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FIELD INFORMATION COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM (FICS)

(“SYUN LIEN”)

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

COMMUNICATIONS ELECTRONICS COMMAND - INTEGRATED LOGISTICS SUPPORT CENTER (CECOM-ILSC)

SECURITY ASSISTANCE MANAGEMENT DIRECTORATE (SAMD)

COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION

Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland 21005

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Table of Contents

20.0 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS………………………………………………………..2-67

20.1. Antiterrorism/Operations Security………………………………………………...2-67

20.1.1 Antiterrorism (AT)……………………………………………………………..2-67

20.1.2 Operations Security (OPSEC)…………………………………………………2-67

20.2 Personnel Security (PERSEC)……………………………………………………..2-68

general background The Improved Mobile Subscriber Equipment (IMSE) system is an area‐switched communications system designed to provide mobile and secure communications in a variety of battlefield and military operations other than war (MOOTW) situations. Utilizing designs and capabilities similar to the United States Army’s Mobile Subscriber Equipment (MSE), the Taiwan Army’s IMSE system provides voice and data communications at the Tactical Operations Center level (Battalion, Brigade, and Army-level) command posts (CPs), to exchange command, control, communications and intelligence information. The IMSE network is designed around mobile Communications Central Nodes that are co-located with Taiwan Army Tactical Operations Centers (TOCs) to provide IMSE users (subscribers) with wired voice and data communications. “Remote” nodes provide mobile, wireless (radio communications) users (subscribers) with access into the IMSE voice and data networks. Communications Central Nodes and remote nodes are interconnected by a radio frequency (RF) transmission wide-area network (WAN) to satisfy flexible deployments to supported units. WAN “backbone” nodes are called the Communications Central Tandem Switches (CCTS), while subscriber nodes are called Communications Central Extension Switches (CCES). CCES’ are fielded in three variants, depending upon the size of the TOC that they support (voice and data subscriber support). CCES Version 1 (CCESv1) supports Battalion-sized TOCs; CCES Version 2 (CCESv2) supports Brigade-sized TOCs; CCES Version 3 (CCESv3) support Division-sized TOCs.

The IMSE network is arrayed in a “hub-spoke” configuration, with the CCES’ forming the spokes off of a CCTS. The CCTS’ are interconnected to form a robust backbone. The CCTS’ are capable of establishing 16 (total) links, 12 of which can be radio frequency.

The following diagram illustrates a typical Improved Mobile Subscriber Equipment (IMSE) Network.

Figure 1. Typical IMSE Network (Current)

IMSE has been a part of the Taiwan Army communications infrastructure since 1997 (Phase I), and was further augmented in 2000 (Phase II). While the role of the Improved Mobile Subscriber Equipment (IMSE) system(s) remains relevant, the capabilities and methods of the system have become dated, and inefficient. Changing Taiwan Military Doctrine, Training, Organization, Materiel, Leadership and Education, Personnel and Facilities (DOTMLPF) factors, emerging efficiencies in technology, and the proliferation of Taiwan military communications and command and control (C2) systems, have rendered the IMSE system in its fielded state inefficient, with respect to operations and support.

The Taiwan Army began its investigations into enhancements to the Improved Mobile Subscriber Equipment (IMSE) in 2014 to efficiently and effectively provide and support mobile and secure, voice and data communications to the Taiwan Army Tactical Operations Center (TOC)-level command posts (CPs), and remote (mobile) users, while addressing evolving Taiwan military doctrine, organization, training, materiel, leadership, personnel and facilities changes.

Beginning in 2014, the Taiwan Army began the fielding of an experimental quantity (IMSE Experimental Force, EXFOR) of enhanced Improved Mobile Subscriber Equipment components in order to evaluate candidate technologies and concepts for the improvement of the existing systems. The program eventually was transitioned to the newly created Taiwan Military’s Information, Communications and Electronics Force (ICE Force) and completed delivery of the Experimental Force in 2018.

Combining new operational concepts with candidate technologies from the IMSE EXFOR resulted in a desired capability requirements for the full rate production (FRP) of the evolved IMSE system, the Field Information Communications System (FICS), (nicknamed, “Syun Lien”).

