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AIR FORCE FLIGHT TEST CENTER (AFFTC)

ELECTRONIC WARFARE TEST AND

EVALUATION UNIVERSITY (EW T&E U)

SPECIALIZED TECHNICAL TRAINING SERVICES

PERFORMANCE

WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

XX APR 11

(1 APR DRAFT)

Prepared by:

412TH Test Wing, Electronic Warfare Group 771st Test Squadron AFFTC, Edwards AFB, CA

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I.0

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

3.0 4.0

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

A

ESTIMATED TRAINING CLASSES

1.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) provides for non-personal services for highly specialized, complex electronic warfare (EW) technical classroom course instruction in the primary areas of infrared (IF) and radio frequency (RF), IF and RF countermeasure systems, directed energy weapon systems, low observable weapon systems, aircraft survivability, and net-centric warfare systems. The training requirements are at the advanced graduate level and are necessary for developing and increasing the proficiency of EW engineers involved in test and evaluation (T&E) in the aforementioned EW technical areas. These courses are for the curriculum offered by the EW T&E University (EW T&E U) located at the Air Force Flight Test Center (AFFTC), Edwards AFB, CA.

1.1 Key Performance Objectives

1.1.1 Advance the knowledge and proficiency of engineers in the specialized, complex and rapidly evolving field of EW T&E.

1.1.2 Maintain a library of current, state-of-the-art, graduate level EW courses.

1.2 Key EW T&E U Goal

Recognized as the world class T&E educational source for EW weapon system technologies.

1.3 Requirement

Training instruction services shall be provided by experienced, highly qualified and skilled, fully trained, and professional, instructors and staff with the requisite EW disciplines and security clearances to successfully perform the EW T&E U specialized training requirements.

1.3.1 EW Course Training

Formal academic graduate level course training for the EW T&E U courses identified in PWS Appendix A, paragraphs 2.0 and 3.0.

1.3.1.1 Include student 3-ring notebooks with course instruction i.e., as a minimum, hard and soft (compact disc) copies of PowerPoint slide presentations. Assemble, designate and handle classified materials in accordance with the Contract Security Classification Specification (DD 254) of this contract.

1.3.2 Course Revisions

Revise the PWS Appendix A courses for currency.

1.3.2.1 The Contractor Training Manager (CTM) shall notify the Government Project Manager (GPM) when revisions are necessary. Notification and schedule to complete must allow sufficient time for revisions to be included prior to the conduct of the next class.

1.3.2.2 Provide GPM configuration control course summary of revisions. Transmit via e-mail.

1.3.3 EW T&E U Course Development

Develop new EW-related courses for topics such as, but not limited to, those identified in subparagraphs 1.3.3.1-1.3.3.5, below, if added to the contract by modification. For courses added to the contract, provide GPM draft course contents for approval. Transmit via e-mail.

1.3.3.1 Network Centric Warfare

1.3.3.2 Data Reduction in EW Testing

1.3.3.3 Airborne Interceptor T&E

1.3.3.4 Fundamentals of Expendable ECM Systems T&E

1.3.3.5 Fundamentals of Offboard ECM Systems T&E

1.3.3.6 Subsequent to the Government’s acceptance of the new courses, they may be added to PWS Appendix A via contract modification.

1.4 Contractor Training Manager (CTM)

Identify, via e-mail to the GPM and Contracting Officer (CO), the designated EW T&E U Contractor Training Manager (CTM) and an alternate. These designees should be EW subject matter experts with the knowledge and ability to effectively communicate and resolve technical and schedule problems and contractual matters.

1.5 Reporting Requirements

Summarized below are the electronic (e-mail) reporting requirements of this PWS.

* If course development is included by contract modification

2.0 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

Classroom training performed on-site at Edwards AFB, CA, and Nellis AFB, NV, will be supported by the Government-furnished property described in the Section H Base Support Special Contract Requirement (H099) of this contract.

3.0 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

3.1 Hours of Operation

Normal duty work week and hours are Monday-Friday, 0730-1630, except Federal Holidays. Training will be scheduled to occur during these days and hours unless otherwise agreed to by both parties at no additional cost to the Government.

3.2 Contract Changes

The GPM, or other Government personnel, e.g. quality assurance personnel, are not authorized to direct the contractor or otherwise change the requirements of this contract. The CO is the only individual authorized to provide such direction. If, in the contractor’s opinion, any GPM guidance (reference paragraph 1.4) is perceived as a contract change, the contractor shall not proceed with such guidance, and promptly notify the CO.

4.0 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

Performance will be assessed based upon the objectives and thresholds stated in Table 1, below. Performance thresholds are stated in terms of meeting requirements, i.e. satisfactory performance.

TABLE 1, PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

1.0 1.1.1 1.3.1

1.1.2 1.3.2

1.4 3.2

EW T&E U SPECIALIZED TECHNIAL

TRAINING SERVICES PWS

APPENDIX A, ESTIMATED TRAINING CLASSES

1.0 Class Size

The estimated number of students per class is 26.

2.0 Courses On-Site at Edwards AFB, CA

It is estimated the courses described in this paragraph will be presented via classroom training once per fiscal year, i.e. 1 Oct through 30 Sep.

