Tactical Communication Network Evaluation (TCNE)
Project CQ1 / Tactical Communication Network Evaluation (TCNE) in 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. This funding line supports the Army Next Generation Command Control (NGC2) initiative to modernize operational Command and Control (C2) systems, Infrastructure layer. The Tactical Communication Network Evaluation (TCNE) project supports the Army's Command and Control (C2) Infrastructure by demonstrating and integrating networked systems at scale, aligned with the Army's modernization priorities. TCNE continuously and simultaneously designs, tests, and validates multiple Army network architecture baselines integrating current and emerging network technologies. These designs are based on continuous warfighter, institutional, and product owner feedback, focusing on the division as the unit of maneuver. This project utilizes continuous test and evaluation, incorporating Soldier feedback for verification & validation, to ensure system and network performance, and interoperability are met.
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 FY26 funds will provide overall management to implement TCNE acquisition strategy and evaluation through planned testing events.
FY2025 accomplishments FY25 funds will provide overall management to implement TCNE acquisition strategy and evaluation through planned testing events.
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 FY26 funds will provide technical systems engineering support to evaluate technical alternatives and perform communication architecture analysis to identify alternatives to reduce cost, improve performance, and achieve TCNE objectives. Funds will facilitate technical test support utilized within TCNE's iterative evaluation and capability implementation strategy.
FY2025 accomplishments FY 2025 funds will provide technical systems engineering support to evaluate technical alternatives and perform communication architecture analysis to identify alternatives to reduce cost, improve performance, and achieve TCNE objectives. Funds will facilitate technical test support utilized within TCNE's iterative evaluation and capability implementation strategy.
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 Testing and evaluation will utilize network innovation support and a series of network integration assessments that gather multiple data points which include verification and validation, continuous lab environments, and user evaluations. These are collaborative events that provide feedback regarding cybersecurity resiliency, risk reduction and network performance to drive network modernization decisions.
FY2025 accomplishments Testing and evaluation will utilize a series of System of Systems assessments that gather multiple data points which include verification and validation, and continuous lab environments. These are collaborative events that provide feedback regarding cybersecurity resiliency, risk reduction and network performance.