Nstd Combined Arms
The Common Training Instrumentation Architecture (CTIA) program is the foundation architecture of the Live Training Transformation Family of Training Systems (LT2- FTS). The program contains critical core product-line architecture which provides commonality across training instrumentation systems and interoperability across Live, Virtual, Constructive Integrated Training Environment (LVC-ITE) and joint training systems. CTIA includes Army owned cloud deployable software components, architecture services, standards, protocols and governance used by domain-specific Live Training Transformation (LT2) and Live Training Systems (LTS) to include instrumented Force-On- Force (FOF) and Force-On-Target (FOT) training requirements. The CTIA also provides Post Deployment Software Support (PDSS) and technology refresh for the LT2 family of LTS supporting over 22 live instrumented training products which are fielded at over 200 CONUS and OCONUS sites across the Army. Combat Training Center Instrumentation System (CTC-IS) funds the continued development of the existing Instrumentation Systems (IS) at the National Training Center (NTC), Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) and Joint Multinational Readiness Center (JMRC). CTC-IS funds the development of the Integrated Tactical Network Communication System for integration into the CTC-IS and the development of new warfighting capabilities that provide high-fidelity live, virtual, and constructive brigade training rotations which prepare Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs), Joint partners, and supporting units to deploy in support of the Army Sustainable Readiness Model (SRM). The CTCs develop agile and adaptive leaders at the tactical, operational, and strategic levels while providing BCTs the core training necessary to conduct decisive action in a dynamic operating environment. The Instrumentable-Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (I-MILES) program provides realistic, real-time casualty effects for force-on-force tactical engagement training scenarios. Its ability to integrate into training instrumentation systems provides for high fidelity combined arms combat exercises supporting Readiness and closely aligns with the Modernization priority of Soldier Lethality. I-MILES is required for use at Home Stations, the Combat Training Centers (CTCs) and in theater of operations to meet force-on-force training requirements.
FY2027 planned work Funding will continue the development of high priority backlog items, such as the backup/restore/purge/archive capability to make it easier to import and export training event data. Additionally, funding will support updates to the CTIA Platform Development Kit (PDK) and Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) Entity and Munition Type enumerations to maintain interoperability with Virtual/Constructive simulations. Funding will also support planned tech insertion and concurrency tasks that are annually executed to remain relevant to modernized technology, address pipeline inefficiencies and mitigate potential interface issues with program software upgrades. Lastly, funding will support the…
FY2026 to FY2027 change FY 2027 funding increase due to increased development of high priority backlog items as well as updates to the CTIA Platform Development Kit (PDK) and Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) Entity and Munition Type enumerations.
FY2026 plans — current year Funding will continue the development of high priority backlog items, such as decoupling IDs to remove unnecessary dependencies between services. Additionally, funding will support updates to the CTIA 2D map to MIL-STD-2525D and integrate Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) into the live training ranges to assist the range support personnel. Lastly, funding will establish enterprise level business processes and services enabling CTIA to efficiently develop, operate, and secure capabilities in accordance with OSW Digital Engineering and Army Digital Transformations Strategies. Efforts will promote synergies between the training and testing enablers to improve product…
FY2025 accomplishments FY 2025 Base RDTE dollars in the amount of $2.579 million will fund the continued development of CTIA to provide the common architecture capabilities that are essential for development, fielding, technology and capability insertion for 23 Live Training Systems at 200+ training locations worldwide. CTIA will continue to support the DevSecOps pipeline support, Cyber Security software updates and hardening. Along with reducing the architecture backlog, which consists of defining a new set of requirements and use cases related to Backup/Restore/Purge/Archive, SISO standard update and tactical voice monitor software to the latest version. Lastly, base RDTE dollars will establish enterprise level…
FY2027 planned work Funding will develop, prototype, and test backup satellite-based communications technology for individual player units at the CTCs. Effort will demonstrate a cost-effective capability to cover instrumentation dead zones without the need to expand the existing infrastructure or increase hardware footprint.
