Exhibit_C_-_EABO.pdf

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EXPEDITIONARY ADVANCE

BASE OPERATIONS

WARGAME TOOLKIT & FUTURE OPTIONS

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CROSS-FUNCTIONAL:

- Company Landing Team

- GuSS

- ARES

- TERN

- ASW/ASUW Hunter Killer / Pouncer Team

- MK VI Patrol Boat

- MQ-9E Predator UAS

- MV22 Weaponized Hunting Osprey

- Seaplane

- Maneuver Support Vessels US Army MSV (Surf Connector)

- Autonomous Littoral Connector

- Ferret

- SWARM

C2:

- Laser communications

- Light communications

- Stalker

- AN/TPS-80 G/ATOR

- Bi/Multi-Static Sonar

- Bi/Multi-Static Frequency Sonar

- UTAC

- Covert AUV Ghost Swimmer

- Low signature intra-base WANs

- Solar powered UAS (“router in the sky”)

- Remote Control of EAB Nodes

- STALKER

FORCE PROTECTION:

- GBAD

- Point Air Defense Battery

- EX MCM Company

- USV

- Counter UAS

- Containerization of assets

- Joint MILDEC

- Cover / Conceal / Decoy applications

FIRES:

- Compact Laser Weapon System (CLWS)

- Laser Weapon Module

- High –powered microwave

- ASCM battery (floating or ashore)

- TLAM

- Tethered ASROC, ASW

- Box O’Rockets

- Rail-gun battery (floating or ashore)

- HIMARS Battery (w/ATACMs)

- Multi-missile HIMARS

MANEUVER:

- Airships

- US Army connectors (MSV)

- US Navy connectors

- Host Nation connectors

- JHSV (Heavy)

- Submersible Support Vessel

- LARC-XV (Modified)

- STOVL and RW FARP Barges

LOGISTICS:

- Floating KMAX

- Picatinny Pallet

- Motorized Floating Containers

- Water Purification System Barge

- Supply Glider

- Hybrid Energy Trailer ITV

- Autonomous Littoral Connector

- Additive Manufacturing

- GPS Air-drop for austere sites

- STUFT

- Barges

- Ground Renewable Expeditionary Energy

- Foot Mobile Battery Charger

- RE-Arming Barges

- Repair Barges

- SeaMod (floating concrete platforms)

(Disclaimer: The content presented is provided to illustrate the art of the possible and does not imply DOD endorsement) Due to the amount of quad slides contained in this toolkit, not all capabilities are annotated in this contents page.

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Expeditionary Advance Base Operations Notional Operational View ro ss Fu n ctio n al C

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Concept of Operations

EAB Ops transcends weapons and platforms

These “things” must be manned and protected -even in Phases 0 and 1

Distributed general purpose tactical formations must contribute to the achievement of strategic objectives

Marines on the ground carry the nation’s message

A reinforced rifle company might not always be the answer….

Fires Landing Team?

Logistics Landing Team?

Organic ISR/self defense/mobility Digitally interoperable Capable of integrating with host nation forces Sustainment augmented through foraging, host nation support Extended duration operations

Footprint Attributes

(Notional)

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RVM / GuSS

RVM / Guss

Description: GUSS is fitted with electro-optics, lasers, and navigation sensors, which provide navigation and obstacle sensing for autonomous missions. GUSS is controlled by GPS guided pre-determined waypoints, a “follow me” mode in which it shadows a warfighter, direct tele-operation or can be man-driven. GUSS can navigate through wooded areas, urban or open-terrain and has a cruising range of 482km without refueling and carry 1,700lbs of cargo, (2) passengers and (1) litter patient. The project consists of development and testing of an infantry support Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) to support multiple resupply, CASEVAC, and reconnaissance type missions.

S&T Thrust Areas: C4ISR, MAGTF Fires, Expeditionary Logistics, Autonomy/Robotics, Maneuver, Expeditionary Medicine, Force Protection

EF-21 Linkages:

• “New ground maneuver platforms that can be transported internally via MV-22 or CH-53.” (p. 34)

• “Supporting the Expeditionary Force 21 global laydown of forward-deployed forces with improved logistics responsiveness and agility while sustaining equipment readiness of disaggregated units.“ (p. 41)

Goal(s)/Objective(s):

• Deliver quiet (hybrid electric)autonomous solutions for logistics

• Provide dismounted units semi-autonomous resupply and CASEVAC capabilities.

• Enable an organic semi-autonomous ground vehicle to “lighten the load” on the warfighter and increase a units’ ability to self-sustain themselves.

• Provide on board battery recharging capabilities

• Extend the time on station of the warfighter.

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Objective: Demonstrate the remote firing of a M58 line charge to clear amphibious assault lanes or remove obstacles using a supervised autonomous unmanned surface vehicle.

Team:

Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren

Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City

Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory

Warfighting Capability Concept

Autonomous Shallow Water Mine Breacher

Operational Relevance:

• Provide the Marine Corps Landing Force Commander with the capability to autonomously breach and clear shallow water mines and obstacles in littoral environments that would impede or severely hamper amphibious operations and landings.

• An autonomous capability keeps Marines out of harms way during A2/AD littoral maneuver, thereby preserving the force for other critical operations.

• This is a cost effective repurposing of an existing autonomous SURC coupled with a M58 Line Charge.

Capability Concept(s) Addressed:

• Clear Assault Lanes. Autonomously breach and clear shallow water mines enabling ship to shore maneuver.

• Clear Assault Lanes. Autonomously breach and clear obstacles in the littoral environment facilitating ship to shore maneuver.

• Protect the Force during difficult and dangerous breaching ops.

Last Updated: 10/26/2016

Autonomous SURC carrying an integrated, remotely fired M58 single shot line charge for Clearing Amphibious Assault Lanes.

