and GTE Government Services as the IESS contractor have conducted several iterations of contractor provided training. Breakout of personnel who have completed this five day operator and five day maintenance training course is provided in Part III, Table III.A.1.

b. PTW Operator Training. GDE Systems as the PTW developer, has provided PTW operator training to selected personnel in conjunction with PTW installation and check-out. Additional Delta training is also provided by GDE Systems and the C4I Programs Office Philadelphia in conjunction with software updates and installation. Breakout of personnel who have completed this training course is provided in Part III, Table III.A.1.

c. NIS (DE/IESS) & TAC-4 PTW/SPA Operator and Maintenance Training. The C4I Programs Office Philadelphia as the ISEA, GDE Systems as the PTW/SPA developer, Lockheed Martin as the DE developer and GTE Government Services as the IESS contractor have conducted several iterations of contractor provided training. Breakout of personnel who have completed this five week factory operator and maintenance training course is provided in Part III, Table III.A.1.

d. Ad-Hoc Training Course. The program office has received authorization from CNET to conduct a train-the-trainer course at NMITC utilizing elements of JSIPS-N TTE, government/ contractor instructors, and contractor formatted curriculum/ training materials. Attendees at this course conducted during the period of 6 through 31 July 1998 included representatives from NMITC and the C4I Programs Office Philadelphia.

Follow-on Training

Prior to be assigned to perform duties as a JSIPS-N operator or maintainer, all personnel shall attend the appropriate operator and/or maintenance training course identified below. The Imagery Dissemination Manager course (J-150-2973) is the only new training course required to support JSIPS-N requirements. JSIPS-N system administration and maintenance curriculum will be merged into existing training courses that are currently taught at NMITC.

NOTE: In all figures to follow, depicting course pipelines, those courses in the pipeline that

belong to the JSIPS-N Resource Sponsor and are fully supported by this NTP are

shown with

courses belonging to other Resource Sponsors which receive JSIPS-N curriculum

and/or TTE support only are shown with

courses belonging to BUPERS or other Resource Sponsors are shown with

a. In Progress Reviews. The training requirements for IS personnel were validated during two JSIPS-N In-Progress Reviews (IPRs).

The first IPR was held on 8 April 1998 to review JSIPS-N follow-on training requirements, specific student throughput, status of curriculum for follow-on training and delivery of training via several methods. Representatives from CNO N20, N88, CNET, ONI, BUPERS, PMA-281, and DNI SEA were in attendance. CNET Pensacola FL 100154Z Apr 98 provides details of this IPR.
A second IPR was held on 22 July 1998 to review JSIPS-N training options and to determine JSIPS-N curricula to be incorporated into existing "C" schools. Representatives from CNO N2, N8, DNI SEA, ONI, CINCLANTFLT, COMNAVAIRLANT, COMNAVSURFPAC, USS George Washington (CVN 73), CCG-2, CPG-2, CNET, SPAWAR, PMA-281, NMITC and FITCPAC were in attendance. CNET Pensacola FL 030454Z Aug 98 provides details of this IPR.
Following milestones were established for implementing the 3926 course at NMITC.

Milestone	Completion Date	Activity
Incorporate PTW into 3910	Aug 98	NMITC
Incorporate PTW/SPA into 3923	Aug 98	NMITC
Complete curriculum conversion	Aug 98	NMITC
CVIC PQS Update	Sep 98	NETPDTC
Final contractor training class	14 Sep 98	PMA-281
Pre-Pilot IPR	27 Oct 98	CNET/NMITC
Pilot 3926	11 Jan 99	NMITC
Post Pilot Review	Feb 99	CNET
Letter of Promulgation	TBD	CNET

b. Imagery Dissemination Manager Course (J-150-2973). This is a new Course of Instruction (COI) designed to train qualified IS personnel to perform softcopy imagery dissemination, processing and exploitation tasks using elements of JSIPS-N. This COI will provide extensive hands-on operator training on how to utilize the JSIPS-N equipment installed in shipboard intelligence and mission planning spaces to input, view and manipulate national and tactical imagery received directly from the NIS, IPL, TIS or from tape media. This will include extensive training on the PTW and NIS workstation. Refer to Figure I-11 for a graphic presentation of this training pipeline.

