N6134018R0056_Appendix_C-1_LCS_Training_Facility_San_Deigo,_CA_ver1_17_May_18.pdf

SURFACE COMS ADDENDUM A N61340-18-R-0056

PWS # 66410-A-0448 17 May 2018

APPENDIX C-1

LTF, SAN DIEGO, CA

APPENDIX C-1 – LCS TRAINING FACILITY (LTF) SAN DIEGO, CA

PART 1: TRAINING SYSTEMS OR EQUIPMENT INFORMATION

1.0 Current and Future Training Systems or Equipment

ATCH D/N TS/E QTY

(1) LCS 1 Integrated Tactical Trainer (ITT1A) 1

(2) LCS 2 Integrated Tactical Trainer (ITT2A) 1

(3) Bridge Part Task Trainer (BPTT) 2

(4) Virtual Ship Training System (VSTS) 1

(5) LCS 2 Mission Bay Trainer 1

(6) Mission Package Training System (MPTS) 1

(TBD) LCS 2 Integrated Tactical Trainer (ITT2B/C) 2

PART 2: SITE OPERATIONS AND MATERIAL SUPPORT PACKAGE (MSP)

INFORMATION

2.0 Training System & Equipment (TS/E) Normal Operating Hours and Scheduling Requirements

2.1 Each attachment provides description, location, subsystems/assemblies not subject to supply support, major hardware list, and the Partial Mission Capability Matrix (PMCM, if used) for each of the following training systems or equipment. The normal operating hours of the TS/E are:

Table 1 San Diego Training System & Equipment Normal Operating Hours

WEEKDAYS SATURDAY SUNDAY

FISCAL YEAR TS/E OHPD FROM TO FROM TO FROM TO

19/20/21/22/23 Bldg 3304 Trainers 17.5 0730 0100 NA NA NA NA

19/20/21/22/23 Bldg 3292 Trainers 17.5 0730 0100 NA NA NA NA

2.1.1 The training system Operating Window may be shifted forward or backward by as much as four (4) hours from the hours listed above by giving twenty-four (24) hours advance written notice.

2.1.2 The hours outside of the Operating Window are available for maintenance activities.

2.1.3 Unscheduled use times within the Operating Window may be used for maintenance activities if approved by the COR.

2.1.4 COMS support may be required on weekends to support training scenarios, tour activities, trainer upgrades, and deliveries. Premium Time will apply for these instances.

3.0 Material Support Package (MSP)

3.1 Description

The Material Support Package (MSP) is composed of supporting assets provided by the Government for each training system and equipment. The MSP consists of Government Furnished Property (GFP) and Government

Furnished Facilities (GFF).

3.2 Government Furnished Property (GFP)

3.2.1 Government Furnished Property (GFP) consists of training system and equipment unique tools and test equipment, unique spare and repair parts, publications and technical data, consumables, and software media.

Inventory listings of these items are available at each training system and equipment location.

3.2.2 These inventory lists are intended to identify the items of GFP expected to be placed in the custody of the

Contractor for the term of the contract in support of the performance of its contractual responsibilities. The lists are materially accurate, though some items of necessity will change prior to turning over said assets to the Contractor.

3.2.3 Specific inventories of all GFP, physically verified by the Government and Contractor, shall be formally turned over to the Contractor on or about the CSD for a given training system and equipment, for which the

Contractor shall sign for and accept their custody. These inventories shall reflect both the existence and condition of these assets, and shall become the baseline inventory and the standard against which the Contractor is measured when the GFP is returned to the Government (see Addendum A SOW paragraph 4.19.1, Inventory Report).

3.3 Government Furnished Facilities (GFF)

3.3.1 Government Furnished Facilities (GFF) consist of office, maintenance, and storage space.

3.3.2 Tables 2 and 4 below provide the list of GFF intended to be placed in the custody of the contractor.

Custodial requirements shall be accomplished IAW applicable paragraphs in PWS and Supplemental Addendum

AC.

Table 2 Spaces to be Maintained in SDGO LTF, Building 3292

Space Room Numbers

LCS1 ITT / CMPT 107, 107A, 110A, 113, 115A, 115B

STORAGE 111

CONFERENCE ROOM 115C

LCS CLASSROOM 103

Table 32 Spaces to be Maintained in SDGO LTF, Building 3304

Space Room Numbers Potential Square Footage

Mechanical Room 110, 158 930, 1711

Virtual Reality Lab 120, 121, 122, 149, 150, 151, 152, 153, 154, 155, 156, 157

1534, 1491, 1534, 1520, 1534, 1491, 1561, 1534, 1534, 1535, 1492, 1533

VSTS Server Room 123 3375

MPTS (VRL) 127 962

COMS 144

COMS Storage 144B

Storage 145 277

COMS 146 544

COMS Storage 146B 136

LCS 1 Bridge PTT 124 593

LCS 2 Bridge PTT 125 598

MBT Haptic Stations 132 1179

Brief/Debrief Rooms 128, 130 481, 829

MBT Mission Bay Area

(See Table 8 Notes 1 & 2)

160 38595

LCS 2 ITT ICC 2 218 408

LCS 2 ITT IOS 217 1085

LCS 2 ITT RMS 219 228

LCS 2 ITT ICC1/Bridge 221 3750

LCS 2 MBT TBEC SIM 248 850

COMS 253 554

COMS Storage 131 735

4.0 Major Hardware

Each attachment in this Appendix has an associated major hardware list inventory. This inventory may change as changes are made to the associated equipment. It should be noted that the current lists provided in these attachments may not be entirely accurate.

5.0 Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Support

5.1 The contractor shall establish OEM sub-contracting agreements (as approved by the COR) for technical support related to trainer software and hardware. OEM support agreements may be required for the following devices:

a. LCS1 ITT - Lockheed Martin MS2

b. LCS2 ITT - General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems

c. Common Mission Package Trainer - Advanced Acoustics Concepts

d. Mission Package Training System - Northrop Grumman

e. Mission Bay Trainer - Cubic Simulation Systems, Inc.

f. VSTS – Triton Joint Venture

g. IVSE Courseware – Cubic Simulation Systems, Inc.

h. VShip/BPTT – CSRA

i. Additional subcontracting agreements may be required as additional devices are added to the contract and will be considered as an OAWR.

