Joint Service Imagery Processing System - Navy
Navy Training Plan (NTP) N88-NTP-A-50-9204B/P

The Joint Service Imagery Processing System - Navy (JSIPS-N) is a shipboard imagery exploitation system with the capability to receive, process, store, exploit, and disseminate imagery, imagery-derived products, and Imagery Intelligence (IMINT) reports based on multi-source imagery from multiple inputs. The primary mission of JSIPS-N is to assist strike planners, tactical aviators, and Marine Corps amphibious planners in the delivery of precision ordnance on target. Secondary missions of the system are to provide near-real-time imagery and support to fleet intelligence assets, Special Operations Forces (SOF), and to support primary exploitation and dissemination of tactical organic and theater IMINT products. The system will be installed in intelligence and mission planning spaces onboard aircraft carriers (CVs/CVNs), large deck amphibious ships (LHAs/LHDs) and fleet flagships (AGFs/LCCs). Segments of JSIPS-N will also be installed ashore in Rapid Deployment Suites (RDSs) in support of the Tomahawk Land Attack Missile (TLAM) Afloat Planning System (APS), at Commander Fifth Fleet (COMFIFTHFLT) Headquarters in Manama, Bahrain and at selected support and training sites. Major JSIPS-N components include:

1. Precision Targeting Workstation (PTW) - The PTW is the "low end" softcopy exploitation system. It is a user friendly Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) based general purpose imagery exploitation workstation used for first phase exploitation, imagery annotation, air crew familiarization, etc. Coordinates from the PTW, although not as accurate as the Digital Imagery Workstation Suite Afloat (DIWSA), are often accurate enough for various missions.
2. Strike Planning Archive (SPA) - The SPA software hosted in the PTW rack provides a standards-based image and image product archive. It supports JSIPS-N, APS and other strike planning systems as an image server and acts as a broker in providing products in response to tasking from client systems.
3. National Input Segment (NIS) - The NIS which includes the Navy Dissemination Element (DE) and Imagery Exploitation Support System (IESS) serves as a communications interface and processor system that receives near real-time imagery from national sources. NIS communications are provided at a 1/2 T-1 rate via Challenge Athena (CA) communications. NIS supports prioritized dissemination ordering from tailored sub-images to full frame imagery.
4. Image Product Library (IPL) - The IPL to be fielded in FY-99 will be the primary dissemination path for national and tactical imagery received via JSIPS-N. Imagery received via the NIS and Tactical Input Segment (TIS) will be archived to the IPL and made available to remote users via allocated communications bandwidth.
5. Tactical Input Segment - The TIS to be fielded in FY-00, uses the Common Imagery Processor (CIP) to process Electro-Optic/Infrared (EO/IR), and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imagery from tactical and theater sources.
6. Digital Imagery Workstation Suite Afloat - The DIWSA is installed as a segment of APS. In installations aboard CVs/CVNs, the DIWSA will be utilized to provide Precision Guided Munitions (PGM) targeting services to strike planners and tactical aviators in those cases where absolute accuracy/precision requirements are stringent (aimpoint measurements).

The JSIPS-N is an ACAT III program. It is currently in the Full Rate Production (FRP) phase. The DIWSA successfully completed Developmental Testing (DT) in November 1993. IOT&E was completed onboard USS Mount Whitney (LCC 20) in February 1994. DT of a NIS prototype (Challenge Athena/System Test Tool) was completed at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) Dahlgren, VA., in March 1995. A Milestone IIB Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) decision for the NIS was approved in August 1995, based upon an Operational Assessment (OA) conducted by the Commander, Operational Test and Evaluation Force (COMOPTEVFOR). Subsequent phases of IOT&E will include an Operational Assessment and an Operational Evaluation (OPEVAL) of the TIS to support low rate and full rate production decisions respectively.

The system is operated by specially trained Intelligence Specialists (ISs) who utilize elements of JSIPS-N to perform softcopy imagery dissemination, processing and exploitation tasks, by Radioman (RMs) who will operate the JSIPS-N Local Area Network (LAN), assist functional operators with network/software-related problems, and perform system administration and database administration duties, and by Electronics Technician (ETs) who will maintain and repair the JSIPS-N hardware. The Navy Manpower Analysis Center (NAVMAC) has concluded that with few exceptions, the watch stations required to support JSIPS-N operations already exist in the applicable Ship Manpower Document (SMD). NAVMAC letter 5311 Ser 412/0383 of 13 June 1995 pertains.

The training concept is based upon the requirement that all personnel assigned to operate and/or maintain the JSIPS-N equipment will require specialized training to effectively use and maintain the system. Training consists of interim training, delta training, and formal training conducted at the Navy and Marine Corps Intelligence Training Center (NMITC) Dam Neck, VA.

This document, the Navy Training Plan (NTP), summarizes the Manpower, Personnel, and Training (MP&T) requirements to support the operation and maintenance of JSIPS-N equipment being installed Afloat. Providing sufficient quantities of trained operators and maintainers is crucial to the effective employment and operation of the JSIPS-N system. Personnel training requirements are documented along with the methodology that was used in determining them. This NTP is a living document subject to updates when policy, budgetary, or other major changes warrant revision.