Description

Technology/Engineering Innovation Objectives and Technical Parameters

Technology/Engineering Innovation:

• Integrate an existing mine clearing line charge onto autonomous unmanned surface vehicle (USV) for concept demonstration

• Use autonomous USV technologies to clear amphibious assault lanes in extremely hazardous environments

• Emerging autonomous USV capabilities enable new methods for deploying existing technologies

TRL: Current: 5; Projected at end (3QFY17): 7

Related Efforts:

• MCWL Logistics Connector Initiative

• Panama City Autonomous AAV initiatives

• NSWC Dahlgren Autonomous Fires efforts (SAF-T, RAPTOR, WASP

CapCon Metric Technical Parameter

3.1.4 Standoff range >10 nm

3.2.4 Standoff range >10 nm

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ARES

ARES (Aerial Reconfigurable Embedded System)

CONCEPT OF EMPLOYMENT:

ARES (Aerial Reconfigurable Embedded System) a modular unmanned VTOL vehicle that provides the warfighter with an organic capability for unmanned expeditionary logistics, ISR and casualty evacuation.

Modular payload (ISR, EW orStrike or Comms Relay) launched from the Seabase ,over the horizon, in support of the CLT.

Description: Demonstrate a modular unmanned VTOL vehicle that provides the warfighter with an organic capability for unmanned expeditionary logistics, ISR and casualty evacuation.

Goal: Provide cargo delivery and retrograde capability. Development of a modular cargo pod capability to support end to end IED/mine detection.

Seabased unmanned cargo operations.

Technical Approach: This is a FY16 JCTD proposal that MCWL will invest

in. The technical approach is still being worked.

Performers: NAVAIR, MCWL, LOCKHEED MARTIN

S&T Thrust Areas: Autonomy, C4ISR, Expeditionary Logistics

EF-21 Linkages:

Logistics: Integrate logistics demand reduction technologies into training. Explore the use of autonomous systems to deliver tailored medical supplies, and to serve as a casualty evacuation platform.

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TERN

TERN (Tactically Exploited Reconnaissance Node)

CONCEPT OF EMPLOYMENT:

TERN (Tactically Exploited Reconnaissance Node) : an unmanned VTOL vehicle that provides the amphibious Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) with an organic capability for unmanned persistent Ship borne ISR, Electronic Warfare, Digital Interoperability and Kinetic strike capability.

Persistent ISR, EW, Strike or Comms Relay (Digitally Interoperable) launched from the Seabase ,over the horizon, in support of the CLT.

S&T Thrust Areas: Autonomy, C4ISR, EW/ Cyber

EF-21 Linkages:

TERN will enable long range raids in an A2AD environment by providing Electronic Warfare (EW) support to the assault package.

It will also enable persistent long range ISR, strike capability, and escort support to VM-22s as they traverse to inland objective areas.

Stakeholders: DCA, PMA-266, PMA-263, ONR, MCWL, MCCDC, DARPA, NAVAIR

Description: Demonstrate an unmanned VTOL vehicle that provides the amphibious Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) with an organic capability for unmanned persistent Ship borne ISR, Electronic Warfare, Digital Interoperability and Kinetic strike capability.

Goal(s)/Objectives(s): Design and Build a demonstration vehicle. Integrate Tern development into MQ-X UAS roadmap for deployment in 2024.

Technical Approach: Invest in DARPA effort, once ship operations are demonstrated in FY 18 integrate air vehicle in future experiments.

Performers: DARPA (Aerovironment, Northrop Grumman) ro ss Fu n ctio n al C

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SH-60 Expeditionary Shore Detachment

ASW/ASUW Hunter Killer / Pouncer Team

CONCEPT OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Expeditionary Shore version of SH-60 Detachment from CG or DDG. Like when ship based, operates as the striking, search and localization arm of the other local ASW and associated Expeditionary sensor units.

• Weapons mix can vary based on operational Phase and anticipated Red units in range.

• Parts and maintenance “pack up kit “as on deployment, like when on ship remainder of repair is fly in teams.

• Responds to ASW cueing location within platform search capability. Responds to ASUW cueing.

• Can designate for other shooters.

• Can do ASUW area search, local logistics movement.

SH-60 Shore Detachment

• Active or Reserve

• Comes with majority of ship detachment personnel

• Subsists from common base.

• SH-60 Self Deploys

• Remainder is air transportable.

EAB Site Footprint

• (1+?) SH-60

• (1) Fuel truck and purifier set. Allows for fuel foraging.

• (1) Weapons Truck: CONNEX with ASW Torpedoes, gun pod, ASUW missile (Penguin?)

• (2) Pack up Kit trucks

• (3) Aircrew Complete to allow for 24/7 standby operations.

• (20-25) personnel total.

• (2) passenger vehicles.

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MK VI Patrol Boat (PB)

MK VI Patrol Boat (PB)

CONCEPT OF EMPLOYMENT:

Provide capability to persistently patrol shallow littoral areas beyond sheltered harbors and bays for the purpose of force protection of friendly and coalition forces and critical infrastructure; mission includes High Value Unit (HVU) shipping escort and Vessel Boarding, Search, and Seizure (VBSS operations), Theater Security Cooperation (TSC), and Security Force Assistance.

MK VI:

- Lethal Weapons:

- (2 -3) M249, M240, MK 19, M2HB, or GAU-17/ (1)

Remote Operated Stabilized weapon

- (Max Range Arch 2kyds)

- Non Lethal Weapons

- LRAD

- Laser Dazzler

FOOTPRINT:

- C4ISR/Nav: Tactical VHF, HF, UHF; SATCOM; Intercom; Blue Force Tracker; CID; EO/IR; Unmanned Vehicle C2;

Integrated Marine Radar; DGPS; Link 16;

- Road Transport: Transport: Cradle; Trailer

- Maritime Transport: Transport & L/R by crane, well deck or deck cargo from L-Class, MSC & commercial/coalition ship ro ss Fu n ctio n al C

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MQ-9E Predator UAS

MQ-9E Reaper UAS

CONCEPT OF EMPLOYMENT

The MQ-9E is an unmanned system that provides the MAGTF with an organic, self-deployable, expeditionary, multi-mission warfighting capability with the following characteristics:

• On-station time of >10 hours at 2000 nm range.