5.2 Support Levels

5.2.1 Level I Support

Level I support consists of remote telephone and email support to provide fault analysis and repair support of an

LCS training device.

5.2.2 Level II Support

Level II support consists of local on-site support by technicians at the training site to provide fault analysis and repair support of an LCS training device. Level II support of the IVSE Courseware consists of local on-site support to assist in making the necessary adjustments and preparations to the training system when starting up a newly delivered training course.

5.2.3 Level III Support

Level III support consists of a non-local contractor representative traveling to the training site to provide fault analysis and repair support of an LCS training device. Level III support of the IVSE Courseware consists of a non-local contractor representative traveling to the training site to provide technical support during the initial runs of a newly delivered training course.

5.3 Estimated Support Hours

Note 1: IVSE Courseware OEM reachback to Cubic to begin no earlier than 01 June 2018.

Note 2: Estimated hours are reflective of the Government’s anticipation of two course deliveries per option year at each site.

LTF San Diego OEM Reachback Support Hours per Year

Trainer - OEM Level I Level II Level III Total Hrs

a. LCS1 ITT-Lockheed Martin 400 80 50 530

b. LCS2 ITT-General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems 400 80 50 530

c. CMPT-Advanced Acoustics Concepts 400 80 50 530

IVSE Courseware Support Hours per Year

Level I Level II Level III Total Hrs

a. Courseware - Cubic Simulation Systems, Inc. 192 120 80 392

ATTACHMENT 1

LCS 1 INTEGRATED TACTICAL TRAINER

20B14 S/N 1

APPENDIX C-1 – LCS TRAINING FACILITY (LTF) SAN DIEGO, CA

ATTACHMENT 1: LCS 1 INTEGRATED TACTICAL TRAINER

1.0 System Description

The LCS 1 Integrated Tactical Trainer (ITT) provides a homeport training capability to ensure the LCS crews are fully ready to operate the LCS. The ITT fulfills training requirements for the following three areas: Bridge and

Navigation Training, Engineering Training, and Combat System Training.

1.1 Mission Description

The LCS 1 ITT is designed to mimic the actual LCS. The LCS 1 ITT allows its operators to manipulate the LCS’s on-ship systems in a simulated environment for training and evaluation purposes.

1.2 System Concept of Operations (CONOPS) Summary

The LCS 1 ITT provides the off hull training requirement for the LCS 1 variant Littoral Combat Ship. The LCS 1

ITT makes it possible to provide necessary training to LCS 1 shipboard personnel and replacement sailors by mimicking a shipboard environment in a simulated environment for training and evaluation purposes. The trainer incorporates both tactical software applications and simulation software applications running on COTS hardware.

The LCS 1 ITT has been upgraded to include LCS 3 and LCS 5 specific functionality, both hardware and software, consistent with the capabilities available on the LCS 3 and LCS 5 hulls of the Freedom variant ships (Note: The

LCS 1 COMBATSS-21 configuration was removed in order to improve trainer stability).

The LCS 1 ITT is comprised of the following subsystems, which have the ability to operate independently of each other or in an integrated environment using common networking protocols to transfer data from one subsystem to another:

a. Bridge/Navigation Trainer - provides a real-time simulated environment used to train in the operation of the main propulsion water jets used for both propulsion and steering, and to navigate the ship

b. Engineering Trainer - provides applications that simulate the subsystems of the Machinery Plant Control and Monitoring System (MPCMS) and Controller Area Network Maneuvering system platform

(CANMAN)

c. Combat System Trainer – used to replicate the Shipboard LCS 3 and LCS 5 Component Based Total Ship

System-21 (COMBATSS-21) system

1.3 LCS 1 Bridge/Navigation Trainer

The Bridge and Navigation Training System is a subsystem of the LCS ITT. The Bridge and Navigation Training

System is integrated with the Engineering Training System and a Mission Control Center (MCC) Combat System

Trainer (CST) system simulator. The Bridge and Navigation Training System operates integrated with the

Engineering Training System. The Bridge and Navigation Training System and Engineering Training System, when operating in the integrated mode, provide simulation of the Officer of the Deck (OOD) console at the starboard seat of the Bridge Simulator Ship Control Console (SCC) and the Junior Officer of the Deck (JOOD) at the port side.

This includes physical and functional replication of the Water Jet controls and displays used by the OOD. The

Bridge and Navigation Training System supports interfacing with a Controller Area Network Maneuvering System

(CANMAN) simulator to simulate the full mock-up Water Jet subsystem.

The Bridge and Navigation Training system is comprised of two main functional training areas: The Bridge, and the

Starboard Bridge Wing.

1.3.1 Bridge

The Bridge is comprised of three main software components: The Voyage Management System (VMS), the

Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA), and the Virtual-Ship (V-ship) simulation (main visual display, own ship hydro physics model and ECV display). From a hardware perspective, the bridge is composed of three main components, the Bridge console, the Bullnose console, and the visual display. In addition, the Bridge components

(both software and hardware) interface with the OASIS software, COMBATSS-21 Software, and the Machinery

Plant Control and Monitoring System. The picture below (Figure 1) provides a visual of the current Bridge. Note, the graphic does not reflect the External Camera View (ECV) enhancement.

