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without interfering with the ship’s networkconfiguration.ConclusionThe 2nd Fleet Demonstrator deliveredwhat the commander asked for: a modularC2 suite capable of providing the jointtools and connectivity necessary to fightthe war in a maritime environment.While the 2nd Fleet Demonstrator wasspace constrained, it was sufficiently robustand scalable enough, without a fullymodularized 60-seat DJC2 equivalent, tobe effective.The combination of internal modularseating inside the 2nd Fleet Demonstratorand externally connected greenspace seating aboard Bataan provedthe demonstrator’s adaptability whilemaintaining a consistent, homogeneousenvironment from seat to seat regardlessof location.The 2nd Fleet Demonstrator provideda cost-effective, scalable option for thecommander with significant operationalflexibility, capable of deploymentsaboard any ship able to host its spacerequirements.While the demonstrator was used totest its maritime feasibility, it could easilybe moved ashore, and used as a continuityof operations enabler, during contingencyoperations, or during exercises toprovide the commander the ability tomaintain training and certification as aJTF HQ.All in all, the 2nd Fleet Demonstratordelivered the necessary joint tools, collaborationenvironment and IP servicesneeded to successfully accomplish missionobjectives and prove there is valuein having a modular DJC2 maritime variantto perform JTF afloat missions.Deployable Joint Command and Control (DJC2)The DJC2 system design is based on a "Core" 60-seat configuration using open systems architecture. The systemis "reconfigurable" to permit the flexible addition of new capabilities with minimum interruption to the operational system.Key components of Core system configurations may be combined for large-scale operations.The delivered system includes four configurations:• Rapid Response: 5/15-seat standalone, light, highly mobile C2 capability transported by 1-2 persons as carry-on/checked baggage. Provides C2 for first responders and small control teams.• En Route: 10/20-seat pallet, with airborne C4, basic situational awareness, essential mission planning and execution.Provides C2 capability while airborne.• Early Entry: 20/40-seat sheltered fully capable C2 with additional limited C4 capability; 72-96-hour package supportingCOC operations prior to arrival of full JTF (i.e., main body). Set up and operational in less than 6 hours.• Core: 60-seat sheltered; small JTF scales to larger JTF. Set up and operational in less than 24 hours.The components of a fully fielded DJC2 system include: shelters; infrastructure; power; environmental control;trailers; limited communications equipment (to support en route, early entry, and rapid response operations only); governmentoff-the-shelf (GOTS) C2 and commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) office automation and collaboration softwareapplications with operator workstations; displays; intercommunications; local area networks; and access to wide areanetworks.DJC2 enables a geographic combatant commander (GCC) to rapidly deploy and activate (in less than 24 hours) aJTF headquarters equipped with a common C2 package with which to plan, control, coordinate, execute, and assessoperations across the spectrum of conflict and domestic disaster relief. The DJC2 system provides a unique capabilityrequired by the joint warfighter that previously did not exist.Service: Joint program with Navy as Acquisition Executive.General Characteristics:Primary Function: C2 solution for JTF HeadquartersFive networks: SIPRNET, NIPRNET, JWICS, CENTRIXS, NGOBandwidth: X Band 6.0 Mb; Ku Band 2.0 MbC2 Applications: GCCS-J 4.0.2 (containerized)Collaboration: Collaborative Information Environment (CIE); Defense Collaboration Tool Suite (DCTS); InformationWorkspace (IWS)VTC with plasma video display systemIntelligence: Containerized Joint Worldwide Intelligence Communications System (C-JWICS)/Joint Deployable IntelligenceSupport System (JDISS)Communications: USC-60A and -68, Global Broadcast System (GBS), DRSN Phones, IntercomInfrastructure: Tentage, tables/chairs, generators, environmental control units, cablingInformation Technology: Servers, workstations (laptops), printers, shredders, faxTech Support: DJC2 Operations Support Center (DOSC)Manned 24/7 when system deployed by COCOMFly-away teams available for troubleshootingDJC2 Support Portal with online access to DOSC products/processes, https://djc2.org/supportTraining: Delivery and Web-based training25 days hands-on training at COCOM75 Web-based training modules (through portal)Job Aids: More than 60 laminated aids and interactive electronic technical manuals available online or by CD withsearch feature– Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development and Acquisitionhttp://acquisition.navy.mil/rda/home/programs/information_communications/djc2Cmdr. Eric Johnson was the deputy director of thecommunication and information systems directorateand a member of the Second Fleet staff during JTFEX08-4 prior to deploying as an individual augmentee toAfghanistan.CHIPS October – December 2008 63