Force XXI Battle Command Brigade Below FBCB 2

Force XXI Battle Command Brigade & Below (FBCB 2) Operator’s Training 1

Administrative Data Safety Requirements: None Risk Assessment Level: Low Environmental Considerations: None 2

Evaluation To pass FBCB 2 Operator’s Training, you must complete the Certification Test. 3

ABCS Awareness Training • Global Command Control System – Army (GCCS-A) • Army Tactical Command Control System (ATCCS) • Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below (FBCB 2) 4

FBCB 2 • Provides seamless battle command capability to leaders at the Brigade level and below. • Provides units the capability to transmit key combat information rapidly through formatted digital messages. • Provides situational awareness (SA) by showing the users their position as well as other friendly forces, observed enemy forces, and reported battlefield obstacles. 5

The Terrestrial FBCB 2 System F O R C E XXI • The primary digital command control system for the Army at brigade and below • Consists of computer hardware and software integrated into tactical vehicles in a variety of configurations • Distributes Situational Awareness (SA) data and passes Command Control (C 2) messages within and between Brigades • Depends on a communications infrastructure called the Lower Tactical Internet made up of EPLRS and SINCGARS radios 6

The Tactical Internet F O R C E XXI BDE TOC MCS ASAS R BDE AFATDS BDE NET (EPLRS, NTDR, MSE) INC EPLRS BN TOC Upper TI BN Lower TI BN NET (EPLRS) CO XO CO CDR ASIP SINCGARS BN CDR INC GPS OR Integrated Applique FBCB 2 (M 1 A 2 SEP) (M 1 A 1 D) ASIP SINCGARS CO EPLRS INC PLT LDR PLT NET (SINCGARS) VOICE & DATA PLT SGT WGM GPS OR PLT Integrated Applique FBCB 2 (M 1 A 2 SEP) (M 1 A 1 D) 7

The SATCOM FBCB 2 -BFT System F O R C E XXI FBCB 2 - BFT consists of an FBCB 2 Appliqué Computer, Kontron computer, or FBCB 2 Tough-book using GPS for position locating, LBand Satellite as its means of communications and a Mission Data Loader to transfer large files. FBCB 2 -BFT is only approved for exchanging unclassified information. M 2 A 2 V 4 APPLIQUE M 1 A 1 TOUGH BOOK M 2 A 3 GPS/PLGR MDL KONTRON TRANSCEIVER UH-60

Balkans Digitization Initiative (BDI) F O R C E XXI Commercial Satellite BASIC CAPABILITIES (FBCB 2 v 3. 1) • Monitor own location • Monitor locations of other vehicles • Send & receive messages to local HQ • Maintain battlefield geometries • Vehicle to vehicle messaging TFF (Kosovo) USAREUR SETAF ITALY TFE (Bosnia) SETAF (Italy) RF DATA SERVER Network Mgmt Facility Outside Theater TF FALCON KOSOVO TF EAGLE BOSNIA DTRACS 8

OEF/OIF FBCB 2 -BFT System F O R C E XXI Afghanistan/SWA L-Band Satellite FBCB 2 s 4 2 3 1 FBCB 2 s DATA SERVER Network Mgmt Facility Outside Theater 3 GCCS-J/GCCS-A 9

Current FBCB 2 Capabilities F O R C E XXI • Increased Situational Awareness on the battlefield – Accurate and automatic friendly force locations – Accurate depiction of reported enemy locations, obstacles and known battlefield hazards –Enables Common Operational Picture across the force • Digital distribution of Battle Command information – FRAGOs & C 2 messages – Graphical overlays • Increased platform-level efficiency – Scaleable maps & imagery –“Steer-to” navigation – Line of sight planning – Far-target locate 10

Terminal Learning Objective I TASK: Operate the FBCB 2 system. CONDITIONS: In a classroom environment, given a Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below (FBCB 2) system "white box, " with software 3. 5 loaded. STANDARDS: You must complete startup procedures, status functions, administrative functions, map functions, and shutdown procedures. 12

Enabling Learning Objectives A Identify FBCB 2 hardware, components, & functions. B Perform Startup Procedures. C Employ Status Functions. D Employ Admin Functions. E Employ Map Functions. F Perform Shutdown Procedures. 13

Enabling Learning Objective A ACTION: Identify FBCB 2 hardware, components, and safety issues. CONDITIONS: In a classroom environment, given an FBCB 2 system "white box, " with software version 3. 5 loaded, PLGR, EPLRS if equipped, SINCGARS with INC MILSATCOM (if equipped). STANDARDS: Identify FBCB 2 system hardware, supporting components, functions and safety issues, in accordance with TM 117010 -326 -10. 14

