1. Overview of DND IM/IT Capital Projects
Mr. Donald Messier
Director Project Delivery Communications and Sense
Department of National Defence
01 October, 2013

2. Outline Introduction (Who we are) Our Focus
DND IM/IT Capital Project Highlights (Capabilities Delivered)
Contact Information and Questions 2

3. Introduction (Who we are)
Information Management Group (DND CIO)
Delivers DND/CAF joint and enterprise IM/IT capabilities and solutions
Project outcomes have impact across DND/CAF, Other Government Departments and our allies
Capital IM/IT projects:
Total portfolio value: $4.4B
Number of projects: 36
Projects are in good health, under rigorous and mature governance
Well recognized team, received numerous awards

4. Outline Introduction (Who we are) Our Focus
DND IM/IT Capital Project Highlights (Capabilities Delivered)
Contact Information and Questions 4

5. Our Focus (next 3 to 5 years)
Joint C4ISR capabilities:
SatCom
Surveillance and Situation Awareness
Top Secret Environment and Capabilities
Command and Control Joint Capabilities
IM/IT Security
Cyber
Enterprise IM/IT solutions:
HR, Pay, Pension
Information Management
Enterprise Service Management:
Operational Efficiencies
Market Segmentation
Dominant Market: SatCom
Growing Market: Top Secret Environment & Capabilities
Emerging Market: Cyber Defence
 each market needs a different market strategy
 need to continue to be excellence in dominant & growing markets to win/enter into emerging markets 5

6. Outline Introduction (Who we are) Our Focus
DND IM/IT Capital Project Highlights (Capabilities Delivered)
Contact Information and Questions 6

7. Surveillance of Space (SofS) Project
Successfully Launched
Sapphire - Feb 2013
Provide Canada with assured access to orbital data on space objects of Canadian national interest via the acquisition and deployment of a space-based sensor system (Sapphire System)
In February 2013, successfully launched Sapphire, Canada’s first dedicated operational military satellite
Inspecting Sapphire…
DND & MDA team in
front of rocket
Lift-off!

8. Polar Epsilon (PE) Project
Full Operational
Capability - Mar 2012
Using data from Canada's RADARSAT 2, for improved surveillance of the Arctic and maritime approaches to Canada
Ground stations are wholly owned and operated by the Government of Canada
Polar Epsilon team receiving
IM Group Nova Award

9. Canadian Forces Health Information System (CFHIS) Project
Project Successfully
Delivered - Sep 2012
Implemented a secure healthcare information system that allows Canadian Forces health care providers located at clinics across Canada and abroad to access and update patient history in real-time

10. At a launch session in Halifax
Defence Learning Network (DLN) Project
Full Operational
Capability - Sep 2013
Enterprise web-based portal that provides an integrated, enterprise-wide capability for developing, delivering, managing and administering the training, learning and professional development
Enables blended learning – instructor led training, e-learning, communities of practice and virtual classrooms
Defence Learning
Network logo
At a launch session in Halifax
Sep 2013 – Govt Technology Exhibition
& Conference (GTEC) Honourees Gala 10

11. CFWOS delivers remote weather briefing capability to operators
Canadian Forces Weather and Oceanographic Services (CFWOS) Transformation Project
Project to transform CF Weather forecasting and briefing processes by consolidating into 3 locations and utilizing IT-enabled remote briefings
Improved operational efficiency and ability to respond to emerging DND requirements
Continued excellent support of local staff for building renovations and installations
Photos: CFWOS System Weather map; Joint Meteorological Centre in Gagetown
Deliverables
Date - Actual / Forecast
Remote Briefing Capability (RBC) installed in Esquimalt, BC
Dec 2013
Remote Briefing Capability (RBC) installed in Gagetown, NB
Mar 2014
Full Operational Capability (FOC)
Apr 2014
CFWOS delivers remote weather briefing capability to operators 11

12. Mercury Global (MG) Project - Early Access
Global assured access to Ka and X band communications
Communication links with operational forces deployed domestically or internationally
Interim capability today – 31 to 38 CF Missions concurrently at 1.54 Mbps
Interoperability and strategic communications with Other Government Departments and Allies
Military SatCom has arrived, operational community needs to plan timely transition to MILSATCOM moving away from Commercial Services
Deliverables
Date - Actual / Forecast
Ground IOC
Apr 2013
Interim capability replaced by steady-state
Spring 2015
Interim capability only but High BW is “at the door”, requiring IM/IT infrastructure changes 12

