107 Army Pentagon $.' COURSE - VSAT AND CAISI NOTES COURSE SLIDE NOTES COURSE OUTLINE Page 1 of 19 Senior Leader Training Division Adjutant General School HR Plans and Operations Course VSAT and CAISI (Very Small. In event of electrical storm, you will be instructed to power down equipment. Qv? To ensure your success in using sustainment information systems, here are the top 10 things you need to know about CAISI and CSS VSAT. They are found in ammunition transfer holding points, motor pools, supply shops, support operations shops, brigade S-1 shops, and battalion or unit aid stations. CAISI does not require the use of long cable runs. PSDR S-1 Equipment So, a satellite in GEO always stays directly over the same spot on Earth. Download. Administer the Enlisted Promotions Program Analyze HR Metrics Maintain a Record Using the Army Records Information Management System Prepare a Dropped from Rolls Packet Archives January 2023. (703) 614-3727, Office of the Chief Information Officer AB-1244/GRC-1 antenna mast kit, NSN 5985-01-616-6192, which is included in each CBM and SSR kit. No additional MOS is required in the using activity to maintain and deploy the systems. ALARACT 094 2014 GLOBAL COMBAT SUPPORT SYSTEM-ARMY (GCSS-ARMY) REPLACING THE STANDARD ARMY RETAIL SUPPLY SYSTEM (SARSS) RELEASE THREE. <>>> Bn packages are sized to the authorized population. Learning Step/Activity 2. By continuing to visit this site, you agree to our use of cookies. CAISI employs a deployable wireless local area network. NOTE: As required, due to out of stock position within the DOD supply system, a component parts Combat Service Support Communications (CSS Comms) includes the Combat Service Support Automated Information Systems Interface (CAISI) and the CSS Satellite Communications (CSS SATCOM) system. Refer to FM 3-34.5 Environmental Considerations and GTA 05-08-002 ENVIRONMENTAL-RELATED RISK ASSESSMENT. Or contact CECOM ILS manager John E. Slade, Jr. at: After entering a keyword, you must hit or click the, With the migration to Army365, emailsin older articles may still reflect an @mail.mil address. To operate as a highly specialized forward deployed network, the requirements included meeting several unique challenges. 6. "Version 2.0 has just one module. Weapon Origin Number Image Notes Anti-aircraft artillery M48A2E1/A3 Chaparral United States 34 34 self-propelled surface-to-air missile systems received (23 in the A3 version and 11 in the A2 version) with 224 missiles. Personnel Services Delivery Redesign (PSDR) is the Army HR community's functional realignment to synchronize with Army transformation. CAISI has the technology to create secure wireless bridging and wireless local area network services. 7 0 obj EVALUATION: You will be evaluated at the end of the VSAT and CAISI Module. Method of Instruction: Conference / Discussion Time of Instruction: 5 mins Read the fine print and follow directions. A driver's dependence on communication is not much different from the communication required for the Army's automated sustainment systems, especially GCSS-Army, the enterprise resource planning (ERP) system that is now being fielded. Case 1, the SSR CBM transit case, contains the authorized stockage list (ASL) equipment in support of field-level maintenance by the SASMO. The U.S. Army's Combat Service Support Automated Information Systems Interface (CAISI) network provides both wireless network extensions between locations separated by distances of up to 32 miles, as well as Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN) access points for local personnel. endobj xj@z*R @l o/8tx/7^wxk?=z The STB Package is sized to the projected supported population. The majority of S-1 functions and transactions are done through some type of HR information system and platform and needs connectivity in order to do so. Note: During MOPP training, leaders must ensure personnel are monitored for potential heat injury. Tobyhanna Army Depot is part of the U.S. Army CECOM Life Cycle Management Command. Media: Small Group Instruction, The first thing that we will discuss is Safety, Learning Step / Activity 3. A lock ( To do this, click on the "New Topic" button and make your request. Then choose the ETM/IETM icon and search for the TMs. CAISI is the communications interface for sustainment information systems and GCSS-Army. Official websites use .mil Turn in unserviceable equipment through normal supply channels. Time of Instruction: 0 hr 10 mins It is a continual process and starts with deliberate planning. <> ",#(7),01444'9=82. Automated sustainment information system users must do the same with their CAISI and CSS VSAT systems if they are to be successful in their missions. In doing so, you will contribute to the sustainment of our training resources while protecting people and the environment from harmful effects. 8. CAISI and CSS VSAT provide built-in level 2 security (as outlined in Federal Information Processing Standards Publication 140-2, Security Requirements for Cryptographic Modules) and voice over Internet protocol. 