The Field Information Communications System (FICS), at a minimum, shall provide:

· Wired subscribers voice and data (including video) communications between Taiwan military Tactical Operations Center (TOC) Command Posts (CPs), across a geographically dispersed Wide Area Network (WAN)

· Remote subscribers wireless access to the FICS voice and data communications networks

· Connectivity of voice and data communications networks among a geographically dispersed Wide Area Networks through wireless communications methods

· Interconnectivity and interoperability of voice and data communications between upper tactical internet elements (e.g., Military Network (MILNET), Syun An, etc…) and lower tactical internet elements (e.g., indigenous Battalion and Below system AN/VRC-518, Taiwan Combat Net Radio AN/PRC-37C, and indigenous satellite systems), and FICS users (subscribers)

· Interconnectivity and interoperability with commercial landline and public sector radio communications networks

· Planning, monitoring and management of FICS network elements

· Integrated network security and information assurance architecture(a) into the FICS communications network(s) program objectives The Field Information Communications System (FICS) (referred to as “Syun Lien”) shall provide and support mobile and secure, voice and data communications to the Taiwan military Tactical Operations Center (TOC)-level command posts (CPs), and remote (mobile) users, while addressing evolving Taiwan military doctrine, organization, training, materiel, leadership, personnel and facilities changes. Expected reduction in forces, along with the proliferation of data, command and control (C2), and situational awareness (SA) systems require the FICS to be more agile and capable, while increasing the capacity to support Taiwan military communications. The Field Information Communications System (FICS) shall provide the capability of voice and data networks for the Taiwan military Tactical Operations Center (TOC)-level communications by employing technological improvements in radio transmissions, data networking and packetized voice, while minimizing system footprint (power, size, personnel and logistics train). Included with the deployment of the FICS are a tailored logistics package and support architecture to maintain a high rate of readiness of equipment and personnel.

It is the objective of this program to develop, deliver, field and support a full rate production quantity of the FICS communications nodes for the Taiwan military supporting Taiwan ICE Force communications for at least the next fifteen (15) years.

Key stakeholder requirements The Taiwan ICE Force stakeholders have identified the following key operational and support requirements:

Equipment Reutilization When possible, the development of the FICS should consider refurbish and reuse of existing IMSE Phase II equipment, in order to minimize the cost of the new system.

Prime Movers.

The FICS shall reuse existing IMSE Phase II High Mobility Multi Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWVs) as the system Prime Movers to the maximum extent possible, in order to minimize development costs of the new system. Prime movers shall be supplied as GFE.

Shelters.

The FICS shall use new electrical shelters in conjunction with the existing prime movers for environmental control/protection of FICS electronics equipment.

Trailers.

The FICS will not use/reuse high maintenance cost vehicle trailers in its design.

Data Throughput The FICS shall feature transmission sub-systems with a throughput of 40 Megabits per second (Mb/s) in each direction between communications nodes (threshold), in order to accommodate military voice and data users in an Everything Over IP (EoIP) network design (80 Mb/s aggregate, minimum). Bandwidth improvements over IMSE Phase II systems represent the highest technical priority for the Taiwan military customer. (Key Performance Parameter)

Improve Site Establishment Efficiencies The FICS shall improve site establishment, by reducing site setup times and reduce operator tasks. A FICS Communications Node site shall be communications ready in 15 minutes (objective). (Key Performance Parameter) The FICS node site shall be staffed by a crew of 4 personnel (objective). (Key Performance Parameter)

Additionally, the FICS Network Management System site shall be communications ready in 30 minutes, with a crew of 5 personnel) (threshold).

NOTE: Setup times begin when the equipment arrives on a properly leveled and cleared site and ends with the completion of the following tasks:

· All equipment is positioned and unpacked.

· Shelters and generators are grounded.

· Equipment power is established from (either) vehicle generated power, or mobile electric power (generator).

· Data communications equipment (voice and data) is initialized.

· Communications Security components are initialized.

· Signal cabling is completed.

· Antenna and antenna masts are erected and prepared for transmission. (Communications Node)

· Radios are prepared for transmission. (Communications Node)

· Network Management System computing systems are initialized. (Network Management System)

Interoperability The FICS shall provide interconnectivity and interoperability with the Taiwan Military Communications Systems (i.e., MICS, MILNET, AN/PRC-37C radio system, Syun An system, indigenous portable satellite transmission systems, emerging Taiwan military communications system, and AN/VRC-518 Brigade and Below systems), civil radio systems (fire, police and rescue radio systems), and commercial telecommunications networks (i.e., Chunghwa Telecom).

FICS shall provide interconnectivity for each system, however must provide interoperability (SIP communications) with the AN/VRC-518 shelter and the emerging MND telecommunications switching system.

FICS shall provide backward compatibility (basic voice and data) with the IMSE Phase II and the EXFOR systems during the incremental FICS fielding.

NOTE: A minimum of three (3) Interoperability Working Group meetings shall be conducted with the Taiwan military to discuss program goals and specific interoperability requirements. When interconnectivity and interoperability requirements are specified to an indigenous Taiwan military system, Interface Control Documentation, equipment and information will be furnished by the government (GFE).

15 Years Service FICS shall be supportable for a service period of no less than fifteen (15) years (threshold) following the completion of new equipment fielding (20 years objective).