Figure 1 Bridge

1.3.1.1 Voyage Management Systems (VMS)

VMS is one of the components that make up the Bridge/Navigation Trainer. It is a computer-based navigation, planning, and monitoring system. It is designed in accordance with International Maritime Organization specifications as an Electronic Chart Display and Information System (ECDIS), and to the specifications of the

United States Navy for ECDIS-N. The system consists of one or more remote monitors providing a VMS display at any required location. VMS is an electric chart system used for navigation on the virtual bridge simulator. It connects with the V-Ship simulator by way of a NMEA interface. Traditional bridge equipment and most navigation sensors can be interfaced to the VMS, as can propulsion control and steering control systems, and one or more radar systems. For example, at least one VMS station can function as a navigation station while another is used as a planning station. A person working on VMS planning or chart editing at the planning station does not interfere with the conning operations at the navigation station. Navigation functions available at the navigation stations are also available at all other planning stations, so the ship position can be monitored from any location.

On the bridge, multiple VMS stations allow shipboard personnel to accomplish more than one navigational task at a time. The VMS planning and monitoring functions are available from all VMS workstations, and data input to one computer is available to all workstations. The graphic below (Figure 2) identifies the location of the VMS display on the bridge console. Note, there are two VMS consoles, one for the OOD and one for the JOOD.

Figure 2 Voyage Management System

1.3.2 Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (ARPA)

The Automatic Radar Plotting Aid function provides the capability to automatically or manually create tracks using radar contacts. ARPA can calculate the tracked objects course, speed, and Closest Point of Approach (CPA) (CPA is the predicted distance where two ships are closest), present track course, speed, and bearing in either True or relative motion on a ships display. The graphic above (Figure 2) identifies the location of the ARPA display on the bridge console.

1.3.3 V-SHIP Simulation

The V-SHIP simulation provides both visual simulation and ship positional data for the ITT. V-ship allows for the creation of training scenarios utilizing geo-specific visual databases, varying time and environmental conditions, and various air and sea entities. The visual simulation utilizes a hydro physics model to accurately simulate the LCS 1 handling characteristics in varying environmental conditions and performance states. In addition, the positional data

(speed, heading, and environmental conditions) is utilized by other components and displays in the ITT. In regards to the bridge, the V-ship simulation provides the visual scene via seven Large Format LCD displays, camera views via the External Camera View LCD Monitors, and positional data for both control and navigational displays.

1.3.4 External Camera View (ECV)

The ECVs replicate seven Closed Circuit TVs located on the ship’s hull at various locations. The ECV utilizes the

V-ship visual simulation and the PELCO interface (same as on the actual ship) to provide the ability to pan, zoom, and tilt the various external cameras.

Figure 3 Model of the ECV Console

1.3.5 Bullnose Cabinet

The Bullnose Cabinet is a special purpose cabinet designed to emulate the LCS SCC. The Bullnose consists of the

Water Jet Control Panel (both OOD and JOOD), the Backup Panel, the NAVIPILOT V HSC, Alarm Display, Port and Starboard Thrust Controllers (both OOD and JOOD), and the miscellaneous Bridge Display. The graphic below

(Figure 4) identifies these components on the Bullnose cabinet.

Figure 4 Bullnose Cabinet

1.3.6 Bridge Wing Trainer (BWT)

The BWT supports daytime starboard -pier work training, and allows ship control to be transferred from the bridge to the BWT control console. The BWT consists of the display system, the Bridge Wing Control Console, and the

Bridge Wing Structures. The display system is 18 55” LCD screens arranged in an arc in portrait mode to provide

210 degrees horizontal by 70-degree vertical field of view. The Bridge Wing console is designed identical to the shipboard console and is populated with the Rolls Royce joystick panel, indicator panel and control panel, along with the four Sperry Marine Universal Data Repeaters to display depth, wind speed, wind direction and ship speed.

The Structures are a mockup of the ship bulkhead and the starboard wing railing and structures. The BWT layout and the BWT control console are shown in the figures below.

Figure 5 BWT Layout

Figure 6 BWT Console

FIGURE 7 Bridgewing Trainer

1.4 Engineering Training System

The primary function of the Engineering Training System is to provide simulations of equipment casualties and damage scenarios as a training aid for shipboard operators and maintainers. The Engineering Training System provides applications that simulate all of the subsystems the Engineering Training System controls and/or monitors.

User interfaces to these simulated subsystems allow the operator to view, monitor and change various analog and discrete data values to respond to simulated casualties that can be monitored and controlled by the trainer. Pre-selected casualties can also be retrieved from stored scenario files and their snapshots executed at a specific simulation time. When operating in standalone mode, the Readiness Control Officer Console (RCOC) functions independently to train only the RCO watch stander. While operating in the integrated mode, the Bridge and MPCMS simulators provide simulation of the OOD watch stander at the starboard seat of the Bridge Simulator SCC and the

JOOD in the port seat, as well as the RCO watch stander. This includes physical and functional replication of the

Water Jet controls and displays used by the OOD. The MPCMS OBT supports interfacing with the CANMAN simulator to simulate the full mock-up Water Jet subsystem and associated displays. The Engineering Training

System is comprised of the MPCMS OBT, CANMAN, RCOC workstation. The Engineering Training System consists of consoles, distributed processing units, and local device networks with primary interconnection by way of an MPCMS Local Area Network (LAN) and with other systems by way of an open architecture Total Ship

Computing Environment (TSCE) to support operation and maintenance training.

Figure 8 Engineering Training System Equipment Diagram

1.4.1 Readiness Control Officer Console (RCOC) Workstation

The RCOC workstation is used to monitor the status of the engineering plant. The RCOC connects to the NAVLAN

Switch via copper Ethernet. The OBT and MPCMS Server send scenario data via the NAVLAN switch to the

RCOC computers. The RCOC workstation is capable of operating in either standalone or integrated mode.

1.4.2 NAVLAN Switch

The NAVLAN switch utilizes a 24-port 10/100BASE-T module to allow communications between the various components of the Engineering Training System; RCOC, OBT, and MPCMS server. The NAVLAN switch also allows the Engineering Training System to communicate with Combat, Bridge, and Navigation Training Systems.

