Army Digitization Master Plan '96
APPENDIX B. Definitions
Advanced Advanced Concept Technology Demonstrations (ACTDs) allow the
Concept user to gain understanding and perform an evaluation of a
Technology military utility before committing to acquisition; development
Demonstrations of corresponding operational and doctrinal concepts; and
providing operational capabilities to the force.
Advanced Field Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS) is an
Artillery integrated fire support command and control system that will
Tactical Data process mission and other related information to coordinate and
System maximize the use of all fire support assets. AFATDS will
provide processing capabilities from Corps to the Platoon Fire
Direction Center.
Advanced Advanced Technology Demonstrations (ATDs) are large-scale in
Technology resources and complexity; operator/user involved from planning
Demonstration to final documentation; tested in a real and/or synthetic
operational environment typically five years or less; and cost
schedule, and performance baselined.
Advanced Major event conducted in a tactically rigorous environment to
Warfighting confirm experimental hypotheses regarding increases in
Experiment warfighting capability. System performance data collection
during these events will be limited to minimize interference
with training, realism, and other objectives.
All Source All Source Analysis System (ASAS) is a ground-based automated
Analysis intelligence processing and dissemination system designed to
System provide intelligence and targeting support to the battle
commanders.
Applique The Applique is the Force XXI Battle Command Brigade-and-Below
(FBCB2) initiative to digitize the battlefield. Computer
hardware, software and interfaces will be installed on weapons
platforms and vehicles at brigade–and–below echelons and
deployed with individual dismounted soldiers.
Applique The four versions of the Applique are: Commercial (V1),
Hardware Ruggedized (V2), Militarized (V3), and Dismounted Soldier
System Unit (DSSU)
Applique Installation kits will be developed to accommodate installation
Installation of designated versions of applique hardware on the host
Kits platforms. Installation kits for applique hardware will vary by
host platform.
Applique The core of common application software functionality is the
Software command and control portion of the Intervehicular Information
System Command and Control (IVIS C2) software and the
Brigade-and-Below Command and Control (B2C2) software. The core
of the common support software is a tailored subset of the
Common Operating Environment (COE).
Army Battle Army Battle Command System (ABCS) will be a combination of all
Command System migrated Army Command and Control Systems. The ABCS will
include Army Global Command and Control System (AGCCS), Army
Tactical Command and Control System (ATCCS), and Force XXI
Battle Command Brigade-and-Below (FBCB2). It will employ a mix
of fixed/semi-fixed installations and mobile networks and will
be interoperable with theater, joint, and combined command and
control systems.
Army Global Army Global Command and Control System (AGCCS) is the Army
Command and component of the Joint Global Command and Control System
Control system (GCCS). AGCCS will be built from application programs developed
by the Army World Wide Military Command and Control system
(WWMCCS) Information System (AWIS), the Standard Theater
Command and Control System (STCCS), and the Echelon Above Corps
(EAC) portion of the Combat Service Support Control System
(CSSCS)
Army Tactical Army Tactical Command and Control System (ATCCS) is made up of
Command and five systems: Maneuver Control System (MCS); Forward Area Air
Control System Defense Command Control and Intelligence System (FAADC2I); All
Source Analysis System (ASAS); Combat Service Support Control
System (CSSCS); and Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data
System (AFATDS). ATCCS will be linked directly to Army Global
Command and Control System (AGCCS), providing a framework of
seamless connectivity from brigade to corps. ATCCS is also the
linchpin between AGCCS and Force XXI Battle Command
Brigade-and-Below (FBCB2), creating a holistic, seamless
integration of battle command from individual platforms to
echelons above corps (EAC).
Army WWMCCS The Army WWMCCS Information System (AWIS) fulfills the Army's
Information strategic command and control requirement for software,
System hardware, and databases for the implementation of the Joint
Operations Planning and Execution System (JOPES) and other
Joint/Service systems that support the CINCs and Joint Chiefs
of Staff.
Battle Lab Battle Lab Warfighting Experiments (BLWEs) are virtual,
Warfighting constructive, or live field events to examine new equipment,
Experiments processes, and force design issues. BLWEs should provide
significant opportunities for rigorous data collection to
satisfy evaluation requirements.