Reduce Power Requirements The FICS shall reduce the power required to operate communications nodes, commensurate with efficiency improvements in telecommunications equipment in the past 20+ years since IMSE Phase II was deployed. Additionally, the FICS will be fielded with their own inherent electrical power generation equipment that are sized appropriately for operation of FICS equipment. Inherent power generation equipment shall be located on-board the FICS communications node prime movers.

System Operational Availability The FICS shall exhibit a system availability of at least 90% (threshold), where system availability is defined as,

Fabrication/Integration Restriction.

The FICS shall avoid products wholly made or integrated in the People’s Republic of China (PRC).

Figure 2. Syun Lien Operational View (OV-1) field information communications system (fics) (“Syun Lien”) The Field Information Communications System (FICS), nicknamed “Syun Lien”, is a communications system which is designed to provide mobile and secure communications in a wide range of battle and military operations other than war (MOOTW) situations. The system shall be digital, secure, and flexible and contains features to deal with link or functional element outages, traffic overload, and rapid movement of users. The FICS shall provide voice, video and data communications using packetized voice and data communications. The system shall provide wired subscribers with a means to exchange command, control, communications and intelligence information in a dynamic tactical environment. The system shall provide the capability to interconnect tactical, civil and commercial communications networks to FICS users, and external network subscribers. The FICS contains four major sub-systems overlaid on a transmission sub-system, with an integrated security subsystem. Each subsystem includes various components to support the tactical communications mission.

The FICS is organized into communications nodes (CNs) that serve as communications hubs for the supported units or organizations. Each node is interconnected through a radio frequency (RF) transmission system for Wide Area Network (WAN) connectivity. Each node contains the following elements:

a. Transmission Sub-System (TS) provide the radio frequency (RF) network interconnectivity between various elements of the FICS network and associated subscriber equipment.

b. Tactical Data Network (TDN) Sub-System internetworking components and data processing equipment which provide the means by which subscribers transmit and receive packetized voice and data communications.

c. Mobile Communications Sub-System (MCS) provides the means for internal voice communications between FICS users, as well as external voice communications with SIP networks and connected radio networks.

Two additional sub-systems in addition to the Communications Nodes provide management/planning features and security of the FICS:

a. Network Management Sub-System (NMS), shall provide the means for planning and managing the FICS network establishment and operations.

b. Security Sub-System (SSS) shall provide the means to plan, manage, secure and protect FICS voice, video and data communications.

The following diagram illustrates a typical FICS network deployment.

Figure 3. Typical FICS Network

The FICS network architecture is comprised of communications nodes that are arrayed in a hub-spoke, mesh, ad-hoc and/or other network configuration commensurate with the network equipment deployed and situation. The communications nodes provide support to Taiwan military Division-, Brigade-, or Battalion-sized Command Posts (CP). The Network Control Sub-System (NCSS) components at each FICS network enclave is used to plan, monitor and manage the deployed FICS network.

Field Information Communications System (FICS) communications nodes Central to the deployment of the Field Information Communications System (FICS) network are the Communications Nodes (CNs). Arrayed and interconnected CNs shall form the architecture of the FICS network. CNs shall house, environmentally control, transport and power the sub-system components of the FICS.

Deployment Communications Nodes (CNs) shall be deployed to support subscriber Tactical Operations Centers (TOCs) or facilities, and are interconnected using radio frequency transmissions systems to form the FICS Wide Area Network (WAN). Following the deployment of communications node(s) to planned signal locations, equipment is setup and communications established. The technical data necessary to establish WAN communications and subscriber unit support is determined during mission planning. Each node allows for the direct wired interface of subscriber terminals into the FICS wide area network. Special circuits and interconnectivity with external network systems is established.

Modes of Operation The Communications Nodes shall be capable of operating in three modes: mounted, remote, and dismounted.

“Mounted” operations: with the system at the halt, one or more operators sits inside a rigid-walled shelter (RWS) to operate the system; communications equipment remains mounted in the rigid-walled shelter; electrical power is provided by on-board AC generator, or temporarily by vehicle DC power; environmental conditioning is provided by on-board air conditioning system; environmental systems protection is provided by the rigid-walled shelter.

“Remote” operations: with the system at the halt, one or more operators remotely operate the components of the communications node from a non-native, soft-walled shelter (tent) or fixed facility (building, bunker, etc…); communications equipment remain mounted in the rigid-walled shelter, with the exception of remote terminal(s); electrical power is provided by on-board AC generator, or temporarily by vehicle DC power; environmental conditioning is provided by the on-board air conditioning system; environmental systems protection is provided by the rigid-walled shelter.

