Army Tactical Command & Control Hardware & Software

Conduct NW developmental testing and technical verification, including third-party evaluations, to assess new technologies and systems. Support NW as a baseline Next Gen C2/mobile CE system for the warfighter by performing electromagnetic interference testing, environmental testing, system of system/interoperability testing and…

Provide NW software / hardware updates to support incorporation of 3rd party software applications onto NW EUD platform and cyber security testing ahead of convergence with SBMC. Continue DARPA SHARE network server reduction infrastructure transition capability. Continue integration and certification testing of ISW Multi-Mode Body Area…

Update NW Software Development Kit (SDK) with new functionality. Continue software upgrades in accordance with HQDA priority efforts to include updates to security and operational requirements. FY 2027 funding provides for integration/ automated tools and risk reduction events such as funding to initiate Artificial Intelligence/ Machine…

Continue to conduct government systems / software engineering and program management support for NW program. Will collect input from Soldiers to improve NW and SBMC size, weight, power, lethality, safety and effectiveness via surveys. Will execute development, test, and integration of emerging innovative commercial technologies such as…

Funding will be used to deliver a modernized C2 Applications Layer that includes critical warfighting function (WfF) applications. Continuous competition via future Commercial Solutions Openings (CSO) will onboard new technologies through integration of innovative and iterative capabilities while maintaining momentum from the Project…

Ramp up testing processes and capabilities and execute a variety of TEVV activities, including Logistics, Limited User Assessment(s), Cyber Tabletop Exercise (CTTX), Cybersecurity Vulnerability Assessment (CVA), Adversarial Cybersecurity Developmental Test (ACDT), Cooperative Vulnerability and Penetration Test (CVPA), and After Actions.

Funds personnel labor to support program management and execution for the C2 Applications Layer, including facilitation of continuous competition via future Commercial Solutions Openings (CSO). Includes assessment of cybersecurity compliance, research, program oversight, risk management and documentation.

Product Development funds the competitive prototype development of Unified Network Operations (UNO) solutions. Prototype development of Lower-Tier Tactical (LTT) and Upper-Tier Tactical (UTT) capabilities serve as the foundational components of UNO including a Simplified User Interface (SUI), open network architectures, Application…

Training Development funds will provide for development of training materials in FY 2025 to support UNO IS-ICD requirements. Training development will support the iterative software development process and Development, Security, Operations (DevSecOps) activities, including Soldier Touch Points (STPs) and Operational User Assessments…

Test & Evaluation funds will provide for the continuous integration, test, and evaluation of UNO capabilities, acquiring the necessary certifications to operate UNO capabilities across Army networks and Department of Defense Information Networks (DODIN) operations, and will ensure UNO capabilities are integrated and interoperable across…

Management Services funds will provide for Program Management Office (PMO) support activities to the Unified Network Operations (UNO) program, to include contracts management, logistical support, program and business management functions.

Funding will be used to deliver the C2 Data Layer prototype. Continuous competition via future Commercial Solutions Openings (CSO) will onboard new technologies through integration of innovative and iterative capabilities while maintaining momentum from the Project Convergence Capstone 5 exercise, with a division-scaled prototype…

Funding will be used to ramp up the TEVV processes, to include Logistics, STPs, Limited User Assessment(s), Cyber Tabletop Exercise (CTTX), Cybersecurity Vulnerability Assessment (CVA), Adversarial Cybersecurity Developmental Test (ACDT), Cooperative Vulnerability and Penetration Test (CVPA), and After Actions.

Funds personnel labor in program management and execution support of the C2 Data Layer, including facilitation of continuous competition via future Commercial Solutions Openings (CSO). Includes assessment of cybersecurity compliance, research, program oversight, risk management, and required reporting and documentation.

Funds matrix and contractor personnel labor and travel requirements in support of multiple planned Soldier Touch Points and other demonstration/exercise/training events. Includes program oversight, systems engineering and technical control, risk management, documentation, and fielding support for UNTTI efforts.