• State-of-the-art communications systems that provide comms gateways and enhance MAGTF/Joint digital interoperability.

• 9 wing stations capable of carrying 3000 lbs of PGMs, EW payloads, and swarms of recoverable sUAS.

The MQ-9E can provide:

• Close Air Support to dispersed/distributed ground forces

• Strategic/tactical level persistent ISR to commanders at all echelons

• Multifunctional Electronic Warfare capabilities that enable it to operate at stand-off ranges in denied airspaces.

While self-deployable from CONUS, the MQ-9E is also capable of operating from 3000’ expeditionary runways and has an expeditionary maintenance footprint of 4-6 personnel.

Description: Leveraging Joint programs , create an Expeditionary and Ruggedized unmanned aerial system that provides the MAGTF with an extremely flexible, robust and affordable capability for long duration unmanned ISR, Electronic Warfare, Digital Interoperability and robust kinetic and non-kinetic strike capability.

Goal(s)/Objectives(s): Determine how MQ-9E can be leveraged to increase Digital Interoperability in urban littoral environments, while enhancing sortie & ISR availability, cyber & EW integration, DACAS opportunities, and reducing O&M costs. Demonstrate MQ-9E in FY-17 and integrate payload and services architecture to inform MQ-X UAS roadmap. Create conditions for operational deployment in 2019.

Technical Approach: Leverage current USD(I) OCONUS Contractor Owned/Contractor Operated Operations to support SPMAGTF CR requirement.

Performers: General Atomics Aeronautical

S&T Thrust Areas: Autonomy, C4ISR, EW/ Cyber, small UAS deliverables/expendables, multi-domain radar.

EF-21 Linkages:

• “Provide responsive, all-weather fire support options to forces maneuvering from the sea and in support of dispersed formations... Including:”

• “The range and capacity to provide fires supporting multiple entry points from the sea.”

• “Increased capability of sensors to provide a target location of useable accuracy.”

• “Increased capacity to employ unmanned aerial system (UAS) supporting timely target acquisition.”

• “Increased capability from UAS to acquire targets, control fires, and deliver munitions.” (p. 33)

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MV-22 (Weaponized)

MV-22 (Weaponized “Hunting Osprey”)

CONCEPT OF EMPLOYMENT (CONENP):

Currently in 2015, the VMM squadron provides the primary function of combat assault support of troops, a secondary function the transportation of supplies & equipment along with ten other potential tasks. In 2030 with the appropriate paradigm shift in the conceptual employment of the VMMs, the MV-22 can be involved into a weaponized platform to improve self-defensive and self-escort capabilities. MV-22 can be further enhanced that could support a variety of USMC combat functions in support Advanced Base Concept (also have MV-22 operating from the advance bases) to include Offensive Air Support (primarily Close Air Support) while also expanding into supporting other Naval Mission Areas such as Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), Anti-Surface Warfare (ASuW), and Mine Warfare (MIW). The CONENP Weaponized MV-22 is in development.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• VMM 165 (12 MV-22s)

• Self-deployable force w/ forward deployed logistics support resident on the RW FARP Barge

• 24/7 all-weather, precision guided fire support

• Range of 2267nm w/ single Air-to-Air Refueling

• Side-Firing 30mm (500 rounds), Altitude 10,000AGL

• Forward-Firing .50 cal chin gun (1000 rounds), ~4mil CEP

• Rockets: APKWS 1 mil @ 90% CEP, 5000m+ range

• Missiles: AGM-176 Griffin, GBU-44 Viper-E, Hellfire

• Torpedoes: Mk54 (600lbs), MK50 (800lbs), etc.

• Deployable Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) and Unmanned

Underwater Vehicle (UUV)

FOOTPRINT:

- Marine Officer (CMO): 29

- Marine Enlisted (CME): 169

- Navy Officer (CNO): 1

- Navy Enlisted (CNE): 3

*current FY TOTE for generic VMM

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Seaplane

Seaplane

Bombardier CL-415MP Range: 1310 nm / Speed: 180 kts Pax: 9 / Cargo: 6400 lbs Missions: Multi/ Fire Cost: $35 Million

Japanese US-2 Range: 2538 nm / Speed: 302 ktas Pax: 20 / Ord: 2000 lbs bombs and 2 torpedos or 4 325lbs depth charges + Missions: Multi/ SAR Cost: $75 Million

CONCEPT OF EMPLOYMENT:

Seaplanes are a proven, cost-effective operational capability that can provide lines of communication to remotely dispersed EAB sites that lack port or airfield infrastructure.

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Family of Maneuver Support Vessels (MSVs)

US Army Connectors

CONCEPT OF EMPLOYMENT:

Movement, sustainment, and maneuver of tailored (or task-organized) combat configured forces and their equipment

Movement and maneuver of these forces in to theater, or intra-theater

Establish or displace EABs

Family of MSVs

• Seabasing asset

• JLOTS Interoperable w/RRDF

• Self deployable fro, strategic distances (1,200 nautical miles)

• 24/7 all-weather capability

• Compatible with certain amphibious ship well decks

• Speed: 17 – 22 knots

• Light, Medium, and Heavy variants (MSV-L/M/H)

EAB Site Footptint

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Autonomous Littoral Connector (ALC)

Autonomous Littoral Connector (ALC)

CONCEPT OF EMPLOYMENT:

The Autonomous Littoral Connector (ALC) provides autonomous behaviors for ship-to-shore connectors capable of carrying supplies and equipment from the sea-base to the shore (or shore-to-shore) similar to the mission of Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) or Landing Craft Utility (LCU) platforms.

