Joint Metoc Handboo - IHMC Ontology and Policy Management

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initiatives such as the Joint Maritime Command Information System (JMCIS) and
Joint Maritime Communications Strategy (JMCOMS), is standardizing its C4I
applications and services within the Defense Information Infrastructure (DII)
Common Operating Environment (COE). JMCIS is the maritime Command and
Control (C2) program that supports U.S. Navy and Coast Guard operational units.
JMCOMS supports the transfer of C2 information in a manner transparent to the
user.
The Navy has identified seven information functional categories that encompass a
number of operational needs: (1) plan operations, (2) manage readiness, (3)
manage the battlespace, (4) fuse intelligence/sensor information, (5) correlate
information, (6) command forces, and (7) support C4I system operations. In order
to satisfy these functional needs the Navy has established a number of system
requirements for JMCOMS. Although not listed here, these requirements are
allocated to the various applications, the DII COE and communications. GCCS-M
uses plug-and-play software to define functionality and to provide access to
common services. Plug-and-play components enable the user, according to his/her
privileges, to access the following:
> Core Systems Services > Status of Forces
> Warfare Applications > Cryptologic Support
> Undersea Warfare Systems > Messaging
> Briefing Support > LAN/WAN
> Logistics Support > Tactical/Track Management
> Training > NATO Support
> USMC Support > Imagery
> Joint Intelligence > Employment scheduling
> Communications interface > Remote Access
> METOC > Systems and Resource Management
> Utilities/Tools
- GCCS-M. The Navy has transitioned to the Global Command and Control System
– Maritime. The GCCS-M software has a METOC segment known as NITES II.
The NITES II METOC segment enables the GCCS-M user to ingest gridded field,
observational, and imagery data. Gridded fields (available via JMV 3.0 and
FLENUMMETOCCEN) are displayed as contours (standard and color filled) and
wind barbs. A threshold feature enables GCCS-M users to view areas of potential
hazards (high winds and seas), plus imagery and METOC status boards (stop light
displays). The user can display bathythermograph, radiosonde, and surface
observations, as well as atmospheric refractivity and acoustic conditions.
- CTAPS/JDISS. Command ships and selected aircraft carriers are capable of
supporting the CJTF and functional component commanders. These ships routinely
host the Contingency Tactical Air Control System Automated Planning System
(CTAPS). Existing GCCS workstations can easily be configured for joint staffs by
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