Multi-Domain C2 AF Strategic Integration Group (AF-SIG)

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1 Headquarters U.S. Air Force Multi-Domain C2 AF Strategic Integration Group (AF-SIG) Daniel Sphinx Dant Strategic Advisor to AFSIG

2 What we are driving towards Big Picture "Today's complex security environment is defined by rapid technological change, challenges from adversaries in every operating domain, and the impact on current readiness from the longest continuous stretch of armed conflict in our Nation's history. In this environment, there can be no complacency we must make difficult choices and prioritize what is most important to field a lethal, resilient, and rapidly adapting Joint Force. America's military has no preordained right to victory on the battlefield." AF Priorities Restore readiness Cost-effectively modernize Drive innovation Develop exceptional leaders Strengthen our alliances Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis 2018 National Defense Strategy To achieve the readiness and lethality required to win the great power competition, we must rapidly update our processes and structure in order to adapt our culture, produce joint leaders, and thrive in a multi-domain environment. 2

3 AF Strategic Integration Group VCSAF DS Director, Strategic Integration Group Revitalizing Squadrons (AF/A1) Strengthening Joint Leaders & Teams (AF/A5-8) Multi-Domain Command & Control (AF/A3) I-Plan I-Plan I-Plan Strategic Integration Group serves as a pathfinder for an AFWIC Division responsible for integrating newly formed concepts & ideas into the Air Force institution 3

4 Info: Multi-Domain Command & Control Key Findings: C2 Operational Constructs not designed to optimize multi-domain ops New warfighting domains less mature Global v. Regional operations Force Presentation C2 Technology is out of date and less capable of leveraging new technology Legacy infrastructure limits a modern tech Security, Latency, Bandwidth, Virtualized Data, Network Ops, Standards C2 Supporting Structures not designed for Multi-domain ops Security MDO Continuum of Learning and C2 Cadre Implementation Focus Through 3 Lines of Effort, lead integration of key activities: Operating Concepts (Wargame) Advanced Technology (Shadow Network) Support Structures (C2 Cadre) C2 of Multi-Domain Ops Most of our discussion will be here A C2 structure that is seamless, dynamic and continuously integrates capabilities and effects from multiple domains 9

5 UNCLASSIFIED Shadow Network Shadow Network is a multi-node network of DevOps environments linked together to experiment for the purpose of addressing Enterprise-wide C2 challenges. C2 challenges include: security, latency, bandwidth, data access, network resiliency ops, and IT standards. The overarching goal is to solve problems that are inherent to all C2 systems regardless of location or domain they control. The initial objectives for the Shadow Network are: 1. Mature the Air Force's understanding of virtualized data; 2. Create a scalable operational infrastructure and data architecture; 3. Explore artificial intelligence, machine learning, human-machine teaming & automation 4. Experiment with and explore innovative C2 technologies for multi-domain ops; 5. Experiment with, develop and integrate advanced multi-level security tools and capabilities 6. Experiment and innovate new approaches to software testing and "authority to operate" processes The Shadow Network will use live data wherever possible and strive to demonstrate proofs of concept that can be readily extended to the real world C2 capabilities. It will leverage Agile Acquisition principles to rapidly prototype, field and enhance C2 3

6 MDC2 Shadow Net Overarching Concept Challenges to Implementation Collectors Producers DATA Security Latency Policy (access) Bandwidth Network management Standards (data, interfaces, etc.) Multiple Initiatives Visionary Network: Universal Access Global Connectivity Total Interoperability Highly Resilient Customers AOC Pathfinder Data-to-Decision Shadow Ocs Space BMC2 OA-DCGS CMCC Talon Thresher Rspace Hallmark LM Lighthouse AGI Boeing VWC Raytheon Project Maven Combat Cloud JALN Everyone can connect, share, & see all data all the time Must align initiatives to address challenges 6

7 Shadow Network Concept Air Operations Center(s) Morph the AOC in the ShadowOC CURRENT DATA FEEDS Blue Force Data Maintenance Data Sensor Data Imagery Geospatial OPIR Weather Radar Promote to Ops as desired Enterprise Services Infrastructure Services Alerts and Organizational Messaging Collaboration Infrastructure - Local - Enterprise Integration Backbone Shadow Operations Center Enterprise Services Computing & Communications Infrastructure DevOps Environment Platform Services Mission lications Client lications Workflow & orchestration Training Infrastructure Algorithms pull and push data as needed Comm & Computing Infrastructure Hardware Security Runtime Environment System Recovery System Management RF Comm Link 11/16/22 Network Infrastructure Information Services Data-Cloud Network DevOps Environments for C2 Nodes Leverage modern SOA infrastructure Free the data in a Data Cloud Procure Mission s independently (modular) 7

8 Layered, Secure Backbone Net Virtualized Data Shadow Net Tech Vision Commercial BACN Partner NTM HF Broadband Mobility UAV U-2 F-16 LASER Comm JALN Combat Cloud NSDC OA-DCGS Joint Information Environment Edge Computing Node CMCC ECN ACT DISTRO Unified Platform OBSERVE DECIDE Talon Thresher Project Maven ORIENT Themis DBM GEP Bomber Surface Rspace Insight Permissive Contested AOC Pathfinder MAD-E Highly Contested ECN F-18 TDL-PAM MADL F-35 Network Enabled Munitions F-22 Other IFDL TACMAN & TACLINK MADL Enhancements ECN JTAC SOF 8

9 Building a new Career Field Cadre SME Ratio 9

10 Industry Key Take Aways We are moving fast! There will not be a huge hardware/software acquisition in the immediate future Industry value to the AF (for now) is mostly in: Cloud architecture management Data virtualization Multi-level security solutions Enterprise-level C2 applications Willingness to partner with others for DevOps 10

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