Post on 17-Nov-2014
Path to the Omniscient* Soldier
16 December 2009
Dr. Pete RustanDirector
Mission Support DirectorateNational Reconnaissance Office
Dr. Pete RustanDirector
Mission Support DirectorateNational Reconnaissance Office
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* All Knowing
Path to the Omniscient Soldier
Today’s Intelligence Networks/Systems
Today’s Soldier’s Tactical View
The Omniscient Soldier
The Omniscient Soldier’s Tactical View
Available Technology
Required Intelligence Networks/Systems
The Way Ahead
Coalition Relationships / Cultures / Systems in Afghanistan
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Drive Intelligence Processes & Architecture
Intelligence Network Environment - Notional
Manpower intensive transfer of data/information
Limited access to networks
Minimal/No access to networks
Automated transfer of data/information
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JWICS
SIPR RelUS BICES
JWICSCENTER
ICENo System No System
U.S.U.S. / Host
NationU.S. /
CoalitionU.S. / NATO
U.S. / FVEY
Notional Theater NetworksIC Networks
FMV/SystemNets
NIPRNet
Secret Net
INTERNet
FMV/SystemNets
BICES
INTERNet
FMV/SystemNets
SIPRNet
NIPRNet
FMV/SystemNets
Host Secret
INTERNet
Local CommNRO
NGA
NSA
CIA
SAP/SARSPECAT
SAP/SARSPECAT
SAP/SARSPECAT
SAP/SARSPECAT
SAP/SARSPECAT
Intelligence Work Space – TodayCurrent Focus of Major Systems Improvements
NSA Net
BICES
JWICS
SIPRNet CENTER ICE
CENTRIXNIPRNet
Internet
National SystemsGBS
ISAF
White Board
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Multiple Keyboards
& Mice
Headphones for VoIP 2
Headphones for VoIP 1
CyberSwitch
CyberSwitch
NSTSPhone
SWITCHS
CWE
Intelligence Operational Processes - Notional
Distributed, independent sensors, limited end-to-end integrations, ad hoc tipping & cueing
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IC /
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Requests for Information
CollectionManagement
CollectionManagement
CollectionManagement
CollectionManagement
CollectionManagement
CM Networks
Comm Networks
Dissemination
Dissemination
Dissemination
Dissemination
Dissemination
Individual Sensors/Platforms
Collection
Collection
Collection
Collection
Collection
Sensor Specific Systems
Processing
Processing
Processing
Processing
Processing
Sensor & OrganizationalSpecific Systems
Exploitation
Exploitation
Exploitation
Exploitation
Exploitation
Complexity of Theater ISR Architecture
SIGINT GEOINT GMTI Data Voice
GCS
Analytical Centers
CoalitionTOC
US TOC
Analytic Cells
Relay
GSGS
U-2Global Hawk
Reaper
Warrior
MARSS
GRCS
Tac UAV
PTDS
GBS
ExploitationCenters
Mil Comm
GBS
Commercial Commercial
MGS
MGSMGS
TBD
JSTARS
GS
I/AROCC
SIPR
JWICS
RelNetworks
Th
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COL BEN T. ROBINSON
AF90
0175
MQ-1/9
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Today’s Soldier’s Tactical View
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Wireless Soldier – Using Current ITEssential for Enablement
Integrated Video & Data
Display*
Audio w/Auto Noise
Suppression
Chemical Agent
Detector
BiometricExternal Sensors
Processor/Translator/Master Fusion Hub/Micro-Power Source
Multi-Channel
TransceiversSoldier/Leader
GPS-Nav
Multi-Spectral Video Camera / Range Finder
MicrophoneVoice Activated
Iris Scanner
NVG
BFT & Personal Bio
Sensors
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Control Unit w/
Video/PDA
Audio w/Auto Noise
Suppression*
Audio w/Auto Noise
Suppression*
* Inputs to the brain
Future Wireless Soldier’s Tactical ViewData/Information Improving Tactical Understanding / SA & Providing Data
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How Do We Get Info to the Soldier?Vision of Intelligence Data / Information Fusion & Access
