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		Mission
To provide ever-improving and adaptive platform battle command capabilities to the force by understanding the performance gaps, developing solutions and delivering them to the field with sufficient training support to optimize the capabilities of the system.

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Description:
The FBCB2 end product is the battle command capability it brings to the individual Soldier. This capability is brought to the fight through the integration of Software, Hardware, Communications and network Infrastructure.

Software Products:

FBCB2 Version 6.4-Fielded now
FBCB2 Version 6.5-Pending fielding decision
FBCB2 Joint Capabilities Release 1.0-In developmental testing. It brings many key capabilities to the fight
Joint Battle Command-Platform (JBC-P)- Future Software (SW) versions supporting the JBC-P Capabilities Description Document (CDD)

Computer Hardware:
The vast majority of ground platforms use the PM FBCB2 procured Enhanced Version 4 FBCB2 Computer (EV4) ruggedized computer or the newer more powerful Joint Version 5, FBCB2 Computer (JV5) computer.

Communications: FBCB2 leverages the Enhanced Position Location Reporting System (EPLRS) tactical radio network in 15 Brigades (approximately 20% of our Army units). For the remainder of the force structure (approximately 80% of our units), FBCB2 provides an on-the-move L- Band satellite communications transceiver, commonly referred to as Blue Force Tracking (BFT).

Network Infrastructure:
Though not seen by soldiers, the BFT Global Network (BGN) Operation Centers are critical infrastructure sites that optimize the dissemination of data on the BFT network as well as the sharing of BFT data with EPLRS brigades operating in the Secret Domain.

Who (is it for?)
Soldiers, Marines and Airmen at all echelons.
FBCB2/Joint Battle Command-Platforms (JBC-P) is the primary air, ground platform, and dismounted Soldier Command and Control (C2)/Situational Awareness (SA) system designed for use by Joint forces. Currently, it supports Soldiers, Marines and Airmen on over 67,000 platforms. Future requirements call for fielding to nearly 200,000 platforms and dismounted Soldiers.

What (do you provide?)
Battle Command (BC)
FBCB2 provides leaders and Soldiers with the BC capabilities that have fundamentally changed American warfare, drastically improving our capability to execute full spectrum operations. Project Manager (PM) FBCB2 products include computer hardware, software, communications and network management infrastructure to form an integrated system.

When (will Soldiers benefit?)
Now.
The introduction of FBCB2 capability to our forces began in Fiscal Year (FY) 2000. Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) resulted in rapid expansion in terms of both capabilities and breadth of fielding. The FBCB2 follow-on system, JBC-P, will be delivered to units in the field by 2013/2014.

Why (do you do it?)
Enhanced operational effectiveness and Survivability.
Bringing C2 and SA to command posts and the individual platform is a combat multiplier and a critical element of force protection. It enhances synchronization, expedites decision making, and reduces the risk of fratricide.