13. Mercury Global (MG) Project - Steady State
3 sites in Canada (CF Bases)
Each site able to simultaneously support Mbps Comm Links (750MBps total capacity)
“Game Changer” (Organizational and CONOPS Changes)
Continued great support from our coastal partners N6, BIS
Note the full-size
trees
11m Dish
West Coast
East Coast
Central Region
Deliverables
Date - Actual / Forecast
Phased ground segment delivery first site (as early as)
Aug 2014
FOC
Apr 2016
Hugely higher data throughputs / Network must be ready for it by Spring 2016 13

14. Protected MILSATCOM (PMSC) Project
Global (less poles) assured access to protected communications; ensures worldwide C2 capabilities
DND will have guaranteed access to satellite communications (for the first time)
41 AEHF Terminals will be delivered along with a Mission Planning Capability
19 Transportables (SMART-Ts)
22 Naval Multi-Band Terminals (NMTs) - 4 Shore, 13 Ship, 4 Sub, 1 Trainer
Deliverables
Date - Actual / Forecast
19 SMART-Ts total; 17 delivered to DND
Aug 2013
2 SMART-Ts remaining to be delivered and IOC
Sep 2013
HMCS CAL Operational
Oct 2013
PMSC brings higher - BW “protected” communications – little impact to current IM/IT 14

15. Joint Space Support Project (JSSP)
JSSP improves the situational awareness of the Joint Task Force Commander through delivery of highly responsive space effects directly in theatre
URSA provides a deployable capability to deliver near real-time, unclassified, wide-area, space-based surveillance
SSA generates classified reports, in near real-time, detailing what the space-based sensor threat is for the selected area and period
Deliverables
Date - Actual / Forecast
Space Situational Awareness (SSA) Capability FOC
14 Sep 12
Unclassified Remote-sensing Situational Awareness (URSA) delivered to CFB Kingston
12 Aug 13
URSA Capability FOC
Nov 2013
Much improved SA available to commanders in the field 15

16. Joint Command System (Air) (JCS(Air)) Project
Provide automated Battle Management tools to support Situational Awareness (SA), Decision Support (DS) and other C2 functions
Fleet & crew resource management capability (Unit Level Tool) to Air Force units and wings
Growth of CSNI presence at most RCAF units by as much as 160% will require support
Success of delivery is dependent on the readiness and availability of users as budgeted delivery time is limited at each unit
Deliverable
Date - Actual / Forecast
ULTool delivery (Tac Aviation units)
Sep 2013
ULTool delivery (Search And Rescue units)
Jan 2014
ULTool delivery (Air Mobility units)
Jun 2014
JCS(Air) FOC
JCS(Air) may require increases in bandwidth to support improved functionality 16

17. secure communications both nationally and internationally
Defence Cryptographic Modernization Project - Network Encryption Family (Def CMP (NEF))
Will update all Network, Link (ADDN, Ships, Submarines, Aircrafts) and Fleet Broadcast Encryptors affected by End Of Life
Provides modern algorithms, secure interoperability, increased bandwidth, Over The Net Keying (OTNK) and IPv6 compliance
Deliverables
Date - Actual / Forecast
Static Sites NEF Devices - Greenwood, Québec, Pearkes OLC, Gagetown Ph1, Halifax Ph1, Edmonton Ph2
May - Aug 2013
Static Sites NEF Devices - Cold Lake Ph1, Europe, NCR Constitution, Toronto, Washington, Esquimalt Ph1, Halifax Ph2, Bagotville Ph2, Comox, Kingston Ph1, Petawawa
Fall Winter 2014
Safeguard classified information and maintain DND’s ability to establish
secure communications both nationally and internationally 17

18. Recognition and Awards
Government Technology Exhibition and Conference (GTEC) Awards, recognizing excellence across 3 levels of government
Defence Learning Network (Honouree)
Enterprise IT Service Management (Honouree)
CF Health Information System (Distinction)
Polar Epsilon (Judges’ Choice)
2012 IM Group Nova Awards – Merit Level
Defence CMP Link Encryption Family
CF Health Information System
Joint Command System (Air)
Mercury Global
Lunar Eclipse
2012 IM/IT Community Recognition Award
Polar Epsilon for IM Excellence in Project Management 18

19. Outline Introduction (Who we are) Our Focus
DND IM/IT Capital Project Highlights (Capabilities Delivered)
Contact Information and Questions 19

20. Contact Information
Donald Messier, CD, MEng
Director Project Delivery Communications and Sense
Department of National Defence
Tel: (613) 20

21. Questions