82_ATRS_Mission_Brief.pptx

82d ATRS Aerial Targets Squadron

Lt Col Ryan “Rhino” Inman

82 ATRS/CC

As of: 1 December 2014

United States Air Force Warfare Center

This Briefing is:

UNCLASSIFIED

T e s t i n g - T a c t i c s - T r a i n i n g

Welcome to the 82d ATRS- 2014

Mission Provides safe, effective, and efficient aerial targets support for DoD and FMS weapons test and evaluation programs

Operating Locations

Tyndall AFB Holloman AFB Detachment 1

Full-Scale Operations At White Sands Missile Range Personnel: 30 Aircraft: 25-30 QF-4s Full-Scale and Sub-scale Operations Personnel: 230 Aircraft: 30 QF-4s 6 QF-16s

30 BQM-167A

2 E-9A TM/SSR

Boats: 5 Gulf Range Drone Control System

UTTR

The QF-4 Phantom DoD’s Only Full-Scale Aerial Tgt

The QF-4 Phantom II Boneyard salvage (AMARG) Modified into Drone by BAE at Mojave, CA ~$2.6M per aircraft USAF evaluation and acceptance at Tyndall AFB Inventory ~22 QF-4E/C at Tyndall ~31 QF-4E at Holloman Last Delivery – 19 Nov 13 No more from AMARG Line transition to QF-16s Sundown – Tyndall (Jun 15)

The QF-16 Viper DoD’s Next-Gen FSAT

QF-16

DoD’s next FSAT!!!

Arrived for Test - Nov 2012 Estimated Initial Operational Capability – Jun 2015 Tyndall and Holloman FOC ~2017 Modified by Boeing at Cecil Field, FL ~$5M per aircraft Capability 4th Gen profile Maneuverability Active parts line Operations cost Numbers available Etc.

The E-9A Widget USAF’s only Airborne Telemetry/Sea Surveillance

The E-9A “Widget” DeHaviland/Bombardier Dash 8 -100 Only 2 in USAF inventory…AFMC asset Provides sea surveillance, TM capture and radio relay capabilities E-9 Sortie Generation ~250 sorties / 700 hours FY13/14 – 550 hrs

The BQM-167 Skeeter USAF’s Premier Subscale Aerial Target

The BQM-167 “Skeeter” The BQM-167A is a cost effective threat representative sub-scale aerial target (SSAT) Capabilities Digital Integrated Flight Control System

Water/Land Recoverable Specifications

120’ Missile Retriever/25’ Utility Boat USAF’s Only Squadron with Big Boats!!!

WATERCRAFT

THE AIR FORCE NAVY!!!

Three 120’ drone recovery vessels Two 25’ Utility Boats – in-shore patrol Used for Safety Corridor Clearing (both) Used for SSAT Water Recovery (MRs only) Tyndall Force Protection role

SSAT DRIFT

Questions?

Tyndall & Holloman AFB Full-scale Aerial Targets Sub-scale Aerial Targets E-9A Widget TM/SSR Watercraft

GRDCS

Team Target!!!

WSEP/DoD/FMS Test & Eval

Col Vogel…this is the slide that you use to talk about the 82nd Aerial Targets Squadron.

The QF-4/QRF-4C are the DoD’s only Full-scale Aerial Target (FSAT). They support a multitude of Joint and FMS programs and can be used for advanced testing and evaluations of weapons, sensors, and various payloads. The 82nd ATRS flies this aircraft in both manned and unmanned configurations. There are currently almost 75 left in the inventory with a 2/3 – 1/3 split between Tyndall and Holloman. Tyndall will cease flying the QF-4 in 4Q14 and Holloman will cease in 4Q16 – both locations will transition to the QF-16.

The BQM-167 Subscale Aerial Target (SSAT) is the premier target for WSEP as well as various other Joint and FMS programs. The SSAT has over 1 hr of on station time and can carry a multitude of infrared and electronic pods/countermeasures. Each SSAT costs approximately $850K with additive costs for pods/countermeasures. It can fly up to 0.9 Mach and can attain 50K in some configurations.

The E-9 is the USAF’s sole sea surveillance and airborne telemetry platform. It also has UHF and VHF relay/radiate capability. It supports WSEP, Tomahawk, MALD, and a host of other Joint and FMS programs. There are only 2 of these aircraft in the USAF inventory. They normally have a crew of 4 (pilot/copilot/TM/SSR) but can carry up to 9 total people or roughly 1500 lbs of cargo with only a pilot/copilot on board. Maximum speed is about 240 kts, service ceiling of 25K, almost 5 hrs worth of fuel.

WEG Watercraft consists of 2 x 25’ Utility Boats used for clearing of the inner safety corridor and 3 x 120’ Missile Retriever Vessels used for clearing the outer safety corridor as well as SSAT water recovery. SSAT recoveries average almost a dozen per year saving the USAF upwards of $10M annually. These assets are Contractor operated and maintained.

The Gulf Range Drone Control System is the major command/control node that ties together the various assets involved in the testing and evaluation of weapons in the Gulf of Mexico. It is vital to all aspects of the missions that the 82 ATRS executes and supports.

Certain QF-4E’s are specially painted to mimic the primary paint schemes of the Phantom II when it was operational. These are flown in support of ACC’s Heritage Program and participate in roughly 10 shows per year.

All 82nd ATRS assets (except Watercraft) are Mil/GS operated with Contractor maintenance and support. Government oversight is provided through a combination of DCMA, ACC/AMIC, various SPOs and USAF Active Duty military.

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RESTRICTED AREA, TYNDALL AFB

GULF OF MEXICO

ST.

ANDREW

SOUND

AND CROOKED

ISLAND

PANAMA CITY

TAFB

RESITRICTED AREA

)ALL Watercraft approaching the Restricted Area South of Tyndall AFB

(GULF OF MEXICO, ST. ANDREW SOUND AND CROOKED ISLAND)

Be advised of the following:

· Drones are launched and recovered over this area seven days a week

· Corridor closure schedules are broadcasted over VHF radio channel 16 at 4:00PM the day prior to drone operations and: 90, 60, 30, 15, 10 and 5 minutes prior to launch

· ALL Watercraft/Personnel are required to remain clear of this restricted area 1 1/2 hours prior to scheduled operations unless directed by Tyndall Patrol boats.

· Radio communications w/ Tyndall Watercraft Operations personnel is available via VHF Chnl 16, call sign: Tyndall Marine Operations or Tyndall Drone boat

· 24 hour information is available via land line 850-283-4766

· Restricted area is patrolled by Tyndall Patrol boats 1.5 hour prior to drone operations

· Coordinates for danger area in question are as follows Beginning 30 01'30"-85 32'30" thence to 30 00'58"- 85 33'38" thence to 29 56'38"-85 33'38" thence to29 55'15"-85 31'21" thence to29 58'50"-85 31'21" thence to 29 57'50"-85 30'00"

· Failure to abide by Tyndall Patrol boat directive could result in INJURY or DEATH. The concern is for the safety of all persons and vessels that enter the restricted area.

Reference 33 CFR Ch. II Gulf of Mexico and St. Andrew

Sound, south of East Bay, Fla., Tyndall Drone Launch Corridor, Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla.; Restricted area.

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