Battle Labs TRADOC has six Battle Labs to identify, develop, and experiment
with new warfighting concepts and capabilities offered by
emerging technologies. The Battle Lab concept is designed to
provide hands-on user involvement during the early part of the
requirements and acquisition process. This early involvement is
expected to produce better requirements definitions during the
research and advanced technology stages of programs, when
decisions that determine most of the system's life cycle costs
are made.
Battlefield Battlefield Information Transmission System (BITS) is a program
Information developing commercial technologies which will allow much larger
Transmission information throughput for the Tactical Internet.
System
Battlefield The Battlefield Operating Systems (BOSs) are the major
Operating functions performed by the force on the battlefield to
System successfully execute Army operations (battles and engagements)
in order to accomplish military objectives directed by the
operational commander. They include maneuver, fire support, air
defense, command and control, intelligence, mobility and
survivability, and combat service support.
Battlefield Battlefield Visualization is the process whereby the
Visualization commander/soldier develops a clear understanding of the current
state with relation to the enemy and the environment; envisions
a desired outcome; and subsequently visualizes the sequence of
activity that will move the force from its current state to the
end state.
Brigade- Brigade-and-Below Command and Control (B2C2) is a prototype
and-Below suite of digitally interoperable BOS specific functional
Command and applications designed to provide near-real-time situational
Control System information to tactical commanders, on the move, down to
platform/squad level.
Combat Service Combat Service Support Control System (CSSCS) will consolidate
Support and collate the data required to integrate situational
Control System awareness of the combat service support mission areas. CSSCS
will provide strategic and tactical commanders with information
on ammunition and fuel supplies, medical and personnel status,
transportation, maintenance services, general supply, and other
field services.
Common The Common Operating Environment (COE) is a set of integrated
Operating services supporting mission application software requirements.
Environment It also provides a corresponding software development
environment, architecture principles, and methodology assisting
in development of mission application software.
Copernicus The Navy and Marine Corps definition of the C4I for the Warrior
describing the establishment of an Information Warfare strategy
and capability.
Digital The Digital Integrated Lab (DIL) is run by the U.S. Army
Integrated Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM) Research,
Laboratory Development and Engineering Center (CERDEC) at Fort Monmouth,
New Jersey. The DIL is used to develop, maintain, improve, and
certify interoperability between and among Command, Control,
Communications, Computers and Intelligence (C4I) and Electronic
Warfare (EW) hardware and software prior to participating in
the Task Force XXI experiment and follow-on AWEs. Use of the
DIL is encouraged within and between systems being developed,
systems already fielded, and science and technology programs.
Digitization Digitization is the application of technologies to acquire,
exchange, and employ timely digital information throughout the
battlespace, tailored to the needs of each decider (commander),
shooter, and supporter. Digitization allows each soldier to
maintain a clear and accurate vision of the common battlespace
necessary to support planning and execution.
Digital Digital Integrated Laboratory (DIL) certification assures the
Integrated Lab Army Digitization Office (ADO) that the interoperability
Certification problems that arise from developing software into systems of
Force XXI have been identified and resolved prior to the field
exercises and experiments. DIL certification does not eliminate
or replace any Army acquisition requirements.
Embedded Embedded systems are platforms with digital system components
Systems providing functions and processes which are integrated to such
an extent that they cannot be considered as discrete entities
during development, testing, or production of the system.
Enterprise The Enterprise Strategy is the synchronization of Army programs
Strategy with the Joint Staff's C4I for the Warrior concept; sound
business practices; and Defense Information Infrastructure
Master Plan.
Experimentation Elements of the reflagged 4th Infantry Division
Force (EXFOR) (Mechanized)—previously the 2nd Armored Division—which will be
equipped with the most modern digital equipment in the Army in
order to assess Force XXI concepts.
Force XXI As a subset of Army Battle Command System (ABCS), Force XXI
Battle Command Battle Command Brigade-and-Below (FBCB2) provides an integrated
Brigade-and-Bel command and control system that extends horizontally across all
ow Battlefield Operating Systems (BOS) and vertically from
individual squad/platform to brigade/regimental headquarters.
It also provides a seamless, holistic battle command capability
to leaders of all combat, combat support, and combat service
support units performing missions across the operational
continuum at the tactical level of war.
