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PM Tactical Network
Transportable Tactical Command
Communications (T2C2)
156th ESB
Michigan NG
VALEX Test Plan v4.3
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7 Jan 2021
Revision History
Date Revision Author/Title Note
22 January 2018 1.0 Derick Furtado – PdM SATCOM Network Architect First Draft Created
6 February 2018 2.0 Richard Fetzer –PM TN Field Engineer Updated Test Case
Instructions
12 March 2018 3.0 Angel Cruz – T2C2 Lead Integration Engineer Added QoS Diagram &
Removed Satellite Pointing
Test, GPS Test, & Network
Connectivity Test.
13 March 2018 4.0 Angel Cruz – T2C2 Lead Integration Engineer Added TCP Acceleration Test
13 August 2018 4.1 Steven Key – T2C2 Lead Network Engineer Added Instruction to QoS
9 Jan 2020 4.2 Steven Key – T2C2 Lead Network Engineer Removed CodeMettle,
Riverbed
Added IQCore
7 Jan 2021 4.3 Steven Key – T2C2 Lead Network Engineer Updated Interconnect
Diagrams
1. Test Overview
1.1 Background
Transportable Tactical Command Communications (T2C2) is a Program of Record (POR) that will provide agile robust voice
and data communications in the early phases of joint operations and in later operational phases at the tactical edge. The air-
droppable T2C2 Lite (T2C2-L) and T2C2 Heavy (T2C2-H) high-bandwidth satellite terminals will enable early entry forces access, via
satellite, to the Warfighter Information Network-Tactical (WIN-T) network to obtain the situational awareness and mission command
capabilities needed to conduct entry operations and set the stage for follow-on force. In more mature operations T2C2-H will provide
high bandwidth tactical network extension to company level and small forward operating bases and T2C2-L will support special
teams in austere locations with high bandwidth requirements.
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T2C2 provides satellite capability to small detachments and teams operating in remote locations without network
infrastructure, enabling them to securely relay critical and time sensitive information, increasing the situational awareness for the
entire operation. By taking advantage of military satellite capability, the system greatly increases throughput over currently fielded
capability. Because the T2C2 solution is inflatable, it can provide a larger dish size, with increased capability and bandwidth
efficiency, in a smaller transport package. These highly expeditionary inflatable satellite antennas provide the commander with
increased operational flexibility and speed in maneuver.
1.2 Introduction
PM Tactical Network (PM TN) Field Engineers will validate all T2C2 systems during the allocated VALEX timeline. This
document represents the various test threads that must be conducted prior to New Equipment Training (NET). Representatives from
each stakeholder to include PM TN, CECOM TSD and the Army Unit being equipped, will sign off for each test thread within the
document to ensure systems have been validated appropriately.
All systems will be configured with Tactical Network Initialization & Configuration (TNIC) provided configurations and data
products. Additionally, systems will also be configured with the latest quarterly updates which includes vital security patches and
information assurance vulnerability alerts (IAVAs) and software in accordance with PM TN PdM SATCOM T2C2 Configuration
Management (CM). This configuration phase will either take place at the T2C2 Integration Facility located in Augusta, GA or at the
site of the VALEX.
Following configuration, all systems will then be capable to join a Department of Defense Information Network (DoDIN)
through satellite transmission. T2C2-L is comprised of a 1.2 M inflatable satellite antennae (ISA) leveraging an iDirect e850 Evolution
modem. T2C2-H is comprised of a 2.4 M ISA leveraging an L3 Linkabit MPM-2000 modem operating Network Centric Waveform
(NCW).
1.3 Features to be Tested
1.3.I Power Failover
1.3.II Satellite Transmission
1.3.III Telephony
1.3.IV Quality of Service (QoS)
1.3.V DoDIN Services
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1.4 Features Not to be Tested
1.4.I Combined Enterprise Regional Information Exchange System (CENTRIXS)
1.5 Equipment Needed
1.5.I Simple Key Loader or other COMSEC device to store designated cryptographic key material (CRYPTO)
1.5.II iPerf
1.6 Testing Approach/Architecture
1.6.I T2C2 VALEX
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1.7 Test Deliverables
1.7.I Raw Unit Configurations Provided by TNIC
1.7.II Modified Unit Configurations for VALEX Provided by PM TN
1.7.III Latest Software and Quarterly Release per CM Guidance
1.7.IV Test Plan Signed by Stakeholders to include PM TN, CECOM TSD and Army Unit
1.8 Schedule/Timeline
1.8.I 12- 30 Jul 2021 VALEX
1.8.II 29 Jul 2021 Test Plan Validation
1.9 Risks and Contingencies
1.9.I Lack of Satellite Access Request (SAR) will delay VALEX
1.10 Support Personnel
1.10.I PM Tactical Network
1.10.I.I Joseph Spillane – Field Engineer
1.10.I.II Damon Istre – Field Engineer
1.10.II 1BCT101
1.10.II.I TBD
1.10.III CECOM TSD
1.10.III.I TBD
2 System Test Procedure
2.1 Test Description/Requirements
2.2 Test Diagram
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2.2.1 T2C2-L Interconnect Diagram
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2.2.2 T2C2-H Interconnect Diagram
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2.3 Test Cases
2.3.I T2C2 Test Cases
2.3.I.I Compact Uninterruptable Power Supply (CUPS) Power Failover
Test Case Details
Description/ CUPS Power Failover test demonstrates the ability for the system to operate on
Objective DC power in case of an external power source failure.
