R/SAOC Modernization

The Regional/Sector Operation Center Modernization program supports the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD)/ US Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) homeland defense and air sovereignty mission for fixed Air Defense Sectors. BATTLE CONTROL SYSTEM-FIXED (BCS-F): BCS-F is a bi-national development program with Canada. The BCS-F Program is a USAF Homeland Defense battle management command and control system with the capability to integrate data from existing and future civil and military defense surveillance systems into a comprehensive air picture. BCS-F provides tactical communications and data link capabilities with other military and civil systems responsible for planning, directing, coordinating and controlling forces for air surveillance, air defense, and control of sovereign US air space. This integrated air picture enhances the capability to conduct peacetime air sovereignty operations and transition to active air defense operations in the event of aggression. BATTLE CONTROL SYSTEM-FIXED MODIFICATION ONE (BCS-F Modification 1): BCS-F Modification 1 effort will support the implementation of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B). The BCS-F Modification 1 effort is executed as a Cooperative Development Program between the US and Canada. This program aligns with Air Battle Management System (ABMS) Cloud-Based Command and Control (CBC2) (0604003F), which is planned to replace BCS-F as the Air Defense Sectors' C2 system of record. Activities in this FY are planned overlap with ABMS CBC2 to minimize operational risk during the transition. NATIONAL CAPITOL REGION - INTEGRATED AIR DEFENSE SYSTEM (NCR-IADS): NCR-IADS is a post-September 11, 2001 rapidly fielded capability that provides ground-based air defense of the NCR airspace by delivering an integrated air picture, air defense weapons, enhanced regional situational awareness, and forensic data collection capabilities. Life cycle replacement will be required to prevent system obsolescence, account for new cyber security requirements, and posture the program to seamlessly integrate future capabilities. Reduces contracts for Advisory and Assistance Services to promote efficiencies and advance the policies of the Administration in alignment with Executive Order 14222, Implementing the President's Department of Government Efficiency Cost Efficiency Initiative.