1.4.3 Machinery Plant Control and Monitoring System (MPCMS)

The MPCMS is integrated with the Bridge Simulator and an MCC system simulator. The bridge and MPCMS simulators, when operating in the integrated mode, provide simulation of the OOD workstation at the right hand seat of the Bridge Simulator SCC. This includes physical and functional replication of the water jet controls and displays used by the OOD. The Navigator workstation in the left seat of the bridge-simulator ship control console does not include any of the water jet controls and displays present on the actual ship. The Scalable Shore Based Trainer-OBT

(SSBT-OBT) supports interfacing with a CANMAN simulator to simulate the full mock-up water-jet subsystem and associated displays are part of the MPCMS simulator and are used by the MPCMS simulation during integrated operation. In addition, a bi-directional link (Profibus) has been established to transfer speed and steering information between the MPCMS and CANMAN to aid in the simulated training exercise.

1.4.3.1 MPCMS Server

The MPCMS Server collects status and alarm information for distribution and algorithm processing. The commands are given and processed at the server then outputs are distributed as needed. The MPCMS Server also supports equipment control and monitoring functions. The MPCMS is an integrated system used to affect distributed control and monitoring of propulsion machinery, the electric plant, auxiliary systems, steering and stabilization, and damage control machinery and systems and the MPCMS server supports integrated sub-system control and monitoring. The server supports processing for automation control to support the Propulsion Control Module (PCM).

Communication protocol between the PLC Controllers and the MPCMS server is accomplished by Transmission

Control Protocol (TCP)/Internet Protocol (IP) over Ethernet.

1.4.3.2 MPCMS On-Board Trainer (OBT)

The MPCMS OBT operator creates machinery plant scenarios, which are played back to the RCO watch stander.

The trainer or MPCMS engineer can increase the training scope to develop packages to send to ship, customize for new developments or customize for each watch stander. The MPCMS OBT runs the applications necessary to operate in an integrated or standalone environment. The MPCMS OBT PC connects to the NAVLAN Switch via copper Ethernet. The NAVLAN Switch allows communication with the RCOC. The MPCMS OBT provides a

Profibus interface to the CANMAN system for integrated training with the bridge and navigation system.

1.4.4 Controller Area Network Maneuvering System (CANMAN)

The CANMAN system emulates the steering and hydraulic systems onboard the LCS and interfaces with the bridge system for speed data, MPCMS, and the Rolls Royce autopilot panel. The CANMAN provides throttle, tiller, and direction information as input from the operator at the Bridge Center Console. The CANMAN System consists of the following assemblies housed in four wall unit boxes to the port side of the bridge:

a. Electronic Remote Control - Jet Control Units (Port and Starboard)

b. Electronic Remote Control - Jet Control Unit (Bridge)

c. Power Supply

1.4.4.1 Electronic Remote Control – Jet Control Units (Port and Starboard)

The Port and Starboard Electronics Remote Control Boxes are the water jet propulsors and hydraulics simulators that mimic the behavior and response of the two (2) steerable/reversing water jets and the two (2) boost water jets.

The Port and Starboard Electronics Remote Control Boxes provide responses as if the ship is operating in Sea State

3. The Electronic Remote Control - Jet Control Units (Port and Starboard) replicate the jet control units in terms of operation and interfaces. The Electronic Remote Control - Jet Control Units (Port and Starboard) convert the operator initiated-commands into RPM orders, send status to the MPCMS receive and process commands and speed data from the MPCMS, and control operation of the four (4) Water jet propulsors and Hydraulics simulators (Port and Starboard Electronics Remote Control Boxes). The layouts of the wall mounted CANMAN units are shown in the figure below.

Figure 9 CANMAN Wall Unit Layout

1.4.4.2 Electronic Remote Control – Jet Control Units (Bridge)

The Bridge Unit completes the communication path between the control station I/O unit that receives operator commands and the Electronic Remote Control - Jet Control Units (Port and Starboard) that communicates with

MPCMS and the Water jet propulsors and Hydraulics simulators (Port and Starboard Electronics Remote Control

Boxes).

1.4.4.3 Power Supply

The Power Supply provides the required AC and DC voltages needed by the Electronic Remote Control - Jet

Control Units (Port and Starboard), Bridge Unit and Port and Starboard Electronics Remote Control Boxes of the

CANMAN System.

1.5 Combat Training System

The Combat Training System is designed to replicate the Shipboard LCS 3 and LCS 5 COMBATSS-21 system.

Major tactical functionality is identical to the shipboard core areas of tracking, Identification (ID), doctrine, engagement, and operator controls. The Combat System Trainer Software (SW) components and the main

Command and Control (C2) hardware models are the same as installed onboard ship.

The goal of the Combat Training System is to train the crew to use the COMBATSS-21 system. The Combat

Training System provides on-shore simulation for training purposes. These simulations provide operators with scenarios possibly encountered in real time. The Combat Training System is designed to replicate the Shipboard

LCS 3 and LCS 5 COMBATSS-21 system. Major tactical functionality is identical in the core areas of tracking, ID, doctrine, engagement, and operator controls. The Combat Training System SW components are the same as installed onboard ship. Both At Sea and In Port configurations are supported by way of multiple OASIS hosts. By incorporating the COMBATSS-21 operator stations with the two tactical interface simulators (OASIS and Multi-

Link System Test/Training Tool (MLST3)), and the Navy Continuous Training Environment (NCTE) network interface, realistic combat training can be achieved.

1.5.1 Mission Control Center (MCC)

The MCC provides functional training for the LCS 1 combat system and the common mission packages. The MCC is comprised of a tactical display, five Next Generation Workstation (NGW) 3EYE consoles, a Virtual Combat

Display System (VCDS) console, and seven Common Mission Package Trainer (CMPT) consoles. These consoles allow for training functionality associated with Rolling Airframe Missile Weapons Control Panel (RAM WCP), ALEX, DORNA, Mine Countermeasures (MCM) mission packages, OASIS training system (in-port mode), and future enhancements will allow for training Identification Friend or Foe (IFF), gun fire-control systems (GFCS-57), Vertical Take Off and Landing Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (VTUAV), and Surface Warfare (SUW) and

Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) mission packages. Additionally, the MPTS is grouped within the MCC umbrella;

however, it is not currently connected to the system. The RAM, DORNA, ALEX, and WBR-2000 comprise the

Combat System, which will be detailed further.

