AF C2 Capability Modernization Leveraging Architectures to Achieve Warfighting Integration

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1 Headquarters Air Combat Command AF C2 Capability Modernization Leveraging Architectures to Achieve Warfighting Integration This Briefing is: UNCLASSIFIED Mr. John Vona, GS-15 AFC2IC/C2P

2 Purpose Discuss the application of Architectures in C2 Modernization and Integration 2

3 AF C2 Integration Center Organization & Mission Areas Air Combat Command, Requirements Directorate Langley AFB, VA AFC2IC Operating Location National Capital Region STRATEGY & PLAN Core Function Lead Integrator C2 Gaps & Seams Assessment (CAR) C2 Architecture Development and Management C2 S&T Prioritization INNOVATE & EXPERIMENT C2 Concept Development Advanced Technology Initiatives & Prototyping Limited Objective Experiments Technology Transition AFC2IC Hampton, VA g y, AFC2IC Ryan Center (CAOC-X) Langley AFB, VA MODERNIZE Tactical Data Links Advanced Comm Combined Air Operations Center (CAOC) Agile Combat Support Command and Control (ACS C2); AFFOR and Deliberate and Crisis Action Planning and Execution Segments (DCAPES) STANDARDIZE Air Operations Center- Weapon System (AOC-WS) Test Support Joint and Coalition interoperability of C2 systems C2 Horizontal Integration Data and Message Standards 3

4 C2 Vision Airborne Smart Knee Board Decision Makers War Fighters Deployed Afloat Seamless Information Between Sensors, Decision Makers, and Shooters 5-4

5 AF Architecture and Requirements Tiers of Influence ACC/AFC2IC Architecture & Requirements Activities 5

6 Air Force Command and Control Integrated Baseline Architecture (AFC2IBA) Comprises 13 stand-alone C2 architectures integrated through shared information exchanges Captures operational activities supporting the key C2 information products 6

7 AF C2 Capability Modernization As - Is To - Be MAJCOM Investment t Gaps High Strategy Significant Moderate Minimal Defense Guidance, ISCs, etc Provide the joint force optimized, integrated and interoperable C2 across all domains Achieve readiness posture for Low Supply/High Demand assets Execute surveillance and battle management missions Assure required C2 to support nuclear operations Develop C2 Professionals 7 Relating Gaps, Risk Assessment, and Architectures

8 Air Operations Center Operational-level Command and Control (C2) Center AOC is senior element of Theater Air Control System (TACS) Provides Joint Force Air Component Commander (JFACC) Capability to direct/supervise activities of assigned/attached forces Monitor actions of both enemy and friendly forces 8

9 Challenge Strategy Development Assessment Target Development Execution Master Air Attack Plan Development Air Tasking Order Production Business Process Should Drive Our IT Process 9

10 Air, Space & Cyber Operations Mission Threads Workflow Descriptions

11 AOC Mission Thread Development Overview: Based on AOC 10.2 requirements Defines AOC 10.2 application Represents to be architecture Will guide future capability development Build Process: Research / Analyze / Collaborate Use-Case Dev / Build Arch Prod AV-1, 2; OV-1, 2,3,5,6c; DIV-2 Post Products to INTELINK Capture user comments Incorporate SME Feedback Validation / Certification

12 Why AOC Mission Thread? Mission Threads provide the operational business activities and enabling functions context for AOC requirements Use Cases provide work flow descriptions that define the interactions between a set of actors and a set of automation tools ("Machine" includes infrastructure, workflow engines, systems, services) to produce an outcome or product Use cases articulate intended requirements outcomes (the "what" is required) that drive the system development process Support the following activities, underpinned by Architecture discipline & rigor Systems engineering Prototyping/Development Contracting Interoperability & Supportability Test and delivery of capability

13 Summary Warfighting integration challenges require structured approaches Architectures provide the overarching framework to facilitate repeatable, corporate analysis Mission Threads enable detailed, solution & standardization analysis linked to the enterprise construct Cohesive information management approach and strong governance processes required for success

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15 Mission Threads Drive System/services Designs & Development Facilitate Mission Threads Focus Capability Development Integration and Interoperability Decision-Quality Information To the Right People At the Right Time In the Right Context December

16 DRAFT 22 Nov 2011 Mission Thread Composition Capabilities Mission Threads Ops Requirements System/service Requirements Product Requirements 16

17 Mission Threads Provide Context for Modernization Adaptable AOC Mission Thread Description Packages Workflow Sequencing Solutions for Process & Info Automation Information Object Catalogue Modular Workflow Use Case Specifications Workflow Architecture Descriptions Responsive Iterative Deliveries & Capability Increments Applicable Data format & interoperability requirements & standards (AF, Joint, Coalition) Acquisition Requirements Metrics Logical / Operational Relationships between info based on use(s) in operational processes Use & Reuse of Info & Sub-Processes Leverage IT Industry Best Practices for IT Modernization