PE NUMBER: 33131F PE TITLE: Minimum Essential Emergency Communications Network Exhibit R-2, RDT&E Budget Item Justification February 24 7 Operational System Development 33131F Minimum Essential Emergency Communications Network Cost ($ in Millions) 2832 4521 461 547 Total Program Element (PE) Cost MEECN System Improvements DIRECT Minuteman MEECN Program (MMP) Ground Element MEECN System (GEMS) 23 Actual 2.253.995.871.387 24 1.595 1.39.282.282 25 33.183 1.442.285 1.498 26 52.35 3.126.298 1.946 27 5.88 3.273.32 37.26 28 31.58 3.48.37 22.934 29 9.698 3.531.311.95 Complete 8.641 29.958 37.665 1.99 4.859 4.951 Total A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification Minimum Essential Emergency Communications Network systems provide assured communications connectivity between the President and the strategic deterrent forces in stressed environments. Modernization efforts upgrade network ground, airborne, and missile communications elements. Currently these systems include: - The Modified Miniature Receive Terminal (MMRT), that provides High Data Rate (HIDAR) receive capability for E-4B and E-6B aircraft. MMRT replaces 196s-era strategic aircraft low frequency receivers with a common receive capability. - Defense Improved Emergency Message Automated Transmission System (IEMATS) Replacement Command and Control (C2) Terminal (DIRECT). Upgrades hardware and software for the Emergency Action Messages (EAM) injection at nuclear command centers. - Minuteman MEECN Program (MMP) - is the combination of Minuteman ICBM Launch Control Center (LCC) Very Low Frequency/Low Frequency (VLF/LF) upgrade efforts with Minuteman ICBM Extremely High Frequency (EHF) band communications capability efforts. - Ground Element MEECN System (GEMS) - provides a secure, survivable inter-site, intra-site and mobile VLF and EHF communications to bomber, tanker and other communication facilities with strategic responsibilities. Replaces existing mission-deficient, unstainable systems. Future capability will include Advanced EHF (AEHF) on MMP and Ground Element MEECN Systems (GEMS). This program is in Budget Activity 7, Operational System Development, because it supports work on fielded operating weapon systems. R-1 Shopping List - Item No. 168-1 of 168-2 1549 Exhibit R-2 (PE 33131F)
Exhibit R-2, RDT&E Budget Item Justification February 24 7 Operational System Development 33131F Minimum Essential Emergency Communications Network B. Program Change Summary ($ in Millions) Previous President's Budget Current PBR/President's Budget Total Adjustments Congressional Program Reductions Congressional Rescissions Congressional Increases Reprogrammings SBIR/STTR Transfer Significant Program Changes: 5 reduction due to restructure of Minuteman MEECN Program Advanced EHF upgrade. R-1 Shopping List - Item No. 168-2 of 168-2 155 23 2.396 2.253 -.143 24 1.716 1.595 -.121 -.121 25 37.62 33.183 -.143 Exhibit R-2 (PE 33131F)
Exhibit R-2a, RDT&E Project Justification February 24 7 Operational System Development 33131F Minimum Essential 2832 MEECN System Improvements Emergency Communications Network Cost ($ in Millions) 2832 MEECN System Improvements Quantity of RDT&E Articles 23 Actual.995 24 1.39 25 1.442 26 3.126 27 3.273 28 3.48 29 3.531 Complete Total A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification This project's past (4 and prior) efforts supported the design and development of the Modified Miniature Receive Terminal (MMRT) program. The program modifies the Miniature Receive Terminal (MRT) to provide High Data Rate (HIDAR) capability on the E-4B, National Airborne Operations Center (NAOC) and the E-6B, Take Charge and Move Out (TACAMO) aircraft. The MMRT Very Low Frequency/Low Frequency (VLF/LF) receivers are fully interoperable satisfying both Air Force and Navy requirements. This project continues to fund the Communications Evaluation Program (CEP) for technical analysis of the currently fielded Command, Control, and Communication (C3) systems. CEP is a key factor in determining Assured MEECN Interoperability (AMI). The program implements a detailed test program for Emergency Action Message (EAM) insertion and