1.5.1.2 Next Generation Workstation 3EYE

The NGW provides a net centric, computer-based display console developed for use on Navy shipboard applications. The NGW provides the watch stander with a versatile workstation capable of executing a wide range of war fighting applications. The primary data interface is a network interface. NGW 3EYE Console desktop section contains the keyboard, keypad, trackball, and landscape-oriented touch-sensitive X-Terminal display. The upper section of the 3EH-MCC (immediately above the desktop) contains the displays. The left side riser (between the left display and the desktop) contains a headset jack, speaker, USB port, and a Digital Video Disk (DVD)/Compact

Disk-Read/Write (CD-RW) drive. The right side riser (between the right display and the desktop) contains the control panel assembly, USB port, speaker, and headset jack. A communications panel is mounted to the left of the left display. The lower section contains the communications footswitch. Each console is equipped with a Sun Blade

2500 processor (hidden under bullnose) for LCS 1 training and a Dell T5500 server for LCS 3 training. The Sun

Blade 2500 is loaded with the Solaris 8 Release 2/04 OS.

Figure 10 NGW 3EYE Console

1.5.1.3 Tactical Display

The Tactical Displays are 32 in. Mitsubishi LCD displays located in the MCC. The Tactical Displays are able to display up to four different video outputs from any of the NGW 3EYE consoles.

Figure 11 Tactical Display

1.5.1.4 WBR-2000 Electronic Surveillance Measures (ESM) Operator Trainer

The WBR-2000 ESM Operator Trainer provides an integrated Electronic Warfare Trainer that supports the existing

MCC trainer running COMBATSS-21 and occupies the display location and immediate workspace as in the configuration on-board LCS 1. The WBR-2000 ESM Operator Trainer utilizes the off-the-shelf WBR-2000 ESM training simulator provided by Argon ST and Oasis. Oasis provides ground truth, navigation data, and instructor fault and control menus to the Argon WBR-2000 Trainer. The WBR-2000 Trainer supports instructor inserted faults and operator casualty control actions. The trainer supports the following faults, as described in S9472-AB-

MMC010 WBR-2000 ESM Operators Manual:

a. SP/PTE Interface Fault

b. EPR Queue Overload

c. Pulse Density Overload in Band

d. RPU Fault, Antenna Interface Error

e. RF BIT Analysis Faults (includes failures of the Omni and five Direction Finding Antenna channels.)

1.5.1.5 ALEX Decoy Launching System

The ALEX Decoy Launching System (DLS) Operator Trainer integrates with LCS 5+ variants of COMBATSS-21.

The ALEX DLS Operator Trainer provides responses to the Combat System including but not limited to system status, firing status and fault indications in accordance with Interface Requirements Specification between ALEX

DLS and the COMBATSS-21 Combat System on Littoral Combat Ship. The ALEX DLS Operator Trainer solution provides an Instructor Station as part of each Launcher Simulator that provides the ability to assign inventory/load-out and designate duds/misfires to specific tubes.

The Trainer simulates four 6-tube launchers and includes the following equipment:

a. Master Control Panel (MCP)

b. Bridge Control Panel (BCP)

c. System Processor (SP)

d. Master Power Panel (MPP)

e. Laptop Simulator/Launcher Simulator (LS) (Qty 2)

f. Launcher Electronics Unit (Qty 2)

1.5.1.5.1 Master Control Panel (MCP)

The MCP is the primary operator interface comprising a touch screen and electromechanical FAB’s (Fast Action

Buttons). The MCP displays system status, COMBATSS-21 interface data and is the place from which an operator issues control commands to the ALEX system.

Figure 12 Master Control Panel

1.5.1.5.2 Bridge Control Panel (BCP)

The BCP is an alternate operator control position to the MCP for the ALEX system. It provides manual decoy launching capability only (no auto or semi-auto) and launcher tube loaded / empty status. It is only capable of performing these functions when BCP control is authorized by the SP using a FAB on the MCP. If, communications are lost between the SP and the BCP the BCP will assume control of the ALEX system.

Figure 13 Bridge Control Panel

1.5.1.5.3 Laptop Simulator / Launcher Simulator (LS)

The Laptop Simulator provides the Instructor with an interface with which to control the LS. The combination of the laptop simulator and the LS provides the ability to assign inventory/load-out and designate duds/misfires to specific tubes.

The LS simulates the behavior of MK137 deck mounted launchers. Each LS simulates two launchers and interfaces with the appropriate Launcher Electronics Unit (LEU) using cable interconnects identical to a shipboard installation.

Each LS is configured and controlled over an Ethernet interface by user application software hosted on a laptop computer.

Figure 14 Launcher Simulator

1.5.2 Rolling Airframe Missile Weapons Control Panel (RAM WCP)

The RAM WCP Operator Trainer provides an integrated display for the Detect to Engage (DTE) Sequence and provides the user with a WCP manual fire action.

The RAM missile launcher simulation provides appropriate responses to the RAM Engagement Manager (REM), also referred to as Ships Self Defense System (SSDS) on LCS 1, as well as the Combat System. Responses include system status, firing status and fault indications.

The RAM WCP Operator trainer supports instructor inserted faults and WCP operator casualty control actions, as defined in CSOSS for LCS 1. The supported faults include:

a. RTOT Errors – Fault and NO-GO indications are lit. RAM is offline and unusable.

b. Loss of External Designation Source (EDS) – EDS Communication Status screen is displayed notifying a loss of communication.

c. Duds – Display dud indication on the WCP. Three duds in a row result in a launcher failure, system readiness declared as NO-GO.

d. No Point/No Fire Zone Violations – Targets become non-engageable due to No Point/No Fire zones. A No

Fire Zone Alert is issued and is displayed on the WCP.

e. Launcher/LSCU Overtemp – Indicates the internal temperature of the WCP is too high. Overtemp indications are displayed.

f. Advisories – Advisory screen is displayed when signals are out of tolerances.

