Force XXI Battle CommandForce XXI Battle CommandBrigade & Below (FBCB2)Brigade & Below (FBCB2)

Operator’s TrainingOperator’s Training

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Administrative DataAdministrative Data

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Safety Requirements: None

Risk Assessment Level: Low

Environmental Considerations: None

EvaluationEvaluation

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To pass FBCB2 Operator’sTraining, you must complete the

Certification Test.

ABCS Awareness TrainingABCS 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)

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FBCB2FBCB2

• 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.

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• 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

The Terrestrial FBCB2 SystemThe Terrestrial FBCB2 System

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PLT

BDE TOC

CO CDRCO XO

BN CDR

PLTLDR

PLTSGT

WGM

PLT NET(SINCGARS)

VOICE & DATA

WGM

BN TOC

BN NET(EPLRS)

INCR

MCS ASAS AFATDS

BDE NET(EPLRS, NTDR, MSE)

CO

BN

BDE

EPLRS

IntegratedFBCB2

(M1A2SEP)

AppliqueFBCB2

(M1A1D)

EPLRS

OR

ASIP SINCGARS GPS

IntegratedFBCB2

(M1A2SEP)

AppliqueFBCB2

(M1A1D)

INC

OR

INCGPS

ASIP SINCGARS

Upper TI

Lower TI

The Tactical InternetThe Tactical Internet

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M2A2 M2A2 M1A1 M1A1

M2A3 M2A3 TOUGH BOOKTOUGH BOOK

KONTRONKONTRON

V4 APPLIQUEV4 APPLIQUE

GPS/PLGRGPS/PLGR

MDLMDL

The SATCOM FBCB2-BFT SystemThe 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.

TRANSCEIVERTRANSCEIVERUH-60UH-60

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Network Mgmt FacilityOutside Theater

TFF(Kosovo)

TFE(Bosnia) RF DATA SERVER

DTRACS

USAREUR

TF EAGLEBOSNIA

TF FALCONKOSOVO

SETAFITALY

SETAF(Italy)

Balkans Digitization Initiative (BDI)Balkans Digitization Initiative (BDI)

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

Commercial Satellite

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FBCB2s

L-Band Satellite

FBCB2s

DATA SERVERNetwork Mgmt Facility

Outside Theater

GCCS-J/GCCS-A

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OEF/OIF FBCB2-BFT SystemOEF/OIF FBCB2-BFT SystemAfghanistan/SWAAfghanistan/SWA

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• 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

Current FBCB2 CapabilitiesCurrent FBCB2 Capabilities

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Terminal Learning Objective ITerminal 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.

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Enabling Learning ObjectivesEnabling Learning Objectives

A 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.

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Enabling LearningEnabling LearningObjective AObjective 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 11-7010-326-10.

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AN/UYK-128(V) Processing Unit (PU)

Display Unit (DU) Keyboard

System HardwareSystem Hardware

UPS Battery Pack

Removable HDDC

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FBCB2 SystemFBCB2 SystemComponentsComponents

Systems are integrated for seamless communications

EPLRS

PLGRINC/Router

SINCGARS-ASIP

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Single Channel Ground & Airborne Radio Single Channel Ground & Airborne Radio System/Advanced System Improvement ProgramSystem/Advanced System Improvement Program

(SINCGARS/ASIP)(SINCGARS/ASIP)

• Transmit/receives SA/C2 between platforms on same data net frequency.

• Primary communications system for the FBCB2 below platform.

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Internet ControllerInternet Controller(INC)/Router(INC)/Router

• Data interface between the FBCB2 system andthe SINCGARS radio.

• Takes data packets from the FBCB2 orSINCGARS and routes them to theappropriate location,computer address, oraddresses.

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Precision Lightweight GlobalPrecision Lightweight Global Positioning System (PLGR)Positioning System (PLGR)

• Receives positional signals frommultiple satellites to pinpoint auser’s location.

• Location information is representedas the platform’s icon on the displayunit (DU).

• Primary source of synchronizedtime with SINCGARS/ASIP radios.

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Enhanced Position Location Reporting Enhanced Position Location Reporting System (EPLRS)System (EPLRS)

• Both a data radio and a location device.

• Used to relay information to platforms outsidethe local net.

• Relays info to the local net SA server, whichrelays it over the EPLRS to the receiving end.

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CSSManeuver Weather Strategic Ops

CUBS PL METS PL

Mapping

Where am I and other

?

Where am I and other

? What isthe enemy

status?

What isthe enemy

status?

Where isthe

enemy?

