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layers (IPv6), deployment of the TCA and transformation of circuit based DISN communications links to
IP based services.
Although smaller, the second group provides radio telecommunications guidance that enables wireless
connectivity to the GIG and is binding on all UA communications systems and waveforms. While current
UA systems support the warfighter through the common data link effort, implementation of common and
more flexible physical links with the JTRS program will be the next step. Guidance that implements the
GIG consist of:
� DoD Directive 8100.1, GIG Overarching Policy, dated September 19, 2002.
� DoD Chief Information Officer (CIO) Guidance and Policy Memorandum (G&PM) No. 11-8450,
DoD GIG Computing, dated April 6 2001.
� DoD CIO Memorandum, Subject: Net-Centric Data Strategy: Visibility-Tagging and Advertising
Data Assets with Discovery Metadata, dated October 24, 2003.
� DoD Memorandum, Subject: Internet Protocol Version 6 (IPv6), dated June 9, 2004.
� Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Instruction 6212.01C, Interoperability and Supportability of
Information Technology and National Security Systems, dated November 20, 2003.
Guidance that implements radio communications:
� OSD Memorandum, Subject: RF Equipment Acquisition Policy, dated June 17, 2003.
� OSD Memorandum for Secretaries of the Military Departments, Subject: JTRS, dated August 12,
2004.
� ASD Memorandum, Subject: CDL Policy, dated June 19, 2001.
� ASD Memorandum, Subject: C3I Tactical Data Link Policy, dated October 18, 1994.
Standards
Standards support policy by providing technical information in sufficient detail to guide system and
subsystem acquisition and development. These standards are mandatory for DoD weapon systems,
including UAS, and are only waived in exceptional circumstances. Table C-2 lists the key standards and
sources for standards.
The “source” column contains hyperlinks to the websites hosting the information. For detailed
information regarding a standard or source of standards, follow the respective link. Some websites will
require a user ID and password for access. Appendix E discusses standards that apply to various system
implementations.
ENABLING PROGRAMS
Along with written guidance above, the DoD has invested in common products with the expectation that
they be used to a maximum extent possible. This is to correct the weakness from past experience where
each developing UA would invest in its own unique communication mechanism or design a system
architecture that drove unique communication solutions. While the capabilities and schedules of these
common-use programs may change, the following represents the best knowledge as of the time of this
writing. UA programs should seek to synchronize their systems with the milestones of the applicable
programs: CDL, JTRS, TSAT, FAB-T and HAIPE.
In the area of net-centricity, GIG capabilities will not come on line simultaneously but will ramp up in a
series of spirals. Once fielded, these capabilities will continue their evolution. Figure C-9 illustrates the
spiral approach to achieving the net-centric force. Spiral 1, 2006, connects UA to the net and bridges
gaps between legacy systems resulting from nonstandard data structures and transport mechanisms.
Transition to IP based transport and metadata registration constitutes foundation elements to this strategy.
Spiral 1 also introduces JTRS in a move toward a more flexible, interoperable system of software defined
tactical radios and dynamic wireless networks. Spiral 2, 2008, leverages advances in net-centric
APPENDIX C - COMMUNICATIONS
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