c. Imagery Interpretation Course (J-242-0993). This course currently on-line at NMITC is a follow-on to the fundamental knowledge of imagery interpretation provided in the core IS Class "A" school. As a result of JSIPS-N training IPRs hosted by CNET, NMITC has incorporated PTW familiarization materials to this course curriculum to provide training (at the apprentice level) on how to utilize the PTW to receive and exploit national and tactical imagery.

d. Strike Warfare Applications Analyst Course (J-150-0987). This course currently on-line at NMITC is designed to provide IS's with journeyman level analytical skills with concurrent system applications (GCCS-M) training to support targeting officers and strike planners. As a result of JSIPS-N training IPRs hosted by CNET, NMITC has incorporated PTW/SPA familiarization materials to this course curriculum to provide training on how to utilize the JSIPS-N equipment to support the strike planning process. Upon completion students will have the ability to mensurate, annotate and update imagery utilizing software installed in the PTW and demonstrate a basic familiarity of the electronic target folder application.

e. GCCS-M Afloat System Administration Course (J-150-2955). This course currently ongoing at NMITC is designed to train personnel in the system capabilities, operations, and functions of the GCCS-M system and to perform database management. To ensure RM-2720 personnel are trained to perform added JSIPS-N system administration functions, SPAWAR (PD171L) and CNET (ETE412) has authorized NMITC to incorporate curriculum covering unique system administration requirements into this course. Refer to Figure I-12 for a graphic presentation of this training pipeline. Detailed information on this COI is provided in the GCCS-M Navy Training System Plan (NTSP) E-70-9804 which was approved for distribution by CNO (N6T) on 23 July 1998.

System administration curriculum for JSIPS-N will include training on the LAN, network/software applications, and system administration and database requirements of the PTW/SPA, the NIS (DE & IESS), the IPL, and the TIS.

NMITC has hosted two IPRs to review JSIPS-N curriculum materials. The first was conducted on 16 June 1998 and the second was conducted on 1 September 1998.

NMITC hosted an additional meeting with representatives from CINCLANTFLT (N7), CNET (ETE412), and PMA-281 on 14 - 15 September 1998 to review APS/JSIPS-N database management and system administration requirements.

f. Intelligence Center Maintenance Course (J-150-2019). This course currently ongoing at NMITC is designed to train personnel in the maintenance of equipment unique to GCCS-M equipped intelligence centers. To ensure ship's company ET-1654 personnel are trained to maintain and repair JSIPS-N equipment, CNET (ETE413) has tasked NMITC to evaluate the feasibility of migrating JSIPS-N maintenance training from the 1676 APS Maintenance Course (J-243-2951) into this course. Using this approach, all personnel who attend this COI will be provided with the training necessary to maintain and repair JSIPS-N equipment installed in intelligence and mission planning spaces of CVs/CVNs, LHAs/LHDs and AGFs/LCCs. CNET Pensacola FL 180254Z Nov 98 pertains.

Feasibility study conducted by NMITC reveals fusion of JSIPS-N maintenance into the Intelligence Center Maintenance curriculum can be accomplished effectively and efficiently with minimal impact. NMITC Dam Neck VA 171600Z Dec 98 provides details of feasibility study.

Curriculum migrating to this course will provide maintenance training on equipment included in the JSIPS-N architecture. Will include the SIS Assembly and RSP-2150 Vertical Helical Scanner (VHS) tape recorders housed in the PTW/SPA configuration, the KG-194 encryption device, DE interface server, Sun Ultra-2 Processor, Cisco router, and the IESS Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) 4100 Low Profile (LP) processor housed in the NIS DE communications rack. Curriculum for the IPL scheduled for IOC in FY-99 and the TIS scheduled for IOC in FY-00 will also be added to this COI.