Funds improve the usability, security, and performance aspects of the software based on operational feedback. Funds software modification, software licenses, evaluation of hardware integration options, and supports initial demonstrations of capability to select Army Units to understand integration and performance at scale. Funds…

Funds will procure, modify and harden advanced cellular equipment that will provide cellular service to enable next generation command and control applications to keep warfighters updated and connected.

Funds will improve capabilities based on prototype feedback and soldier touchpoints, integrate at RHN to understand performance at scale, and develop the appropriate acquisition documentation necessary for soldier training and sustainment.

Funds will be used for prototype procurement and modification of an emerging technology in transport modernization, along with integration and testing of modernized baseband solutions. Funds evaluation of hardware form factor variants and supports integration and testing with various Army platforms. Funds integration, testing, and…

Funds will be used to develop System of Systems (SoS) training materials for units that have multiple integrated systems from across the PM Tactical Network portfolio.

Continue to provide the infrastructure and support to conduct integration testing and systems engineering for PEO C3N systems, products, technical insertions, and systems under evaluation, ensuring integration of capabilities across the network. Funds include sustainment of increased level of integration testing and required maintenance…

Across the Army Unified Network and Mission Command applications within and external to PEO C3N, provide integration support for testing, exercises and experimentation. Identify critical integrated test points, monitor developmental testing at integration points, develop event architectural data processes and products, and facilitate the…

Continue to implement ARCYBER, CIO, G6 and CYBERCOM guidance for execution of Cyber Security policies and procedures at the tactical level. Continue to document the current tactical network security architecture while developing recommendations to eliminate inconsistencies/duplications, increase the security posture, decrease complexity…

Continue technical implementation of cross-PEO System of Systems Engineering and Integration analysis and processes to ensure successful development and engineering of current and future systems for Unified Network. Includes SoS engineering design for Program of Record and emerging Network Modernization technologies capabilities planned…

Continue to develop System of Systems Engineering tools, standards and interfaces to support DoD-driven initiatives. Tool development and implementation improves technical integration across the Army Unified Network. Tools also support integration of technical, logistics and business data for improved trade studies in support of…

Continue the support of current force and the development of future force C5ISR across the tactical network to ensure all Assistant Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics & Technology) (ASA(ALT)) programs are synchronized and redundancies and overlapping capabilities are reduced across the network and in synchronization with Army…

FY2026 to FY2027 change Project ER9: Expeditionary Army Command Post in FY 2027 and beyond was realigned to PE 655333/C2 Infrastructure, Project C2I, Mounted C2 Infrastructure as part of a new funding structure for the Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) investment to modernize Command and Control (C2) systems for the Infrastructure Layer.

FY2026 plans — current year Evolve design for "On The Move Command Post" to enhance capabilities through increased wireless capability, mobility, functionality, scalability, and set conditions to support the Next Generation Command and Control design.

FY2026 to FY2027 change Project ER9: Expeditionary Army Command Post in FY 2027 and beyond was realigned to PE 655333/C2 Infrastructure, Project C2I, Mounted C2 Infrastructure as part of a new funding structure for the Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) investment to modernize Command and Control (C2) systems for the Infrastructure Layer.

FY2026 plans — current year Funding supports updates to the technical data packages and various unit engagements.

FY2026 to FY2027 change Project ER9: Expeditionary Army Command Post in FY 2027 and beyond was realigned to PE 655333/C2 Infrastructure, Project C2I, Mounted C2 Infrastructure as part of a new funding structure for the Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) investment to modernize Command and Control (C2) systems for the Infrastructure Layer.

FY2026 plans — current year Testing for the on the move command post capabilities and experimentation with modular command posts.

FY2026 to FY2027 change Project ER9: Expeditionary Army Command Post in FY 2027 and beyond was realigned to PE 655333/C2 Infrastructure, Project C2I, Mounted C2 Infrastructure as part of a new funding structure for the Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) investment to modernize Command and Control (C2) systems for the Infrastructure Layer.