FY2026 to FY2027 change Increase of funds supports CTC-IS development, prototyping, and testing backup satellite-based communications technology.
FY2026 plans — current year Funds integration of the Integrated Tactical Network (ITN) radio into the Combat Training Center Instrumentation System. Additionally, base funding will establish enterprise level business processes and services enabling the CTC IS program to efficiently develop, operate, and secure capabilities in accordance with OSW Digital Engineering and Army Digital Transformations Strategies. Efforts will promote synergies between the training and testing enablers to improve product development, integration, and cyber activities, and to promote re-use of common assets and services to Army modernization priorities.
FY2025 accomplishments FY 2025 Base RDTE dollars in the amount of $4.160 million will fund multiple efforts: Artificial Intelligence - Study on the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the development of After Action Review (AAR) products. Research the opportunity of utilizing AI software to analyze Combat Training Center training events for cause and effect, which would provide more swift in-depth awareness to trainers for AAR purposes. Assessments - New Systems consists of design and integration of the capture of multiple waveforms of Rotational Unit voice communications for Exercise Control and AAR products. The funding will also integrate Synthetic Training Environment (STE) Live components into…
FY2027 planned work Funding will directly support Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) development efforts for the Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES). This funding will be utilized to develop methods to extend the lifecycle and supportability of key components as they approach the end of their useful life. Additionally, base funding will support enterprise level business processes and services enabling the MILES program to efficiently develop, operate, and secure capabilities in accordance with OSW Digital Engineering and Army Digital Transformations Strategies. Efforts will promote synergies between the training and testing enablers to improve product development, integration, and cyber…
FY2026 to FY2027 change Increase driven by the need to develop solutions for several Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES) product lines that have reached their End of Useful Life (EUL).
FY2026 plans — current year Funds continued Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) development for the Individual Weapon System (IWS) product line. This funding will focus on key components to extend the product's lifecycle and supportability, addressing challenges resulting from the IWS reaching its End of Useful Life (EUL). Additionally, base funding will establish enterprise level business processes and services enabling the MILES program to efficiently develop, operate, and secure capabilities in accordance with OSW Digital Engineering and Army Digital Transformations Strategies. Efforts will promote synergies between the training and testing enablers to improve product development, integration, and cyber…
FY2025 accomplishments FY2025 Base RDTE dollars in the amount of $4.177 million will fund continued service life extension development efforts to redesign the Tactical Vehicle System (TVS) and Individual Weapon System (IWS) product line key components to extend product life and supportability as a result of them reaching end of useful life. Funding will commence development and integration of Synthetic Training Environment-Live Training System (STE-LTS) capabilities into Vehicle Tactical Engagement Simulation System (VTESS) kits along with the US Army Electronics Proving Ground (EPG) testing support.
FY2027 planned work Funding will develop, prototype, and test integrating new player unit technology with I-MILES H-Harness with the HITS system in Korea. Effort will demonstrate a practical alternative to current HITS Korea system that will be lighter, more versatile, and incorporate future UAS integration.
FY2026 to FY2027 change Decrease due to economic assumptions.
FY2026 plans — current year Funds will provide integration of the Integrated Tactical Network (ITN) into the HITS baseline. Additionally, base funding will establish enterprise level business processes and services enabling the HITS program to efficiently develop, operate, and secure capabilities in accordance with OSW Digital Engineering and Army Digital Transformations Strategies. Efforts will promote synergies between the training and testing enablers to improve product development, integration, and cyber activities, and to promote re-use of common assets and services to Army modernization priorities.
FY2027 planned work Funding will incrementally fund the Multi-Spectral Combat Identification Target System (MCITS) Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) phase III effort as well as the Integrated Tactical Vehicle Recorder (ITVR) SBIR Phase III effort. Currently aviation platforms cannot use their thermal and radar detection systems to identify threat systems when training on live-fire ranges. Funding for the MCITS requirement will provide for the ongoing maturation of the systems to be demonstrated in a relevant environment. The funding for the ITVR SBIR will provide for the continued development of the prototype systems, integration with the Tank and Bradley vehicle systems, environment and…
FY2026 to FY2027 change FY 2027 funding decrease for planned development of the Multi-Spectral Combat Identification Target System (MCITS) and Integrated Tactical Vehicle Recorder (ITVR) capabilities. Systems are on track for final maturation and transition to procurement funding and production.