Refer to Figure I-13 for a graphic presentation of this training pipeline. Detailed information on this COI is provided in the GCCS-M NTSP E-70-9804 approved on 23 July 1998.

3. Training Project Plan (TPP)

a. Imagery Dissemination Manager Course (J-150-2973). CNET ltr 1500 Ser T234/0063 of 5 Feb 96 approved the TPP for the JSIPS-N Dissemination Manager Course with a start date of 1 October 1997 pending resolution of funding requirements. PMA-281 has satisfied O&MN funding shortfalls. At the direction of CNET, NMITC has updated and resubmitted the TPP for this course.

b. GCCS-M Afloat System Administration Course (J-150-2955). At the direction of CNET, NMITC has updated and submitted the TPP for the GCCS-M System Administrator Course (J-150-2955) to reflect added JSIPS-N system administration requirements.

4. Instructor Staffing at NMITC

a. Imagery Dissemination Manager Course (J-150-2973). The AMD for NMITC (UIC 49441) has been updated by CNET (ETE413 ) to establish and authorize two IS instructor billets to support the Imagery Dissemination Manager Course. These two billets are filled, and instructors are on station ready to begin training.

b. GCCS-M Afloat System Administration Course (J-150-2955). This course taught at NMITC is under the cognizance of CNET ETE413. Instructor requirements for this course are addressed in the in the GCCS-M NTSP E-70-9804 approved on 23 July 1998. To support JSIPS-N requirements, CNET (ETE413) has updated the AMD for NMITC (UIC 0387A) to establish and authorize two additional instructors to support the additional JSIPS-N system administration requirements. The effective date of this change is 1 January 1998.

c. Intelligence Center Maintenance Course (J-150-2019). This course taught at NMITC is under the cognizance of CNET ETE413. Instructor requirements for this course are addressed in the in the GCCS-M NTSP E-70-9804 approved on 23 July 1998. There have been no additional instructor requirements identified to support the JSIPS-N Non-TAC equipment being added to this course.

Figure I-11. Imagery Dissemination Manager Pipeline

Figure I-12. GCCS-M Afloat System Administration Pipeline

Figure I-13. Intelligence Center Maintenance Pipeline

I.N. ON-BOARD TRAINING

Computer Based Training

The Program Office is working with the various program offices that provide elements of JSIPS-N as GFE and individual JSIPS-N contractors to develop CBT and On-the-Job Training (OJT) materials to support on-board proficiency training. It is not intended that CBT and OJT materials replace formal operator and maintenance training at NMITC. However, CBT and OJT materials modeled from the traditional lecture/lab materials accomplishes the following:

Provides alternative instructional strategy for correction or enhancement

Supports recurring training for operations where dedicated instructors are not available

Improves training effectiveness and efficiency

Available as needed for individual study or refresher training

Provides the student with the actual feel of the software without the risk of corrupting the operational databases

CBT has been developed for Navy DE Software Version 2.0, DIWSA CC Operator and DIWSA CC Maintenance. The CBT packages are loaded on the Logistics Support Terminal (LST) by the ISEA and delivered along with required technical manuals, spares and repair parts and consumables in conjunction with equipment installation and checkout.

Personnel Qualification Standards (PQS)

PQS is a compilation of the minimum knowledge and skills for which understanding and competency must be demonstrated to qualify for a specific watch station, to maintain specific equipment, or to perform as a team member within a unit. Due to the evolving nature of JSIPS-N development (NDI/COTS equipment), PMA-281 has delayed submission of a PQS Development Request until the JSIPS-N development matures.

I.O. LIST OF RELATED NAVY TRAINING PLANS

NTP Title/Number

PDA Code

Status

Navy Training Plan for Afloat Systems

Afloat Planning System (APS) and

Mission Distribution System (MDS)

NTP-A-00-9001C

PMA-281

Approved

(Oct 98)

Global Command and Control System - Maritime (GCCS-M) Navy Training System Plan (NTSP) E-70-9804

SPAWARSYSCOM

(Code 04L)

Approved

(Jul 98)

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