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The Navy Training Plan (NTP) is the principal document for defining Manpower, Personnel, and Training (MP&T) requirements for new development, including the resources (billets, training material, military construction) necessary to support the training program. The NTP is a life cycle document which first identifies the resources required to establish a training program and then identifies resources necessary to maintain an effective training program through the life cycle of the new development. It controls the planning and implementing activities for meeting the MP&T requirements of the new development and to produce trained personnel required to install, operate, maintain, or otherwise use the new development being introduced into the Navy.

The initial Navy Training Plan for JSIPS-N (NTP-A-50-9204) dated 30 April 1992 was approved for distribution by Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV) OP-11 on 9 July 1992. It was based upon the results of a Hardware and Manpower Integration Analysis Study (HARDMAN) conducted in accordance with OPNAVINST 5311.7 and a follow-on NTP Conference that was hosted by PMA-281 on 25 March 1992.

Revision A (NTP-A-50-9204A) dated 30 April 1996 was approved for distribution by OPNAV N889H on 26 July 1996. It was developed to address the additional requirement to install JSIPS-N onboard large deck amphibious ships (LHAs/LHDs). The revision and update was based upon the results of a manpower analysis conducted by the Navy Manpower Analysis Center (NAVMAC) and a follow-on NTP Conference that was hosted by PMA-281 during the period of 11 through 14 March 1996.

Revision B (NTP-A-50-9204B) was developed to address major changes in the JSIPS-N architecture, manpower and training requirements and installation schedules. The initial draft dated 30 January 1998 was mailed to major staffs and activities for review and comment as enclosure to PEOCMPANDUAV ltr 1500 Ser PMA-281/026 dated 23 March 1998 requesting comments be provided to PMA-281L and OPNAV N889H.

1. Based upon concerns with the follow-on training for the Intelligence Specialist rating outlined in Part I of the draft NTP, Chief of Naval Education and Training (CNET) ETE41 hosted a JSIPS-N In-Progress Review (IPR) on 8 Apr 98. The IPR reviewed both JSIPS-N training requirement and program, specific student throughput, status of curriculum for follow-on training, and delivery of training via several methods. Representatives from CNO N20, N88, CNET, ONI, BUPERS, PMA-281, and DNI (SEA) were in attendance. CNET Pensacola FL 100154Z Apr 98 provides details of this IPR.
2. CNET (ETE41) hosted a second IPR at the Navy and Marine Corps Intelligence Center (NMITC) on 22 Jul 98 to determine JSIPS-N curricula to be incorporated into existing "C" schools and best training method for remaining portion of curriculum. Representatives from CNO N2, N8, DNI (SEA), ONI, CINCLANTFLT, COMNAVAIRLANT, COMNAVSURFPAC, USS George Washington (CVN 73), CCG-2, CPG-2, CNET, SPAWAR, PMA-281, NMITC and FITCPAC were in attendance. As a result of this IPR, participants agreed that a valid requirement exists for the Imagery Dissemination Manager course (J-150-2973). Additionally, participants agreed that PTW familiarization material would be developed and incorporated into the 3910 Imagery Interpreter course, (J-242-0993) and the 3923 Strike Warfare Applications Analyst course (J-150-0987) being taught at NMITC. CNET Pensacola FL 030454Z Aug 98 provides results of this IPR.
3. Part I of the draft NTP was revised and updated to reflect the results of comments received and numerous training meetings that have occurred. Part I dated 31 July 1998 was mailed to major staffs and activities for review and comment as enclosure to PEOCMPANDUAV ltr 1500 Ser PMA-281/100 dated 18 August 1998 requesting comments be provided to PMA-281L and OPNAV N889H.

This NTP dated 1 December 1998 has been revised/updated to address all review comments and recommendations received and the results of training meetings and IPRs hosted by CNET ETE41. Significant changes in Revision B over the previous version, include:

1. Revision of JSIPS-N manpower and training requirements to address concerns from Afloat Intelligence Officers, the Cruise Missile Support Activity (CMSA), and from within the Intelligence and Training Community.
2. Limiting the current DIWSA Operator Course (J-243-2953) and NEC IS-3925 (DIWSA Operator) to those Intelligence Specialist (IS) personnel assigned to the APS Detachment.
3. Deleting JSIPS-N IS-3925 requirement for ship’s company IS personnel.
4. Requiring that a minimum of three IS personnel per CV/CVN, LHA/LHD and AGF/LCC hold NEC IS-3926 (Imagery Dissemination Manager).
5. Migrating JSIPS-N maintenance training from the 1676 APS Maintenance course (J-243-2951) into the 1654 Intelligence Center Maintenance course (J-150-2019).
6. Requiring Precision Targeting Workstation/Strike Planning Archive (PTW/SPA) familiarization materials be added to the 3910 Imagery Interpretation course (J-242-0993) at NMITC to provide training at the apprentice level on how to utilize the JSIPS-N equipment to receive and exploit national and tactical imagery.
7. Requiring PTW/SPA familiarization materials be added to the 3923 Strike Warfare Applications Analyst course (J-150-0987) at NMITC to provide training at the apprentice level on how to utilize the JSIPS-N equipment to support the strike planning process.