1.5.3 FCS-57 GFCS

The FCS-57 Trainer allows the operator to perform surveillance, track target, control gun mount, and engage target.

The FCS-57 Trainer performs all operator functions in accordance with the MK 110 FCS-57 Fire Control System

Description, Operation, and Maintenance Technical Manual (E-9338 01 November 2012). The FCS-57 Trainer replicates the placement of operator controls and immediate workspace (bullnose, joystick, keys) in accordance with the MK 110 FCS-57 Fire Control System Description, Operation, and Maintenance Technical Manual (E-9338 01

November 2012) and the LCS Mission Control Center (2-18-1-C) Arrangement Drawing.

The FCS-57 GFCS Operator Trainer is available in three configurations: Integrated, Standalone MCC, and

Standalone GFCS. The FCS-57 utilizes the VCDS console, which supports training on both DORNA Guns console and the FCS-57 Guns console.

a. In the Integrated Configuration, the FCS-57 Trainer shares a common environment with the Bridge, MPCMS and the MCC trainers.

b. In the Standalone MCC Configuration, the FCS-57 GFCS Operator Trainer is able to accept target designations for Slew-to-Cue functionality and accept COMBATSS-21 track data for targeting the gun.

c. In the Standalone GFCS Configuration, the FCS-57 GFCS Operator Trainer can only use the V-ship simulation EO/IR video feed to find and track targets. In the Standalone GFCS Configuration, the FCS-57

GFCS Operator Trainer does not interface with COMBATSS-21.

1.6 Infrastructure

The following sections will detail the hardware and software components that are necessary for the simulation, stimulation, or emulation of tactical equipment, data links, and overall ship systems functionality.

1.6.1 COMBATSS-21

The LCS COMBATSS-21 C2 system provides an integrated set of applications to perform mission planning, off-board asset control, track management, information management, weapon engagement management, identification processing, and operator support functions to meet the inherent and focused mission requirements of LCS.

COMBATSS-21 provides for the integration of sensors, weapons, and communications capabilities over common computing infrastructure in accordance with the Navy Open Architecture (NOA) - Open Architecture Functional

Architecture (OAFA) framework. The LCS C2 system integrates existing systems and software through the use of boundary components in order to minimize changes to legacy systems.

COMBATSS-21 is the C2 system installed on the USS Freedom and in the LCS ITT. The software in the trainer is functionally similar to the software installed on the ship, offering the most realism to the trainee. COMBATSS-21 also communicates with the two other systems to support these interfaces. The Oasis simulator supports the sensor and weapon interfaces, while the Tiger simulator supports the Link interface. These networked communications rely on the tactical data protocols for the exchange of information.

1.6.1.1 General Capabilities

Core combat management system capabilities provided by COMBATSS-21 include:

a. Perform self-defense operations against surface threats using the BOFORS 57-mm gun system

b. Perform self-defense operations against air threats using the RAM

c. Control TRS-3D Air Search Radar (ASR) to optimize radar surveillance of local operational area

d. Correlate local tracks with received remote (Link-16) tracks to maintain integrated tactical track picture

e. Direct the use of the UPX-29 in. support of ID and engagement-related processing

f. Manage Electronic Warfare (EW) threat information and forward immediate threats to the Soft Kill

Weapon System (SKWS) for evaluation of decoy response

1.6.2 OASIS

The main interface between the Combat System Trainer and the Bridge and Navigation Training System is Oasis.

Oasis is a high fidelity training and simulation tool designed to support tactical interfaces to various combat systems.

In the LCS ITT, Oasis serves as the nucleus of the integrated training mode because it communicates with the

Bridge and Navigation Training System, the Engineering Training System as well as Component Based Total Ship

System-21 (COMBATSS-21). Oasis interfaces with the Bridge V-Ship Simulation by way of the Distributed

Interactive Simulation (DIS) protocol. These information exchanges include:

a. Entity State Information

b. Weapon Fire Notification

c. Weapon Detonation Information

Oasis supports TRS-3D Air Search Radar (ASR), WBR-2000 ESM, VMS Surface Search Radar (SSR), OD-19

Navigation, Gun Fire Control System (GFCS), UPX-29A IFF, SSDS/RAM, Officer in Tactical Command

Information Exchange System (OTCIXS), National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA), and SKWS interfaces to COMBATSS-21. Oasis supports menu-based configuration of all these interfaces and provides data based on generated scenarios. Oasis communicates with the Tiger to provide ground-truth data for the vehicles in the Oasis environment using the Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS) protocol messages. Outside of the Combat System

Trainer, Oasis interfaces with the Engineering Trainer by way of OD-19 own ship navigation messages. These messages relay detailed information about own ship to the machinery plant for advanced bridge planning.

Oasis also interfaces to the Bridge V-Ship Simulation by way of the DIS protocol. These information exchanges include entity state information, weapon fire notification, and weapon detonation information. This data helps to support advanced bridge training.

Oasis communicates with the GCCS-M server to provide Own ship and Track updates. The

Own ship data is provided to GCCS-M by way of the Oasis NMEA Nav interface component, while the track updates are provided by the Oasis OTCIXS OTG-Gold interface component.

The interface between the Oasis NCTE High Level Architecture (HLA) component and the tactical NCTE network is by way of HLA transmission protocol. The NCTE HLA component interfaces internally with core and common

Oasis components.

1.6.3 V-SHIP

V-Ship is used to teach students the basics of navigation, seamanship and ship handling. V-Ship tests experienced watch standers with heavy seas, poor visibility, difficult traffic conditions and other challenges or provide tactical bridge team response training for events such as Anti-Terrorism/ Force Protection. V-Ship provides the out-the-window visual scene for multiple components of the ITT, and simulates own ship handling characteristics based on inputs from the MPCMS and the environmental conditions of the training scenario.