Display & Catalog Data
MotionVideoB/W
MotionVideoB/W
SpectralSpectral TopographyTopography Geolocation
Geolocation
Human TerrainHuman Terrain
Open SourceMedia
Open SourceMedia
Locations & Patterns during
Comms
Locations & Patterns during
Comms
ConversationConversation
All PreviousSensor DataCorrelation
All PreviousMetadata
CorrelationGEOINTSIGINTHUMINTOSINT
GEOINT HUMINTSIGINT OSINT
NetworksComputers
NetworksComputers
Cyber
SIGINTMetadata
+ LE+CE
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DCGSAccessible
InfoData Observed
OperationalUser
Global Data Service Virtual Collector & Repository of All Data / Information
The Omniscient* Soldier: Total Situation Awareness
& Data Absorption
The Omniscient* Soldier: Total Situation Awareness
& Data Absorption
How Do We Get Info to the Soldier?Vision of Intelligence Data / Information Fusion & Access
Display & Catalog Data
MotionVideoB/W
MotionVideoB/W
SpectralSpectral TopographyTopography Geolocation
Geolocation
Human TerrainHuman Terrain
Open SourceMedia
Open SourceMedia
Locations & Patterns during
Comms
Locations & Patterns during
Comms
ConversationConversation
All PreviousSensor DataCorrelation
All PreviousMetadata
CorrelationGEOINTSIGINTHUMINTOSINT
GEOINT HUMINTSIGINT OSINT
NetworksComputers
NetworksComputers
Cyber
SIGINTMetadata
+ LE+CE
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Objective:Objective:
DCGS Accessible Info
Data Observed
* All Knowing
Integrated Intelligence EnvironmentSteady Improvements to Major Systems/Processes
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COLLECTIONTASKING
Collected Data
Collected Data
Processed DataSpecial Products
ProcessedData Special Products
Designated Info Push
Data Push Data & Info Push or Pull
FinishedProducts
Info Request & Pull
DATA BASES
GEOINT SIGINT HUMINT Multi-INT Others
EXPLOITATION
Finished Products
Targeting BDA IPB
Operational User
< Tasking Requests / Collection Status >
PROCESSING
ImageProcess
Fusion Multi-IntProcess
Integrated Intelligence Environment Fitting the Soldier into this Architecture is A Challenge
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Soldier as consumer of information & collector of dataWithin Net-Centric, Multi-INT architecture w/ direct feeds & dynamic tasking
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COLLECTIONTASKING
Collected Data
Collected Data
Processed DataSpecial Products
ProcessedData Special Products
Designated Info PushDesignated Info Push
Data PushData Push Data & Info Push or PullData & Info Push or Pull
FinishedProducts
Info Request & PullInfo Request & Pull
DATA BASES
GEOINT SIGINT Humint Multi-INT Others
EXPLOITATION
Finished Products
Targeting BDA IPB
SOLDIER
< Tasking Requests / Collection Status >
PROCESSING
ImageProcess
Fusion Multi-IntProcess
Last Tactical Mile
DCGS: Family of SystemsCore of Operational Intelligence Integration
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As a CommunityWe Must get this Right
Soldier
Marine
Soldier
DCGS: Family of SystemsCore of Operational Intelligence Integration
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For Success
Here
Soldier
For Success
Here
For Success
Here
Marine
Soldier
DCGS: Family of SystemsCore of Operational Intelligence Integration
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National systems can be a significant contribution as an integrated element of DCGS Architecture
Soldier
Marine
Soldier
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Unified Communications Essential
Standardized / Integrated Data Formats & Services are Key
Data Stewardship is also Key
Security policies / systems need to be addressed
Leverage new IT capabilities
Entire IC involvement
Providing Intelligence Data / Information to the Platoon… or Lower
The Omniscient Soldier