FY2026 plans — current year Contract and Matrix personnel involved in the execution of the mission requirements to include design, testing and training.

FY2026 to FY2027 change FY 2027 and beyond was realigned to PE 0605333A/C2 Infrastructure, Project C2G, Modular C2 Infrastructure as part of a new funding structure for the Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) investment to modernize Command and Control (C2) systems for the Infrastructure Layer.

FY2026 plans — current year Acquisition support for CHS and customer programs. CHS rapidly procures common hardware configurations in support of Network Modernization, Network Experimentation, and Command and Control Cross Functional Team (CFT). Supports tactical/operational programs that enable the continuous modernization of a unified network requirements, the sustainment community, and DoW and Federal Government customers.

FY2025 accomplishments Acquisition support for CHS and customer programs. CHS rapidly procures common hardware configurations across all four Network Modernization Lines of Effort, Capability Sets, and Network Cross Functional Team (CFT). Supports tactical/operational programs that enable the continuous modernization of a unified network requirements, the sustainment community, and DoD and Federal Government customers.

FY2026 to FY2027 change FY 2027 and beyond was realigned to PE 0605333A/C2 Infrastructure, Project C2G, Modular C2 Infrastructure as part of a new funding structure for the Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) investment to modernize Command and Control (C2) systems for the Infrastructure Layer.

FY2026 plans — current year CHS provides technical support, environmental and survivability testing, system engineering and design, end of life/configuration management, and strengthens cyber security/supply chain management across Army tactical/operational programs to ensure interoperability and integration of hardware throughout the computing infrastructure. CHS conducts hardware evaluations that facilitate and simplify the selection of common hardware solutions across numerous Army programs and agencies.

FY2025 accomplishments CHS provides technical support, environmental and survivability testing, system engineering and design, end of life/configuration management, and strengthens cyber security/supply chain management across Army tactical/operational programs to ensure interoperability and integration of hardware throughout the computing infrastructure. CHS conducts hardware evaluations that facilitate and simplify the selection of common hardware solutions across numerous Army programs and agencies.

FY2026 to FY2027 change FY 2027 and beyond was realigned to PE 0605333A/C2 Infrastructure, Project C2G, Modular C2 Infrastructure as part of a new funding structure for the Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) investment to modernize Command and Control (C2) systems for the Infrastructure Layer.

FY2026 plans — current year CHS logistical services include worldwide support with a 24-hour turnaround for repairs, tailorable supply chain and cybersecurity measures, manages customizable warranty, maintenance and failure rate reporting, and technical support services to support specific Army program requirements.

FY2025 accomplishments CHS logistical services include worldwide support with a 24-hour turnaround for repairs, tailorable supply chain and cybersecurity measures, manages customizable warranty, maintenance and failure rate reporting, and technical support services to support specific Army program requirements.

FY2026 to FY2027 change FY 2027 and beyond was realigned to PE 0605333A/C2 Infrastructure, Project C2G, Modular C2 Infrastructure as part of a new funding structure for the Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) investment to modernize Command and Control (C2) systems for the Infrastructure Layer.

FY2026 plans — current year Contract Support Services are required to provide continuing expedited acquisition support for customer procurements.

FY2025 accomplishments Contract Support Services are required to provide continuing expedited acquisition support for customer procurements.

FY2026 to FY2027 change Decrease reflects the end of testing requirements in FY 2026.

FY2026 plans — current year Continue SWB11-12 test planning, test case development, test environment architecture set-up, for interoperability testing, Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) interoperability assessment, cybersecurity posture adjustment and assessment activities for the systems that comprise the Army's tactical software baselines. Conduct COE v3.0 planning, test case development and architecture set-up to support the technical standards update timelines for the Army's tactical software baseline. Conduct interoperability testing for the SWB11-12 and COE v3.0 systems that comprise the LWN/MC baseline to ensure the tactical integrated computing infrastructure is interoperable in a System of Systems (SoS)…