1.6.4 Tactical Data Link Integration Exerciser (TIGER)

The Tiger simulates a coordinated battle space to simulate the data link processing system software and sensors of a platform simultaneously. Tiger interfaces with Oasis to receive the ground-truth information used to synchronize the tactical picture and uses a link to interface to simulate COMBATSS-21.

1.6.5 Total Ship Computing Environment (TSCE) Network

The TSCE network equipment facilitates the COMBATSS-21 various communications requirements. This is accomplished using four Edge switches and two core switches. Each switch communicates over a 1000Base-SX

Fiber Optic to form a network backbone of all six switches.

The COMBATSS-21 computers transfer simulated Above Water Sensors (AWS) system contact and track data by way of the TSCE network to the C2 system to support situational awareness displays. The EXCOMM subsystem transfers remote track data, force orders, environmental data, planning data, and other information by way of the

TSCE network to the C2 subsystem to support mission planning and situational awareness. The C2 subsystem transfers candidate weapon-target pairing sets by way of the TSCE network to the Weapons subsystem and requests the Weapons subsystem compute weapon-target engageability. The C2 subsystem transfers engagement orders by way of the TSCE network to the Weapon subsystem and the Weapon subsystem returns weapon status and target

Battle Damage Assessment (BDA) data.

1.6.6 Mission Package Computing Environment (MPCE)

The MPCE provides the Mission Package (MP) IT infrastructure components that interface to the LCS sea frame (or in this case the ITT). The MPCE operates as the central command and control computing system on board the LCS for the MCM, SUW, and AW Mission Package Warfare Systems. The MPCE provides a common computing and operating environment to support the Mission Package Application Software (MPAS) that is critical in LCS focused warfare mission areas. The computing environment is comprised of computing hardware, an operating system, and a common utility collection known as the Mission Package Operating Environment (MPOE) and Mission Package

Services (MPS). The MPCE is composed of three Sun servers, two Cisco switches, Network Attached Storage

(NAS), and a KVM switch.

1.6.7 Common Data Link Management System (CDLMS)

The AN/UYQ-86 Common Data Link Management System (CDLMS) is a tactical data link message distribution system that provides real-time control and management of Tactical Digital Information Links (TADILs) in support of all major surface ship Command, Control, and Communications (C3) systems and several Allied Nations. The primary function of CDLMS is to automatically manage the transfer of Link-16 information between COMBATSS-

21 and the Data Link equipment under the overall control of the Link Operator. The CDLMS consists of two major functions:

a. Command and Control Processor (C2P) - The Navy's existing C2P System software that has been re-hosted from an AN/UYK-43 computer onto a commercial Single Board Computer (SBC) resident in a VME chassis. LCS C2P is a Model 5 configuration.

b. CDLMS Human Machine Interface (HMI) - A single shipboard operator position for Link operations and a position for CDLMS maintenance. The CDLMS provides LCS with full Link-16 control and monitoring capabilities.

The CDLMS consolidates all tactical data link operational controls, performance monitoring and maintenance support functions allowing technicians to perform systems administration, fault isolation, and maintenance for tactical Link-16. CDLMS reduces the operator's workload, allowing the operator to tailor the screen displays to fit particular tactical requirements. These enhanced capabilities provide the operators and technicians the ability to monitor and troubleshoot CDLMS.

1.6.8 Link-16

Link-16 messages, received from the Link-16 Terminal, are sorted, filtered, and normalized. The Link-16 Terminal contains an integral crypto device. These messages are then disseminated by the C2P Re-host function to

COMBATSS-21. Link messages are likewise received by the C2P Re-host function from COMBATSS-21, sorted, filtered, and formatted for dissemination on Link-16 Terminal via the encryption device. In addition to this primary function, the CDLMS performs control and monitoring functions for Link-16. CDLMS also incorporates a data extraction function used as an In Service Engineering Agent (ISEA) debug tool for performance monitoring, testing, training and mission analysis. Link-16 messages are received by the Link-16 Terminal, converted into digital format and routed to the C2P as J-Series messages. At the C2P, the Link-16 messages are received and converted to a parallel format for routing.

1.6.9 Global Command and Control System – Maritime (GCCS-M)

The GCCS-M is a single, integrated and scalable Command, Control, and Intelligence system that receives, processes, displays, and maintains information on the geographical location of friendly, hostile, and neutral land, sea and air targets for the fleet. This information contributes to an integrated Over-the-Horizon (OTH) tactical display that provides Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) support to the officers in command. GCCS-M provides the commanding officers with a timely, authoritative, and fused Common Operational

Picture (COP) that also includes integrated intelligence services, databases, and environmental information. GCCS-

M enables the fleet to view a comprehensive picture of the battle space by combining tactical information received via network interfaces, standard Navy communications channels, and operator input with strategic data derived from national databases. A wide range of mission applications allows the user to analyze and correlate the available data to support mission planning and execution.

The Global Command and Control – Maritime (GCCS-M) System houses the Mine Warfare and Environmental

Decision Aids Library (MEDAL) and the Battle Space Management Tool (BSMT) planning segments for the LCS

Mission Packages. The TSCE MEDAL receives all MEDAL data sent to its IP address over the SIPRNet. The TSCE

MEDAL then transfers all MEDAL data it received to the MPCE MEDAL over the ship’s LAN. MCM MPAS

Mission results are collected by the MPCE MEDAL. MPCE MEDAL transfers its results to TSCE MEDAL over the

LAN. TSCE MEDAL can send mission results over the SIPRNet. The Mine Warfare Commander (MIWC) and other MCM assets can receive LCS mission results.

GCCS-M was recently updated by SPAWAR. This update brought GCCS-M to v 4.03 and upgraded the hard drive and system memory.

