1. Digital Interoperability
Developing and Implementing a Network Architecture to Support Enhanced Company Level Operations
AFCEA Luncheon
21 January 2015
Colonel George Malkasian
AC/S G-6 1st MARDIV

2. Agenda Expeditionary Force 21 Digital Interoperability
1st Marine Division Commanders Intent
Objectives
C2 Architecture
STEEL KNIGHT Operational Demonstration
Conclusion

3. The New Normal
A flexible, secure, and reliable network is essential to effectively operate in a disaggregated and dynamic environment

4. Expeditionary Force 21
The dynamic operating environment and concept of employment detailed in Expeditionary Force 21 have altered the C2 capabilities required to operate.
EF-21 Requirements:
Improving the ability to share situational awareness and mitigate current, significant gaps in up-to-date intelligence products sourced from commercial, coalition, interagency, and DOD systems and processes.
Terrestrial communications system with a 65 nm minimum range via line of sight, retransmission, relay, or combinations of all three means.
Improve communications robustness within and to/from the MAGTF to ensure the reliable flow of information in a cyber-contested environment.
Improving system interoperability and security across all domains and between forces from other Services.
Explore the use of ground communication systems aboard Navy shipping, specifically in the Landing Force Operations Center and the Supporting Arms Control Center.

5. Expeditionary Force 21
A critical component of EF-21 is the employment of the Company Landing Team and the C2 requirements necessary to conduct Enhanced Company Level Operations.
“…infantry battalions will be reviewed…to ensure that they have the capability and capacity to support one or more employed company landing teams simultaneously. Company landing teams provide a means to engage forward in more locations and respond to crises. During entry operations they enable dispersed operations to secure landing sites or maneuver deep to inland objectives. Lastly, they must have the maneuver capability to disperse and mass throughout the littorals. During crises they can form the basis of a immediate response.“
Several efforts are underway to meet this requirement. The Marine Corps requires a holistic plan to accomplish this without the unnecessary expenditure of precious resources.

6. Digital Interoperability
BLOS
Reach Back
Aviation Integration
Aerial Relay
In-Transit C2
Naval
Integration
Internal C2
EF-21 Standard.
Given the anticipated complexity, tempo, and distributed nature of future power projection operations, naval forces will require both advanced information technology and flexible command relationships to support an increased level of coordination and integration among all elements of the force.
UNCLASSIFIED

7. Commanders Intent
Purpose. Operationalize the concepts developed as part of the Talon Reach LOEs for employment by deploying forces.
Method. 1st Marine Division utilizes existing capabilities to develop and validate TTPs to extend C2 to Mission Commanders, and key staff, through all phases of mission execution.
Endstate:
Validate C2 capabilities and TTPs with existing equipment for employment by deployed units;
Identify immediate solutions to meet and/or enhance near term deployment C2 capabilities;
Capture and inform HQMC C4 to influence the ongoing process to meet the long term solution for the Marine Corps

8. Objectives Validate Equipment.
PRC-117G to tethered computer solution
Validate functionality
Assess functionality/ease of use during transit
At a minimum, provide Chat / File Transfer (Still Imagery / Documents)
Validate ability to extend C2 to Raid Force (Air and Surface).
Air: Communicate digitally via TACSAT & ANW2 with LFOC & R&S
Surface: Communicate digitally via SATCOM, TACSAT & ANW2 with LFOC & R&S
Validate ability to digitally C2 Raid Force during transit.
Intra-raid force digital communication via ANW2 within the aircraft / vehicle
Intra-raid force digital communication via ANW2 & TACSAT between aircraft / vehicle
Validate ability to digitally C2 Raid Force on the objective.
Intra-raid force digital communication via ANW2
Digital communication via ANW2 with all elements ashore
Aerial relay of ANW2
LFOC reachback via SATCOM, TACSAT, & ANW2
Enable future employment.
Develop TTPs
Identify equipment deficiencies and shortfalls
Assess the durability of equipment

9. C2 Architecture

10. Testing Requirements: Equipment
Gateway Computer Functionality – Dual connection TACSAT - ANW2
Software Load
LFOC to Raid Force Communication (TACSAT)
Chat from LFOC to Raid Force
File transfer from LFOC to Raid Force
Intra-Raid Force Communication (ANW2)
Chat within Raid Force
File transfer within Raid Force
Integration
MV-22 Ground testing
MV-22 Flight testing
AAV NOTM testing
Enhanced capabilities
Seamless LFOC to Raid Force communication, no manual relay (Chat & File Transfer
Enhanced Software Capabilities (Moving Maps, Video)
Windows 7 OS, meets current IA standards
Cabled to transmission device (PRC-117G)
MIL-STD-461-F & MIL-STD-810G Compliant
Tactically employable form factor
No blue tooth or wifi capability
Accessibility: Touch screen and stylus
Display: 7 inch screen size
Security: Internal CAC reader
Connections: Internal CAT-5 and USB
Processor: Intel Quad Core i5-4302Y vPro w/ 8 GB RAM
Capacity: 256 GB SSD, internal hard drive
$2, per unit
Panasonic Toughpad

11. SCI Raid: CONOPS Obj 2 Obj 1 Co 3/7 (ME) T1: Attack to Destroy Obj 1
P1: Prevent EN interference with amphibious assault
Co A/1/5
T1: Attack to Fix Obj 2
P1: Prevent EN QRF from interfering with ME attack
1st Recon
T1: ITG AAV Landings
P1: Assist navigation and security
T2: Provide ISR
P2: Identify enemy pos
1/5
(-)
Obj 2
Obj 1
3/7
(-) 3

12. In Transit C2 (Air) C2 Bird LFOC TACSAT ANW2 ANW2 ANW2 ANW2 ANW2
JTAC/FIST
2d PLT, PLT
SGT
ANW2
GATE WAY
BACK-UP
2d PLT,
1st SQD LEADER
2D PLT CMDR
TACSAT CO
ANW2
GATE
WAY
ANW2
C2 Bird
LFOC
ANW2
ANW2
C-Band
ISR
ANW2
2D PLT,
1st SQD
LDR
3D PLT CMDR
R&S
1ST PLT CMDR
2D PLT
3d SQD LDR
- PRC-117G
- Tethered Computer

13. Intra Raid Force C2 DEDICATED C2 Bird TACSAT LFOC ANW2 Ku SATCOM
2d PLT, PLT SGT CO
2d PLT,
1st SQD LDR
ANW2
ISR
GATEWAY
Back-Up
1st PLT CMDR
2d PLT,
2d SQD LDR
C-Band
3rd PLT CMDR
2nd PLT CMDR
R&S
Ku SATCOM
2d PLT,
3d SQD LDR
CO Surface Raid Force
JTAC/ FIST
Surface Raid Force
- PRC-117G
- Tethered Computer

14. SCI Tilt Rotor Raid Timeline
: Raid Force Launches.
: Raid Force loiters IVO LFOC; receives updates, change of mission.
: Raid Force travels BLOS IVO El Centro
4. NLT 1130: Raid Force IVO SCI
: Raid Force inserted IVO Obj 3
: C2 Bird aerial refuel IVO SCI
: Raid Force extracted, RTB
29 Palms 7
LFOC 2 6
Please take a moment to look over the agenda 3 1 5 4
MCAS Miramar
San Clemente
Island

15. Conclusion The digital architecture worked Way Forward
Refined TTPs will improve performance
Additional software will continue to expand functionality
Way Forward
Training is ongoing to prepare 3/7 for deployment
Coordination with CD&I Digital Interoperability Working Group on the near term solution
Continued development of the long term solution