2.1 Fundamental Concepts

These courses provide a solid foundation in the basics concepts associated with testing EW systems. These are aimed at new engineers and practicing engineers new to the EW field. They also provide good refresher training for experienced engineers.

2.1.1 EWF 0010 - Radar Fundamentals for EW T&E Engineers

This is an introductory radar course emphasizing EW considerations. The radar range equation is developed and radar and target interaction are addressed. After developing basic radar concepts, simplified EW systems such as radar warning receivers (RWR), self-protection jammers (SPJ), and towed decoys are introduced and their interaction with the radar examined. Includes signal characteristic and F-16 radar demonstrations at the Integration Facility for Avionic Systems Test (IFAST).

Security Classification: Unclassified Course Length: 4 days

2.1.2 EWF 0020 - Introduction to EW

Course is an overview of EW applications and systems. The course addresses the threat environment; sensors, weapons, and command and control. The kill chain is introduced; target detection, target tracking, weapons engagement, weapon guidance, and end game. Common EW systems such as radar warning receivers (RWR), electronic countermeasures (ECM) systems and techniques, and expendable countermeasures systems are introduced.

Security Classification: Unclassified Course Length: 4 days

2.1.3 EWF 0040 – Graphical Analytical Concepts with MtStat

This course is a refresher course designed for engineers to review probability and statistic fundamentals. The course teaches statistical concepts in a graphically intensive manner using the MtStat graphical and statistical package. Included are fundamental statistics terms and techniques, and addresses statistical problem solving methodology by accessing appropriate tables and performing mathematical calculations. After students are fully aware of the fundamental operational concepts, instructors present students with software methods to obtain solutions faster and more efficiently. Classroom exercises are included throughout the course, allowing students a hands-on opportunity to obtain essential information.

Security Classification: Unclassified Course Length: 4 days

2.2 Electronic Warfare Systems Under Test and Survivability

These courses focus on the systems under test (SUT), such as EW Receivers, Electronic Countermeasures (ECM) Systems, Towed Decoys, Expendable Countermeasures, and Low Observable (LO) concepts.

2.2.1 EWS 0110 - EW Receiver Systems T&E

Covers applications of EW receivers, receiver types and implementations, and test considerations and resources. EW applications such as radar warning receivers (RWR) and electronic support measures systems (ESM) and their applications are introduced. Receiver components such as antennas, receivers, signal processors, controls and displays are discussed. Test process, methods, and considerations along with appropriate measures of performance are presented. Test resources and their proper roles are also addressed.

Security Classification: Unclassified Course Length: 3½ days

2.2.2 EWS 0122 - Fundamentals of High Energy Lasers (HEL) T&E Consists of basic physics, design, system implementation, and applications of how HEL weapons systems are developed. Test process, methods, and consideration along with appropriate measures of performance are presented. Test resources and their proper roles are addressed.

Security Classification: Unclassified Course Length: 4 days

2.2.3 EWS 0111 - Fundamentals of High Power Microwave (HPM) T&E Consists of basic physics, design, system implementation, and applications of how HPM weapons systems are developed. Test process, methods, and consideration along with appropriate measures of performance are presented. Test resources and their proper roles are addressed.

Security Classification: Unclassified Course Length: 4 days

2.2.4 EWS 0210 - Fundamentals of Onboard ECM T&E

Introduces electronic warfare (EW) engineers to the fundamentals of active radio frequency (RF) onboard self-protection electronic countermeasures (ECM) T&E. The course provides students with the supporting fundamental onboard self-protection ECM information. It focuses on onboard ECM against target acquisition radars (TAR) and target track radars (TTR) from both the generic and the specific position. The goal is to provide students with a foundation from which they can ask the right questions when dealing with the T&E of active RF onboard self-protection ECM systems.

Security Classification: SECRET Course Length: 4days

2.3 Test Methodologies, Data Analysis and Advanced Topics

Sound evaluations of the systems under test is the ultimate goal of every test programs. These courses address test requirements, planning, execution, and data analysis.

2.3.1 EWE 0110 - Data Analysis and Evaluation for EW T&E Engineers This course uses a unique example-based framework for presenting various statistical and analytical techniques common in EW data analysis and evaluation. A typical RWR test is used as the operative example that prompts students to explore realistic problems and provide subsequent evaluations. The problem moves from defining and structuring test objectives, to determining measures of performance or effectiveness, and establishing evaluation and success criteria. The problem is then taken to different levels requiring testing using different facilities and test design constraints. The effects of sample size are investigated during each iteration of the exercise. At each step, graphical and statistical methods are defined and provided to the students to apply to their individual test data sets. This allows students to receive actual hands-on experience in applying each of the statistical techniques addressed in the course.

Security Classification: Unclassified Course Length: 3 days

2.4 Threat Systems and Air Defense Principles

EW systems are designed to operate in and overcome enemy integrated air defense systems (IADS). Engineers and analysts must understand the operating principles of the individual threat systems and how they are netted together to form IADS.

