What project C2I buys
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.
- Product Development
- Support
- Test and Evaluation
Project C2I funding, FY2027–FY2031
Prior years are actuals, the budget year is the request, and the outyears are the FYDP plan. Estimate types are colored and never summed into one figure. Projects carry the full five-year plan; the activities inside them stop at the budget year.
| Fiscal Year | Estimate Type | Amount ($M) |
|---|---|---|
| FY2027 | Request | 31.8 |
| FY2028 | Outyear | 31.6 |
| FY2029 | Outyear | 28.6 |
| FY2030 | Outyear | 24.7 |
| FY2031 | Outyear | 25.0 |
3 accomplishments / planned programs
The R-2A exhibit — the only level of the budget that describes work that has not happened yet. Activities carry the prior, current and budget year only, no five-year plan. Coverage is partial across the corpus, so count activities, never total them.
FY2027 planned work Enhancing the design of on-the-move command posts is essential for evolving capabilities that increase wireless connectivity, mobility, functionality, and scalability. Additionally, funding will supports development and systems engineering efforts, further contributing to these overarching capabilities
FY2026 to FY2027 change FY2027 increase due to project established under a new funding structure to support NGC2 Infrastructure Layer efforts.
FY2027 planned work Testing and experimentation for on-the-move command post capabilities and modular command posts. Additionally, it funds the test and evaluation activities for multiple test events, including the Initial Operational Test (IOT), ensuring comprehensive assessment and validation of these critical capabilities.
FY2026 to FY2027 change FY2027 increase due to project established under a new funding structure to support NGC2 Infrastructure Layer efforts.
FY2027 planned work Funding supports Contract and Matrix personnel involved in the execution of the mission requirements to include design, testing, and training, as well as updates to the technical data packages and various unit engagements.
FY2026 to FY2027 change FY2027 increase due to project established under a new funding structure to support NGC2 Infrastructure Layer efforts.