C2 Infrastructure

Project C2I: Mounted Command and Control (C2) Development is established in FY 2027 as part of a new funding structure for the Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) investment in modernization of Army C2 systems. This project represents a funding line consolidation and structure change for the NGC2 Infrastructure layer and does not constitute a new program or effort. Funding for NGC2 Infrastructure activities was provided in FY2026 under PE 0604818A Project ER9 Expeditionary Army Command Post and PE 0605236A Project CQ1 Tactical Communication Network Evaluation. Command posts provide locations from which commanders, assisted by their staffs, command operations and integrate/synchronize combat power to accomplish missions across the range of military operations. Commanders organize mission command systems into command posts based on mission requirements and the situation that will best assist them in exercising command and control of assigned and attached forces. Command post survivability is vital to mission success. Depending on the threat, command posts need to remain small and highly mobile, especially at echelons below Division. Command posts are easily acquired and targeted by our adversaries when concentrated. Command post survivability is increased via dispersion, reduced size, redundancy, mobility, as well as camouflage and concealment. Command post survivability is further enhanced via dismounted operations that can take advantage of cover or shielding by terrain features or urban structures. This project funds development to provide a drop-in replacement for existing systems, using available platform space and power applications. The capability provides on-the-move bandwidth needed for Warfighting Applications in support of the Army NGC2 initiative to modernize C2 systems, Infrastructure layer. A modular open systems approach is used to maximize flexibility through rapid technology insertion and non-proprietary technologies and provides resilient communications. FY2027 funding supports development and systems engineering efforts, as well as enhancing command post capabilities. This funding emphasizes continuous improvements for on-the-move operations, modular command posts, and survivability.

Project C2G: Modular Command and Control (C2) Infrastructure is established in FY 2027 as part of a new funding structure for the Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) investment in the modernization of Army C2 systems. This project represents a funding line consolidation and structure change for the NGC2 Infrastructure Layer and does not constitute a new program or effort. Funding for NGC2 Infrastructure activities was provided in FY2026 under PE 0604818A Project 323 Common Hardware Systems and PE 0604805A Project DH5 Mounted Form Factor Chassis. Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) Modular Open Suite of Standards (CMOSS) Mounted Form Factor (CMFF) is a defined suite of open architecture which utilizes a modular open systems approach (MOSA) that implements C5ISR capabilities away from separate "boxes" on individual platforms and ensures commonality across multiple vehicles and platforms. The CMFF Mounted Common Infrastructure (MCI) Chassis will use open standards which make it simpler and more cost-effective to upgrade capabilities and/or keep pace with commercial technology by eliminating complex integration challenges and proprietary interfaces. The CMFF capability can only be realized when paired with the development of associated capability cards for integration into the chassis and peripheral enabling devices, such as antennae and appropriate user interfaces. Other programs are responsible for funding and developing the capability cards and peripheral devices; the CMFF MCI Chassis program is responsible for chassis development, system of system integration of capability cards and external resources into the chassis and platform integration. The total cost of the CMFF MCI Middle Tier of Acquisition (MTA) Rapid Prototyping (RP) effort is $82.5 million RDT&E from FY25 to FY27. The remainder of the CMFF MCI MTA RP is fully funded across the Future Years Defense Program. FY 2027 funding will complete CMFF MCI Block 1 chassis product development effort (hardware and software development and prototype manufacturing), conduct the Block 1 Soldier Touch Point (STP) Development Test, and supports the start of Block 2 chassis development efforts.

Project C2H: Command and Control (C2) SYSTEMS ENGINEERING is established in FY 2027 as part of a new funding structure for the Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) investment in modernization of Army C2 systems. This project represents a funding line consolidation and structure change for the NGC2 Infrastructure Layer and does not constitute a new program or effort. Funding for NGC2 Infrastructure activities was provided in FY2026 under PE 0604818A Project C34 Army Tactical Command and Control Systems Engineering and PE 0604541A Project BT2 Command Post Mobility/Survivability. NGC2 is one of the Army's highest modernization priorities and will enhance the ability to conduct multi-domain operations by integrating advanced technologies, improving interoperability, and increasing the speed and accuracy of decision-making processes. This line specifically supports Project C2 SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, which supports the Army's Network Modernization Strategy priorities including Army Unified Network Plan, Multi-Domain Operations, Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2), Data Modernization and emerging data-centric requirements. This project coordinates technical efforts across and outside of CPE Command, Control, Information Network (C2IN) to ensure integration with the current and future Mission Command Network; provides technical support to programs, informing design and solutions with specific emphasis on the ability for different program efforts to be integrated and interoperable with one another. FY2027 funding request supports the CPE C2IN System of Systems (SoS) Engineering and integration, acquisition management, testing, fielding and sustainment support to ensure interoperability and affordability within the CPE C2IN portfolio, with increased emphasis on immediate Warfighter needs as well as leveraging emerging technologies. This funding supports the modernization of C2 systems by integrating complex networked systems at scale. It enables the continuous design, testing, and validation of multiple network architectures, incorporating direct end-user feedback to enhance the security and resiliency and ensure network cohesiveness and effectiveness.