JCC(X) Concept Exploration
Abstract:
This paper describes how the Naval Sea Systems Command NAVSEA, Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command SPAWAR and the Center for Naval Analysis CNA assessed basic program requirements and explored a range of alternatives for fielding a new Joint Maritime Command and Control Capability JCCX. It focuses attention on the early stages of the Concept Exploration Phase of Ship Acquisition, specifically the Analysis of Alternatives AoA. Specific areas studied include staff size, mission space, topside arrangement, survivability, speed, habitability and manning. Additionally, this paper describes the development of an Operational Architecture OA used to define the command functions, associated Information Exchange Requirements IER, and associated command and control spaces and potential equipments for different JCCX alternatives.