reception. It conducts multiple evaluations on a continuing year-round basis. Following test data collection, analysis is performed to ensure the strategic communication systems meet JCS-directed platform connectivity requirements. The purpose of the program is to test the strategic C3 system to establish a quantitative system-wide performance baseline, conduct trend analysis, integrate new systems into the strategic C3 system, identify system deficiencies, recommend solutions and verify the effectiveness of corrective actions, and recommend and develop procedures in order to improve overall system performance. Trade-off analysis is also performed to identify benefits and drawbacks of maintaining current systems. Studies are conducted to monitor communications system technology and potential integration complexities into current and future capabilities. Studies are conducted to assess the use of current communications terminals capability to support future requirements. The MEECN architecture is currently evaluating/planning modernization of the VLF/LF cryptographic capability, application of using DIRECT in mobile configurations (E-4, E-6 and Mobile Consolidated Command Center (MCCC)) and appllication of HIDAR VLF/LF in other strategic communications platforms. This program is in Budget Activity 7, Operational System Development, because it supports work on currently fielded weapon systems. B. Accomplishments/Planned Program ($ in Millions) Continue Communications Evaluation Program (CEP) Studies and Analysis and trade studies on current strategic communication systems. Total Cost Project 2832 R-1 Shopping List - Item No. 168-3 of 168-2 1551 23.995 24 1.39 25 1.442.995 1.39 1.442 Exhibit R-2a (PE 33131F)
Exhibit R-2a, RDT&E Project Justification February 24 7 Operational System Development 33131F Minimum Essential 2832 MEECN System Improvements Emergency Communications Network C. Other Program Funding Summary ($ in Millions) 23 24 Actual Aircraft Procurement - AF, (MEECN, PE 33131F, 4.655 BA-5, P-57) 25 26 27 28 29 Total Cost Complete 36.897 D. Acquisition Strategy Modified Miniature Receive Terminal (MMRT) Program. Contract awarded in 96 for MMRT system development and a procurement contract in 1 for the E-4B and E-6B. CEP is an annual test and evaluation program of currently fielded command and control systems. Project 2832 R-1 Shopping List - Item No. 168-4 of 168-2 1552 Exhibit R-2a (PE 33131F)
Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis February 24 7 Operational System Development 33131F Minimum Essential 2832 MEECN System Improvements Emergency Communications Network Cost Categories (Tailor to WBS, or System/Item Requirements) ($ in Millions) Product Development Rockwell Rockwell TRW JHU-APL (SPAWAR SysCen) Subtotal Product Development Support SE/TA [SRC, ASEC, MCR ATT, SAFTAS] MITRE PMA ALCs Subtotal Support PMA has several award dates Test & Evaluation NavAir Warfare Center AFOTEC N/A Subtotal Test & Evaluation Management Subtotal Management Total Cost Project 2832 Contract Method Performing Activity & Total & Type Location Prior to 23 Cost SS/CPAF SS/CPAF SS/CPAF MIPR Various LOE Various MIPR MIPR MIPR 23 23 24 24 25 25 Complete Total Target Cost Value of Contract 13.5 49.338 16.788 5.26 84.652.2 Jan-3.2.25 Jan-4.25 13.5 49.338 16.788.3 Jan-5.3 3.276.65 Mar-3.822 Mar-4.85 Mar-5 5.598.145.146 Dec-3.172.795 1.14.15 Dec-4.142 1.142.427.355 5.554.24 5.758.131 2.355.355 6.117 5.554.24 5.758 96.527.995 1.39 1.442 R-1 Shopping List - Item No. 168-5 of 168-2 1553 Exhibit R-3 (PE 33131F)
Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile February 24 7 Operational System Development 33131F Minimum Essential 2832 MEECN System Improvements Emergency Communications Network Project 2832 R-1 Shopping List - Item No. 168-6 of 168-2 1554 Exhibit R-4 (PE 33131F)
Exhibit R-4a, RDT&E Schedule Detail February 24 7 Operational System Development 33131F Minimum Essential 2832 MEECN System Improvements Emergency Communications Network Schedule Profile E-4B Full Operational Capability (FOC) E-6B Full Operational Capability (FOC) CEP Study and Analysis - Quarterly Report(s) Project 2832 23 1-4Q R-1 Shopping List - Item No. 168-7 of 168-2 1555 24 2Q 4Q 1-4Q 25 1-4Q Exhibit R-4a (PE 33131F)
