1. Network Centric Warfare Baseline Architecture 2004
Methodology Brief
Defence Network Centric Warfare Symposium
November 2004

2. Scope Hybrid view modified from the USMC EF
Aligned to the DIE Framework
Draws on the NCW Roadmap
Platform-centric view
Static architecture description
Reflect as-is capability for 2004
Based on a Regional Aggression Scenario
Developed in MS Office (Excel)
Three weeks of Development
One week of validation
Limited access to SME in timeframe

3. Approach Does not follow the ‘purist’ EA development approach
Represents a hybrid view of selected DAF products
OV 1 Concept Graphic
OV2 Node Connectivity Diagram
OV3 Information Exchange Requirements (Banded)
OV4 Command Relationship Chart
OV5 Activity Description (NCW Aspirational)
SV2 Systems Communication Description
Gives the ‘customer’ what is needed for the NCW Project Office Workshops

4. NCW Aspirational RolesFA FP C2 FD IS FG
NMO
Force Application
Command and Control
Force Protection
Force Deployment
Force Generation and Sustainment
Information Superiority and Support
Non-Military Operations

6. DIE Framework Defence Information Infrastructure
User Applications
Common Services
Data
User Devices
Systems Hardware
Networks/Datalinks
Bearers

7. Information Banding Structure
Command
Control
Situational Awareness
Shape
Targeting
SREW
Intelligence
Support / Quality of Life
Logistics
Management
User Applications
Common Services
Data
User Devices
Systems Hardware
Networks/Datalinks
Bearers

8. User Applications Lotus Notes MHS GCSS-M SDSS NTDS BCSS SOCCS ACSS
JCSS
JISS
SOE Apps
PMKeyS
JCSE
Client
ROMAN
Data
User Applications
Common Services
User Devices
Systems Hardware
Networks/Datalinks
Bearers

9. Not a lot of activity identified in the 2004 architecture
Common Services
Intra / Inter Net
SOE (Servers)
Data
User Applications
DSN
DRN
Other
Common Services
User Devices
Systems Hardware
Networks/Datalinks
Messaging (DISCON)
Bearers
Not a lot of activity identified in the 2004 architecture

10. User Devices
Ruggedised
Laptop
Wagtail
MILSPEC
Data
User Applications
Phone
Spitfire
Common Services
User Devices
Raven
Parakeet
Systems Hardware
Networks/Datalinks
Bearers
Fax
Crypto Device
This part of the architecture needs to be validated in the workshop.

11. Systems Hardware / Datalinks
DEFSAT Station
LAN
Router
Helo Data Link
Switches
ARC 190
Data
Parakeet
DNOC
ELMA HF
User Applications
Common Services
User Devices
GCSS-M
KU 838
KY 900
Systems Hardware
Networks/Datalinks
Link 11
ARC 186
ARC 164
Bearers
MHS
INMARSAT
ASKY-1
OTCIXS
Link 4

12. Networks and Bearers SHF UHF VHF HF Fixed Data User Applications
Mobilsat
UHF
Data
Parakeet
User Applications
Air Band
Common Services
User Devices
VHF
Systems Hardware
Bde Tac Voice
Networks/Datalinks
Air Band
Bearers HF
Ship-Shore
DEFCOMSTA
Fixed
PSTN on NII

13. Vertical Layout Concept Graphic Area of Operations Operational Entity
NCW Roles
Information Flows
User Applications
Common Services
User Devices
Systems Hardware
Bearers, Networks

14. Australian Support Area
Horizontal Layout
Mounting Base
Australian Support Area
SLOC
AUS Littoral
Deployed Higher HQ
Fwd Mounting Base
MOLE
Amphibious AO
Task Force

15. Purpose Validate the baseline for 2004
Foundation for mapping DCP to operational domain of DII
Basis for developing a 2010 architecture
Basis for developing dynamic models in other tools

16. Screen Shots Example: Deployed Bde HQ Combination of
Military Symbols and
Icons / Clip Art

17. Screen Shots Example: Bde HQ to JTFHQ Cmd Link User App : JCSS
Common Svc : DRN / DSN
User Devices : Raven & Parakeet
To HF Bearer

18. Screen Shots
Example:
FFH
User Devices
Systems Hardware

19. Screen Shots
Example:
Brigade
All
Levels
Shown

20. Network Centric Warfare Baseline Architecture 2004
John Ramsay
Director DIE Architecture Support
R8-3-22, Russell Offices, Canberra, ACT
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