FY2025 accomplishments Continue SWB11-12 test planning, test case development, test environment architecture set-up, for interoperability testing, Geospatial Information Systems (GIS) interoperability assessment, cybersecurity posture adjustment and assessment activities for the systems that comprise the Army's tactical software baselines. Conduct COE v3.0 planning, test case development and architecture set-up to support the technical standards update timelines for the Army's tactical software baseline. Conduct interoperability testing for the SWB11-12 and COE v3.0 systems that comprise the LWN/MC baseline to ensure the tactical integrated computing infrastructure is interoperable in a System of Systems (SoS)…

FY2026 to FY2027 change Decrease reflects the end of testing requirements in FY 2026.

FY2026 plans — current year Continue to provide Network support for integration and test floors, network support to fielded units, and systems engineering and analysis support to system of systems integration activities. Enhance the Security posture of the CTSF by ensuring the latest Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs) and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) are implemented as required by Risk Management Framework (RMF). Integrate and implement Army End Point Security System (AESS) technology, assist PMs in the development of AESS policies. Plan and conduct engineering evaluations for AIC testing and data collection in the Joint Warfighter Assessment (JWA)/Capability Integration Evaluation…

FY2025 accomplishments Continue to provide Network support for integration and test floors, network support to fielded units, and systems engineering and analysis support to system of systems integration activities. Enhance the Security posture of the CTSF by ensuring the latest Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs) and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) are implemented as required by Risk Management Framework (RMF). Integrate and implement Army End Point Security System (AESS) technology, assist PMs in the development of AESS policies. Plan and conduct engineering evaluations for AIC testing and data collection in the Joint Warfighter Assessment (JWA)/Capability Integration Evaluation…

FY2026 to FY2027 change Decrease reflects the end of testing requirements in FY 2026.

FY2026 plans — current year Continue to provide CM functional and physical configuration management and change management to the CTSF Army Interoperability Certification test floor environment. Provide CM functional and physical configuration management and change management to the AICFB, to include archiving the required system software, data products and documentation, while correlating the relevant data within the CMTSIII DBMS for visibility to users Army wide. Provide baseline reconciliation to the four quarterly HQDA G6 AICFB reports, identifying to commanders and their G-3/G-6 staff the Army's AIC certified, Interoperability Capability and Limitations assessed, AIC waivered, and AIC exempted system software that…

FY2025 accomplishments Continue to provide CM functional and physical configuration management and change management to the CTSF Army Interoperability Certification test floor environment. Provide CM functional and physical configuration management and change management to the AICFB, to include archiving the required system software, data products and documentation, while correlating the relevant data within the CMTSIII DBMS for visibility to users Army wide. Provide baseline reconciliation to the four quarterly HQDA G6 AICFB reports, identifying to commanders and their G-3/G-6 staff the Army's AIC certified, Interoperability Capability and Limitations assessed, AIC waivered, and AIC exempted system software that…

FY2026 to FY2027 change Decrease reflects the end of testing requirements in FY 2026.

FY2026 plans — current year Continuation of programming and execution of funding. Plan and program manpower, identify contracting requirements and develop strategy for implementation in conjunction with CECOM Acquisition Center. Track testing schedule, prepare/coordinate/ track customer funding for AIC testing activities and infrastructure support. Continue to provide field support coordination for unit training and exercises upon request. Maintain existing infrastructure; continue to enhance physical security, access control, force protection, Continuity of Operations (COOP) and Emergency Action Plan (EAP) activities and exercises. Continue inventory accountability programs and asset control.

FY2025 accomplishments Continuation of programming and execution of funding. Plan and program manpower, identify contracting requirements and develop strategy for implementation in conjunction with CECOM Acquisition Center. Track testing schedule, prepare/coordinate/track customer funding for AIC testing activities and infrastructure support. Continue to provide field support coordination for unit training and exercises upon request. Maintain existing infrastructure; continue to enhance physical security, access control, force protection, Continuity Of Operations (COOP) and Emergency Action Plan (EAP) activities and exercises. Continue inventory accountability programs and asset control.