2. Force XXI Battle Command
Brigade & Below (FBCB2)
Operator’s Training 1

3. Administrative Data Safety Requirements: None Risk Assessment Level:
Low
Environmental Considerations: 2

4. To pass FBCB2 Operator’s Training, you must complete the
Evaluation
To pass FBCB2 Operator’s
Training, you must complete the
Certification Test. 3

5. ABCS Awareness Training
Global Command and Control System – Army (GCCS-A)
Army Tactical Command and Control System (ATCCS)
Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below (FBCB2) 4

6. FBCB2
Provides seamless battle command capability to leaders at the Brigade level and below.
Provides units the capability to transmit key combat information rapidly through formatted digital messages.
Provides situational awareness (SA) by showing the users their position as well as other friendly forces, observed enemy forces, and reported battlefield obstacles. 5

7. The Terrestrial FBCB2 System
The primary digital command and control system for the Army at brigade and below
Consists of computer hardware and software integrated into tactical vehicles in a variety of configurations
Distributes Situational Awareness (SA) data and passes Command and Control (C2) messages within and between Brigades
Depends on a communications infrastructure called the Lower Tactical Internet made up of EPLRS and SINCGARS radios 6

8. The Tactical Internet R INC Lower TI INC INC MCS BDE ASAS AFATDS
BDE TOC
BDE
ASAS
AFATDS
BDE NET
(EPLRS, NTDR, MSE)
INC R
EPLRS
Upper TI
BN TOC BN
Lower TI
BN CDR
BN NET
(EPLRS) CO
CO XO
ASIP
SINCGARS
CO CDR
EPLRS
INC
INC
ASIP
SINCGARS
GPS
PLT NET
(SINCGARS)
VOICE & DATA
GPS
PLT
LDR
PLT
SGT
PLT OR OR
Integrated
FBCB2 (M1A2SEP)
Applique
FBCB2 (M1A1D)
Integrated
FBCB2 (M1A2SEP)
Applique
FBCB2 (M1A1D)
WGM
WGM 7

9. The SATCOM FBCB2-BFT System
FBCB2 - BFT consists of an FBCB2 Appliqué Computer, Kontron computer, or FBCB2 Tough-book using GPS for position locating, L-Band Satellite as its means of communications and a Mission Data Loader to transfer large files. FBCB2-BFT is only approved for exchanging unclassified information.
M2A2
M1A1
V4 APPLIQUE
M2A3
TOUGH BOOK
GPS/PLGR
UH-60
TRANSCEIVER
KONTRON
MDL

10. Balkans Digitization Initiative (BDI)
Commercial Satellite
BASIC CAPABILITIES (FBCB2 v3.1)
Monitor own location
Monitor locations of other vehicles
Send & receive messages to local HQ
Maintain battlefield geometries
Vehicle to vehicle messaging
TFF
(Kosovo)
USAREUR
SETAF
ITALY
TFE
(Bosnia)
RF DATA SERVER
TF FALCON
KOSOVO
Network Mgmt Facility
Outside Theater
SETAF
(Italy)
TF EAGLE
BOSNIA
DTRACS 8

11. OEF/OIF FBCB2-BFT System
Afghanistan/SWA
L-Band Satellite
FBCB2s 4 2 3
DATA SERVER
Network Mgmt Facility
Outside Theater 1 3
FBCB2s
GCCS-J/GCCS-A 9

12. Current FBCB2 Capabilities
Increased Situational Awareness on the battlefield
Accurate and automatic friendly force locations
Accurate depiction of reported enemy locations, obstacles and known battlefield hazards
Enables Common Operational Picture across the force
Digital distribution of Battle Command information
FRAGOs & C2 messages
Graphical overlays
Increased platform-level efficiency
Scaleable maps & imagery
“Steer-to” navigation
Line of sight planning
Far-target locate 10

13. Terminal Learning Objective I
TASK:
Operate the FBCB2 system.
CONDITIONS:
In a classroom environment, given a Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below (FBCB2) system "white box," with software 3.5 loaded.
STANDARDS:
You must complete startup procedures, status functions, administrative functions, map functions, and shutdown procedures. 12

14. Enabling Learning Objectives
Identify FBCB2 hardware, components, & functions. B
Perform Startup Procedures. C
Employ Status Functions. D
Employ Admin Functions. E
Employ Map Functions. F
Perform Shutdown Procedures. 13

15. Enabling Learning Objective A
ACTION:
Identify FBCB2 hardware, components, and safety issues.
CONDITIONS:
In a classroom environment, given an FBCB2 system "white box," with software version 3.5 loaded, PLGR, EPLRS if equipped, SINCGARS with INC MILSATCOM (if equipped).
STANDARDS:
Identify FBCB2 system hardware, supporting components, functions and safety issues, in accordance with TM 14