System Hardware AN/UYK-128(V) Removable HDDC Processing Unit (PU) Display Unit (DU) UPS Battery Pack Keyboard 15

FBCB 2 System Components INC/Router SINCGARS-ASIP PLGR EPLRS Systems are integrated for seamless communications 16

Single Channel Ground & Airborne Radio System/Advanced System Improvement Program (SINCGARS/ASIP) • Transmit/receives SA/C 2 between platforms on same data net frequency. • Primary communications system for the FBCB 2 below platform. 17

Internet Controller (INC)/Router • Data interface between the FBCB 2 system and the SINCGARS radio. • Takes data packets from the FBCB 2 or SINCGARS and routes them to the appropriate location, computer address, or addresses. 18

Precision Lightweight Global Positioning System (PLGR) • Receives positional signals from multiple satellites to pinpoint a user’s location. • Location information is represented as the platform’s icon on the display unit (DU). • Primary source of synchronized time with SINCGARS/ASIP radios. 19

Enhanced Position Location Reporting System (EPLRS) • • Both a data radio and a location device. Used to relay information to platforms outside the local net. • Relays info to the local net SA server, which relays it over the EPLRS to the receiving end. 20

How It All Comes Together Creating A Common Tactical Picture (CTP) CTP Integrated SA & JCOP Mapping Maneuver Weather FBCB 2 Where am I and other ? BFA J Maneuver Intelligence Where is the enemy? CUBS PL METSPL CSS What is the enemy likely to do? Strategic Ops What is the enemy status? Fire Support C D B Intelligence Logistics Air Defense What is our mission and capabilities? Air Defense EBC/FBCB 2 GCCS - A Joint/Coalition Fire Support What is our status? 21

Mounted FBCB 2 22

Mounted FBCB 2 (cont) 23

FBCB 2 Touch Screen 24

Field of Vision Safety Issues A 1 Proper HMMWV Integrated Rack Position B 1 Proper HMMWV Ambulance Display Position A 2 Improper HMMWV Integrated Rack Position B 2 Improper HMMWV Ambulance Display Position 25

Field of Vision Safety Issues (cont) A 1 Proper HEMMT/PLS Display Position A 2 Improper HEMMT/PLS Display Position 26

Enabling Learning Objective B ACTION: CONDITIONS: STANDARDS: Perform startup procedures for FBCB 2 version 3. 5 In a classroom environment, given an FBCB 2 system "white box, " with software version 3. 5 loaded. Start up the FBCB 2 system and its components for operation IAW the TM. As a minimum, you must: Start up the PLGR, EPLRS if equipped, INC, SINCGARS, and perform Session Manager functions. 27

Enabling Learning Objective C ACTION: Employ FBCB 2 Status Functions. CONDITIONS: In a classroom environment, given an FBCB 2 system "white box, " with software version 3. 5 loaded. STANDARDS: Employ screen operations functions to manage and exchange information, to include if a component is degraded, the status of the network, SA data, count of Observed and Friendly icons, and status of the Hard drive. 28

Enabling Learning Objective D ACTION: Employ Administrative Functions. CONDITIONS: In a classroom environment, given an FBCB 2 system "white box, " with software version 3. 5 loaded. STANDARDS: You must employ administrative functions to manage and exchange information. (Instructor will provide types of information. ) 29

Enabling Learning Objective E ACTION: Employ Map Functions. CONDITIONS: In a classroom environment, given an FBCB 2 system "white box, ” with version 3. 5 software loaded, PLGR, EPLRS, and SINCGARS with INC and MILSATCOM (if equipped). STANDARDS: Employ Map Functions to manage and exchange information. (Instructor will provide types of information. ) 30

Enabling Learning Objective F ACTION: Perform Shutdown Procedures. CONDITIONS: In a classroom environment, equipped with the FBCB 2 system “white box” with software version 3. 5 loaded. STANDARDS: You must Shutdown the FBCB 2 computer, PLGR, SINCGARS, and EPLRS. Perform all steps in sequence. Follow the warnings and cautions in the TM to prevent injury to personnel and or damage to equipment. 31

Terminal Learning Objective II TASK: Transmit combat messages and overlays. CONDITIONS: In a classroom environment, a Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below (FBCB 2) system "white box, " with software 3. 5 loaded. STANDARDS: You must Apply the message addressing features; Perform message management; Employ FIPR functions; Employ Quick Send Functions; and Prepare/Send an overlay. 32

