ATC is the prime contractor executing the UCIM Project, in conjunction with the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), applying advanced C4I technologies in the development of a universal, integrated, net centric C4I architecture for future Marine Corps and Navy systems. ATC is also developing a set of universal, scalable production ready modules that implement this architecture, accomplishing net centric integration of voice, data and video functions within platforms/systems and across the battlespace.

Functioning as an IP adapter, UCIM enables operator access to and control of all communications, RF cosite, computers, C2 applications, sensors and gateway assets in the system of systems UCIM network. The scalable, modular UCIM hardware/software directly supports implementation of platforms ranging from 2 operator systems, to large, distributed systems with multiple platforms and hundreds of operators. UCIM configured platforms have the advantages of being open standards based, providing interoperability with existing systems, and enabling future upgrades with minimum system impact. For instance, UCIM is specifically designed to seamlessly integrate the Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) software definable radio.

The UCIM Project architecture is being implemented on three target Marine Corps platforms, the Light Armored Vehicle (LAV)-C2, Unit Operations Center (UOC) and UH-1N Improved Airborne Command and Control Capability (IAC3). This architecture and the designs of these common UCIM modules will be provided for transition into the production baseline for these and other Marine Corps and Navy platforms.

The UCIM Project will deliver an integrated architecture supported by a fully proven and qualified, production ready Technical Data Package (TDP) for the common UCIM hardware and software modules. In addition, three C4I systems the LAV-C2, IAC3, and elements of the UOC, will be UCIM configured and field tested.

The scalable, integrated net centric UCIM system provides a common solution that can be tailored to a wide range of USMC and Navy C4I platforms, dramatically reducing development, production, deployment/support and future upgrade costs. More important, however, is the integrated access of voice, data and video C4ISR information that UCIM provides to the tactical forces, enabling a common tactical and operational understanding of the battlespace, and accelerated battle planning, command and decision making.