8 0 obj "We're also still supporting that system for units in the field until they have all been replaced with the upgrade," Dougher said. 12 0 obj STANDARD: Assemble an established satellite communications link, acquired by the NIPRNET, and establish communications with a Voice Over the Internet Phone (VOIP). "Version 2.0 has just one module. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________. Components include laptop computers, radios, routers, modems and power supplies. To order individual CAISI items, use the CAISI hardware component description tables in the attached PDF: Click on image above to view full PDF You can find more info on CAISI operation,. Thanks to them, sustainment transaction and status updates are now available across the sustainment domain in just seconds instead of the long lag times--sometimes days--that were experienced during Operation Desert Storm and the first months of Operation Iraqi Freedom. An official website of the United States government. <> SAFETY REQUIREMENTS. Always be alert to ways to protect our environment during training and missions. Exercise care in personal movement in and through such areas. To order individual CAISI items, use the CAISI hardware component description tables in the attached PDF: Click on image above to view full PDF You can find more info on CAISI operation,. endobj A lock ( Copyright 2023 General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc. We use cookies to enhance your website experience. endobj endobj <> Do not put it away wet; properly pack and store it. Units must order replacement CAISI components through the Army supply system. CAISI incorporates two radios and is dual-band frequency capable. This article was published in the March-April 2014 issue of Army Sustainment magazine. No DEERS/RAPIDS are provided since Soldiers would go to the higher BCT/Bde. With constant use and training, both in garrison and in field environments, users quickly become self-sufficient in deploying the CAISI and CSS VSAT. Satellite access time is provided year round, assuring sustainers that their communications needs will be met. . CAISIs can be deployed to establish connectivity using a combination of grid, dual-band, and omnidirectional antennas. 4 0 obj endobj The latest technologies high quality electronic pubs and forms view U.S. Army Regulations and DA Forms. The CAISI Bridge Module (CBM) is a kitted solution. Academic Hours/Methods General Dynamics is no longer producing theFortress ES520 Deployable Mesh Point. Lock Consider the MOPP work/rest cycles and water replacement guidelines IAW FM 3-11.4, NBC Protection, FM 3-11.5, CBRN Decontamination. . 192 KB. 9301 Chapek Road., Bldg.1458 CAISI provides unit commanders and logistics managers an interface device to support CSS doctrine for full-spectrum operations. Case 3 is the AB-1244/TYQ antenna mast case, which serves as a spare mast kit. stream By Capt. ALARACT: ARMY POLICY TO UPDATE BULK FUEL CL III (B) PURCHASE DEVICES IN SUPPORT OF ALARCT 350/2012. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. 6 0 obj Avoid all electrical cords and associated wiring. Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 Since 2004, four versions of the VSAT has been issued to the Army with the most recent being the 1.2M-Enhanced RTU. Communications dependence. Perhaps most importantly, a CSS VSAT and CAISI pocket guide application for mobile devices is available in the Apple app store for Apple devices and the Google Play app store for Android devices. Case 2 contains the antenna mast, which is used for support. 13 0 obj No food or drink is allowed near or around electrical equipment (CPU, file servers, printers, projectors, etc.) The solution provides both wireless network extensions between locations separated by distances of up to 32 miles, as well as Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN) access points for local personnel. endobj Units should coordinate with their local Sustainment Automation Support Management Office (SASMO) for field-level maintenance support. The agenda includes the Mission, PSDR S-1 Equipment, Architecture, Capabilities, Planning Considerations and a few slides for the field. A .mil website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. endobj ) or https:// means youve safely connected to the .gov website. Remote CSS SATCOM Terminal 3 hrs/0 mins Total Hours, SECTION II. Media: Small Group Instruction. "And with the new configuration, it makes an almost unlimited number of connections whether it is using directional antennas or satellites. MOTIVATOR. Tobyhanna's missions support all branches of the Armed Forces. The new CAISI 2.0 upgrade supports the warfighter not only by being lighter and more compact than the previous 1.1 version, but also incorporates Wireless Protected Access network connectivity, onboard advanced encryption and two internal radios that can be configured for an access point or a bridge. 7. 