# Integrated Tactical Communications — Program Element 0605236A

**Program element:** 0605236A  
**Component:** U.S. Army  
**Appropriation:** 2040 — RDT&E, Army  
**Budget Activity:** 5 — System Development & Demonstration  
**Vintage:** President's Budget PB2027  
**Canonical URL:** https://hitchintel.com/programs/0605236A

## Summary

U.S. Army funding falls 100% to a $0.0M request in FY2027 (down from a FY2026 peak).

## Funding profile

| Fiscal Year | Estimate Type | Amount ($M) |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | Actual | 11.8 |
| FY2026 | Enacted | 22.7 |
| FY2027 | Request | 0.0 |
| FY2028 | Outyear | 0.0 |
| FY2029 | Outyear | 0.0 |
| FY2030 | Outyear | 0.0 |
| FY2031 | Outyear | 0.0 |

> Estimate types are not summed — the profile mixes actuals, enacted law, the request, and outyear projections.

## Projects (1)

| Project | Title | FY2025 actual | FY2026 enacted | FY2027 request | Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CQ1 | Tactical Communication Network Evaluation (TCNE) | 11.8 | 22.7 | — | −100% |

> Projects are the summable leaves: the program element total is their sum, never added to it.

### Project CQ1 — 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.

| Activity (R-2A) | FY2025 | FY2026 | FY2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program Management Support | 1.3 | 1.3 | — |
| Engineering Technical Support | 1.8 | 1.8 | — |
| Test and Evaluation | 8.7 | 19.6 | — |

> R-2A activities carry the prior, current and budget year only — no five-year plan. Coverage is partial, so count them, never total them.

## Mission & acquisition strategy

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.

TCNE leverages a combination of innovative contracting mechanisms, strategic partnerships with inter- and intra-Army test support agencies, network industry, and key operational and strategic Army leadership, as well as cutting-edge innovation and emerging technologies to validate seamless, secure, and scalable network architecture solutions. The approach emphasizes collaboration with partner stakeholders to ensure access to the latest data and advancements in network integration, testing, and validation. The program designs and produces focused network architectures with the division as the unit of maneuver while collecting test and user feedback through user juries and user evaluations to drive the Army network configuration.

## Related program elements

- [1203156SF — Data Transport and Networking](https://hitchintel.com/programs/1203156SF) (Space Force)
- [0604541A — Unified Network Transport](https://hitchintel.com/programs/0604541A) (Army)
- [0207448F — E-7](https://hitchintel.com/programs/0207448F) (Air Force)
- [0605333A — C2 Infrastructure](https://hitchintel.com/programs/0605333A) (Army)

## Source & machine access

- **Source:** FY2027 Department of the Army RDT&E Budget Justification, Exhibits R-2/R-3, PE 0605236A (PB PB2027).
- **MCP:** `mcp.hitchintel.com` — `budget_get_program_element(pe="0605236A")`.

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