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Show 4 I A O Hilltop Times 2004 " F-- June 17. technology links allied nations' aircraft 16 a by Lt. Col. Ginger Jabour Aeronautical Systems Center AFB, Ohio Warriors in future conflicts will see an unprecedented" degree of interoperability among coalition nations because of an upgraded software program in the final stages of testing for U.S. and allied counWRIGHT-PATTERSO- tries' N These capabilities allow us to fight and win overwhelmingly fighters. The U.S. version of the software, known as M3.3A, underwent large-forc- e operational testing at Red Flag 04-- conF-1- 6 ' ; tr - 2, Test pilots participating ducted at Nellis AFB, Nev., March in this large-scal- e aerial combat exercise were networked through M3.3A with a new tactical data link system, known as Link 16. Later that month, the software upgrade was turned over to Air Combat Command for final operational field testing at Eglin and Nellis, and is expected to be fielded in U.S. this month. As the U.S. aircraft are fitted with the new core software, data links and other a number of European allies' are undergoing a scheduled upgrade with similar, compatible capabilities. Together, these improvements will give linked pilots an unprecedented degree of connectivity with each other, command and control aircraft, and Combined Aerospace Operations Centers. "These capabilities allow us to fight and win overwhelmingly on the battlefield," said Col. Mike Williams, 6 system program director here. "What's also great about this is 2. "L ' rUJLfj'Sri Col. " this to upgrade about half of our existing U.S. models, for hundreds of millions of dollars less than if we'd developed all this by ourselves." "In addition, this deliberate step to standardize the cockpits in all the newer jets will allow us to work together even more closely in the future as we design further improvements and plan out the future upgrades together," he added. With 1,360 comprising 54 percent of the U.S. Air Force's fighter inventory, and nearly 2,000 more being flown by or produced for other friendly nations today, such commonality means that future coalition warfare will be more o f' s, F-1- 's F-1- Oil. F-1- development program means the U.S. and our allies get this advanced technology and share in the cost of all the development work." The was initially produced under a agreement with four other NATO countries: Belgium, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Norway, known as the European Participating Air Forces. The consortium thus formed then with an funded, developed and produced an initial 348 eventual total of 524, for their respective air forces. Since that time, Portugal has joined the group, and another 18 countries have purchased the multi-rol- e fighter. Many of these purchases have included funding for major upgrades, or "blocks," which typically include improvements in such areas as structure, munitions, avionics, radars, software, commulti-nation- al F-1- 6 Air Force photo This cockpit has been upgraded with the tactical data link system, giving pilots better connectivity with other aircraft and operations cenF-- ters. one-of-a-ki- newer models or retrofitted as an existing aircraft. "after-marke- add-o- t" "One good example of how this works is the Civilian personnel adopts new 201 system Civilian The Personnel Office has adopted an appointment system for 201 files to provide timely customer service. Appointments may be scheduled by calling Ext At the scheduled appointment time, the office's staff will have the 201 file ready for review and will be available to answer any questions. Depending on staff availability, "drop-ins- " may be accommodated but, without an appointment, staff may not be available for assistance. Limited appointments are available Monday and Wednesday. Appointments scheduled for Tuesday, Thursday or Friday will be given priority. Child care guidelines explained In accordance with AFI Family Child Care Programs, chapter 1, paragraph 1.3 and 1.4.3, "Any individual caring for other families' children a total of 10 hours per week on a regular basis must be licensed to provide care in quarters." Penalty for violation of this 10 hour per week rule is, "The support group commander may revoke the housing privileges of individuals who provide child care and refuse to become licensed or who continue to provide care after their license has been suspended or revoked." For more information, contact the Family Child Care Office at Ext. 34-27- ir integrated than ever before. Coalition members fielding these will be full, combat-capabl-e members of the team and burden. can share much more of the The Link 16 data link capabilities are a part of a Service-wid- e move toward realizing Air Force Chief of Staff Gen, John warfare. An earlier verJumper's vision of network-centri- c sion was used to great effect in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Using the Situational Awareness Data Link, as that version is known, pilots of those U.S. could communicate among themselves and could also locate ground forces to avoid friendly fire incidents and coordinate targeting among coalition forces. "What's also exciting is that the Link 16 and other new technologies are being developed and integrated for multiple the FA-2- 2 Rapweapon systems, including the newer tor and the Joint Strike Fighter," Colonel Williams added. "This is a great example of how smart partnering allows us to get the most out of our acquisition dollars." F-1- war-fighti- F-1- s, F-3- 5 ywgtBpaegyjy .imps NEVTSBRIEfS k Update, e air-to-a- puters and navigation systems. Once the initial development and production of these improvements is complete, the new technology can be included in Road construction notice Mid-lif- to n or MLU," Colonel Williams said. "The MLU was developed as an improvement to the original EPAF jets. They're getting new mission computers that greatly increase software interprocessing power, color screens, Link 16, an rogator identification friend or foe and smart weapon technology, among other things. So the EPAF countries this effort, which, in turn, saved scarce funding and yet provided a quantum leap in technology. The U.S. version of the European MLU is called the Common Configuration Implementation Program. We're using s, Contractors are upgrading the intersection of 6th and E Streets by adding new pedestrian crossings, walk and don't-walsigns, and left turn arrows. The work will streamline traffic flow and pedestrian traffic. Contractor personnel and Security Forces personnel will control traffic when the intersection is changed over to the new system. Expected completion date is the first week of July. Squadron. Anyone wishing to donate items should now contact the foundation at According to the foundation, their purpose is for charitable, literary, scientific or educational purposes or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. 392-036- 0. on-ba- se D Education office accepting Air the same curriculum, but at a more adaptable pace. The base education office is now taking enrollment applications. Forms are available at: http:www.au.af.milauawc Turn completed applications in to Bldg. 383 or call Dale Hunter at nsns-enroll.ht- Ext. War College applications Job vacancy announcements The base education office is now enrolling listed The following internal vacancies are proeligible officers and federal employees for Air War College studies. The jected for the near future. WG: 3806-- 8 potenGS:301-9- ; 303-education office recommends early sign-u344-7- ; tial 10; 3359-8- ; 856-9- ; 1152-11- ; 1106-6- ; The AWC seminar program is a way to com5423-7- , 3806-- 8 poten895-1GS: 3434-1plete senior Professional Military Education. tial 10; 4352-10- ; Other Seminar meetings combine with vacancies, not listed, may also be announced. an informal meeting environment. Weekly Eligible internal candidates should check seminar meetings begin in August and run "Search for Jobs" at www.afpc.randolph.af.mil through mid June 2005. This program is open resweb or call IVRS for a comto active duty, National Guard, and Reserve plete list of vacancies andor to 0-selectees or above, of any component of the U.S. Armed Forces, and DoD civilian employees (GS-1- 3 or above) . Sign up for the June blood drive dates set seminar program by July 18. Also, the AWC Blood drives will be held today and June 25 n in Bldg. 568, the 419th Fighter correspondence program is available at any from 9 time. Correspondence members complete Wing Medical Center. non-reside- nt WL-261-0; p. 1; Group sending items to Army hospital The Dr. W.C. Swanson Family Foundation, Inc., an Ogden-baseorganization, d non-prof- it has taken over the collection and costs associated with shipping toiletries, games and books to an Army hospital in Iraq. 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