108 Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below (FBCB2)

INVESTMENT COMPONENT Modernization MISSION The system features platform SYSTEM INTERDEPENDENCIES Provides integrated, on-the-move, timely, interconnections through two In this Publication Recapitalization relevant battle command information to communication systems: FBCB2- Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data Maintenance tactical combat leaders and Soldiers from Enhanced Position Location Reporting System (AFATDS), Battle Command System (EPLRS), supported by the Sustainment Support System (BCS3), brigade to platform and across platforms tactical Internet; and FBCB2-Blue Force Distributed Common Ground System- within the brigade task force and other Tracking, supported by L-Band satellite. Army (DCGS-A), Movement Tracking Joint forces. The Joint Capabilities Release (JCR) is the System (MTS), Nett Warrior (NW), next software release and addresses Joint Warfighter Information Network-Tactical DESCRIPTION requirements, database simplification, (WIN-T) Increment 1, Warfighter The Force XXI Battle Command Brigade Type 1 encryption, a product line Information Network-Tactical (WIN-T) and Below (FBCB2) forms the principal software approach, and enables the Increment 2, Warfighter Information digital command and control system for transition to the Blue Force Tracking II Network-Tactical (WIN-T) Increment 3 the Army at brigade levels and below. It (BFT II) transceiver, allowing a tenfold provides increased situational awareness increase in data throughput. FBCB2 Other Major Interdependencies (SA) on the battlefield by automatically is the primary platform-level digital AMDWS, ASAS, BFT-AVN, DTSS, disseminating throughout the network Battle Command (BC) for the Army and CPOF, JTCW, JSTARS, MCS, JC2C timely friendly force locations, reported Marine Corps at brigade-and-below, enemy locations, and graphics to consisting of computer hardware and PROGRAM STATUS visualize the commander’s intent and software integrated into tactical vehicles • Current: In production scheme of maneuver. and aircraft. The system distributes SA data and BC messages within/between PROJECTED ACTIVITIES FBCB2 is a key component of the Army platforms and command posts using the • Current: Continue production Battle Command System (ABCS). Lower Tactical Internet EPLRS or L-Band Appliqué hardware and software are satellite as its means of communication. integrated into the various platforms at brigade-and-below, as well as at appropriate division and corps slices necessary to support brigade operations.

ACQUISITION PHASE Technology Development Engineering and Manufacturing Development Production and Deployment Operations and Support

UNITED STATES ARMY 109

Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below (FBCB2)

FOREIGN MILITARY SALES Australia

CONTRACTORS Software, Encryption, and Installation Kits Prime: Northrop Grumman (Carson, CA) Field Service Representatives, Trainers, Installers: Engineering Solutions and Products (ESP) (Eatontown, NJ) Hardware: DRS Technologies (Palm Bay, FL) ViaSat Inc. (Carlsbad, CA) Program Management Support: CACI (Eatontown, NJ) Test Support: MANTECH (Killeen, TX) Aviation Hardware: Prototype Integration Facility (Huntsville, AL)

WEAPON SYSTEMS 2012