FY2026 plans — current year Funding provides for the continued development of the prototype systems focused on Combat Identification in support of Multi-Domain operations. Currently aviation platforms cannot use their thermal and radar detection systems to identify threat systems when training on live-fire ranges. This funding will provide for the ongoing maturation of the systems to be demonstrated in a relevant environment. Additionally, the funding will provide final maturation of the Advanced Human Type Target. This capability will be demonstrated in a live-fire shoot house and provides a more realistic mannequin that has multiple hit zones, collapses realistically, and resets itself onto its stand without manual…
FY2025 accomplishments FY 2025 Base RDTE dollars in the amount of $2.419 million provides for the development of the prototype systems focused on Combat Identification in support of Multi-Domain operations. Currently aviation platforms cannot use their thermal and radar detection systems to identify threat systems when training on live-fire ranges. This funding will provide for the maturation of the systems to be demonstrated in a relevant environment. Additionally, the funding will provide continuing maturation of the Advanced Human Type Target. This capability will be demonstrated in a live-fire shoothouse and provides a more realistic mannequin that has multiple hit zones, collapses realistically, and resets…
FY2027 planned work Provides UAS Swarm hardware and software at the Combat Training Centers (CTCs), as well as the testing and airworthiness release support to incorporate updates. Provides spares required for airframes, ground control stations, batteries, and battery chargers to maintain operational readiness. Software sustainment includes bug and safety patches encountered during operations as well as enhancements to usability based on customer feedback.
FY2026 to FY2027 change Increase due to economic assumptions.
FY2026 plans — current year Provides sustainment of the deployed UAS Swarm hardware and software at the Combat Training Centers, as well as the testing and airworthiness release support to incorporate these updates. Provides spares required for airframes, ground control stations, batteries, and battery chargers to maintain operational readiness. Software sustainment includes bug and safety patches encountered during operations and enhancements to usability based on customer feedback.
FY2025 accomplishments Provides sustainment of the deployed UAS Swarm hardware and software at the Combat Training Centers (CTCs), as well as the testing and airworthiness release support to incorporate these updates. Provides spares required for airframes, ground control stations, batteries, and battery chargers to maintain operational readiness. Software sustainment includes bug and safety patches encountered during operations as well as enhancements to usability based on customer feedback.
Funding will be used to complete the design, development of the Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) and Main Battle Tank (MBT) visual modification (VISMOD) variants and initiate prototyping of four additional threat vehicles. This development directly supports Army senior leader guidance to rapidly and accurately replicate threat force…
Read the FY2027 plan →FY2027 planned work Provide strategy/assessments, technical and functional engineering, network engineering, cloud engineering, software development/integration, enterprise architecture/model-based system engineering, and global integration to enable PMTEC initiatives. Tasks include business process digitization; knowledge management; formalizing strategy to execution, authoring implementation plans, conducting solution assessments, developing roadmaps, engaging with stakeholders, managing project risk, executing analysis to create pathways to optimization, and employing commercial solutions as an enterprise platform solution.
FY2026 to FY2027 change Increase in training and operations support events on the infrastructure.
FY2026 plans — current year Provide strategy/assessments, technical and functional engineering, network engineering, cloud engineering, software development/integration, enterprise architecture/model-based system engineering, and global integration to enable PMTEC initiatives. Tasks include business process digitization; knowledge management; formalizing strategy to execution, authoring implementation plans, conducting solution assessments, developing roadmaps, engaging with stakeholders, managing project risk, executing analysis to create pathways to optimization, and employing commercial solutions as an enterprise platform solution.