Exhibit R-2a, RDT&E Project Justification February 24 7 Operational System Development 33131F Minimum Essential 4521 DIRECT Emergency Communications Network Cost ($ in Millions) 4521 DIRECT Quantity of RDT&E Articles 23 Actual.871 24.282 25.285 26.298 27.32 28.37 29.311 Complete Total A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification The Defense Improved Emergency Message Automated Transmission System (IEMATS) Replacement Command and Control (C2) Terminal (DIRECT) is a Strategic Nuclear Command and Control (C2) system directly supporting the President, Secretary of Defense, and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS). DIRECT enforces all Emergency Action Message (EAM) processing requirements, including the build and release of EAMs, to allow the warfighter to remain responsive to the directives of the President and Secretary of Defense. DIRECT is certified to Top Secret-Single Integrated Operational Plan (SIOP) messaging and reached Full Operational Capability (FOC) on 15 Feb 2. DIRECT interfaces with all current EAM distribution communication systems (as directed by Vol VII of Joint Chiefs of Staff guidance) and has an expansion capability for future communication systems. DIRECT is currently expanding, through the Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) Hybrid solution (a DIRECT to Nova/Strategic Command and Control System (SACCS) interface), the user base for EAM dissemination due to the Automatic Digital Network (AUTODIN)/DMS Transitional Hub (DTH) closure. This project also funds the operational Command and Control Terminals segment of MEECN System Improvement for technical analysis of the currently fielded Command, Control, and Communication (C3) systems. CEP is a key factor in determining Assured MEECN Interoperability (AMI). The program implements a detailed test program for EAM insertion and reception and conducts multiple evaluations on a continuing year-round basis. Following test data collection, analysis is performed to ensure the strategic communication systems meet JCS-directed platform connectivity requirements. The purpose of the program is to test the strategic C3 system to establish a quantitative system-wide performance baseline, conduct trend analysis, integrate new systems into the strategic C3 system, identify system deficiencies, recommend solutions and verify the effectiveness of corrective actions, and recommend and develop procedures in order to improve overall system performance. Trade-off analysis is also performed to identify benefits and drawback of maintaining current systems. Studies are conducted to monitor communications system technology and potential integration complexities into current and future capabilities. This program is in Budget Activity 7, Operational System Development, because it supports work on fielded operating weapon systems. B. Accomplishments/Planned Program ($ in Millions) Continue EMD to develop interface between DIRECT and NC3 Hybrid Solution, as well as other communication interfaces as directed by Joint Staff in accordance with Vol VII of JCS guidance Communications Evaluation Program (CEP) Studies and Analysis Total Cost Project 4521 R-1 Shopping List - Item No. 168-8 of 168-2 1556 23.691 24.282 25.285.18.871.282.285 Exhibit R-2a (PE 33131F)
Exhibit R-2a, RDT&E Project Justification February 24 7 Operational System Development 33131F Minimum Essential 4521 DIRECT Emergency Communications Network C. Other Program Funding Summary ($ in Millions) D. Acquisition Strategy An SS/CPAF contract for EMD was awarded to GTE Government Systems (now General Dynamics C4 Systems), Needham, MA on 12 Jul 96. Project 4521 R-1 Shopping List - Item No. 168-9 of 168-2 1557 Exhibit R-2a (PE 33131F)
Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis February 24 7 Operational System Development 33131F Minimum Essential 4521 DIRECT Emergency Communications Network Cost Categories (Tailor to WBS, or System/Item Requirements) ($ in Millions) Product Development GDCS National Security Agency (NSA) JHU-APL Subtotal Product Development Support SETA MITRE PMA Subtotal Support PMA has several award dates Test & Evaluation Various Subtotal Test & Evaluation Management Subtotal Management Total Cost Project 4521 Contract Method Performing Activity & Total & Type Location Prior to 23 Cost 23 23 24 24 25 25 Complete Total Target Cost Value of Contract SS/CPAF MIPR LOE.543 Apr-3.282 Mar-4.18 Dec-2.723.282.285 Mar-5.285 2.3 LOE LOE Various Various 32.549 2.3.399 35.248 3.72 2.668 1.459 7.199.3 Mar-3.145.148 3.72 2.671 1.64 7.347.471.471.471.471 42.918.871.282.285 R-1 Shopping List - Item No. 168-1 of 168-2 1558 Exhibit R-3 (PE 33131F)
Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile February 24 7 Operational System Development 33131F Minimum Essential 4521 DIRECT Emergency Communications Network Project 4521 R-1 Shopping List - Item No. 168-11 of 168-2 1559 Exhibit R-4 (PE 33131F)
Exhibit R-4a, RDT&E Schedule Detail February 24 7 Operational System Development 33131F Minimum Essential 4521 DIRECT Emergency Communications Network Schedule Profile STRFM Software Delivery/Drop Hybrid Solution Companion UHF TACSAT System (CUTS) JCS Vol VII Annual Software Revision Project 4521 23 1-4Q 2-3Q 1-4Q R-1 Shopping List - Item No. 168-12 of 168-2 156 24 2Q 1Q 25 1-4Q 1-4Q Exhibit R-4a (PE 33131F)
Exhibit R-2a, RDT&E Project Justification February 24 7 Operational System Development 33131F Minimum Essential 461 Minuteman MEECN Program Emergency Communications Network (MMP) Cost ($ in Millions) 461 Minuteman MEECN Program (MMP) Quantity of RDT&E Articles 23 Actual.387 24.282 25 1.498 26 1.946 27 37.26 28 22.934 29.95 Complete Total A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification This project implements a Minuteman ICBM Launch Control Center (LCC) Very Low Frequency/Low Frequency (VLF/LF) capability and a Minuteman ICBM Extremely High Frequency (EHF) band communications capability. The Extremely High Frequency (EHF) band terminal provides both receive and report-back capability. Specifically, the EHF effort replaces the Ultra High Frequency (UHF) satellity link with a MILSTAR EHF link. The MMP EHF system will be upgraded to be compatible with Advanced EHF (AEHF). AEHF is an Extended Data Rate (XDR) waveform that provides more secure transmit/receive at frequencies above 2 GHz. This program is in Budget Activity 7, Operational System Development, because it supports work on fielded operating weapon systems. B. Accomplishments/Planned Program ($ in Millions) Completed MMP ECPs/Weapon System Test/Operational Test (WST/OT) Begin AEHF Concept Development Studies Total Cost C. Other Program Funding Summary ($ in Millions) 23 24 Actual MPAF, Missile Modifications (MEECN, PE 33131F, BA 3, 33.37 32.968 P-11) 23.387 24.282.387.282 25 26 27 28 29 15.78 2.887 6.44 23.964 25 1.498 1.498 Total Cost Complete 6.9 191.977 D. Acquisition Strategy The ICBM Prime Integrating Contract (through OO-ALC, Hill AFB, UT) is being used as a contracting vehicle for the Minuteman MEECN Program (MMP). The AEHF upgrade for MMP will be a full and open competition. Project 461 R-1 Shopping List - Item No. 168-13 of 168-2 1561 Exhibit R-2a (PE 33131F)
Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis February 24 7 Operational System Development 33131F Minimum Essential 461 Minuteman MEECN Program Emergency Communications Network (MMP) Cost Categories (Tailor to WBS, or System/Item Requirements) ($ in Millions) Product Development NGC AEHF Concept Development Studies JHU-APL Subtotal Product Development Support SETA MITRE PMA Subtotal Support Various Award s Test & Evaluation WST/OT Subtotal Test & Evaluation Various Award s Management Subtotal Management Total Cost Project 461 Contract Method Performing Activity & Total & Type Location Prior to 23 Cost 23 23 24 24 SS/CPAF 45.812.158 Jan-3.11 Nov-3 LOE.836 46.648 LOE LOE Various 25 25 Complete 46.71 1.3 Dec-4.158.11 Total Target Cost Value of Contract 1.3 1.3.836 48.27.826.695.847 2.368.74 Mar-3.155.229.61.61.198 1.98.695 1.63 2.856.12.12.12.12 49.16.387.282 1.498 51.183 R-1 Shopping List - Item No. 168-14 of 168-2 1562.198 Exhibit R-3 (PE 33131F)
Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile February 24 7 Operational System Development 33131F Minimum Essential 461 Minuteman MEECN Program Emergency Communications Network (MMP) Project 461 R-1 Shopping List - Item No. 168-15 of 168-2 1563 Exhibit R-4 (PE 33131F)
Exhibit R-4a, RDT&E Schedule Detail February 24 7 Operational System Development 33131F Minimum Essential 461 Minuteman MEECN Program Emergency Communications Network (MMP) Schedule Profile Exercise MMP Production Option MMP IOC Award AEHF Concept Development Studies Project 461 23 2Q 24 1Q 2Q 25 1Q R-1 Shopping List - Item No. 168-16 of 168-2 1564 Exhibit R-4a (PE 33131F)
Exhibit R-2a, RDT&E Project Justification February 24 7 Operational System Development 33131F Minimum Essential 547 Ground Element MEECN System Emergency Communications Network (GEMS) Cost ($ in Millions) 547 Ground Element MEECN System (GEMS) Quantity of RDT&E Articles 23 Actual 24 25 26 27 28 29 Complete 8.641 29.958 37.665 1.99 4.859 4.951 Total A. Mission Description and Budget Item Justification Nuclear Command and Control Technical Performance Criteria require that communication facilities with strategic responsibilities receive Emergency Action Messages (EAMs) and function as part of the strategic force. Ground Element MEECN Systems (GEMS) will be comprised of MILSTAR EHF/AEHF, VLF/LF, UHF and Aircrew Alerting components and will provide secure, survivable inter-site, intra-site and mobile communications to bomber, tanker, reconnaissance and other communications facilities with strategic responsibilities. GEMS terminals will be developed and fielded to replace strategic mobile and fixed-site Single Channel Anti-jam Man-Portable (SCAMP) terminals. GEMS will also replace the Aircraft Alerting Communications Electromagnetic Pulse System/Electromagnetic Pulse Hardened Dispersal Communications (AACE/EHDC) systems. This program is in Budget Activity 7, Operational System Development, because it supports work on fielded operating weapon systems. B. Accomplishments/Planned Program ($ in Millions) Concept & Technology Demonstration Study PMA/Analytical Support Award Increment 1 - Systems Demonstration & Development (SDD) Contract Total Cost C. Other Program Funding Summary ($ in Millions) 23 24 Actual Other Procurement - AF, (MEECN, PE33131F, BA-3, P-5) 25 23 24 6.557 2.84 25 8.641 26 27 28 29 25.41 111.39 73.923 2.923 2.187 27.771 29.958 Total Cost Complete D. Acquisition Strategy Award up to 3 Concept and Technology Development (CTD) contracts following full and open competition. Upon completion of CTD, award a single SDD contract following full & open competition. Project 547 R-1 Shopping List - Item No. 168-17 of 168-2 1565 Exhibit R-2a (PE 33131F)
Exhibit R-3, RDT&E Project Cost Analysis February 24 7 Operational System Development 33131F Minimum Essential 547 Ground Element MEECN System Emergency Communications Network (GEMS) Cost Categories Contract Method Performing Activity & Total (Tailor to WBS, or System/Item & Type Location Prior to Requirements) 23 ($ in Millions) Cost Product Development CTD Contract SDD Contract Subtotal Product Development Support ITSP MITRE PMA Subtotal Support PMA has several award dates Test & Evaluation N/A Subtotal Test & Evaluation Management Subtotal Management Total Cost Project 547 23 23 24 24 6.557 Apr-4 6.557.67 Mar-4 1.164 Jan-4.25 2.84.73 Mar-5 1.222 Nov-4.262 2.187.512 8.641 29.958 R-1 Shopping List - Item No. 168-18 of 168-2 1566 25 25 Complete Total Target Cost Value of Contract 27.771 Dec-4 27.771 27.771 Exhibit R-3 (PE 33131F)
Exhibit R-4, RDT&E Schedule Profile February 24 7 Operational System Development 33131F Minimum Essential 547 Ground Element MEECN System Emergency Communications Network (GEMS) Project 547 R-1 Shopping List - Item No. 168-19 of 168-2 1567 Exhibit R-4 (PE 33131F)
Exhibit R-4a, RDT&E Schedule Detail February 24 7 Operational System Development 33131F Minimum Essential 547 Ground Element MEECN System Emergency Communications Network (GEMS) Schedule Profile ORD Approval C&TD Study MS B/SDD Start Project 547 23 24 2Q 2-3Q 25 1Q R-1 Shopping List - Item No. 168-2 of 168-2 1568 Exhibit R-4a (PE 33131F)