Joint Automated Deep Operation Coordination System (JADOCS)

Mission — Joint Automated Deep Operation Coordination System (JADOCS) source

Fire support is the effect of lethal and non-lethal weapons (fires) that directly support land, maritime, amphibious and special operations who engage enemy forces, combat formations and facilities in pursuit of tactical and operational objectives. Fire Support Command and Control (FSC2) systems automate the planning and execution of fire support operations so appropriate munitions are paired with suitable weapons or group of weapons to adequately cover targets. These activities are crucial to supporting Army C2 applications strategy to enable and execute LRPF as part of the combined joint all-domain command and control capabilities that reinforce Joint All Domain Operations (JADO). FSC2 products will leverage artificial intelligence (AI)/machine learning (ML) to expand capabilities across a dispersed area of operations. Precision Fires-Dismounted/Mounted (PF-D/M) and Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS) are software only programs that are using a Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) approach to software development and capability deployment. This includes utilizing modern software development methodologies, tools/techniques (e.g., DEVSECOPS) and human-centered design processes (e.g., Soldier Touch Points [STPs]) to iteratively develop and deliver software to meet Warfighter priority needs. The CI/CD approach features continuous development and integration with testing and user engagements (STPs) as integral parts of the process to ensure delivered capability satisfies requirements and adds value for the Warfighter. PF-D/M is a software application that provides the dismounted and mounted Forward Observer (FO) and Fire Support Teams (FISTs) the ability to execute fire missions. Operating on the Nett Warrior End User Device (EUD), PF-D offers the dismounted FO and FISTs the ability and functionality to locate ground targets accurately and rapidly process a Call for Fires, which is the act of requesting a fire mission against the identified ground target. PF-D answers the Mobile/Handheld Computing Environment (M/HH CE) requirement that all handheld applications reside on the Nett Warrior EUD. PF-M replaces the Lightweight Forward Entry Device's (LFED) Forward Observer Software (FOS) at the maneuver company FIST, allowing them to identify ground targets and request fire missions. PF-M answers the Mounted Computing Environment (MCE) requirement to reside on the Mounted Family of Computing Systems (MFoCS). AFATDS provides the Army and Marine Corps automated fire support command, control and communications and supports Hypersonic and LRPF capabilities by 1) serving as the key sensor-to-shooter link for the Army and Marine Corps; and 2) providing fully automated support for planning, coordinating, controlling and executing fires and effects. The supported LRPF systems include Extended Range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (ER-GMLRS) and Precision Strike Missile System (PrSM). AFATDS also provides Joint Targeting support to multi-domain operations (the Army's contribution to JADO) and will address emerging sensor-to-shooter initiatives. Other Joint and Multinational capabilities supported include the Navy Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS), and Australia's AS9 Self-propelled Howitzer and ASSEGAI 155mm family of munitions. AFATDS is used to plan, execute, and deliver lethal and non-lethal effects and provides Joint/Coalition Situational Awareness for fires execution and mission management. The system interoperates and integrates with over 80 different battlefield systems, including Navy and Air Force command and control weapons systems. The FY 2026 request was reduced by $0.071 million for Advisory and Assistance Services to promote efficiencies and advance the policies of the Administration in alignment with Executive Order 14222, "Implementing the President's Department of Government Efficiency Cost Efficiency Initiative." As a member of the Artillery System Cooperation Agreement (ASCA), AFATDS is interoperable with 17 Coalition partner nation fire support C2 systems. AFATDS modernization efforts, which will be executed under the auspices of Artillery Execution Suites (AXS), will transition this capability to a data centric model postured for deployment to a variety of hosting environments (e.g., cloud, laptop, tablet, server) that, in addition to setting conditions for C2 application strategy implementation, will enhance kill chain responsiveness, improve cyber security posture and optimize future upgrades. Development will support new ballistic requirements, including upgrading precision calculation data to support Hypersonic, LRPF and other new capabilities, such as an enhanced user interface, embedded training, and incorporation of emerging artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) technologies AFATDS AXS along with the complementary Joint Targeting Command and Coordination System (JTIC2S) will converge to a Fires Safety Critical Baseline (FSCB) with shared common services and backend architecture. The FSCB is a converged baseline that will enable individual Fires programs to avoid rework and duplication of efforts by providing a common framework upon which to support the development of unique capabilities and characteristics of individual Fires program. FY 2026 funding in the amount of $8.495 million is allocated to Project EF7: Precision Fires Warrior - Dismounted/Mounted and will be utilized for continued development of PF-D/M capabilities into the targeted computing environments, including Net-enabled weapons capability with joint services. Funding also supports alignment with Nett Warrior architecture changes for Precision Fires software to integrate with Mounted Mission Command-Software (MMC-S) and operate within the MCE, as well as vehicle integration into the Fire Support Team Bradley-Fire Support Team (BFIST) and Stryker platforms. FY 2026 funding for Project EF8 was realigned to PE 0604818A / Army Tactical Command & Control Hardware & Software, Projects EJ6 and EK9, in support of the Army's Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) initiative to modernize Command and Control (C2) systems, for the Data and Application Layers. The capability being developed under this project remains critical and relevant to the Warfighter. This capability, along with its resources and requirement will transition under the overarching NGC2 capability to eliminate stove-piping, reduce duplication of effort, and provide capability within a single NGC2 core architecture.