“Dismounted” operations: with the system at the halt, one or more operators operate the components of the communications node from a non-native, soft-walled shelter (tent) or fixed facility (building, bunker, etc…); communications equipment is removed from the rigid-walled shelter in modular cases, as necessary; electrical power is provided either by on-board AC generator, by alternative AC generator, by commercial power source or temporarily by vehicle DC power (if necessary); environmental conditioning is provided for the equipment by an alternative (non-native) air conditioning system; environmental protection is provided by an alternative (non-native) shelter.

Functional Block Diagram The following diagram illustrates a notional functional block diagram of the Communications Central Node.

Security Sub-System (Par. 2.3) Mobile Communications Sub-System (Par. 2.1.6) Node Operations/ Management (Par. 2.1.7) Tactical Data Network Sub-System (Par. 2.1.5) Transmission Sub-System (Par. 2.1.4) Prime Mover(s) (Par. 2.1.1) Environmental Control/ Protection (Par. 2.1.2) Power Gen/ Distribution Systems (Par. 2.1.3) Communications Central Node (Par. 2.1)

Figure 4. FICS Communication Node (CN) Functional Block Diagram

The FICS shall support (no less than) 138 Tactical Operating Centers (TOCs) for the Taiwan ICE Force.

· The North Region - ICE Force 1st Communication Signal Group (CSG) will be fielded with sufficient CNs to support TBD unit TOCs.

· The Central Region - ICE Force 2nd Communication Signal Group (CSG) will be fielded with sufficient CNs to support TBD unit TOCs.

· The South Region - ICE Force 3rd Communication Signal Group (CSG) will be fielded with sufficient CNs to support TBD unit TOCs.

Each FICS Communications Node shall be capable of supporting a minimum of 48 wired voice/video/data users, and possess the capability to scale supported users (subscribers), based upon the type/size of the unit(s) supported and/or mission need. One Division-sized Command Post Communications Nodes shall be delivered to each Information, Communications-Electronics Force (ICE Force) Communication Support Groups (1st CSG, 2nd CSG, and 3rd CSG). Division-sized Command Post (CP) Communications Nodes shall be capable of supporting a minimum of 96 wired voice/video/data users. All FICS Communications Nodes shall be capable of supporting at least 20 simultaneous voice and data (video teleconference) calls. The subscriber voice terminals will be designed for use with the Voice over IP (VoIP) Switch. (See Par. 2.2.1.6).

Prime Mover(s) The FICS Communications Nodes shall provide its own prime mover(s) suitable for transporting all components of the solution, crew members (4) and their equipment to/between expected signal site locations. The prime mover(s) shall be capable of traversing improved roads, unimproved roads, and moderate overland conditions expected within the geographic operating environment (Taiwan). The prime mover(s) shall be equipped to operate in the various weather conditions expected in the operating environment (Taiwan).

Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) Prime Mover(s) Existing IMSE Phase II prime movers will be provided in sufficient quantity as part/all of the prime moving solutions for the FICS. GFE Prime Movers include M1097A2 and M998 High Mobility Multi-Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV) supplied during the IMSE Phase I and Phase II fielding (between 1996 and 2004).

Environmental Control/Protection The FICS Communications Node shall feature environmental controls and environmental protection for the communications systems expected in the geographical operating environment. The Communications Node will be operated in three modes: mounted, dismounted and remote. Environmental Control/Protection systems shall include the following:

Rigid Walled Shelter (S-788 Type-III) The FICS Communications Node shall be housed in a rigid walled shelter (RWS), mounted on the equipment prime mover. The RWS shall provide environmental control and protection to the communications node and associated equipment, when the system is in transit, and when operated in the “mounted” and “remote” configuration.

The contractor shall be responsible for providing the Rigid Walled Shelter, and mating the shelter with the GFE prime mover. In addition, the contractor shall provide CARC (Chemical Agent Resistant Coating) painting for the shelter and GFE prime mover in-country (Taiwan).

The Communications Node Rigid Walled Shelter shall be sized to provide at least one (1) operator workspace in the payload area for the CN operator while in the mounted mode of operations.

The Communications Node Rigid Walled Shelter shall provide electromagnetic interference/electromagnetic pulse protection for housed electrical equipment.

The Communications Node Rigid Walled Shelter shall feature an external “Signal Entry Panel” that allows for the connection of interfacing communications networks or devices to the communications equipment housed in the Rigid Walled Shelter, when the shelter door is closed.

Environmental Control Unit (ECU) The FICS Communications Node shall possess environmental control features in the rigid-walled shelter to ensure that the communications systems operate within the specified temperature and humidity parameters for the equipment, based upon the geographical operating environment.

Transit Case The FICS Communications Node shall feature modular transit cases provide transportability, shock and impact protection for the communications equipment, when in the “dismounted” mode of operation. The transit cases shall be designed and configured to allow a “scalable” deployment of necessary equipment to support a range of dismounted operations (data only, voice only, voice/data deployments, dismounted network management, etc…). The modular transit cases shall be capable of being mounted within the rigid walled shelter for transport, and when operated in the “mounted” or “remote” modes of operations.

