PM MC - Project Manager Mission Command

CHS

Mission

Common Hardware Systems (CHS), under Project Manager Mission Command (PM MC), Program Executive Office Command, Control and Communications Tactical (PEO C3T), provides state-of-the-art computer and networking equipment for the Warfighter that improves connectivity, interoperability, logistics and worldwide repair, maintenance and logistics support to the Warfighter that use the C4ISR systems.

Description

CHS provides hardware in four versions: V1 – non-ruggedized, V1+ -Some ruggedization, V2 – ruggedized and V3 – near military specification (MIL SPEC). A 5-year warranty is provided for all hardware and covers the items for defects in material, workmanship and "fair wear and tear." Warranty repairs or replacements are accomplished within a 72-hour turn-around-time (TAT) at worldwide CHS Regional Support Centers (RSCs). The program also provides a Technical Assistance and Support Services (TASS) provision, which includes: field exercise support, RESET and Deep Clean, integration of computer and networking hardware into systems, "out of warranty repairs" (including other than fair wear and tear) and support for the materiel fielding of assembled systems.

Capabilities

CHS is a Command and Control enabler for tactical systems. CHS improves interoperability and connectivity on the battlefield by providing state-of-the-art, fully qualified, interoperable, compatible, deployable and survivable computer and networking hardware, peripheral devices, and ancillary equipment to the Joint Warfighter.