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Tactical Network Transport-On The Move
TNT-OTM


Integrated on a variety of tactical vehicles to best suit unit requirements, Tactical Network Transport-On The Move (TNT-OTM) configurations enable Command and Control On-The-Move (C2 OTM) and robust voice, video and data communications while mobile from any location on the battlefield. TNT-OTM enables Soldiers operating in remote and challenging terrain to maintain network communications while on patrol, with connectivity similar to that of a stationary command post. Using both line-of-sight and beyond-line-of-sight for optimal network connectivity, these configurations deliver a global, mobile, resilient tactical communications network.
 
TNT-OTM’s mobility ensures effective and less predictable offensive and defensive operations. In the fires battalions, the system improves the speed and reliability of the fires network, while also extending range and increasing the survivability of artillery units. Soldiers can expand operational reach well beyond line-of-sight radio ranges and still maintain voice, chat, and data communications using satellite-based re-transmission. Retrans can be located with maneuver forces alleviating the need for isolated retrans elements that require combat power to protect.
 
TNT-OTM is currently integrated on a variety of tactical vehicles including Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) platforms, Strykers, Humvees, and they will be integrated onto the Joint Light Tactical Vehicles (JLTVs) that will eventually replace the Army’s fleet of Humvees. Additionally -- working alongside PdM Command Post Integrated Infrastructure (CPI2) at Project Manager Iteroparity, Integration and Services (PM I2S) -- PdM Mission Network will support the second phase of the Armored Formation Network OTM Pilot in FY25 and will help integrate modernize OTM final design solutions into armored formations to enable these lethal units with more effective and less predictable offensive and defensive operations. 
 
Mobility is a crucial element to survivability in any future conflict. This is especially true for the C2 OTM that commanders need to make and execute rapid informed decisions. With this in mind, the Army’s evolving network will arm commanders with resilient secure OTM network connectivity to enable uninterrupted data exchange, C2, a single common operating picture and enhanced situational awareness.
 

Capabilities

  • Tactical Communications Node-Lite (TCN-L) provides satellite and line-of-sight network connectivity, both on-the-move in a convoy, at the quick halt, and to the stationary command post, enabling mission command and advanced communications.
  • Network Operations and Security Center-Lite (NOSC-L) provides network management and enhanced tactical network planning, administration, monitoring and response capabilities. The hardware is located on the vehicle and is connected by cables to the laptops and large display screens inside the tactical operations center where the communications officers manage the network.
  • Points of Prescence (PoPs) are installed on select combat platforms at corps, division, brigade and battalion echelons, enabling mobile mission command by providing on-the-move network connectivity, both line-of-sight and beyond-line-of-sight. The PoP enables mobile mission command by providing on-the-move network connectivity, both line-of-sight and beyond-line-of-sight.  
  • Soldier Network Extensions (SNEs) are installed on select vehicles to provide on-the-move network communications to extend the network from the battalion down to the company level. Using its on-the-move satellite communication systems, the SNE can also be used to heal and extend lower echelon tactical radio networks for geographically separated elements blocked by terrain features. 
  • Armored Formation Network On The Move (AFN OTM) will provide battalion and above echelons line-of-sight and beyond-line-of-sight with modern networking technologies for today’s battlefield. It will enable secure mission command, enhance fires coordination, increase network resiliency, and provide multiple data paths to Army Mobile Command Posts (MCP).