Enabling Learning Objectives A Prepare/Send Combat Messages. B Perform Message Management. C Apply Message Addressing Features. D Employ FIPR Functions. E Employ Quick Send Functions. F Prepare/Send Overlays. 33

Enabling Learning Objective A ACTION: Prepare/Send Combat Messages. CONDITIONS: In a classroom environment, given an FBCB 2 system "white box" and a tactical situation requiring you to prepare and send combat messages. Default Message Addressing settings have already been set. STANDARDS: You must prepare and send one of each Type of message: Combat Messages (SALT, MEDEVAC, NBC 1, FIRE MISSION, CHECK FIRE ALL, and SITREP) using FBCB 2. 34

Enabling Learning Objective B ACTION: CONDITIONS: STANDARDS: Perform Message Management. In a classroom environment, given an FBCB 2 system "white box, " with software version 3. 5 loaded. To better organize FBCB 2 information you have received, you need to manage your messages. You must rename, delete files and folders, and move files from one Folder to another, using the Manage tab on the Messages function. 35

Enabling Learning Objective C ACTION: CONDITIONS: STANDARDS: Apply Message Addressing Features. In a classroom environment, given an FBCB 2 system "white box, " with software version 3. 5 loaded with all of its components with software version 3. 5 loaded, and a completed message. You must apply the Message Addressing settings so that the message can be transmitted to other platforms. 36

Enabling Learning Objective D ACTION: CONDITIONS: STANDARDS: Employ FIPR Functions. In a classroom environment, given an FBCB 2 system "white box, " with software version 3. 5 loaded, an operation order (OPORD), and the commander's guidance. Default Message Addressing settings have been set. You must complete messages by precedence. 37

Enabling Learning Objective E ACTION: CONDITIONS: STANDARDS: Employ Quick Send Functions. In a classroom environment, given an FBCB 2 system "white box, " with software version 3. 5 loaded. You must employ screen operations functions to manage and exchange information, to include applying a message to the Quick Send button, naming the Button label, and naming the Balloon label. 38

Enabling Learning Objective F ACTION: CONDITIONS: Prepare/Send Overlays. In a classroom environment, with an operational FBCB 2 system "white box, " with software version 3. 5 loaded, an operation order (OPORD), and the commander's guidance. Default Message Addressing settings have been set. STANDARDS: You must create an overlay or select an overlay, change or edit an overlay, save the overlay, and send an overlay. 39

Terminal Learning Objective III TASK: Employ the FBCB 2. CONDITIONS: In a classroom environment, an FBCB 2 system "white box, " with software 3. 5 loaded. STANDARDS: You must employ the application functions, prepare/send reports, and perform PMCS in accordance with TM 11 -7010 -326 -10 -1. 40

Enabling Learning Objectives A B C D Employ the Apps Function. Prepare/Send Reports. Perform Before-Operations Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services. Perform After-Operations Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services. 40

Enabling Learning Objective A ACTION: Employ the Apps Function. CONDITIONS: In a classroom environment, given an operational FBCB 2 system "white box" with software version 3. 5 loaded, PLGR, EPLRS (if equipped), SINCGARS with INC, and MILSATCOM (if equipped). STANDARDS: You must employ screen operations functions to manage and exchange information, to include Line of Sight, and Circular Line of Sight. 41

Enabling Learning Objective B ACTION: CONDITIONS: STANDARDS: Prepare/Send Reports. In a classroom environment, given an operational FBCB 2 system "white box, " with software version 3. 5 loaded. You have received an OPORD or FRAGO to conduct a tactical operation. Default Message Addressing settings have been set. You must prepare and send the Personnel Status Report. All mandatory fields must be completed. 43

Enabling Learning Objective C ACTION: Perform Before-Operations Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services. CONDITIONS: In a classroom environment, given an operational Force XXI Battle Command Brigade-and-Below (FBCB 2) system "white box, " with software version 3. 5 loaded, and a TM 11 -7010 -326 -10. STANDARDS: State the correct procedures: Ensure the vehicle's MASTER POWER has been turned off; check the following components for damage: AN/UYK 128 (V) computer, display unit, processor unit, keyboard unit, and cables and connectors; note any damaged or missing parts, following all Warnings and Cautions in the TM to prevent injury to personnel and or damage to equipment. 44

Enabling Learning Objective D ACTION: Perform After-Operations Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services. CONDITIONS: In a classroom environment, given an operational Force XXI Battle Command Brigade-and-Below (FBCB 2) system "white box, " with software version 3. 5 loaded, and a TM 11 -7010 -326 -10. Before checks have been completed. STANDARDS: You must state the procedures for Perform After-Operations Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services on the FBCB 2 system in sequence with the TM. 45