Supporting Nations With Acquisition of Multi-functional Information Distribution System (MIDS) Capability September 20, 2006 Presented to IDLS Copenhagen, Denmark Lockheed Martin Proprietary Information 1
Agenda MIDS Terminal Types MIDS Overview MIDS Pre-Acquisition Activities MIDS Approval Process MIDS FMS Process Overview MIDS Sample LOR MIDS Post Acquisition Activities Conclusion POC Lockheed Martin Proprietary Information 2
MIDS Terminal Types Lockheed Martin Proprietary Information 3
MIDS Overview Multi-functional Information Distribution System (MIDS) Uses Link 16 (J Series Messages) Data exchange for all environments: subsurface to space PPLI, platform status, relative navigation Surveillance, electronic warfare/intelligence Weapons control, coordination, mission management Voice, free text Provides real time, secure, flexible, ECM-resistant, high capacity processing Includes multi-platform, multi-role capabilities Operates as TDL of choice for 21 st century Offers capabilities to NATO and non-nato nations Involves complex acquisition process Requires significant lead time and planning Lockheed Martin Proprietary Information 4
MIDS Pre-Acquisition Activities Requesting countries should ensure they have completed the following tasks prior to requesting MIDS Established tactical data link Integrated Product Team (IPT) Determined if acquisition will be FMS or DCS Determined the need for US DSCA 3 phase approach Documented Concept of Operations, Concept of Employment, Concept of Use Identified functional, operational, user, system, and required interoperability requirements Identified terminal type and configuration Identified testing criteria Developed achievable time table for program execution Considered logistics, program management, and life cycle support resources Lockheed Martin Proprietary Information 5
MIDS Approval Process The approval process Requesting country contacts U.S. Combatant Commander (COCOM) J6/J9 COCOM J6/J9 submits a COMSEC Release Request (CRR) to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) Upon approval, the CJCS forwards validation to the National Security Telecommunications and Information Systems Security Committee (NSTISSC). Upon approval, NSTISSC or NSA issues a Release in Principle (RIP) which specifies number of COMSEC devices needed DoD can now discuss COMSEC products and requirements COCOM submits second CRR to CJCS and forwards it to NSA Upon approval by NSA, a Release in Specific (RIS) is issued by the NSTISSC or NSA Upon MIDS JPO /MIDS SC approval, FMS or DCS case initiated Lockheed Martin Proprietary Information 6
MIDS Approval Process? Requesting Country Needs US CINC J6 NSTISSC CJCS NSA Customer Nation DoD FMS Case DCS (H/W only) MIDS JPO Approval RIP RIS Lockheed Martin Proprietary Information 7
MIDS FMS Process Overview Lockheed Martin Proprietary Information 8
MIDS Sample LOR (Letter of Request) for FMS Case LOR should include the following items Type of MIDS terminal and configuration Spares required Warranty required Option for test and support equipment MIDS Block Cycle Release with Additional Services (BCRAS) Batteries and tool kits Engineering Technical Services and Assistance Training ( type and duration} COMSEC CDH devices Program management Services Documentation Shipping information Option for JNDA ( Joint Network Design Aid) Lockheed Martin Proprietary Information 9
MIDS Post Acquisition Activities Participating countries will need to ensure they are prepared for the following activities Conduct training assessment TDL introduction MIDS Link 16 foundation Liaison with other national staff and integrated product teams (IPTs) Participate in exercises, trials, live demos Attend working group meetings, symposia MIDS Interoperability Review Board International Data Link Society (IDLS) Multi-National Working Group (MNWG) Multi-Link Users Group NATO Tactical Data Link Symposium (NTDLS) Lockheed Martin Proprietary Information 10
Conclusion MIDS will be the TDL terminal for at least the next decade Interoperability and integration issues must be addressed early Acquisition of MIDS terminals is open to both NATO and non NATO nations MIDS acquisition is a long-term commitment in terms of the full life cycle planning Everything takes longer than planned Early involvement of subject matter experts will save acquisition time, cost, and stress Lockheed Martin Proprietary Information 11
Point of Contact Jack Stawiski Principal, C4I Interoperability Business Development Lockheed Martin Corporation Jack.Stawiski@LMCO.com U.K. Mobile: +44 (0)79 8078 6565 U.S. Mobile: +001 619 400 9255 Lockheed Martin Proprietary Information 12
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MIDS Configurations Smaller than Class 2 More reliable New or improved functions Variable transmit power Low, medium, high Dynamic Management Ground communications Connectivity, monitoring, R/C, relay filtering Single configuration for Combat aircraft Tactical vehicles Ships Fixed sites Helicopters Improved maintainability Decreased cost MIDS LVT (1) - Standard Terminal including TACAN and Voice MIDS LVT (2) - Replacement for Class 2M MIDS LVT (3) - FDL for F-15 (also used for ROBE) MIDS LVT (4) - LVT (1) but no TACAN MIDS LVT (5) - LVT (1) No TACAN plus HPAG for MIDS on Ships MIDS LVT (6) - LVT (1) but no Voice MIDS LVT (7) - LVT (1) no Voice or TACAN MIDS LVT (8), (9) and 10 are the addition of an AC Power Converter to (4), (6) and (7) (NB No number specified for MIDS LVT (1) plus AC Power Converter) MIDS LVT (11) - LVT (2) plus Voice TSR = Time Slot Reallocation VRCF = Variable Message Format (VMF) Remote Control Function ROBE = Roll On BLOTSR = Time Slot Reallocation VRCF = Variable Message Format (VMF) Remote Control Function ROBE = Roll On BLOS Enhancement HPAG = High Power Amplifier Group S Enhancement HPAG = High Power Amplifier Group Lockheed Martin Proprietary Information 14