Power Generation/Distribution Sub-System The FICS Communications Node shall feature that capability to energize it’s components through an on-board Alternating Current (AC) generator set, the vehicle’s battery and alternator (DC power), and alternative commercial power sources.

Alternating Current (AC) Power System The FICS shall feature a native Alternating Current (AC) power generation set sized sufficiently to supply power to all components of the communications node, plus an additional 40% for co-site planning and expandability.

The AC power generation set shall be transported by the prime mover, and require no additional vehicles or trailers.

The AC power generation set shall be sufficient to operate the communications node for a duration of at least 8 hours before refuel.

The AC power generation set shall permit the distribution of power to the communications node equipment and associated systems when in all modes of operations.

The AC power generation set shall permit the distribution of power to the communications node equipment and associated systems up to 30 meters away, when in the “dismounted” mode of operations.

Direct Current (DC) Power The FICS Communications Node shall allow necessary components of the Communications Node to be energized by the prime mover’s battery and alternator or other uninterruptible power supply (direct current (DC) power), while the prime mover’s engine is running. The DC power option allows the rapid initialization of the Communications Node, while the AC power generation set is being established or refueled, or other unexpected losses of AC power.

The planned change from DC Power to AC power, or AC power to DC power, shall occur without the loss of communications from the Communications Node.

Commercial Power FICS communications node equipment in the “Dismounted” and “Remote” modes of operations shall be capable of drawing power from commercial power sources, supplying nominally 110Vac/220Vac, 60Hz.

Three Phase Power The FICS shall include fifteen (15) power adapter kits which allow any of the FICS communications node shelters to be energized from a 208Vac, three phase power source.

Electrical Grounding Kits The FICS shall provide separate electrical grounding kits for shelters and generators, and/or re-use existing surface wire grounding kits and ground rods in order to improve site establishment efficiencies.

Transmission Sub-System (TS) The Transmission sub-system shall provide the radio frequency (RF) network interconnectivity between FICS Communications Nodes that are dispersed within the geographical Area of Operations (AO). The Transmission Sub-System includes the WAN Broadband Radio system(s), dismounted radio kits, relay capability and antenna mast systems. Each FICS CN shall feature a transmission capability to permit at least four (4) point-to-point (PTP) with point-to-multipoint (PMP) capable radio frequency links between FICS nodes and the Wide Area Network (threshold) and up to six (6) links (objective). Radio Relay configurations should be used when necessary in the WAN to interconnect disperse locations that exceed the capability of the transmission systems in a direct line-of-sight.

WAN Broadband Radio(s).

The FICS Communications Node (CNs) shall feature a transmission sub-system to enhance the IMSE Phase II UHF Line-Of-Sight radio.

The Broadband Radio(s) shall have a preferred Frequency Range in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) UHF Band III+ (1350-2690 MHz) and Limited C-Band (5250 – 5350 MHz, 5570-5725 MHz) radio frequency spectrum for Wide Area Network transmissions. Alternative radio frequency bands may be considered, with approval from the Taiwan Ministry of National Defiance (MND).

The Broadband Radio(s) shall provide the Baseband Interfaces for Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) RS-422, Ethernet, and/or T1/E1.

The Broadband Radio(s) shall permit adaptive or manual selection of radio power output in order to create radio links with sufficient signal and mitigate interference, and reduce power consumption.

The Broadband Radio(s) shall permit adaptive or manual selection of different modulation schemes in order to maximize Signal-to-Noise ration and throughput, while minimizing the impact of interference.

The Broadband Radio(s) shall permit throughput of Ethernet bit rates of 40 Mb/s (threshold) in each direction (80 Mb/s aggregate, bi-directional).

The Broadband Radio(s) shall have a maximum planning range of 40 kilometers (Km) (directional) under ideal conditions. (Threshold). The Broadband Radio shall have a maximum planning range of 60 kilometers (Km) (directional) under ideal conditions. (Objective) The Broadband Radio(s) shall support Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) (Read and Write) for remote network monitoring and management.

The Broadband Radio(s) shall utilize a web-based user interface for remote configuration and management. The web-based user interface shall, at a minimum, be capable of displaying and/or configuring: frequency(s), channel size, bandwidth, power output, modulation, Signal-to-Noise, network configuration, operational statuses and alarms.

The Broadband Radio(s) shall demonstrate environmental impact, shock, vibration, and dampness mitigation compliance with the latest MIL-STD-810, or similar.

The Broadband Radio(s) shall demonstrate electromagnetic interference mitigation compliance with the latest Military Standard 461 (MIL-STD-461), “Electromagnetic Emissions and Susceptibility Requirements”, or similar.