3 0 obj <> 9 0 obj Case 2 is the SSR accessory case and contains all the components youll need to configure, set up and test the system in the field. Combat Service Support Automated Information System Interface), SECTION I. Army DA administrative publications and forms by the Army Publishing Directorate APD. Learning Step/Activity 1. PSDR provided the equipment (listed above) to the S-1s, giving them stand alone capability during deployment anywhere in the world. The Combat Service Support Automated Information System Interface (CAISI) and the Combat Service Support Very Small Aperture Terminal (CSS VSAT) were developed to be user owned and operated to support existing sustainment information systems and the evolving GCSS-Army. "CAISI 1.1 had two modules for wireless communications in the field," said Jerry Dougher, chief, Command, Control and Computer Systems Division. Method of Instruction: Conference/Discussion In a training environment, leaders must perform a risk assessment in accordance with FM 5-19, Composite Risk Management. He is a graduate of Columbia College of Missouri, the Signal Captains Career Course, and the Sustainment Automation Support Management Office Course. Using a grid-to-grid line of sight configuration allows a sustainer the freedom to operate up to 35 miles away from the CSS VSAT. It includes links to technical manuals, setup configuration videos, and contact information that can be used by sustainers needing assistance worldwide. A typical brigade-sized element has an average of eight CSS VSATs and 73 CAISIs. INTRODUCTION: Today we are going to discuss VSAT and CAISI (Very Small Aperture Terminal/ Combat Service Support Automated Information System Interface) Download. Time of Instruction: 0 hr 10 mins <> They can be set up by the owner, who may be military occupational specialty (MOS) 68G (patient administration specialist), 68J (medical logistics specialist), 88M (motor transport operator), 92Y (unit supply specialist), or 92A (automated logistical specialist). Note: Conduct a check on learning and summarize the learning activity. FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT|INFORMATION QUALITY, An official website of the United States government. CSS VSAT allows Army sustainers to complete supply transactions and receive real-time status updates with critical logistics systems from any location. Units should coordinate with their local Sustainment Automation Support Management Office (SASMO) for field-level maintenance support. The preparation process includes configuring routers, upgrading software and then configuring default settings for the radios, routers and modems. The two (2) cases only differ in color; typically the SSR CBM case is black and the CBM case is green. To update, change the domain to @army.mil, Hosted by Defense Media Activity - WEB.mil, OL-701A/TYQ CAISI Bridge Module (CBM), NSN 5820-01-564-4845, LIN P99881, MK-2975A/TYQ System Support Representative (SSR) accessory kit, NSN 5999-01-566-3094, LIN A40443. RISK ASSESSMENT LEVEL. COVERING CONTENTS OF COMPONENTS OF END ITEM (COEI), BASIC ISSUE ITEMS (Bll), AND ADDITIONAL AUTHORIZATION LIST (AAL) MAST, ANTENNA, 30-METER AB-1340/G . endstream CAISIs can extend communications support up to 35 miles. "We then test the system; if it passes, it's fielded, where further configuration takes place to customize a system to optimize them to the needs of particular units," said Tom Yankosky, electronics worker. 9301 Chapek Road., Bldg.1458 IMPROVE USER EXPERIENCE AND OPERATIONAL. Communicate the Capabilities of the FMSWeb U.S Army Story: The 10 things you should know about CAISI and CSS VSAT. A grid-to-omnidirectional combination extends the range six more miles, and an omnidirectional-to-omnidirectional combination extends the range up to four miles. "CAISI can act as a bridge, an access point and a repeater all functioning at once, which makes the new CAISI 2.0 lighter, faster and more reliable," Smith said. CSS SATCOM includes Commercial Off-The-Shelf, Ku-band, auto-acquire satellite terminals called CSS Very Small Aperture Terminals (CSS VSAT), repackaged in fly-away transit cases, along with a fixed infrastructure of four primary and three continuity of operations (COOP) teleports and high-speed terrestrial links that provide a highly effective, easy-to-use, transportable, SATCOM-based solution to CSS nodes. They have a CAISI Client Module to tie to the BCT/Bde. Search for "CAISI-VSAT" on both store sites. Headquartered at Fort Monmouth, N.J., the command's mission is to research, develop, acquire, field and sustain communications, command, control computer, intelligence, electronic warfare and sensors capabilities for the Armed Forces. 3. endstream 7. The BCT/AVN Bde has a VSAT Terminal and the requisite Air Time, as opposed to the Brigade package which does not, due to its requirements to operate remotely and have the ability to communicate independently and digitally. 0 hrs/00 mins Practical Exercise (Performance) Technicians upgrade global communications system, Army announces Total Army COVID-19 vaccination statistics, U.S. Army STAND-TO!