Network Service Center Training NSC-T

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3. Ft. Gordon Battle Lab has supported PM TRCS/PdM JNN for JNN fielding since 3ID (FY04). Bandwidth provisioning TDMA Master Reference Terminal services. TDMA cut sheets, bootfiles and Ku-band transmission plans. Overall SATCOM subject matter expertise. Network monitor/control (frequency, power, polarity). Soldier reinforcement training (NET training augmentation) SIGCEN identified sustainment training shortfall in FY05 No bandwidth or training support facility exists for post-fielding training Who would provide hub support/DISN services for: Continued JNN fielding � not all units fielded were deploying Resetting units Units without organic Tactical Hubs SIGCEN tasked with establishing the NSC-T BG Foley funded/approved NSC-T establishment on 2 Feb 2006 Co-located with Ft. Gordon Battle Lab SIGCEN/NETCOM hybrid solution

4. What is the NSC-T? Most cost effective strategy to establish LWN-U Regional Training Hub is to leverage the capabilities available at BCBL(Gordon). The Battle Lab becomes our premier location for testing, experimentation, integration, and network and configuration simulation and is used by the resident school and operational units to support training through use of a Regional Hub Node. Most cost effective strategy to establish LWN-U Regional Training Hub is to leverage the capabilities available at BCBL(Gordon). The Battle Lab becomes our premier location for testing, experimentation, integration, and network and configuration simulation and is used by the resident school and operational units to support training through use of a Regional Hub Node.

5. The �Why� behind the NSC-T Most cost effective strategy to establish LWN-U Regional Training Hub is to leverage the capabilities available at BCBL(Gordon). The Battle Lab becomes our premier location for testing, experimentation, integration, and network and configuration simulation and is used by the resident school and operational units to support training through use of a Regional Hub Node. Most cost effective strategy to establish LWN-U Regional Training Hub is to leverage the capabilities available at BCBL(Gordon). The Battle Lab becomes our premier location for testing, experimentation, integration, and network and configuration simulation and is used by the resident school and operational units to support training through use of a Regional Hub Node.

6. Provides TDMA and DISN services for sustainment training events for JNN equipped Divisions and Bdes Supports CONUS/Hawaii/Alaska AORs 180 MHz of pre-positioned Ku-band bandwidth on two satellites 32 TDMA and 32 FDMA modems (2 Div enclave) 5 x 4.5m Ku band antennas (3 ops, 2 experimentation) 2x9m antennas pending Emulates both Div TacHub and Fixed Regional Hub Centralized remote monitor, control, and troubleshooting of discrete TDMA networks. Doctrine/TTP experimentation and concept development Experimentation/prototyping of new technology/waveforms Individual training validation (MOS qualification) JNN mobile training teams/tech assist support

10. 3rd QTR FY06 7 4th QTR FY06 23 1st QTR FY07 20 2nd QTR FY07 32 3rd QTR FY07 42 4th QTR FY07 18 (to date) Total missions 142 NSC-T Mission Rollup

11. The Training Experience Most cost effective strategy to establish LWN-U Regional Training Hub is to leverage the capabilities available at BCBL(Gordon). The Battle Lab becomes our premier location for testing, experimentation, integration, and network and configuration simulation and is used by the resident school and operational units to support training through use of a Regional Hub Node. Most cost effective strategy to establish LWN-U Regional Training Hub is to leverage the capabilities available at BCBL(Gordon). The Battle Lab becomes our premier location for testing, experimentation, integration, and network and configuration simulation and is used by the resident school and operational units to support training through use of a Regional Hub Node.

12. Experimentation/Tech Assessments Most cost effective strategy to establish LWN-U Regional Training Hub is to leverage the capabilities available at BCBL(Gordon). The Battle Lab becomes our premier location for testing, experimentation, integration, and network and configuration simulation and is used by the resident school and operational units to support training through use of a Regional Hub Node. Most cost effective strategy to establish LWN-U Regional Training Hub is to leverage the capabilities available at BCBL(Gordon). The Battle Lab becomes our premier location for testing, experimentation, integration, and network and configuration simulation and is used by the resident school and operational units to support training through use of a Regional Hub Node.

