display it for maneuver commanders and their G3/S3 staffs at Corps and below (sec Figure 1-4).
(2) The Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System (AFATDS) is the future fire support
command and control system for the Army and Marine Corps. When combined with supporting
command post and communications equipment, AFATDS will support the maneuver commander in a
light or heavy force. The system will function at levels from artillery forward observer through corps
headquarters. Linkage with other Army battlefield nodes permits the exchange of critical battlefield
information such as targets from ASAS and operations orders from MCS. AFATDS broadens and
modernizes the current command and control capability provided by Tactical Fire Direction System
(TACFIRE) in the execution of close support, counterfire, interdiction, and suppression of enemy air
defenses.
(3) The Forward Area Air Defense Command, Control, and Intelligence System (FAADC2I)
is a computer-based system to alert and integrate Army forward area air defenses against enemy forces
ranging from helicopters to high-performance aircraft. The FAADC2I program incorporates a family of
sensors and identification equipment with automated data processing and distribution capability. The
mission will be accomplished through the collection, digital processing, and dissemination of target
information, generation of air threat warning and weapon control orders, and target data processing and
display capabilities at battery, platoon, and fire unit levels. The FAADC2I system will be integrated
with other BFA systems via software which provides interface of the commands, acknowledgements,
status reports, requests, and other messages required for an integrated force. The system is scheduled
for issue to the light, airborne, and air assault divisions in 1993.
(4) The Combat Service Support Control System (CSSCS) will provide timely and reliable
logistics, medical, and personnel information essential for planning and decision making by theater and
tactical force commanders. The CSSCS will be deployed at echelons above corps (EAC), at corps
headquarters, in divisions, maneuver brigades, and armored cavalry regiments. The system is currently
under development.
(5) The All Source Analysis System (ASAS) is a computer-based battlefield commander's
intelligence support system. ASAS will receive, store, and rapidly fuse real world battlefield
information for presentation to commanders in support of the decision making process. ASAS supports
the targeting process by early identification of high-value targets and by providing accurate descriptions
and locations to the weapons system, the keys to success in deep attack missions and engagements of
follow-on forces.
c. Communications architecture. The architecture of the operational/tactical communications
systems is divided into the following wide area networks:
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