2.4.1 EWT 0110 - Command Guided SAM Systems

Covers the technical and operational characteristics of three specific command guided surface-to-air missile systems. Topics include: an overview of the concept of command guided SAM systems; the engagement scenario; the system concept of operation; antenna, receiver, transmitter, and signal processing subsystems; and missile and command links. It includes missile guidance law fundamentals and places those fundamentals into the context of ECM effectiveness T&E. The relationship between detailed system technical and performance characteristics, and the test implications of system behavior are presented. Student exercises are designed to reinforce key performance concepts and their application to T&E. Students have the opportunity to tour selected command guided systems where they can get a first-hand look at operational systems, discuss class concepts with system engineers and operators, and reinforce their understanding of system T&E behavior.

Security Classification: SECRET Course Length: 5 days

2.4.2 EWT 0111 - Tactical Land Based Defense Systems

Addresses the technical and operational characteristics of one tactical semi-active (SA) surface-to-air missile system and its associated radars, and one radar directed anti-aircraft artillery (AAA) system. The tactical employment of each system is also addressed. The first topic includes an overview of the SAM battery components including: acquisition and height finding radars, target engagement radars, and the missile transporter erector launcher (TEL). The transmitter, receiver, antenna, data link, and missile seeker subsystems are also discussed. Additionally, the course presents missile guidance law fundamentals and places those fundamentals into the context of ECM effectiveness T&E. The second topic covers the principles of gun directing radars including ballistic computations. Conical scan radar principles are covered in detail. The key features of the transmitter, receiver, and antenna systems as well as signal processing are also addressed. Students have the opportunity to tour selected radar systems where they can see systems in operation, discuss class concepts with system engineers and operators, and reinforce their understanding of system T&E behavior.

Security Classification: SECRET Course Length: 5 days

2.4.3 EWT 0210 - Strategic Air Defense Systems

This covers the technical and operational characteristics of selected strategic semi-active (SA) and seeker-aided ground-guided (SAGG) surface-to-air missile systems. Specific topics include: an overview of the concept of SA and SAGG SAM systems; the engagement scenario; the system concept of operation; antenna, receiver, transmitter, and signal processing subsystems; and missile and command links. The course includes the fundamentals of continuous-wave (CW), pulse-Doppler and phased array radar theory, and receiver and signal processing architectures that facilitate their utilization. Instructors present missile guidance law fundamentals and place those fundamentals into the context of ECM effectiveness T&E. Student exercises are designed to reinforce key performance concepts and their application to T&E.

Security Classification: SECRET Course Length: 5 days

2.4.4 EWT 0220 - IR Directed Threat Systems

Presents engineering-level details of seven infrared (IR) man-portable air defense systems (MANPADS) considered as threats applicable to U.S. IR countermeasures (IRCM) T&E. Information presented about these systems is that considered most important from an EW system under test (SUT) perspective. Included are key threat system design and theory of operation attributes essential for the EW test engineer to understand to effectively plan and conduct IR countermeasures T&E. The course begins with a generic overview of the components and design theories common to all MANPADS and their subsystems. Common attributes of concept of operation among the various MANPADS under study are also presented. IR phenomenology considerations that are important to threat systems countermeasures T&E are discussed. A review of generic IRCM and IR counter-countermeasures (IRCCM) techniques is then provided. Details of each specific threat system are presented, beginning with background information on each system, and then engineering details of the various subsystems is described, with emphasis upon the missile seeker and its signal processing. The course concludes with discussions about various T&E strategies and issues associated with MANPADS countermeasures T&E. Student exercises, both quantitative and qualitative, are interspersed throughout the course for concept reinforcement.

Security Classification: SECRET Course Length: 4 days

2.4.5 EWT 0230 - Integrated Air Defense Systems

This short course provides a unique in-depth description of threat command and control (C2) systems and algorithms. These C2 systems comprise the brains of the threat IADS. It provides the fundamentals of what an IADS is, how it works and processes data. Designed to build a firm EW knowledge base, the course describes the operational building blocks used in creating, maintaining and distributing an IADS air picture and applying that air picture to efficiently and effectively control the associated weapons systems. The course examines the processes at each level of the threat IADS, defines the relevant objectives for each IADS level, and conducts a detailed analysis of the methodology employed.

Security Classification: SECRET Course Length: 5 days

3.0 Courses On-Site at Nellis AFB, NV

It is estimated the courses described in this paragraph will be presented via classroom training once per fiscal year, i.e. 1 Oct through 30 Sep.

3.1 EWE 0120 - Elements of Open Air Testing

This course is designed to equip EW test engineers with the knowledge of when to test on an open air range (OAR). It covers the test advantages unique to OAR testing, and how to use an OAR to best achieve EW test objectives. Course examines test planning, performance and analysis issues and procedures for using an OAR and articulates the test engagement scenario from the big picture perspective. Addressed are general capabilities and limitations and compares them to other test facilities and examines considerations for when to use an OAR and when to not use it.

Security Classification: SECRET Course Length: 5 days

3.2 Course EWF 0040 - Graphical Analytical Concepts with MtStat, described in paragraph 2.1.3, above.

3.3 Course EWT 0230 - Integrated Air Defense Systems, described in paragraph 2.4.5, above.

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