ALC will be capable of semi-autonomous navigation, obstacle identification and avoidance as well as delivery in support of EABs

Autonomous Littoral Connector

• Seabasing asset

• Capable of semi-autonomous navigation, obstacle identification and avoidance

• Common controller for manual embark/debark and

Command & Control

• 24/7 all-weather capability

• Compatible with certain amphibious ship well decks

• Mission planning interface which provides health and status of craft in any environment including A2/AD

• Interface with UASs generates multi-platform SA

EAB Site Footptint

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WASP- Weaponized Automated System Prototype

Technology/Engineering Innovation Objectives and Technical Parameters

Technology/Engineering Innovation

• Integration of an autonomous weapon system onto an autonomous robot to provide mobile, effective direct fire capability

• Autonomous weapon system provides automated target detection, tracking, and fire control

TRL: Current: 3; Projected at end (3QFY17): 5

Related Efforts:

• Automated weapon system technology development has been funded as the ONR30 Fires SAFT program

• UGV development and weapon system integration has been funded as a NSWCDD internal investment

Objective: Demonstrate direct fire capability from a small, remotely operated weaponized Unmanned Ground Vehicle

Team: Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren, Office of

Naval Research, TARDEC- Tank and Automotive Research

Command, Southwest Research Institute

CapCon Metric Technical Parameter

2.2.3 Effective direct fire Percentage of rounds on target

2.2.4 Target tracking Long duration, accurate tracking

2.3.1 Mobility Ability to execute vehicle motion

2.3.1 Survivability Visual Signature

Operational Relevance:

• Although weaponized unmanned systems are required to provide planned DoD capabilities, no tactically effective ground or surface based systems have been deployed. Current and past attempts to develop these systems have been hampered by the lack of sufficient subsystem autonomy. This effort, leveraging 5 years of ONR investment in weapon system autonomy, will demonstrate an integrated, system level autonomy that enables tactically relevant robotic behaviors.

Capability Concept(s) Addressed

• 2.2.3 Provide land based direct fire support for dismount operations

• 2.2.4 Provide automated target tracking and fire control for land based moving targets

• 2.3.1 Provide remotely operated, mobile, low signature platform and weapon payload for direct fire support within threat envelope

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FERRET / CART

FERRET / CART

Description: Explore semi-autonomous robot behavior for RSTA UGV asset.

Integrate autonomous capability with the TRC. Explore TTP’s, CONOPS, and understand man-machine interaction by introducing a semi-autonomously positioned robotics capability onto the battlefield.

Goal: Position MCWL robotics efforts for follow on robotics requirements efforts in semi-autonomy and collaborative robotics. Generate knowledge products to inform requirements. Autonomous drive to objective/mapping technology in technology denied environment will reduce operator cognitive load and increase mission effectiveness.

Technical Approach: Phase II - Experiment with a PackBot 510 with Aware Head, and intelligent loss of communications behaviors.

Phase III – Incremental enhancements to enable collaborative teaming.

Performer(s): NSWCDD

S&T Thrust Areas: C4ISR, Autonomy/Robotics, Maneuver, Force Protection

Linkages:

• CPG Enduring Principles: Marines are focused on combat; every

Marine is a rifleman. (p. 1)

• “Experimentation will be concentrated on developing and fielding highly advanced, indirect, or disruptive concepts and capabilities.”

(pg.. 10)

• EF-21 Command and control - ability to provide adaptive, distributed, cooperative, and collaborative decision-making and planning. (slide 26)

Stakeholders: MCWL, MCCDC, JGRT, JCRAS

CONCEPT OF EMPLOYMENT:

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Autonomous SWARM

SWARM

FOOTPRINT

These assets can range from micro to large size. Currently the Navy is working with small ships armed with machine guns IOT assist with straits transits and prevent FAC/FIAC missions from impacting naval operations.

SPECIFICATIONS

Elusiveness – The presence of this variable indicates that swarm elements can elude their opponent in some way (perhaps through superior speed or the ability to conceal oneself).

Superior situational awareness – The presence of this variable indicates the swarm has more information (unit locations, activity, intent, etc) about the enemy than he does about the swarm.

Standoff capability - The presence of this variable indicates the swarm has the ability to inflict damage and receive less in return through some advantage in weapons (usually greater range) or through relative self-restraint. The swarm needs to use its enablers and direct its energies to achieving the following two effects or behaviors:

Encirclement – to attack from three or more major directions.

Simultaneity – the elements of the swarm have the ability to coordinate their attacks in time and space.

CONCEPT OF EMPLOYMENT:

Swarming occurs when several units conduct a convergent attack on a target from multiple axes. Attacks can be either long range or short range. Swarming can be preplanned or opportunistic. It usually involves “pulsing” where units converge rapidly on a target, attack and then re-disperse. The intent is to overload an adversary’s cognitive/computational decision making process leading to indecision or hasty decisions and results in an exploitable opportunity. These risk worthy, recoverable, autonomous swarms can operate on the surface, subsurface or in the air and act not only as sensors but can act as shooters.

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Stalker

CONCEPT OF EMPLOYMENT:

Laser communication is a capability that could take large quantities of data and transmit/receive with a small burst that is extremely difficult to intercept. Using laser communication over long distances in remote sites would negate the need for a robust satellite WAN assets. There are some challenges in transmitting through clouds and dust storms.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Laser comm from UAVs provide > 1Gbps

• First 2 way comm from New Mexico to a spacecraft orbiting the moon had an error free upload rate of 20Mbps!

• Can be relayed from ground station to UAVs to remote sites.

• Laser speed is significantly faster than typical means of transfer (RF or SATCOM)

Laser Communications CONCEPTUAL, This technology exists with NASA

FOOTPRINT

• Footprint for a transmission site can vary but to receive a laser shot the equipment can be hend-held.

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Objective: Provide a digital end-to-end fires capability to support Ship-to-Shore maneuver. Support forces ashore against surface maritime threats using Surface & Land based fires.

Team: Marine Corp Warfighting Lab, Naval Surface Warfare Center (Mission Engineering Directorate, CTO, Rapid Technology Office, H Department); Lockheed Martin, Raytheon Missile Systems.