13. Key POCs Most cost effective strategy to establish LWN-U Regional Training Hub is to leverage the capabilities available at BCBL(Gordon). The Battle Lab becomes our premier location for testing, experimentation, integration, and network and configuration simulation and is used by the resident school and operational units to support training through use of a Regional Hub Node. Most cost effective strategy to establish LWN-U Regional Training Hub is to leverage the capabilities available at BCBL(Gordon). The Battle Lab becomes our premier location for testing, experimentation, integration, and network and configuration simulation and is used by the resident school and operational units to support training through use of a Regional Hub Node.

14. Questions/Comments

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17. Background Operations in Afghanistan and Iraq showed terrestrial-based Mobile Subscriber Equipment (MSE) and Tri-Service Tactical (TRI-TAC) communication systems could not keep pace with fast-moving forces and lacked the capacity to handle the growth in data traffic. Joint Network Node (JNN-N) (Warfighter Information Network-Tactical (WIN-T) Inc 1) introduced in 2004 to provide a bridge from MSE and TRI-TAC to WIN-T Inc 2. The WIN-T Inc 1 (JNN and Command Post Node (CPN)) primarily employ satellite communication links to enable rapid establishment of network support as forces maneuver and command posts relocate. Using commercial off-the-shelf technologies, JNN and CPN bring internet protocol (IP) capabilities to warfighting operations and dramatically increase capacity for moving data at every echelon. Essential to the WIN-T Inc 1 architecture are hub nodes that connect different satellite architectures and allow large bandwidth links to be terminated, allocated, and controlled. Hub nodes connect JNN-N users to the Army LandWarNet and the Global Information Grid. Initial JNN-N architecture called for two hub nodes in each division. Army staff decision reduced the number to one hub node per division and agreed to build five fixed regional hub nodes (FRHN) to provide network connectivity to deploying forces. By providing deployed units links to home station, regional and global information services, and network operations (NETOPS) services, the capabilities of a full-service NSC-R emerged. In addition, MSE and TRITAC, designed primarily to support voice communications, proved incapable of handling the ever-expanding amounts of digital data being passed by a growing population of automated battle command and business systems. The initial architecture called for two hub nodes in each division; however, Department of the Army (DA) Chief Information Officer(CIO)/G-6 and DA Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS) G-3/5/7 later agreed to reduced that number to one hub node per division. At the same time, they agreed to build five fixed regional hub nodes (FRHN) to provide network connectivity to deploying forces, to supplement the capabilities of those forces deploying with an organic hub node, and to service corps- and theater-level JNN/CPN supported units. Following a 13 March 2006 request from DA DCS G-3/5/7, the assistant secretary of the army for acquisition, logistics and technology (ASA(ALT)) directed the construction of the initial FRHN in the CENTCOM area of operation AO.In addition, MSE and TRITAC, designed primarily to support voice communications, proved incapable of handling the ever-expanding amounts of digital data being passed by a growing population of automated battle command and business systems. The initial architecture called for two hub nodes in each division; however, Department of the Army (DA) Chief Information Officer(CIO)/G-6 and DA Deputy Chief of Staff (DCS) G-3/5/7 later agreed to reduced that number to one hub node per division. At the same time, they agreed to build five fixed regional hub nodes (FRHN) to provide network connectivity to deploying forces, to supplement the capabilities of those forces deploying with an organic hub node, and to service corps- and theater-level JNN/CPN supported units. Following a 13 March 2006 request from DA DCS G-3/5/7, the assistant secretary of the army for acquisition, logistics and technology (ASA(ALT)) directed the construction of the initial FRHN in the CENTCOM area of operation AO.