FY2025 accomplishments FY2025 RDT&E dollars in the amount of $2.705 million will fund USAR-J's integrated multi-domain training FWD in Japan in FY24-28, advancing USARPAC multi-domain land power objectives and experimentation throughout the Pacific Theater. This effort will support cyberspace domain integration into Army exercises in Japan (Orient Shield, Yama Sakura, North Wind). This will be accomplished via a Cyberspace exercise integration services contract that will enable realistic cyber training for Joint and Bilateral exercises and support USARPAC Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) experimentation FED in Japan. This effort will transition current USAR-J cyber OAIs from notional white card cyber training to…
FY2027 planned work Low Cost Threat Emitter dollars in the amount of $2.014 million will be utilized to continue the expansion of the existing emitter environment and start integration of data from the threat emitters into other required system for real time decision making during operations. Additionally, this will fund theater specific threat waveforms to be utilized by TiC 2.0 units for detection, identification, and geolocation. Finally, will continue development and integration of components to emulate highly RF-agile threat radar signals.
FY2026 to FY2027 change Increase is attributed to economic assumptions.
FY2026 plans — current year Low-Cost Threat Emitter dollars in the amount of $1.995 million will be utilized to continue the expansion of the existing emitter environment and start integration of data from the threat emitters into other required systems for real-time decision-making during operations. Optimizing the replication of an Anti-Access Aerial Denial environment, vehicle signatures, and other Radio Frequency mechanisms will create a higher fidelity live electronic battle and continue to improve readiness at a fraction of the cost of legacy systems for all Indo-Pacific Command ranges.
FY2025 accomplishments FY2025 RDTE dollars in the amount of $2.004 million will fund the US Army Pacific (USARPAC) Low Cost Threat Emitter (LCTE) prototypes which supports the Pacific Multi-Domain Training and Experimentation Capability campaign plan to instrument high end threat replication capabilities. USARPAC conducts spiral development and experimentation with LCTE prototype systems in partnership with US Army Intel Center of Excellence, Electronic Proving Ground, UASF 56th Range Management Office, and Arizona State University Affiliated Research Center. The LCTE is a portable system that contributes to the electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) effects toolkit for realistic, Joint training. An LCTE formation can…
FY2027 planned work FY2027 RDT&E dollars in the amount of $1.512 million will continue to fund a program to extend the Combined Joint Systems Integration Lab (CJSIL) test floor using a deployable "forward node" to support USARPAC experimentation. This is in support of the INDOPACOM Pacific Warfighting Concept for the future force. Access through the CJSIL increases and improves integrated experimentation with emerging C5ISR capabilities and DoW technologies. This program will 1. Provide the connection point of Army and Joint service experimentation. Connects Army and Joint service labs in a single, virtual, operational realistic tactical network environment, enabling greater collaboration for better solutions…
FY2026 to FY2027 change Increase is attributed to economic assumptions.
FY2026 plans — current year FY2026 RDT&E dollars in the amount of $1.496 million will fund a program to extend the Combined Joint Systems Integration Lab (CJSIL) test floor using a deployable "forward node" to support USARPAC experimentation. This is in support of the INDOPACOM Pacific Warfighting Concept for the future force. Access through the CJSIL increases and improves integrated experimentation with emerging C5ISR capabilities and DoW technologies. This program will 1. Provide the connection point of Army and Joint service experimentation. Connects Army and Joint service labs in a single, virtual, operational realistic tactical network environment, enabling greater collaboration for better solutions. 2. Provide…
FY2025 accomplishments FY2025 Base RDT&E dollars in the amount of $1.448 million will fund a program to extend the Combined Joint Systems Integration Lab (CJSIL) test floor using a deployable "forward node" to support USARPAC experimentation. This is in support of the INDOPACOM Pacific Warfighting Concept for the future force. Access through the CJSIL increases and improves integrated experimentation with emerging C5ISR capabilities and DOD technologies. This program will 1. Provide the connection point of Army and Joint service experimentation. Connects Army and Joint service labs in a single, virtual, operational realistic tactical network environment, enabling greater collaboration for better solutions. 2…