Where isthe

enemy?

What isthe enemy

likely to do?

What isthe enemy

likely to do?

What is our mission andcapabilities?

What is our mission andcapabilities?

What is our status?

What is our status?

CTPIntegrated

SA & JCOP

CTPIntegrated

SA & JCOP

How It All Comes Together Creating A How It All Comes Together Creating A Common Tactical PictureCommon Tactical Picture (CTP)(CTP)

FBCB2

Intelligence

GCCS - A Joint/Coalition

Intelligence

Maneuver

Fire Support

Logistics

Air Defense

BFA

EBC/FBCB2

J

D

C

B

Air Defense

Fire Support

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Mounted FBCB2Mounted FBCB2

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Mounted FBCB2Mounted FBCB2 (cont) (cont)

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FBCB2 Touch ScreenFBCB2 Touch Screen

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Improper HMMWV Ambulance Display Position

Proper HMMWV Integrated Rack Position

A1

Proper HMMWV Ambulance Display Position

B1

Improper HMMWV Integrated Rack Position

A2

B2

Field of Vision Safety IssuesField of Vision Safety Issues

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Proper HEMMT/PLS Display Position Improper HEMMT/PLS Display Position

A1 A2

Field of Vision Safety IssuesField of Vision Safety Issues (cont) (cont)

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Enabling LearningEnabling LearningObjective BObjective 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 Start up the FBCB2 system and its components for operation IAW the TM. components for operation IAW the TM. As a minimum, you must: Start up the As a minimum, you must: Start up the PLGR, EPLRS if equipped, INC, PLGR, EPLRS if equipped, INC, SINCGARS, and perform Session SINCGARS, and perform Session Manager functions.Manager functions.

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Enabling LearningEnabling LearningObjective CObjective 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.

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Enabling LearningEnabling LearningObjective DObjective 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.)

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Enabling LearningEnabling LearningObjective EObjective 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.

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Enabling LearningEnabling LearningObjective FObjective 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.

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Terminal Learning Objective IITerminal 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.

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Enabling Learning ObjectivesEnabling Learning Objectives

A 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.

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Enabling LearningEnabling LearningObjective AObjective 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.

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Enabling LearningEnabling LearningObjective BObjective B

ACTION: Perform Message Management.

CONDITIONS: In a classroom environment, given an FBCB2 system "white box," with software with software version 3.5 loaded. To better organize version 3.5 loaded. To better organize FBCB2 information you have received, you FBCB2 information you have received, you need to manage your messages.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.

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Enabling LearningEnabling LearningObjective CObjective C

ACTION: Apply Message Addressing Features.

CONDITIONS: In a classroom environment, given an FBCB2 system "white box," with software with software version 3.5 loaded with all of its components version 3.5 loaded with all of its components with software version 3.5 loaded, and a with software version 3.5 loaded, and a completed message. completed message.

STANDARDS: You must apply the

Message Addressing settings so that the

message can be transmitted to other

platforms.

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Enabling LearningEnabling LearningObjective DObjective 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.

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Enabling LearningEnabling LearningObjective EObjective 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.

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Enabling LearningEnabling LearningObjective FObjective F

ACTION: Prepare/Send Overlays.

CONDITIONS: In a classroom environment, with an In a classroom environment, with an

operational FBCB2 system "whiteoperational FBCB2 system "white box," box," with software version 3.5 loaded, an with software version 3.5 loaded, an operation order (OPORD), and the operation order (OPORD), and the commander's guidance. Default Message commander's guidance. Default Message Addressing settings have been set.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.

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Terminal Learning Objective IIITerminal 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 11-7010-326-10-1.

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Enabling Learning ObjectivesEnabling Learning Objectives

A 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.

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Enabling LearningEnabling LearningObjective AObjective 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.

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Enabling LearningEnabling LearningObjective BObjective B

ACTION: Prepare/Send Reports.

CONDITIONS: In a classroom environment, given an In a classroom environment, given an operational FBCB2 system "white box," operational FBCB2 system "white box," with software version 3.5 loaded. You have with software version 3.5 loaded. You have received an OPORD or FRAGO to conduct received an OPORD or FRAGO to conduct a tactical operation. Default Message a tactical operation. Default Message Addressing settings have been set.Addressing settings have been set.

STANDARDS: You must prepare and send

the Personnel Status Report. All

mandatory fields must be completed.

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Enabling LearningEnabling LearningObjective CObjective 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 11-7010-326-10.

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.

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Enabling LearningEnabling LearningObjective DObjective 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 11-7010-326-10. 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.

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