Control and Reporting Center (CRC)

Mission — CRC Modernization source

The AN/TSY-7 Control and Reporting Center (CRC) is a mobile, ground-based battle management command and control (BMC2) theater air control system (TACS). It is a modular, transportable, and persistent tactical level weapon system which provides direct command and control to air assets in an assigned Area of Responsibility (AOR) and reports back to the Joint Force Air Component Commander (JFACC). The CRC is composed of the following subsystems: AN/TYQ-23A(V)1 Tactical Air Operations Module (TAOM), the AN/TSC-250 Communication Data Link System (CDLS), the AN/TRC-213/214 Remote Radio Secure Voice System (RRSVS), the AN/TPS-75 organic sensor, and associated mission support equipment. CRC Modernization under this program element (PE) consolidates previous upgrade efforts into a coordinated initiative focused on upgrading of BMC2, sensors, and communications. This CRC modernization investment integrates the Distributable Battle Management Node (DBMN) and Common Battle Management Command and Control (CBC2+) to allow the fielding of the Tactical Operations Center-Light (TOC-L) capability into CRCs and provide an upgraded, more modular, and threat relevant tactical command and control. In FY2026, CRC Modernization efforts include, but are not limited to: integration of long-haul SATCOM capability, modernization studies for power, fuel storage, and tactical sensing capabilities, continued architectural upgrades and testing to the AN/TYQ-23A(V)1 Tactical Air Operations Module, Integration of the Cloud Based Command and Control (CBC2+), and modernization of the CRC System Integration Lab (SIL). Additionally, CRC modifications include keeping the system in compliance with DoD directives, changes in the underlying IT/Cyber Security environment, and any other emerging requirements to remain inter-operable, certified, supportable, and compliant through the development, integration, testing, training, and fielding of equipment related to new CRC capabilities. Efforts within this PE align with USAF investment in ABMS (0604003F) and Air Base Air Defense Systems (0207522F) to deliver a common hardware and software baseline for DAF BATTLE NETWORK deployable systems. Reduces contracts 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. This program element may include necessary civilian pay expenses required to manage, execute, and deliver weapon system capability. The use of such program funds would be in addition to the civilian pay expenses budgeted in program element 0605827F, 0605828F, 0605829F, 0605832F, 0605833F, 0605898F, 0606398F. In FY2024, 2.100 million was expended for civilian pay expenses, and in FY2025 2.284 million is forecasted for civilian pay expenses in this program element. This program is in Budget Activity 7, Operational System Development because this budget activity includes development efforts to upgrade systems that have been fielded or have received approval for full rate production and anticipate production funding in the current or subsequent fiscal year.

Mission — C4I Battlespace Dev & Demo source

The Air Force does not have an enterprise solution for multi-domain battlespace awareness and command and control (C2) tools below the Air Operations Center (AOC) level. This presents significant challenges in obtaining a Common Operating Picture (COP) capable of disaggregation from the AOC, particularly at Anderson AFB, Guam which is the center hub in the Air Force's Agile Combat Employment (ACE) capability in the Pacific. Sharing a COP with the AOC is essential at peacetime for defense and at wartime for conducting operations, and the lack of a current solution further complicates the conduct of ACE operations. Incorporating emerging technology into major operational exercises informs and refines Warfighter requirements and provides opportunities for early adoption and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) development. Utilizing operationally relevant conditions also provides early opportunities for learning and materiel deficiency discovery. Efforts explore technology advancement to provide a common operating picture in support of Agile Combat Employment (ACE). FY2025 funds will be used to develop and incorporate the latest commercial or government solutions into our operations to help identify best-of-breed technology, permit feedback to developers for improvements and refine operational tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) for the conduct of ACE. Deployment will initially be in Guam to enable learning and assessment of tools under real operating conditions and crucially to create a sub-AOC COP at the heart of our ACE operations in the Pacific immediately. Funds will be used to support experimentation with and deployment of the sub-AOC capability including TTP delineation. This program is in Budget Activity 3, Advanced Technology Development because this budget activity includes development of subsystems and components and efforts to integrate subsystems and components into system prototypes for field experiments and/or tests in a simulated environment.

Accomplishments & Planned Programs (2)