Warfighting Capability Concept

Common Weapons Control System (CWCS) for Shore/Ship Based ASuW & Digital NSFS Fires

Operational Relevance:

• Provide Surface Ship Digital Integrated fires to shape battlefield and conduct NSFS, Call-for-Fire missions

• Provide ASuW shore and ship based Weapons Control System

• Cost-effective approach to develop an LPD & Shore Based WCS capability based on tactically deployed TTWCS and CWCS prototype functionality

Capability Concept(s) Addressed

• 1.1.1/2. Delivery systems capable of delivering effects

• 2.2. Deliver Fire Support and Effects

Last Updated: Oct 24, 2016

Develop a Common Fire Control System for Shore Based and Ship Based ASuW & NSFS fires. Leverage NSWCDD’s Common Weapons Control System prototype.

Description

Technology/Engineering Innovation

Objectives and Technical Parameters

Technology/Engineering Innovation

• Integrate AFATDS, Forward Entry Devices, Comms radios with

CWCS for Tomahawk digital fires capability (Naval Surface Fire

Support (NSFS))

• Leverage CWCS functionality to develop Shore-Based and LPD based ASuW engagement capability

• Utilize deployed Tomahawk CWCS functionality to support Strike

Warfare operations and shape battlefield

TRL: Current: TRL 6,7; Projected at end (3QFY17): TRL 6, 7

Related Efforts:

• CWCS initially developed by NSWCDD S&T funding. Capabilities also funded by PMA-280 Tomahawk Weapon System PO.

• NSWCDD/PMA-280 using CWCS as Tomahawk WCS prototype for HCI engineering, demo, & Maritime Tomahawk development

• Utilized by Joint Staff J6 Division to evaluate integrated digital fires with

Marines, Army, SPECOPs, and Navy (Bold Quest)

• Utilized by PACFLT, ALCOM for Virtual Ship ASuW & NSFS

Engagement Prosecution (Valiant Shield, Northern Edge)

CapCon Metric Technical Parameter

1.1.1 Range, Modularity, Effects, Capacity XXXm

1.1.2 Range, Modularity, Effects, Capacity

YYYm

2.2 Lethality, Accuracy, Responsiveness

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CONCEPT OF EMPLOYMENT:

LED lamps have recently become the technology of choice for lighting in many environments, from indoor office spaces to outdoor vehicular use. These LED lamps can be modulated at relatively high speeds, opening up the possibility to use them to provide simultaneously illumination and data transmission, so-called visible light communications (VLC). One of the most compelling applications for VLC is in large unobstructed indoor spaces where many users desire concurrent high-speed connectivity, such as conference centers and classrooms; Wi-Fi fails here because of its limited spectrum re-use.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Advanced Modulation and Coding for Optical Communication Systems

• Cross-Layer Design and Optimization of Optical Networks

• Ultraviolet Communications

• FSO and Hybrid RF/FSO Networks and Communications

• Fiber-optic Channel Characterization

• Signal Processing for Optical Communication systems

• Other promising applications include indoor geo-location, vehicle-to-anything (V2X) communications, indoor positioning, and transmission inside airplane cabins. In our research we consider modulation, signal processing, user tracking, and resource allocation for this new optical communications modality

Visible Light Communications (VLC)

FOOTPRINT

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Objective: NSWC BFT will provide SA utilizing BLOS LPI/LPD two-way Position, Location, Information. PLI will feed back into the COP for commander and unit leaders SA.

Team: Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD)

Warfighting Capability Concept

Lightning Bolt Handheld

Operational Relevance:

• Global LPI/LPD Blue Force Tracker (BFT)

• Handheld unit with user interface to provide limited exfil

(GPS, Brevity codes) and infil (Free text/Brevity codes)

• Infil provides limited two-way comms allowing reach back capability to the user

Capability Concept(s) Addressed

• 4.1 COP situational awareness

• 4.3 Secure BLOS two-way BFT

UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT D: Distribution authorized to U.S. Department of Defense and US DoD Contractors only (Administrative or Operational Use) (31Oct2016).

Other requests for this document shall be referred to NSWCDD Commanding Officer.

Last Updated: 31 Oct 2016

Description

Technology/Engineering Innovation Objectives and Technical Parameters

Technology/Engineering Innovation

• Utilizes ONI waveform to provide global exfil of PLI

• Utilizes Iridium network to provide global infil

TRL: Current: 7; Projected at end (3QFY17): 8

Related Efforts:

• DoD developed waveform to provide global LPI/LPD BFT capabilities

• Iridium service providing infil capability

• First generation devices currently deployed

CapCon Metric Technical Parameter

4.1 Situational Awareness Global PLI

4.3 Secure, BLOS Global LPI/LPD

Global LPI/LPD BFT with LPD infil capability.

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Stalker

CONCEPT OF EMPLOYMENT:

A long endurance (8 hrs.) Group 1 UAS with digital architecture and communications relay capability, providing an aerial repeater.

Stalkers can be employed IVO the CLT providing network connectivity (voice and or data) to the Seabase and or space.

Description: A long endurance (8 hrs.) Group 1 surrogate UAS with digital architecture and communications capability, providing a multi-payload platform for MCWL experimentation.

Goal(s)/Objective(s): Provide a Group 1 UAS platform that supports various projects, to include: Counter Unmanned Systems, Sensor Fusion, GPS Denied Environment, Etc.

Technical Approach: Support and maintain the STALKER XE 240 UAS platform in support of aerial payload applications; Experiment with the payload in different environments to assess the capability.

Performer(s): NAVAIR China Lake, Lockheed Martin, Progeny Systems

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AN/TPS-80 G/ATOR

CONCEPT OF EMPLOYMENT:

G/ATOR Block 1 will be deployed as a sensor for the Tactical Air Operations Center, Early Warning/Control or as an Early Warning site. With the Composite Tracking Network (CTN) provides data to Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC), with CAC2s provides data through link 16.