Method 1. Verify system is grounded to an appropriate ground source.
2. Ensure BB-2590 batteries located in CUPS are fully charged.
3. Verify system is currently powered from an external power source and
verify that the CUPS LED “INP” is green.
4. Ensure power DCIU knobs are turned to “BUC & LNB” to ensure system is
powering RF components.
5. Verify modem is in network.
6. Unplug the system from the external power source.
Expected Results Modem should remain in the network without interruption and ISA should remain
inflated.
Results TAP-645871 TAP-645872 TAP-645873 TAP-645874 TAP-645875
TAP-645971 TAP-645972 TAP-645973 TAP-645974 TAP-645975
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2.3.I.II Secure Shell (SSHv2)
Test Case Details
Description/Objective SSHv2 test validates that each NDM can establish an SSH session with each network
device and the list is populated within Putty.
Method 1. Select the Putty application on the desktop.
2. Verify each network device is listed in the “Saved Sessions” window with
the proper TNIC device name.
3. Validate that an SSH connection can be established with each device
listed.
Expected Results Putty application should establish an SSH connection with each network device.
Results TAP-645871 TAP-645872 TAP-645873 TAP-645874 TAP-645875
TAP-645971 TAP-645972 TAP-645973 TAP-645974 TAP-645975
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2.3.I.III IQCore
Test Case Details
Description/Objective IQCore runs on the Colorless/NIPR/SIRP NDM’s. It can establish use SNMPv3
with each network device and the list is populated within IQCore.
Method 1. Select the IQCore application on the desktop.
2. Verify each network device is listed in the “Device” table with the
proper TNIC device name.
3. Validate that an IQCore connection can be established with each
device listed and is actively monitoring each device.
Expected Results IQCore application should be monitoring each network device as well as
establish a management connection.
Results TAP-645871 TAP-645872 TAP-645873 TAP-645874 TAP-
645875
TAP-645971 TAP-645972 TAP-645973 TAP-645974 TAP-
645975
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2.3.I.IV Telephony
Test Case Details
Description/Objective Telephony test validates that each node has VoIP capability with voice quality high.
Method 1. Verify NDM has ethernet connectivity and is currently connected into Fast
Ethernet 0/1 on the Tier 2 Router (NT2R/ST2R).
2. Open “Cisco IP Communicator” application located on the desktop.
3. Using the Telephony matrix, verify each node can call all nodes on the
matrix.
Expected Results Each node should establish VoIP connections with one another and voice quality
should be clear.
Results TAP-645871 TAP-645872 TAP-645873 TAP-645874 TAP-645875
TAP-645971 TAP-645972 TAP-645973 TAP-645974 TAP-645975
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2.3.I.IV.1 Telephony Matrix
NODE ID TAP-645871 TAP-645872 TAP-645873 TAP-645874 TAP-645875
NIPR SIPR NIPR SIPR NIPR SIPR NIPR SIPR NIPR SIPR
TAP-645871
TAP-645872
TAP-645873
TAP-645874
TAP-648575
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NODE ID TAP-649571 TAP-649572 TAP-649573 TAP-649574 TAP-649574
NIPR SIPR NIPR SIPR NIPR SIPR NIPR SIPR NIPR SIPR
TAP-649571
TAP-649572
TAP-649573
TAP-649574
TAP-649575
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VALEX Test Plan Sign-Off
PM TN
Representative
Name________________________________ Title______________________________
Signature: ____________________________ Date: _____________________________
Comments: ______________________________________________________________________
CECOM TSD
Representative
Name________________________________ Title______________________________
Signature: _____________________________ Date: _____________________________
Comments” ______________________________________________________________________
Unit Representative
Name________________________________ Title______________________________
Signature: _____________________________ Date: _____________________________
Comments: _______________________________________________________________________