The Broadband Radio(s) shall be capable of operating with directional, sector or omni-directional antenna (provide recommendations).

The Broadband Radio(s) shall be transit case-mountable, for operation as a Dismounted WAN Broadband Kit radio.

Each Broadband Radio(s) shall be capable of acting in tandem with another Broadband Radio(s) to create a Radio Frequency (RF) Link relay, to extend planned link distances.

The Broadband Radio(s) shall be capable of operating in adaptive frequency hopping (FH) mode. FH ECCM (Electronic counter-countermeasures) shall be applicable to eliminate jamming. In addition, FH ECCM should be upgradeable.

2.1.4.1.15The Broadband Radio(s) shall include full band spectrum analyzer to establish links for the operators.

Dismounted WAN Broadband Kit.

FICS CNs shall provide a transit case and associated equipment solution to dismount each CCN Broadband Radios from the equipment assemblage(s), for operation remotely from the FICS Communications Node.

The Dismounted WAN Broadband Kit shall be powered from a commercial power source.

The Dismounted WAN Broadband Kit shall provide the capability for at least two (2) network interfaces for direct connectivity of subscriber terminals (voice/data) to the FICS network.

Antenna Mast Systems The FICS Communications Node shall utilize three antenna mast types in the deployment of the FICS WAN radio frequency network: 25m telescoping antenna mast; quick-erect, telescoping, vehicle antenna mast; and portable, fixed-height, base antenna mast.

25M Antenna Mast Each FICS Communications Node shall be fielded with at least one (1) 25M telescoping antenna mast set. The 25M ground, portable, telescoping antenna mast set shall be furnished by the Taiwan military as GFE, and transported with the Communications Node. The 25M Antenna Mast is capable of supporting two (2) RF radio links.

Telescoping, Vehicle Antenna Mast (TVAM) Each FICS Communications Node shall be fielded with one (1) quick-erect, Telescoping, Vehicle Antenna Mast (TVAM). The TVAM shall be affixed to the prime mover/rigid-walled shelter, to permit rapid establishment of the communications node site, at-the-halt.

The TVAM shall be capable of supporting two (2) RF radio links.

The TVAM shall include an electrical, quick-erect feature, which permits the rapid deployment of the telescoping antenna mast by one person.

The TVAM shall extend, at least, to 10 meters (threshold) when fully deployed.

The TVAM shall require no additional guy wires to stabilize the antenna under ideal conditions.

The TVAM shall provide the capability to provide guy wire stabilization of the antenna mast and payload for wind conditions up to 60 kilometers per hour (kph) (threshold), or 80 kilometers per hour (objective).

The TVAM solution shall feature the capability to stabilize and correct tilt, pitch and yaw of the vehicle on un-even terrain from 10 degrees (threshold) up to 15 degrees (objective).

When fully nested, the TVAM shall not cause the Communications Node overall height profile to exceed 3.14 meters.

Tactical Data Network (TDN) Sub-System The Tactical Data Network (TDN) Sub-system provides the means by which FICS subscribers transmit and receive packetized voice, video and data communications. The components of the TDN create a high capacity, IP-routed, “Everything Over IP” data network. The FICS shall be IPv4 and IPv6 capable. The TDN consists of those components necessary for creating an IP routed Wide Area Network (WAN) between FICS Communications Nodes, and the Local Area Networks (LAN) for local subscriber access at the Communications Node.

High Capacity, IP-routed Network The FICS Communications Node shall be fielded with high capacity network router(s) in order to create a flexible network architecture, affording each FICS Communications Node its own local area network(s) connected via a Wide Area Network (WAN) backbone between Communications Nodes over the Transmission Sub-system.

IP Address Scheme The FICS IP-routed network shall conform to Taiwan Ministry of National Defense (MND) policy for the IP Address schema for the FICS Tactical Data Network.

Each FICS CN shall host its own local area networks, capable of supporting up to 248 voice, video or data subscriber terminals. FICS CN’s shall be able to interconnect local subscribers while the FICS Wide Area Network (WAN) is in a segmented or networked state.

TDN Router(s) The FICS network shall provide network aggregation and network routing through high-capacity router(s) located at the CN.

The CCNS’ High-Capacity Router shall be capable of aggregating communication from the LOS Radio WAN interfaces, and Ethernet connection to two (2) or more Subscriber Access Ethernet Switches.

The CCNS’ High-Capacity Router shall permit the sub-networking and physical interface for at least two subscriber LANs at each CCN.

The TDN Routers shall be IPv4 and IPv6 capable.