G/ATOR Block 2 will be deployed with the Target Acquisition Platoon (TAP) within the Artillery Regiment and is integrated through Advanced Field Artillery Tactical Data System to the Fire Direction Center.

SPECIFICATIONS:

- Block 1 Detection of Air Breathing Targets, Cruise Missiles and UAS: 360 degrees

- Type 0 : Classified

- Type 1 : Classified

- Type 2 : Classified

- Block 2 Detection of Rockets, Artillery and Mortars

- 1800 mils, 6400 mils

- 60Km

FOOTPRINT:

System Length Width Height Weight Component REG 20ft 8ft 8ft (stowed) 8950 lbs.

PEG/MTVR 25ft 8ft 12ft 48000 lbs.

CEG/HMMWV 16ft 8ft 6ft 12100 lbs.

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Bi/Multi-Static Sonar Installation

Bi/Multi-Static Sonar Installation

• CONCEPT OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Command activated transmitter & receivers that record time of arrival difference between transmitter ping and target reflection. Time difference describes an arc, arc intersections are the target location

• Low frequency gives great range but lessor accuracy.

• Localization to prosecution criteria would require a broad area search asset, i.e. P-8 Maritime Patrol Aircraft, surface vessel, or another Submarine.

• Once emplaced and active ensonified area becomes no-go zone for RED subs until neutralized.

• Can be used to create and maintain bastions for US units to move into and operate from and cue MPA

Low frequency Bi-Static Sonar Large Area search team

• Would be USN reserve unit.

• C-130/C-17 deployable

• Analysis gear matches current ship/AC equipment to facilitate manning, and training

• Essentially passive (only local COMMs)in employment except

Acoustically when Sonar is active.

• Receivers can parasitically geo-locate other transmitters (i.e.

Red ASW units) and potentially use their sonar return to locate targets.

EAB Site Footprint

• (UASV Transmitter and receiver emplacement/replacement vessel (can be multi-purpose UASV shared w/other units)

• Analysis and control station. Truck mobile ISO-90 sized.

• Transmitter Unit(s) (Sea Buoy sized cylinder 19.5’x 5’dia. at sea offshore). CONEX carries unit and equipage to install*.

• (2+) Receivers. Small relay ashore . Fibre optic cable to receiver in water column. Single tow trailer for cable /relay.*

• 4 Sailor analysis cell

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Multi-Static High(er) Frequency Sonar Installation

Multi-Static High(er) Frequency Sonar Installation

• CONCEPT OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Array is emplaced in Choke points, Straits. Command activated transmitter & passive receivers

• Higher frequency gives less range , better location accuracy.

• Locating data quality supports Shore ASW Weapons employment (ASROC like if within range) or quick reaction by ASW Hunter Killer Team.

• Once emplaced and active area becomes no-go zone for RED sobs until neutralized . Use includes Delousing passing Blue units, monitoring red transits in early phase of operations.

• In passive mode can detect and localize surface raiders and cue shore ASUW weapons (HIMARS).

ASW Localization and Choke Point Surveillance Team

• Would be USN reserve unit.

• C-130/C-17 deployable

• Analysis gear matches current ship/AC equipment to facilitate manning, and training

• Can operate passively (with only local COMMs) to cue active operations. Acoustically detectable when Sonar is active.

• As passive receivers can geo-locate active transmitters.

EAB Site Footprint

• (UASV Transmitter and receiver emplacement/replacement vessel (can be multi-purpose UASV shared w/other units)

• Analysis and control station. Truck mobile ISO-90 sized.

• Transmitter Unit(s) (Sea Buoy sized cylinder 19.5’x3’dia.)

CONEX carries multiple active units and equipage to install*.

• Multiple Receivers. Small relay ashore . Fibre optic cable to receiver in water column. Single towed trailer load for cable and relay.*

• 4 Sailor analysis cell

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UTACC

UTACC (Unmanned Tactical Autonomous Control and Collaboration) / Squad X

CONCEPT OF EMPLOYMENT:

UTACC (Unmanned Tactical Autonomous Control and Collaboration) provides mission level semi-autonomous control of multiple unmanned systems supporting a single mission or task. The Commander will determine the loadout according to mission.

Squad X is interface (C2, User Interface, data display) between the unmanned systems, UTACC, and the squad.

UTACC is an interface and system that allows a single Marine to task a section of autonomous vehicles with varying capabilities with a single mission. UTACC will command and control multiple unmanned vehicles throughout the duration of the mission or task, enabling fire and forget C2 of multiple unmanned systems.

UTACC SPECIFICATIONS:

- Squad?

- Intelligence Preparation of the Battlespace

- Conduct RSTA missions in support of the squad

- Enables one Marine to command and control many

UGV/UAV assets

Squad X SPECIFICATIONS:

- Squad X interface on each squad member

- Threat sensing, precise munitions at squad level

FOOTPRINT:

- (2) Autonomous Prepositioning Vehicles (1 Ground, 1 Air)

- (3) Semi-Autonomous FERRET UGV ISR end points

- (3) Semi-Autonomous UAV RSTA end points

- (1) Semi-Autonomous RV(M) / CART end point

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CONCEPT OF EMPLOYMENT:

GhostSwimmer AUV is a bio-inspired covert and highly maneuverable underwater vehicle. This unmanned autonomous system (UAS) with sensors have many uses. A sensor/AUV group can act as US ‘localized’ A2AD. Working in groups, they provide intelligence/capability (greater than sum of the parts) for initial scoping of EAB-areas, threat detection, IPB, and have a positive impact on resilience. They can affect adversary’s target evaluation decision process via amorphous operation/movement of UAS and other EAB components that’s defined analytically with random paths that counters probabilistic enemy countermeasures. UAS assist FP by locating, tracking, identifying, (eventually countering) adversary’s assets, defining our:

parameters of adaption, response maneuvers, or active defenses, a priori. UAS can also counter the use of overwhelming numbers of adversary UAS by acting as scouts and counter-UAS weapons.