Mission — Precision Fires Warrior Dismounted & Mounted source

This funding enables the Army's Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) initiative to modernize Command and Control (C2) systems. PF-D/M is a software only program that is using a Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) approach to software development and capability deployment. This includes utilizing modern software development methodologies, tools/techniques (e.g., DEVSECOPS) and human-centered design processes (e.g., Soldier Touch Points [STPs]) to iteratively develop and deliver software to meet Warfighter priority needs. The CI/CD approach will feature continuous development and integration with testing and user engagements (STPs) as integral parts of the process to ensure delivered capability satisfies requirements and adds value for the Warfighter. PF-D/M is a software application that provides the dismounted and mounted Forward Observer (FO) and Fire Support Teams (FISTs) the ability to execute fire missions. Operating on the Nett Warrior End User Device (EUD), PF-D provides the dismounted FO and FISTs the ability and functionality to locate ground targets accurately and rapidly process a Call for Fires, which is the act of requesting a fire mission against the identified ground target. PF-D answers the Mobile/Handheld Computing Environment requirement that all handheld applications reside on the Nett Warrior EUD. PF-M replaces the Lightweight Forward Entry Device's (LFED) Forward Observer Software (FOS) at the maneuver company FIST, allowing them to identify ground targets and request fire missions. PF-M answers the Mounted Computing Environment (MCE) requirement to reside on the Mounted Family of Computing Systems (MFOCS). FY 2026 funding of $8.424 million will be utilized for continued development of capabilities into the targeted computing environments, including net-enabled weapons capability with joint services. Funding also supports alignment with Nett Warrior architecture changes for Precision Fires software to integrate with Mounted Mission Command-Software (MMC-S) and operate within the MCE on fire support vehicles to include vehicle integration of BFIST and Stryker.

Mission — AFATDS Increment 1 source

Project EF8 funding in FY 2026 and beyond was realigned in support of the Army's Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) initiative to modernize Command and Control (C2) systems, for the Data and Application Layers. This capability, along with its resources and requirement will transition under the overarching NGC2 capability to eliminate stove-piping, reduce duplication of effort, and provide capability within a single NGC2 core architecture. AFATDS is used to plan, execute, and deliver lethal and non-lethal effects and provides Joint/Coalition Situational Awareness for fires execution and mission management. AFATDS provides the Army and Marine Corps automated fire support command, control and communications and supports Hypersonic and LRPF capabilities by 1) serving as the key sensor-to-shooter link for the Army and Marine Corps; and 2) providing fully automated support for planning, coordinating, controlling and executing fires and effects. The supported LRPF systems include Extended Range Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (ER-GMLRS) and Precision Strike Missile System (PrSM). AFATDS also provides Joint Targeting support to multi-domain operations and will address emerging sensor-to-shooter initiatives. Other Joint and Multinational capabilities include the Navy Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System (NMESIS), and Australia's AS9 Self-propelled Howitzer and ASSEGAI 155mm family of munitions. The system interoperates and integrates with over 80 different battlefield systems, including Navy and Air Force command and control weapons systems. As a member of the Artillery System Cooperation Agreement (ASCA), AFATDS is interoperable with 17 coalition partner nation fire support C2 systems. The program is currently fielding the AFATDS 6.8 baseline, which automates the planning, coordination, and control of all fire support assets (field artillery, mortars, close air support, naval gunfire, attack helicopters, offensive electronic warfare, fire support meteorological systems, forward observers, and fire support radars). A software only program, AFATDS is using a Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) approach to capability development and deployment. This includes employing modern software development methodologies (e.g., agile, etc.), tools/techniques (e.g., DEVSECOPS, etc.) and human-centered design processes (e.g., Soldier Touch Points [STPs], etc.) to iteratively develop and deliver software that meets Warfighter priority needs. The CI/CD approach will feature continuous development and integration with testing and user engagements (STPs) as integral parts of the process to ensure delivered capability satisfies requirements and adds value for the Warfighter. AFATDS modernization efforts, which will be executed under the auspices of Artillery Execution Suites (AXS), and leverage a data centric model postured for deployment to a variety of hosting environments (e.g., cloud, laptop, tablet, server) that, in addition to setting the stage to enable Army C2 applications strategy implementation, will enhance kill chain responsiveness, improve cyber security posture and optimize future upgrades. Development will support new ballistic requirements, including upgrading precision calculation data to support Hypersonic, LRPF and other evolving capabilities, such as an enhanced user interface, embedded training, and incorporation of emerging artificial intelligence/machine leaning (AI/ML) technologies. AFATDS AXS along with the complementary Joint Targeting Command and Coordination System (JTIC2S) will converge to a Fires Safety Critical Baseline (FSCB) with shared common services and backend architecture. The FSCB is a converged baseline that will enable individual Fires programs to avoid rework and duplication of efforts by providing a common framework upon which to support the development of unique capabilities and characteristics of individual Fires program. FY 2026 funding was realigned to PE 0604818A / Army Tactical Command & Control Hardware & Software, Projects EJ6 and EK9, in support of the Army's Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) initiative to modernize Command and Control (C2) systems, for the Data and Application Layers.

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