TDN Ethernet Switch(es) The TDN Ethernet Switch(es) located at each Communications Node is used for wired access of FICS subscribers to the FICS Wide Area Network. The TDN Ethernet Switch(es) shall be connected to the User Local Area Network of the Communications Nodes and provides Ethernet connectivity to the FICS Tactical Data Network (TDN) Sub-system. The TDN Ethernet Switch shall be a managed device to control access and quality of data transiting the device. Each CN shall be deployed with enough Switches to satisfy the density of FICS voice and/or data subscribers.

Standard FICS Communications Nodes shall be fielded with enough TDN Ethernet Switches to provide up to 48 Ethernet ports. Division-sized FICS Communications Nodes (one, each, located at the 1st Communication Support Group, 2nd Communication Support Group and 3rd Communication Support Group) shall be fielded with enough TDN Ethernet Switches to provide up to 96 Ethernet ports.

The TDN Ethernet Switch shall provide auto-sensing 10/100/1000Base-TX ports.

The TDN Ethernet Switch shall conform to IEEE 802.3af standards for supplying power over non-transmit/receive pairs of Ethernet cabling to devices on all Ethernet ports (selectable).

The TDN Ethernet Switch shall provide port expansion capability for up to 2 ports 1000Base-X (fiber optic cable) or 1000Base-T (Gigabit Ethernet) for direct access or cascading switches.

The TDN Ethernet Switch shall incorporate network measures for Broadcast Storm Control.

The TDN Ethernet Switch shall incorporate Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) to prevent bridging loops.

The TDN Ethernet Switch shall incorporate Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.1P traffic class prioritizing for 8 classes of service (CoS): Background, Best Effort, Excellent Effort, Critical Applications, Video, Voice, Internetwork Control, and Network Control.

The TDN Ethernet Switch shall support ITU Quality of Service (QoS) mechanisms for controlling: Throughput, Packet Loss, Errors, Latency, Jitter and Out-of-Order delivery.

The TDN Ethernet Switch shall support IEEE 802.1Q for Virtual LAN (VLAN) Tagging to handle frames with QoS prioritized encoding.

The TDN Ethernet Switch shall support Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) (Read and Write) for remote network monitoring and management.

The TDN Ethernet Switch shall be IPv4 and IPv6 capable. The TDN Ethernet Switch shall be capable of delivering multicast Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) and Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) packets to subscribers of a multicast group attached to the device.

The TDN Ethernet Switch shall incorporate IEEE 802.3X Flow Control mechanisms (PAUSE frames) to control bulk Ethernet transmissions from senders connected to the device.

The FICS Tactical Data Network (TDN) shall provide a capability to extend the accessibility of wired voice and data subscribers on the Local Area Network (LAN) up to 100 meters (M) from the FICS Wide Area Network (WAN) through the use of fiber optic media. Extended capability components shall be provided in a transit case solution for dismounted and/or remote operations of the switching and data networking equipment.

TDN subscriber access components shall be connected to the FICS CN through the Signal Entry Panel (SEP), when operating in the “mounted” or “remote” modes of operations.

IP Network Services The FICS Communications Node shall be capable of provide IP network services to local data network subscribers, when the FICS network is segmented or networked. This includes Domain Name System (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) and Network Timing Protocol (NTP) Services.

Domain Name System (DNS) Service The FICS Communications Nodes shall provide Domain Name Services (DNS) to FICS network subscribers. Each Syun Lien Communications Node shall be fielded with its own native Domain Name System (DNS) servers to provide local name resolution, while also integrating with the overall Domain Name System (DNS) Schema across the FICS WAN. Furthermore, the FICS DNS Schema shall be integrated into the DNS Namespace hierarchy for the Taiwan Ministry of National Defense (MND).

The Domain Name System (DNS) Service shall be capable of supporting IPv4 and IPv6.

Each FICS Communications Node DNS service shall identify a unique Fully Qualified Domain Name for network subscribers. Hosts connected to the CN’s DNS service shall conform to the Domain Naming Schema:

<hostname> . <Node ID> . <Unit ID> . “mil.tw”

Where, <Node ID> is a unique identifier assigned to each FICS CN <Unit ID> is defined by the ICE Force Support Group

The DNS service shall conform to RFC 1034, RFC 1035 and RFC 2136 specifications.

The DNS service shall support “Primary (Master)”, “Secondary (Slave)”, and “Caching” modes of operation.

The DNS services shall conform to the Taiwan military policy for Domain Name Systems, which shall be provided by the Taiwan military as GFE.

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Service The FICS Communications Nodes shall be provided with Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) services to the FICS network subscribers. Each FICS Communications Node shall be fielded with its own native DHCP servers to provide local network configuration for subscriber host terminals.

The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) service shall be RFC 2131 compliant.

The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) service shall be capable of supporting IPv4 and IPv6.

The DHCP service shall supply configured hosts with: IP Address and Subnet Mask; Default Gateway; Domain Name System suffix; and IP Address Lease duration The DHCP services shall permit MAC Address Reservation to specified IP Addresses.