SPECIFICATIONS (Boston Engineering’s GhostSwimmer AUV):

- Maneuverability: Turn radius 3 ft; all speeds/flow

- Speed: 0-4 kn now (future max: 10+ kn)

- Range: ~25 nmi (speed dependent)

- Payload size: Up to 23 lb (dry weight)

- Nav accuracy: Current: ≤2% of distance travelled

- Size: 5.5 ft long x 110 lbs

- Depth rating: 1 – 300’ operational depths

- Noise: 5X quieter than prop; “looks like” ocean noise

FOOTPRINT:

- Control: One laptop or smart device OCU

- Shipping Crate: 8’x3’x2.5’ 150lb

- C2: Pre-programmed by user

One user could control 1-5 AUVs

- Maintenance: <0.5hr washdown post-sortie

Regular maintenance = 1/500 hr

- Temp range: Operates in 40F – 110F water

- Other: Standard tools and COTS seals

Covert AUV, GhostSwimmer

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GBAD (HMMWV mounted)

CONCEPT OF EMPLOYMENT:

The Ground-Based Air Defense Directed Energy On-the-Move program, commonly referred to as GBAD, is designed for use on light tactical vehicles and aims to provide an affordable alternative to traditional firepower to keep enemy unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from tracking and targeting Marines on the ground., SPECIFICATIONS:

30kW Raytheon PWG Laser

L3 Beam Director

Lithium Batteries

ACT Phase Change Material Thermal Management System

Leidos BMDL Radio Network

Small Form Factor Image Trackers

FOOTPRINT:

HMMWV or JLTV Mounted System:

High Energy Laser (HEL)

Beam Control (Refractive BD)

Thermal Management (Cooling)

Power (Storage and Conditioning)

ISR Sensor

HPASS

Beam Control (Optical Bench/SW)

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Point Air-Defense Battery

CONCEPT OF EMPLOYMENT:

LAAD Battery Consists of a HQ and (2) Firing Platoons

LAAD Battery provides close-in, low altitude, surface-to-air weapons fires, and when task-organized, provide command and control, and forces for ground security in defense of the Marine air ground task force (MAGTF) Commander’s designated vital areas.

SPECIFICATIONS:

- 1 Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battery

- Deployable from East or West Coast

- 24/7 all weather, surface to air fires

- 6km range with up to 10,000 ft of altitude protection

- Protect against Group 3 & 4 UAS, Fixed and Rotary Wing

Aircraft

FOOTPRINT:

- (6) LAAD C2 HMMWV

- (30) LAAD Fire Unit Vehicle (FUV)

- (3) 4-door HMMWV

- (3) HMMWV trailer

- (90) Marines

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Expeditionary-Mine Counter Measures (EX-MCM) Company

CONCEPT OF EMPLOYMENT:

EOD MCM PLTs are specifically prepared to locate, identify, neutralize, recover, exploit, and dispose of underwater ordnance in support of underwater mine countermeasures (UMCM), and are equipped with special low influence signature gear to operate in close proximity to influence initiated maritime ordnance. EOD MCM PLTs are normally employed as an integrated part of the combined MCM team.

Capable of world-wide MCM operations to defeat mines in harbors/ports, SLOCs, and designated areas of operations to permit the flow of military and commercial maritime traffic. Improve efficiency and effectiveness to decrease timelines to reopen SLOCs, ports/harbors, and amphibous landing areas.

Ex-MCM:

EOD Unmanned Systems

- Mk18 Mod 1 “Swordfish”

- Man-portable (100 lbs), 8 hrs endurance, 3 vehicles per system

- Relocate, localize and classify objects on the seafloor, and limited area search

(harbors) from 10-300 FSW.

- Mk18 Mod 2 “Kingfish”

- RHIB/crane launched (800 lbs), 20 hrs endurance, 3 vehicles per system

- MCM search/reconnaissance, and hydrographic mapping from 10-300 FSW

EOD MCM Platoon

- SEAFOX ROV

- Man portable (92 lbs)

- Relocation and ID (via video) of contacts on the seafloor and in the water column for the purpose of mine neutralization.

- SEABOTIX ROV

- Man portable (90 lbs), approx 1-2 hrs battery endurance

- Fiber optic wire-guided ROV that can be used to reacquire, identify and neutralize underwater mines.

FOOTPRINT:

- 28 pax, 2x11m RHIB, 3x 8.5m RHIB, 3x580 CRRC, 6xMk Mod 2, 6x Mk18 Mod 1, 3xSEAFOX, 3xSEABOTIX.

- Transport: Air transportable mission package based from shore or afloat (AFSB, LCS, MK

6, T-ATF, JHSV, MLP, T-ARS, NAVO white hull, MCMV, L-Class Allied vessels.

- Launch and recovery of the 11M RHIB EOD MCM craft while underway can be affected using two different methods. For naval vessels equipped with a stern gate, the 11M RHIB EOD MCM craft can be launched using the 11M RHIB Stern Gate Launch and Recovery (SGLR) trailer. Another option for naval vessels equipped with a Boat and Aircraft (B&A) crane is a 36 foot tall lifting sling.

PMA Element EOD MCM PLT EOD UMS PLT

Ex MCM Co HQ Unit

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Unmanned Surface Vessel

USV

CONCEPT OF EMPLOYMENT:

Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) are employed to provide both Force Protection of assets in the area as well as counter-swarming capabilities to disrupt enemy swarming attacks. The CARACaS (Control Architecture for Robotic Agent Control and Sensing) control system is a bolt-on kit that turns any vehicle into a robot, capable of executing defined missions with no human interaction

USV:

- Lethal Weapons:

- 50 cal machine gun

- Rocket launcher

- Non Lethal Weapons

- Loud Hailer

- Laser Dazzler

- Flash-Bang Grenade launcher

- (all capacities are dependent on the size of the vessel)

FOOTPRINT:

- (1) 11m Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB)

- (1) CARACaS Robotic Control System

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Counter UxS

Counter UxS

CONCEPT OF EMPLOYMENT:

Counter UxS (Counter Unmanned Systems) includes multiple networked and fused sensors and weapon systems capable of providing detection, identification, tracking, and defeat of enemy unmanned systems.

