Precision Fires Warrior Dismounted & Mounted
This funding enables the Army's Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) initiative to modernize Command and Control (C2) systems. PF-D/M is a software only program that is using a Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) approach to software development and capability deployment. This includes utilizing modern software development methodologies, tools/techniques (e.g., DEVSECOPS) and human-centered design processes (e.g., User Engagements) to iteratively develop and deliver software to meet Warfighter priority needs. The CI/CD approach will feature continuous development and integration with testing and user engagements as integral parts of the process to ensure delivered capability satisfies requirements and adds value for the Warfighter. PF-D/M is a software application that provides the dismounted and mounted Forward Observer (FO) and Fire Support Teams (FISTs) the ability to execute fire missions. Operating on the Nett Warrior End User Device (EUD), PF-D provides the dismounted FO and FISTs the ability and functionality to locate ground targets accurately and rapidly process a Call for Fires, which is the act of requesting a fire mission against the identified ground target. PF-D answers the Mobile/Handheld Computing Environment requirement that all handheld applications reside on the Nett Warrior EUD. PF-M replaces the Lightweight Forward Entry Device's (LFED) Forward Observer Software (FOS) at the maneuver company FIST, allowing them to identify ground targets and request fire missions. PF-M answers the Mounted Computing Environment (MCE) requirement to reside on the Mounted Family of Computing Systems (MFOCS). FY 2027 funding of $11.255 million will be utilized for continued development of capabilities into the targeted computing environments. Funding also supports alignment with Nett Warrior architecture changes for Precision Fires software to integrate within the MCE on fire support vehicles to include vehicle integration of BFIST and Stryker. In alignment with the Army's adoption of Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2), the program will further pursue the development of software-only solutions, while a hardware transition takes place.
FY2027 planned work Project management support to include government matrix and contract personnel for management of systems integration, engineering development/integration, operations, and safety/information assurance.
FY2026 to FY2027 change Increase supports personnel to manage the cyber security and ensure safety issues are properly addressed at this phase of the project.
FY2026 plans — current year Project management support to include government matrix and contract personnel for management of systems integration, engineering development/integration, operations, and safety/information assurance. Management of PF-M systems integration into two vehicle platforms.
FY2027 planned work Continued modifications to PF-D software to align with Nett Warrior architecture changes for hosting on the EUD. Continue PF-M software integration with Mounted Computing Environment for hosting on the MFoCS on fire support platforms. Funding also supports alignment with Nett Warrior architecture changes for Precision Fires software to integrate and operate within the MCE on fire support vehicles to include vehicle integration of BFIST and Stryker. In alignment with the Army's adoption of Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2), the program will further pursue the development of software-only solutions, while a hardware transition takes place.
FY2026 to FY2027 change Increase supports development of software to align with the hosting provider (NW/SPECTRE) and TAK ecosystem integration.
FY2026 plans — current year Continued modifications to PF-D software to align with Nett Warrior architecture changes for hosting on the EUD. Continue PF-M software integration with MMC-S for hosting on the MFoCS on fire support platforms. Continue to incorporate necessary software changes to accommodate net-enabled weapons capability for joint service. Platform integration into BFIST and Stryker.
FY2025 accomplishments Continued modifications to PF-D software to align with Nett Warrior architecture changes for hosting on the EUD. Continue PF-M software integration with MMC-S for hosting on the MFoCS on fire support platforms. Continue to incorporate necessary software changes to accommodate net-enabled weapons capability for joint service. Platform integration into HMMWV and BFIST.
FY2027 planned work Continue Internal Certification and Validation, Developmental Test and User Engagement activities for both PF-D and PF-M to support CI/CD of software capabilities to meet Warfighter needs.
FY2026 to FY2027 change Increase supports testing of software to align with the hosting provider (NW/SPECTRE) and TAK ecosystem integration.
FY2026 plans — current year Continue Internal Certification and Validation, Developmental Test and STP activities for both PF-D and PF-M to support CI/CD of software capabilities to meet Warfighter needs.
FY2025 accomplishments Internal Verification and Validation, Developmental Test and Soldier Touchpoint activities for both PF-D and PF-M to support Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) of software capabilities to meet Warfighter needs.