18. Operational Concept An NSC-R is not a single entity or facility, like a switch or a satellite terminal, but� Is a capability derived from a virtual or logical combination of the following capabilities: Network transport, comprised of regional hub nodes�fixed and mobile/ tactical�and their associated capabilities. Information services, including area processing centers (APC), knowledge centers, and GIG Enterprise Services. Network operations (NETOPS) functions performed by network operations and security centers (NOSCs) found at each operational echelon. By combining functional components and creating virtual private networks (VPN), the NSC-R allows deployed units to gain global access to information, operational applications, and business services. A graphical representation of the NSC-R concept is shown NEXT.By combining functional components and creating virtual private networks (VPN), the NSC-R allows deployed units to gain global access to information, operational applications, and business services. A graphical representation of the NSC-R concept is shown NEXT.

19. NSC-R Components Transport GIG/LWN global transport infrastructure and services Fixed Regional Hub Node (FRHN) Mobile Regional Hub Node (MRHN) Concept Tactical Hub Node (THN) Information Services Area Processing Center NETOPS Army Global NOSC (A-GNOSC). Theater NOSC

20. Problem Being Addressed NSC-R capabilities address a number of critical requirements that impact warfighting functions: A continuous, seamless flow of information throughout all phases of an operation. The ability to rapidly transition from a home station/garrison environment to the area of operation. Access to the full range of network services immediately on arrival in the AO. The ability to quickly obtain network service when maneuvering / repositioning forces and command posts. The ability of on-the-move (OTM) elements to access network services. Reduction in strategic lift requirements and deployed footprint (taking into the AO only what is needed).

21. NSC-R Mission and Capabilities Establish, integrate, and extend multiple wide-area networks (Command and control, intelligence, situational awareness, business), host services for deploying units, and extend services to local area networks. NSC-Rs will be regionally focused capabilities Establish, integrate, VPNs and extend multiple WANs Provide near-global coverage Responsive to the requirements of supported deployed tactical unit commanders

22. Created through a virtual combination of network capabilities that provide commander-controlled and -directed global network connectivity and services to deployed units that employ the Joint Network Node-Network (JNN-N) architecture. NSC-Rs will enable (tactical) units�corps, divisions, independent brigade combat teams, and support units�to deploy rapidly without requiring the simultaneous or advanced deployment of an organic hub node. Network services will be available as soon as units establish a link to an NSC-R hub node. NSC-R hub nodes and processing centers will provide fixed platforms in sanctuary at which user servers and applications can be hosted. Tactical units can coordinate with NSC-R hub nodes and processing centers to use servers to support their requirements. NSC-R is a Warfighter enabler NSC-Rs will play a critical role in enabling the modular expeditionary force by providing voice, data, and imagery services that directly support battle command. NSC-Rs will play a critical role in enabling the modular expeditionary force by providing voice, data, and imagery services that directly support battle command.

23. The Hub vs The NSC-R NSC-Rs will be regional assets that support geographical combatant commanders. NSC-R facilities will be operated by theater signal brigades. NSC-Rs will be designed and configured to support Army organizations; however, they will be capable of providing services to other US forces employing compatible technologies (e.g., US Marine Corps VSAT). Support of deployed forces will be the primary mission of the NSC-Rs. Policies and procedures will ensure NSC-R capabilities are responsive to the requirements of supported deployed tactical unit commanders.NSC-Rs will be regional assets that support geographical combatant commanders. NSC-R facilities will be operated by theater signal brigades. NSC-Rs will be designed and configured to support Army organizations; however, they will be capable of providing services to other US forces employing compatible technologies (e.g., US Marine Corps VSAT). Support of deployed forces will be the primary mission of the NSC-Rs. Policies and procedures will ensure NSC-R capabilities are responsive to the requirements of supported deployed tactical unit commanders.

25. Way Ahead Mature Concept (Flesh Joint Concept with all players) DISA, Joint Staff, Army, Sister Services LandWarNet Wargame Crosswalk Services to lowest echelon Determine what is IOC