Counter UxS capabilities will be attached to the CLT in order to detect, track, identify and defeat enemy unmanned surveillance and strike systems. Radar could be attached to a CLT by mounting it to a vehicle or dismounted at EAB. Loitering Miniature Aerial Munition (LMAM) and EW/Cyber system will be used for prosecution of adversary UxS. Stalker will be employed for detection of unmanned ground and surface vehicles.

SPECIFICATIONS:

- Radar can detect and track group 1 UAS at 5km, group 2 at 10km, and group 3 at 15km.

- Stalker can detect unmanned ground and surface vehicles out to 5km.

- LMAM max. range 5km

- Tablets with Killswitch or MAFIA should be distributed among CLT.

- EW/Cyber TBD, effective against attack from multiple UxS.

FOOTPRINT:

- (1) 360 degree LCMR radar with air surveillance capability and EO/IR sensor.

- Multiple tablets with Killswitch or MAFIA application to conduct fires coordination.

- (2) Stalker aircraft with full kit.

- (6) LMAMs and launch tubes with (2) ground control stations.

- (2) Generators to run radar and EO/IR sensor.

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(Example configurations)

Compact Laser Weapon System (CLWS)

CLWS can support the following missions: C-UAS, Direct

Fire, C-ISR, Obstacle Breaching, Force Protection, C-

IED/UXO, Counter-Sniper, Mobile Ambush. Vehicle

Checkpoint, LZ Denial, Port/Harbor/Airfield Defense, C-

FAC/FIAC, Major Event Protection

We are integrating this system on a STRYKER for the

MFIX 2016 exercise

CLWS SPECIFICATIONS:

• Integrated onto a variety of air, sea, land, vehicle-based platforms

• Range: varies per laser size (~ 2-7kM)

• Aim point accuracy for first round hit

• Minimizes collateral damage

• Range of Lethal and Non-lethal application based on laze time and target

• Low cost per shot

• Reduced logistics footprint

• Reduction in Supply Chain and Life Cycle Mgmt Costs

FOOTPRINT:

- Tripod configuration (sold to SOF) = 590 lbs (without actual tripod) /

27.3 ft3

- Battery Power Supply: 155 lbs/14x22x32/Rechargeable, rugged nickel metal hydride battery pack for electrical power to all components. AC power supply also delivered. Two battery boxes delivered with the system.

- Compact Chiller: 160 lbs/17x28x28 /

- Gimbaled HEL Beam Director: 70 lbs/16x25x18

- Toughbook Display with Game Style Controller: 5 lbs/18x2x18

- Ruggedized Fiber Laser: 200 lbs/24x19x37/Compact repackaging of high reliability 2kW industrial fiber laser

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Objective: Demonstrate extended range, precision fire support from medium mortar system in support of Ship to

Shore Maneuver.

Team: NSWCDD, NSWCIHDEODTD, ARL, United

Technologies

Warfighting Capability Concept

Advanced Capability Extended Range Mortar (ACERM)

Operational Relevance:

• 81mm Extended Range (>20km) Mortar Cartridge

• GPS (10m CEP50) & SAL (1m CEP50) precision guidance against static and moving targets

• Low Cost (<$15k AUPC) design

Capability Concept(s) Addressed

• 2.2.1-4 Deliver Fire Support and Effects: Harass, degrade, mission abort, or destroy static/moving tactical targets – land/sea

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Increased 81mm mortar range by 3.5x (>20km)

Description

Technology/Engineering Innovation Objectives and Technical Parameters

Technology/Engineering Innovation

• New high-lift mortar cartridge design (no rocket motor)

• Low-Cost ($1k AUPC) SAL Seeker

• Direct Connect Weapon Programming Computer

• Advanced trajectory shaping

TRL: Current: 5/6; Projected at end (3QFY17): 5/6

Related Efforts:

• ONR30 D&I Funding under Enhanced Expeditionary

Engagement Capability (E3C) Program

• DASN RDT&E Funding

CapCon Metric Technical Parameter

2.2.1-4 Maximum Range 20km

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Objective: Demonstrate a remotely operated, direct fire weapon system that uses automation to reduce manning, reduce operator workload, and reduce time-to-engage for targets in the amphibious environment

Team: Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren, Office of Naval Research, TARDEC- Tank and Automotive Research Command, Southwest Research Institute

Warfighting Capability Concept

RAPTOR- Remote Weapon Station Auto Prioritization, Targeting, and Operator Cueing

Operational Relevance:

• This system would provide a modular, self-contained weapon system for integration on existing amphibious vehicles.

• The system is automated to enable remote operation and will automatically detect, track, calculate fire control, and aim the gun based on visual tracking.

Capability Concept(s) Addressed

• 2.1.1 Automated target detection and localization in sea and land environments

• 2.2 Deliver small arms direct fire support during amphibious and land operations against static and moving targets

• 2.3.3 Can be integrated on existing amphibious vehicles (AAV) as a self-contained, remotely operated weapon station

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Modular, automated, self-contained weapon system for integration on existing amphibious vehicles as a remotely operated weapon station

Description

Technology/Engineering Innovation

Objectives and Technical Parameters

Technology/Engineering Innovation

• By integrating shot detection systems, a Remote Weapon

Station, vision based sensors, and advanced processing, the system has the capability to automatically detect, track, and engage threats within range of its sensors.

TRL: Current: 3; Projected at end (3QFY17): 6

Related Efforts:

• Automated weapon system technology development has been funded as the ONR30 Fires SAFT program

• System integration and prototype development has been funded by an OSD ECTD

CapCon Metric Technical Parameter

2.1.1 probability of detect Available targets vs. detected targets

2.2.2 Time-to-engage seconds

2.2.4 Time-to-engage seconds

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Laser Weapon Module (ACV mounted)

Laser Weapon Module…