Forward Area Forward Area Air Defense (FAAD) is an integrated system of
Air Defense weapons, sensors, and Command, Control, and Intelligence (C2I).
Command, It protects maneuver forces, critical command posts, and combat
Control, and support and combat service support elements from low–altitude
Intelligence air attack. FAADC2I is the element that provides air defense C2
and targeting information to weapons systems at the
division–level.
Global Command Global Command and Control System (GCCS) is a collection of
and Control broadly connected joint systems that provide total battlespace
System information to the warrior.
Horizon Horizon is the Air Force vision for implementing C4I for the
Warrior.
Horizontal Horizontal Technology Integration (HTI) is the management
Technology process by which the Army takes an evolving technology
Integration breakthrough and maximizes its value by applying the capability
across the spectrum of systems that need it, thereby obviating
the need for independent and high cost development of similar
functionalities.
Maneuver Maneuver Control System (MCS) provides commanders with the
Control System capability to collect, coordinate, and act on near-real-time
battlefield information.
Multinational Military actions conducted by forces of two or more nations,
Operations typically organized within the structure of a coalition or
alliance.
Non-Development Deliverable items not developed under the contract but provided
al Items by the contractor, the Government, or a third party.
Non-Developmental Items (NDI) may be referred to as reusable,
Government furnished, or commonly available software, hardware,
or total system, depending upon the source.
Operational Operational Architecture (OA) establishes the basic framework
Architecture and structure for what is to be built. An Operational
Architecture defines the field deployment of the system
components to the force by echelon, unit type, equipment, and
information exchange requirements. It describes—typically
graphically—who needs to exchange information, what information
needs to be exchanged, and how that information will be used.
It also addresses the platforms and equipment that are to be
available, as well as the methodology to upgrade and
interoperate with platforms containing embedded processors.
Operational Event conducted to obtain data on total system performance when
Test employed by representative soldiers in an operational
environment. Operational Tests (OT) are conducted as necessary
to fill data voids in order to provide credible operation
assessments for procurement and fielding decisions.
Sea Dragon The Marine Corps’ concept for a 21st century firepower-based
doctrine using small independent units equipped with improved
targeting and digital C2 to saturate the battlefield and employ
supporting artillery and aerial assets to disrupt and destroy
the enemy.
Standard The Standard Theater Command and Control System (STCCS) is
Theater primarily designed to assist a theater commander in the
Command and execution of crisis and wartime sustainment and operational
Control System maneuver functions at echelons above corps (EAC)
Stovepipe Systems or platforms developed to perform specific functions,
Systems but not designed to be interoperable with other non-related
platforms or systems.
System The System Architecture (SA) is the technical companion
Architecture document to the Operational Architecture. It establishes the
specific hardware needed to provide the connectivity required
in the Operational Architecture. The System Architecture is a
description of the physical connectivity of an information
system which includes: identification of all equipment and
their physical deployment; the specification of such parameters
as the bandwidth required on each circuit; and the
description—including graphics—of technical characteristics and
interconnection of all parts of an information system.
Situational Knowledge of one's location; the location of friendly and
Awareness hostile forces; and of external factors, such as terrain,
weather, etc., that may affect one's capability to perform a
mission.
Tactical The Tactical Internet is the integrated battlefield
Internet communications network. This network will provide reliable,
seamless and secure communications connectivity required to
support the applique, other command and control systems, and
embedded systems. Information flow within the network is based
on the exchange of Variable Message Format (VMF) messages using
the commercially based Internet Protocol (IP).
Technical The Technical Architecture (TA) is defined as a minimal set of
Architecture rules governing the arrangement, interaction, and
interdependence of the parts of an information system. The
purpose of the Technical Architecture is to ensure that a
conformant system satisfies a specific set of requirements.
Technical Technical Architecture Framework for Information Management
Architecture (TAFIM) is a set of Joint standards, design concepts,
Framework for components, and configurations that can be used to guide the
Information development of the Service's technical architectures that meet
Management specific mission requirements.
Variable Variable Message Format (VMF) provides a common set of messages
Message Format in a standard format that can be used by the tactical data
systems of all services or agencies to achieve full joint
interoperability.
Vertical The process of maximizing the value of a new technology by
Technology applying it vertically from the lowest level of operations to
Integration the highest level of command to provide a common understanding
throughout the command.
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