16. System Hardware AN/UYK-128(V) Removable HDDC Processing Unit (PU)
Display Unit (DU)
UPS Battery Pack
Keyboard 15

17. Systems are integrated for seamless communications
FBCB2 System
Components
INC/Router
PLGR
EPLRS
SINCGARS-ASIP
Systems are integrated for seamless communications 16

18. Single Channel Ground & Airborne Radio System/Advanced System Improvement Program
(SINCGARS/ASIP)
Transmit/receives SA/C2 between platforms on same data net frequency.
Primary communications system for the FBCB2 below platform. 17

19. Internet Controller (INC)/Router
Data interface between the FBCB2 system and
the SINCGARS radio.
Takes data packets from the FBCB2 or
SINCGARS and routes them to the
appropriate location,
computer address, or
addresses. 18

20. Precision Lightweight Global Positioning System (PLGR)
Receives positional signals from
multiple satellites to pinpoint a
user’s location.
Location information is represented
as the platform’s icon on the display
unit (DU).
Primary source of synchronized
time with SINCGARS/ASIP radios. 19

21. Enhanced Position Location Reporting System (EPLRS)
Both a data radio and a location device.
Used to relay information to platforms outside
the local net.
Relays info to the local net SA server, which
relays it over the EPLRS to the receiving end. 20

22. How It All Comes Together Creating A Common Tactical Picture (CTP)
Integrated SA & JCOP
Mapping
Maneuver
Weather
CSS
Strategic Ops
FBCB2
Where is the
enemy?
What is the enemy
likely to do?
Where am I
and other ?
GCCS - A Joint/Coalition
Intelligence
Maneuver
Fire Support
Logistics
Air Defense
BFA
EBC/FBCB2 J D C B
What is
the enemy
status?
Intelligence
CUBS PL
METS
What is our
mission and
capabilities?
Air Defense
What is
our status?
Fire Support 21

23. Mounted FBCB2 22

24. Mounted FBCB2 (cont) 23

25. FBCB2 Touch Screen 24

26. Field of Vision Safety Issues
Proper HMMWV Integrated Rack Position
Improper HMMWV Integrated Rack Position B1 B2
Proper HMMWV Ambulance Display Position
Improper HMMWV Ambulance Display Position 25

27. Field of Vision Safety Issues (cont) Proper HEMMT/PLS Display Position
Improper HEMMT/PLS Display Position 26

28. Enabling Learning Objective B
ACTION:
Perform startup procedures for FBCB2 version 3.5
CONDITIONS:
In a classroom environment, given an FBCB2 system "white box," with software version 3.5 loaded.
STANDARDS:
Start up the FBCB2 system and its components for operation IAW the TM. As a minimum, you must: Start up the PLGR, EPLRS if equipped, INC, SINCGARS, and perform Session Manager functions. 27

29. Enabling Learning Objective C
ACTION:
Employ FBCB2 Status Functions.
CONDITIONS:
In a classroom environment, given an FBCB2 system "white box," with software version 3.5 loaded.
STANDARDS:
Employ screen operations functions to manage and exchange information, to include if a component is degraded, the status of the network, SA data, count of Observed and Friendly icons, and status of the Hard drive. 28

30. Enabling Learning Objective D
ACTION:
Employ Administrative Functions.
CONDITIONS:
In a classroom environment, given an FBCB2 system "white box," with software version 3.5 loaded.
STANDARDS:
You must employ administrative
functions to manage and exchange
information. (Instructor will provide types of information.) 29

31. Enabling Learning Objective E
ACTION:
Employ Map Functions.
CONDITIONS:
In a classroom environment, given an FBCB2 system "white box,” with version 3.5 software loaded, PLGR, EPLRS, and SINCGARS with INC and MILSATCOM (if equipped).
STANDARDS:
Employ Map Functions to manage
and exchange information.
(Instructor will provide types of
information.) 30

32. Enabling Learning Objective F
ACTION:
Perform Shutdown Procedures.
CONDITIONS:
In a classroom environment, equipped with the FBCB2 system “white box” with software version 3.5 loaded.
STANDARDS:
You must Shutdown the FBCB2 computer,
PLGR, SINCGARS, and EPLRS. Perform
all steps in sequence. Follow the warnings
and cautions in the TM to prevent injury to
personnel and or damage to equipment. 31

33. Terminal Learning Objective II
TASK:
Transmit combat messages and overlays.
CONDITIONS:
In a classroom environment, a Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below (FBCB2) system "white box," with software 3.5 loaded.
STANDARDS:
You must Apply the message addressing features; Perform message management; Employ FIPR functions; Employ Quick Send Functions; and Prepare/Send an overlay. 32

