Post on 19-Dec-2015
Tactical Ground Reporting System(TIGR)
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Action: Define the Tactical Ground Reporting System (TIGR).
Conditions: Given a classroom environment, the students will discuss the fundamentals and understanding of Tactical Ground Reporting System, and presents its purpose, role, principles, and components.
Standards: A. Demonstrate the Operational Concept of TIGR
B. Define the Network Architecture and Network Characteristics of TIGR.
Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA)• TIGR was developed under the leadership of Dr. Mari
Maeda, IPTO Program Manager (PM)• DARPA stepped “outside the box” to provide Soldiers
with a solution to a critical capability gap
Ascend Intelligence, LLC• Prime contractor to DARPA • Responsible for:
– Software engineering (TIGR Sync)– Software Development (GUI Interface and
Enhancements)– Help desk support– CONUS & OCONUS Field Support– Program Expansion
TIGR Leadership and Development
An information management system designed for the lowest tactical level
leaders… supporting small unit mission planning, rehearsal, execution,
IPB, and after-action review… operating disconnected or in a shared secure low bandwidth tactical network environment • A collaborative/repository system for Company and
below to store and share combat information (i.e. the patrol leader’s universe)
• Ideal for RIP/TOA (which occurs daily at the platoon level in COIN)
• A starting point for bottom up refinement of operational assessments
• A tool to build mission prep briefs, to capture mission execution data, and to conduct end of mission briefs and IPB
What is TIGR?
TIGR
TIGR is intended for Small Unit Leaders (Patrol Leaders, Platoon Leaders, Company Commanders)
TIGR is for full mission cycle support (planning, analysis, execution, debrief) and for information dissemination
TIGR is tactical network friendly (even with media-rich reports)
• TIGR is program managed by DARPA in partnership with the US Army
• In FY2012 TIGR will fall under PM FBCB2 and has been officially assigned to TCM PBC for requirements
• TIGR maintains a CONUS and OCONUS ATO
• TIGR exists in OIF and OEF
• FORSCOM has accepted TIGR as an enabling tool for COIST
TIGR
CO/CP FBCB2 Radio
CPOF SPOTREP
BN Battle MAJ/CPT BCT MND JOC LNO
CPOF CPOF
Email /Phone
CPOF CPOF
CIDNE Data Flow
Trends/ORSA
JOC/BUA/Reports
Intel National JIEDDO
NGA NGIC DIA
Event
CPOF Data Flow
TIGR=
Theater SIGACTS are imported from CIDNE to TIGR
Patrol to BattalionLevel Info Management
Collaboration Tool for Battalion and Higher
ExecuteDisconnected mode
DebriefCapture EventsConsolidate Media, ReportsPlan
Collections, ForumsExtensive SearchCollaborative
RehearsePre-missionRoute PlanningIntel TargetingOverlays
DCGS-ADCGS-A
Tip of the Spear
Corps|||
DIV|||
BCT|||
BN||
CO|
TIGR currently interoperable with CIDNE
and DCGS-A
Operational Concept
TIGR Network Architecture
Core ServerCore
Server
Core ServerCore
ServerCore
ServerCore
Server
Std. Server
Std. Server
Std. Server
Std. Server
Std. Server
Std. Server
Std. Server
Std. Server
Std. Server
Std. Server
Std. Server
Std. Server
Client
Client
Client
Client
BCT
BN
CO
BN
CO
Short Lived HTTP ConnectionsPersistent TIGR Connection that sends metadata, thumbnails,pictures, and media files to the adjacent server.
Persistent TIGR Connection that sends metadata, thumbnails,and compressed pictures to the adjacent server
TIGR Network – Unique Characteristics
• Data saved is distributed automatically in its lowest possible data form (Meta / Thumbnail images)
• Data is passed server to server based on criteria established at the individual server level
• In absence of connectivity data is stored at the server level and distributed when connectivity is restored
• TIGR efficiently manages back end data distribution to ensure the lowest bandwidth possible is utilized
– Supports media rich reporting without bandwidth interruption
Initial Training
Initial Training
Mission Exercise Support
Mission Exercise Support
CTCCTC
SustainmentSustainment
SIPR (RIP/TOA)
SIPR (RIP/TOA)
ButtonologyButtonology
TIGR InitiationTIGR Initiation
General Application
General Application
Over-the-ShoulderOver-the-Shoulder
Practical Application
Practical Application
Training Equipment
Training Equipment
FSR SupportFSR SupportOver-the-ShoulderOver-the-Shoulder
Real-world ApplicationReal-world Application
Training Equipment
Training Equipment
FSR SupportFSR Support
RefresherRefresher
Follow-up Training
Follow-up Training
Training Equipment
Training Equipment
FSR SupportFSR Support
RIP/TOARIP/TOA
CertificationCertification
JRTC, NTC, JMSC, Shelby, NFHJRTC, NTC, JMSC, Shelby, NFH
CTC LTPs, Home Station, BCTCCTC LTPs, Home Station, BCTC
Home Station, BCTCHome Station, BCTC
Home Station, BCTCHome Station, BCTC
Home Station, BCTCHome Station, BCTC
OCONUSOCONUS
Afghanistan, Iraq, KuwaitAfghanistan, Iraq, Kuwait
FSR SupportFSR Support
Over-the-ShoulderOver-the-Shoulder
Theater Familiarization
Theater Familiarization
Account Authorization
Account Authorization
TIGR Training Cycle
TIGR Training Cycle
• Covers initial training and culminates with a virtual right-seat ride prior to deployment
• Several-types of target audiences covered:– Company and Patrol Level Leadership– COIST – Company Intelligence Support Teams– Human Terrain Systems– BCT and BN level analysts– Smaller sized, non-BCT supported units– Civil Affair and Provincial Reconstruction Teams
Summary
•Discussed TIGR’s development
•What TIGR is
•Discussed TIGR’s relationship to the Common Operational Picture
•Discussed TIGR’s Operational Concept
•Discussed TIGR’s Network Architecture
•Went over Unique Characteristics of TIGR
•Discussed the TIGR Training Cycle
Questions?