ROADMAP

16Enabling the “Global” in “Global Vigilance, Reach and Power!”

AFCEA LuncheonALAMO Chapter

Col Sam DouglasChief, Ops Div

Scott AFB

ROADMAP

• Organization Chart• A6 Ops/Focus Areas

– Information Management– Airfield Systems– Expeditionary Communications– Base Comm support

• Opportunities• Conclusion

16Enabling the “Global” in “Global Vigilance, Reach and Power!”

- Publishing

- Business Management

- Records Management

-Electronic Information Mgt

- Airfield Systems Mgt

- AFETS

- Radio

- Radar

- METNAV

- TDC

- DSATCOM

- MILSATCOM

- Combat Crew Comm

- CAT Support

- SORTS

Col Samuel DouglasChief, Operations Div

HQ AMC/A6O618-229-5638

A6OBEnterprise Information

ManagementMaj Ken Ngyuan

A6OSATCALS

Mr Tim Schartung

Janice DunnAdmin Assistant

CMSgt AmaroSuperintendent

A6OTDeployable Comm Sys

Mr Vic Javier

LtCol Michael PollyDeputy

A6OVCommunications Services

Maj Jason Campbell

- PWCS

- Frequency Mgt

- Circuit Mgt Office

- VTC / DAPS

- Base Systems Mgt

- Red Switch

A6OORGANIZATION CHART

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT• Enterprise Information Management

– AMC wide deployment of Sharepoint + capabilities– eStaffing (USTC/J6 – AMC/A6)– Foundation: MS Sharepoint, CRM (TMT), TRIM

• Records Management– Integration w/Sharepoint– IBM tool suite (centralization vs de-centralization)

• Publishing Guidance• AFSO21• Opportunities

– Business Intelligence / Command Dashboards– Tools that make Sharepoint design easier…

Document Management

WorkflowSTACS-AMC & USTCOUTLOOK-SCOTTE-STARS-A6

IMT

Knowledge Management

Content Management

EIM Components

Records Management AFRIMS-AMC

Collaborative ToolsWeb Ex-USTC

EIM PERSONAL DASHBOARD (NOTIONAL)

Newsletter

Network Drivesand ERM Files

Workflow

Task Management

Email

Schedule

CollaborationWorkspaces

AIRFIELD SYSTEMS• ATCALS Modernization (AFFSA – Lead Cmd)

– 20+ yr old systems, expensive parts, specialized techs– Specialized techs maintained 98% uptime in AMC

• Deployable ATCALS– Systems need immediate replacement

• Network Security – Securing ATCALS attached to backbone– “This keeps me up at night!”

• Training– Techs not as experienced– Need more support from MAJCOM specialist

• Opportunities – All Above

EXPEDITIONARY COMMS

• AMC “Open the Base Mission” Comms– Contingency Response Wings (CRWs)– JTF-PO

• CRW Capabilities– HUMROs/Natural Disasters/New Bases

• Comm Packages• Opportunities• Con

TDC VSAT

Open the BaseAerial Port Operations

UsersUsers

SPICE inMARC Van

CRG Deployment

UsersUsers

DRASH

WX and INTEL Flights

CRG-E

JTF-PO

DIRMOBFOR AT CAOC

C2 & ITV Traffic

C2 & ITV Traffic

UsersUsers

TACC at Scott AFB, IL UsersUsers

C2 & ITV Traffic

Alternate InformationFlow with no deployedAMD and DIRMOBFOR such as in a HUMRO mission.

Alternate Information Flowwith no deployed AMD .

Open the Base FM Operational Node Connectivity

CRW COMMUNICATIONS CAPABILITIES

• Embedded Communications Capabilities– UHF/VHF A/G/A Radio Set (HAVE QUICK / Secure)– UHF SATCOM Voice/Data Radio Sets– INMARSAT M4 Terminal w/STE Telephone– Iridium Satellite Phone w/Secure Module– Handheld Intra-base VHF Radio Sets– HF Radio Sets

• Augmenting Communications Capabilities– Handheld UHF Intra-base Radios (AKA LMRs)– Wideband SATCOM “Gap Filler” (AKA I-BEST)

• Newest Capabilities– HF-GCS (SIPRNET E-Mail via HF)– SPICE– INMARSAT BGAN

DEPLOYED COMM PACKAGES

• Small Package Initial Comm Equipment (SPICE) (NEW)– Supports CRW (Open the Airbase)– Up to 48 NIPR, 48 SIPR 4 VOSIP (Contains No User End Items)– Light & Lean - Services Left in Rear to Reduce Manpower & Equipment– Utilizes VOIP, VOSIP, Webmail and Web-Based Systems Only– Customers bring their own laptops…use CAT 5 to plug in…

• Deployable Independent Comm Element (DICE)– AMC version supports Deployed Air Mobility Division– 8-DSN, 8-SIPR & 8-NIPR (Expandable to 72-91-45 with end-user Items)

• Theater Deployable Comm (TDC)– Supports Deployed Air Wings (C2, Establish Airbase, Operate the Airbase)– NIPR/SIPR/DSN, video, LMR, TACSAT & Ground-to-Air radio– Supports up to 1,200 End Users

BASE COMM SUPPORT• Long Haul Comms

– Inmarsat/Iridium Accountability– Airframe Comms

• PWCS – Personal Wireless – Phone plan optimization - $500K/yr savings

• Telephone Systems– Operator Consolidation – starting with Mid-Shifts to Scott– Telephone Regionalization

• Opportunities: – Inmarsat Provider Re-assessment – DITCO– Telephone system maint

Areas Where We Need help

• Network Security• Deployable ATCALS• ATCALS Modernization• EIM

– Business Intelligence– Cmd Dashboards

• Configuration Mgt• Standardization• Records Mgt

• Expeditionary Comms– JTF-PO

• Using what we’ve purchased

• Documentation• Exercise Spt

SUMMARY

• Organization Chart• A6 Ops/Focus Areas

– Information Management– Airfield Systems– Expeditionary Communications– Base Comm support

• Opportunities

Questions