1.6.10 Communications Servers (COMMS)

There are two communications servers in the LCS ITT GCCS-M configuration, LCS COMMS server provides for

LCS GCCS-M communication and FOTC (Force Over-the-horizon Track Coordinator) COMMS server provides for

FOTC communication. The FOTC manages and collates all source contact information, fusing and compiling the tactical picture, as such, the FOTC can designate contacts of critical concern to the LCS. These two servers communicate by way of I/O EXCOM channels: ACIXS (Allied Command Information Exchange System), SATCOM (Satellite Communications), and ACIXS TTY.

1.6.11 Navy Continuous Training Environment

The NCTE is an infrastructure that links simulations and real world combat systems. The NTCE network consists of the following:

a. Federates - Modeling and Simulation Software

b. Federations - Simulation Systems

c. Air, Sea, and Undersea Tactical Training Ranges

d. Embedded Tactical Trainers

e. Stimulated Command and Control Systems

f. C4I Interfaces

1.7 Trainer Instability Issues

The LCS 1 ITT has been upgraded to include LCS 3 and LCS 5 specific hardware and software functionality consistent with the capabilities available on the LCS 3 and LCS 5 hulls of the Freedom variant LCS. Some of the more recent upgrades lend to increased instances of trainer instability while utilizing particular trainer configurations and when switching between different ship configurations. Trainer instability can be seen during training events when minor errors made by students or instructors cause a computer or an entire system to go offline until it can be rebooted/restarted. Other instances of instability can be found during trainer configuration changes (e.g. changing from LCS 5 to LCS 3 configuration). Many times changes in trainer configuration result in issues that require significant troubleshooting and eventual rebooting/restarting of individual computers or the entire system. Given the known software instability issues of the LCS 1 ITT, preventive and corrective maintenance tasks may require additional time and effort than what would be required to support fully stable training systems.

2.0 Location

BUILDING ROOM

3292 107, 107A, 113, 115A

3.0 Normal Operating Hours and Scheduling Requirements

See Addendum B, Part II paragraph 2.1.

4.0 Major Hardware List

Table 3 LCS 1 ITT Major Hardware List

Qty Equipment Nomenclature Type Description Location

1 PICT (NGW‐1) 7500 107

1 PICT (NGW‐2) 7500 107

1 PICT (NGW‐3) 7500 107

1 PICT (NGW‐4) 7500 107

1 PICT (NGW‐5) 7500 107

1 Microphone 107

1 Overhead Speaker Large 107

1 Overhead Speaker Large 107

1 Overhead Speaker Large 107

1 Overhead Speaker Large 107

1 Overhead Speaker Large 107

1 Overhead Speaker Small 107

1 Overhead Speaker Small 107

1 Wall Jack 107

1 Large Screen Display (LSD) No. 1 Mitsubishi MDT4025 107

1 Large Screen Display (LSD) No. 2 Mitsubishi MDT4025 107

1 Power Shunt Pushbutton 107

1 3EYE Console No. 1 (NGW‐1) 107

1 3EYE Console No. 2 (NGW‐2) 107

1 3EYE Console No. 3 (NGW‐3) 107

1 3EYE Console No. 4 (NGW‐4) 107

1 3EYE Console No. 5 (NGW‐5) 107

1 WCP Monitor (RAM) ELO 107

1 DVI‐D/USB Extender (Remote) 107

1 Master Control Panel (ALEX) 107

1 Console (DORNA) 107

Touch Monitor (Primary) (DORNA

Console) ELO 3239L 32 inch

107/DORNA

Console

Touch Monitor (Secondary) (DORNA

Console) ELO 3239L 32 inch

107/DORNA

Console

Touch Monitor (Status/Control Panel)

(DORNA Console)

ELO 12.1 in. Touchscreen, 1247L

107/DORNA

Console

Touch Monitor (Hard Key Emulation)

(DORNA Console)

ELO 12.1 in. Touchscreen, 1247L

107/DORNA

Console

Touch Monitor (Keypad Emulation)

(DORNA Console) Mimo UM‐720‐F 7 inch

107/DORNA

Console

1 Trackball (DORNA Console) U‐Trak CueBall

107/DORNA

Console

1 Stiffstick (DORNA Console) CH Products Flightstick Pro

107/DORNA

Console

1 Computer (DORNA Console) Dell Precision T5600

107/DORNA

Console

1 Pushbutton (DORNA Console) LPS‐5W 1.5" Square

107/DORNA

Console

1 Pushbutton (DORNA Console) LPS‐5W 1.5" Square

107/DORNA

Console

1 Pushbutton (DORNA Console) LPS‐5W 1.5" Square

107/DORNA

Console

1 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Mitsubishi 2033c Series 107 Storage Room

1 UPS Maintenance Bypass Switch 107 Storage Room

1 PICT (IOS 1) 7500 107A

1 PICT (IOS 2) 7500 107A

1 PICT (CWK‐1) 7500 107A

1 PICT (CWK‐2B) 7500 107A

1 Microphone 107A

1 Stereo Power Amplifier Audio Source Amp‐100 107A

1 TOA Integrated Amplifier BG‐115 107A

1 Overhead Speaker Large 107A

1 Overhead Speaker Large 107A

1 Overhead Speaker Large 107A

1 Overhead Speaker Large 107A

1 Overhead Speaker Large 107A

1 Monitor (CWK‐1) Dell 2007FPb 107A

1 Keyboard/Mouse (CWK‐1) 107A

1 VGA SR Extender (CWK‐1) 107A

1 USB 200R Extender (CWK‐1) 107A

1 CT1 Power Center No. 1 107A

1 CT1 Power Center No. 2 107A

1 KVM Console Extender (CWK‐2B) StarTech 107A

1 Thin Client Terminal (LCS‐1) Sun Ray2 107A

1 Thick Client Laptop (THKWK) (LCS‐3) Dell Precision T5600n 107A

1 Digital Video Recorder (DVR), 4‐Channel H.264 107A

1 Speed Dome Controller 107A

1 USB Micro Extender, Remote (IOS) Black Box 107A

1 Workstation No. 1 (CWK‐1) 107A

1 Workstation No. 2B (CWK‐2B) 107A

1 Monitor (CWK‐2B) HP S2231…