34. Enabling Learning Objectives
Prepare/Send Combat Messages. B
Perform Message Management. C
Apply Message Addressing Features. D
Employ FIPR Functions. E
Employ Quick Send Functions. F
Prepare/Send Overlays. 33

35. Enabling Learning Objective A
ACTION:
Prepare/Send Combat Messages.
CONDITIONS:
In a classroom environment, given an FBCB2 system "white box" and a tactical situation requiring you to prepare and send combat messages. Default Message Addressing settings have already been set.
STANDARDS:
You must prepare and send one of each
Type of message: Combat Messages (SALT,
MEDEVAC, NBC 1, FIRE MISSION,
CHECK FIRE ALL, and SITREP) using
FBCB2. 34

36. Enabling Learning Objective B
ACTION:
Perform Message Management.
CONDITIONS:
In a classroom environment, given an FBCB2 system "white box," with software version 3.5 loaded. To better organize FBCB2 information you have received, you need to manage your messages.
STANDARDS:
You must rename, delete
files and folders, and move files from one
Folder to another, using the Manage tab
on the Messages function. 35

37. Enabling Learning Objective C
ACTION:
Apply Message Addressing Features.
CONDITIONS:
In a classroom environment, given an FBCB2 system "white box," with software version 3.5 loaded with all of its components with software version 3.5 loaded, and a completed message.
STANDARDS:
You must apply the
Message Addressing settings so that the
message can be transmitted to other
platforms. 36

38. Enabling Learning Objective D
ACTION:
Employ FIPR Functions.
CONDITIONS:
In a classroom environment, given an FBCB2 system "white box," with software version 3.5 loaded, an operation order (OPORD), and the commander's guidance. Default Message Addressing settings have been set.
STANDARDS:
You must complete messages by precedence. 37

39. Enabling Learning Objective E
ACTION:
Employ Quick Send Functions.
CONDITIONS:
In a classroom environment, given an FBCB2 system "white box," with software version 3.5 loaded.
STANDARDS:
You must employ screen
operations functions to manage and
exchange information, to include applying
a message to the Quick Send button, naming
the Button label, and naming the Balloon
label. 38

40. Enabling Learning Objective F
ACTION:
Prepare/Send Overlays.
CONDITIONS:
In a classroom environment, with an operational FBCB2 system "white box," with software version 3.5 loaded, an operation order (OPORD), and the commander's guidance. Default Message Addressing settings have been set.
STANDARDS:
You must create an overlay
or select an overlay, change or edit an
overlay, save the overlay, and send an
overlay. 39

41. Terminal Learning Objective III
TASK:
Employ the FBCB2.
CONDITIONS:
In a classroom environment, an FBCB2 system "white box," with software 3.5 loaded.
STANDARDS:
You must employ the application functions, prepare/send reports, and perform PMCS in accordance with TM 40

42. Enabling Learning Objectives
Employ the Apps Function. B
Prepare/Send Reports. C
Perform Before-Operations Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services. D
Perform After-Operations Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services. 40

43. Enabling Learning Objective A
ACTION:
Employ the Apps Function.
CONDITIONS:
In a classroom environment, given an operational FBCB2 system "white box" with software version 3.5 loaded, PLGR, EPLRS (if equipped), SINCGARS with INC, and MILSATCOM (if equipped).
STANDARDS:
You must employ screen
operations functions to manage and
exchange information, to include Line of
Sight, and Circular Line of Sight. 41

44. Enabling Learning Objective B
ACTION:
Prepare/Send Reports.
CONDITIONS:
In a classroom environment, given an operational FBCB2 system "white box," with software version 3.5 loaded. You have received an OPORD or FRAGO to conduct a tactical operation. Default Message Addressing settings have been set.
STANDARDS:
You must prepare and send
the Personnel Status Report. All
mandatory fields must be completed. 43

45. Enabling Learning Objective C
ACTION:
Perform Before-Operations Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services.
CONDITIONS:
In a classroom environment, given an operational Force XXI Battle Command Brigade-and-Below (FBCB2) system "white box," with software version 3.5 loaded, and a TM
STANDARDS:
State the correct procedures: Ensure the vehicle's
MASTER POWER has been turned off; check
the following components for damage: AN/UYK-
128 (V) computer, display unit, processor unit,
keyboard unit, and cables and connectors; note
any damaged or missing parts, following all
Warnings and Cautions in the TM to prevent
injury to personnel and or damage to equipment. 44

46. Enabling Learning Objective D
ACTION:
Perform After-Operations Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services.
CONDITIONS:
In a classroom environment, given an operational Force XXI Battle Command Brigade-and-Below (FBCB2) system "white box," with software version 3.5 loaded, and a TM Before checks have been completed.
STANDARDS:
You must state the procedures for Perform
After-Operations Preventive Maintenance
Checks and Services on the FBCB2 system
in sequence with the TM. 45