Network Timing Protocol (NTP) Server Each FICS Communications Node shall possess its own Network Timing Protocol (NTP) server in order to provide network time to Tactical Data Network (TDN) components. TDN components requiring network time shall be configured to use the local Stratum 1 NTP server for time synchronization.

The NTP Server shall be capable of acting as a Stratum 1 NTP server with its own GPS satellite receiver.

The NTP Server shall be capable of being configured as a Stratum 2 NTP server that slaves it’s time from another NTP server.

When operated in the Stratum 1 mode, and in a “mounted” or “remote” operations, the NTP Server satellite receiver shall be mounted on the exterior of the FICS Communications Node in a location that permits satellite tracking.

When operated in the Stratum 1 mode, and in a “dismounted” operations, the NTP Server satellite receiver shall include a kit to permit the remote deployment of the NTP Server satellite receiver to a location that permits satellite tracking.

Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) (Objective) Each FICS Communications Node (CN) shall be fielded with the equipment necessary for the rapid establishment of a wireless local area network (WLAN) for local network hosts using IEEE 802.11 protocol standards.

The WLAN shall feature a wireless access point that provides wireless coverage to an outdoor area of approximately 30 meters (diameter), minimum.

The WLAN shall provide wireless network access to the FICS Tactical Data Network (TDN) to approved, pre-registered wireless-capable network devices (computers, tablets, smartphones, etc…) through the use of “MAC Reservations” or other “white-listing” techniques.

The WLAN shall provide encryption between the wireless access point and the wireless-capable network devices.

Mobile Communications Sub-System (MCS) The Mobile Communications Sub-system (MCS) of the Communications Node shall provide the packetized voice calling capability of the FICS. This includes the IP-PBX Switch, the voice terminals, and analog gateway (minimum 4 ports).

Voice Over IP (VOIP) Telephony At the core of the MCS is the IP-PBX (Internet Protocol-Private Branch Exchange) Switch, which along with the subscriber voice terminals, provides the native Voice Over IP Telephony for the FICS. The IP-PBX switch is a telephone system designed to deliver voice or video over the Tactical Data Network and interoperate with existing Public Switched Telephone Networks (PSTN) and legacy Time Division Multiplexed (TDM) based circuit switches. Under ideal network conditions, each FICS Communications Node should support up to 20 simultaneous video calls.

The IP-PBX switch shall provide the means for:

· Creating an IP-based dial plan for the FICS.

· Provisioning subscriber terminals and profiles

· Connecting and terminating IP-based packetized voice calls between subscriber voice terminals

· Managing usage of IP-based packetized voice calls between subscribers IP-PBX Switch The IP-PBX Switch shall support the Session Initiated Protocol (SIP) and H.323 protocol standards for audio-visual sessions on the packet network.

The IP-PBX Switch shall support Telecommunication Standardization Sector of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU-T) G.711 (a-Law and μ-Law) and G.729 audio codec standards.

The IP-PBX Switch shall support ITU Quality of Service (QoS) mechanisms for controlling: Throughput, Packet Loss, Errors, Latency, Jitter and Out-of-Order delivery.

The IP-PBX Switch shall support Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) (Read and Write) for remote network monitoring and management.

The IP-PBX Switch shall utilize a web-based user interface for remote configuration and management.

The IP-PBX configuration and management software shall be capable of being displayed in Traditional Chinese and English.

The IP-PBX Switch shall be configured with four (4) T1/E1 (support both CAS and PRI signaling) network interfaces for voice communications with external networks.

The IP-PBX Switch shall be interconnected to the FICS Tactical Data Network (TDN) Sub-system through Ethernet.

The IP-PBX Switch shall use a dial plan that utilizes 6-digit terminal extensions for connected voice terminals.

The IP-PBX Switch shall be capable of auto-provisioning subscriber voice terminals based upon network configuration (IP Address and/or Media Access Control (MAC) address) of terminating equipment.

Subscriber Plan Features The FICS VOIP Telephony system shall, at a minimum, provide the following features:

Call Precedence/Preemption.

Three (3) or more levels of call precedence that are assignable to specific devices. Calls and devices with higher precedence shall be able to “Barge-In” or “Override Line” on calls and devices with a lower precedence.

“Unconditional Call Forwarding”. Automatically redirect calls to another phone number or extension.

“No Answer Call Forwarding”. Redirect calls to another phone number or extension, only when the called number does not answer.

“Call Transfer”. An attendant initiated hand-off of a call to another extension.

“Conference Calling”. Allow three (3) or more call participants on a telephone call.

“Call Waiting”. While participating on one phone call, a tone will indicate that another phone call is awaiting attention.

“Hunt Groups”. Allowing automatic connection of a dialed phone…