Application of Tactical Data Links from perspective of Federated Mission Networking concept: In line with Spiral 2 of the concept

摘要

The article is focused on analysis of Tactical Data Links deployment within the Czech Armed Forces according to a Federated Mission Networking (FMN) Spiral 2 Specification based on its candidate draft meant for endorsement by the FMN Management Group by the end of 2017. At the beginning the article briefly describes the Tactical Data Links and FMN concept itself. Then, in line with purpose of the FMN concept, a hypothesis presuming that application of FMN Spiral 2 could be a solution to eliminate persisting weak points in TDL area within the Czech Armed Forces is stated. Following part describes TDL from FMN concept perspective in detail. Main part is dedicated to its analysis and evaluation regarding the current situation within the Czech Armed Forces. Based on evaluation the hypothesis is assessed. Subsequently there are suggested solutions to ameliorate the current situation that are based on other FMN Instructions, own experience and contemporary projects to fulfill requirements of the Czech Armed Forces. The article is concluded with proposed procedure.