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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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

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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