Close Combat Capabilities ENG DEV
Abstract
The Intelligent Munitions System (IMS) Scorpion is an anti-vehicular weapons system that provides highly responsive terrain-shaping and protection capabilities to the unit commander. Trained operators remotely control ground-emplaced munitions via a portable control station out to distances of 1.5 kilometers. The commander integrates IMS Scorpion into his scheme of maneuver and fires in order to attack the enemy's freedom of maneuver while maintaining full friendly freedom of maneuver. He directs the emplacement of the munitions on the ground in building block fashion to achieve the desired effects against mounted threats ranging from single light wheeled vehicles to large armored formations. IMS Scorpion is a full spectrum weapons system effective in offensive, defensive, and stability operations. IMS Scorpion supports the National Landmine Policy by serving as a far superior alternative to the non-self-destructing anti-vehicular mines being removed from the U.S Inventory by 31 December 2010. The Department directed the closeout of the Scorpion program in FY2011 due to affordability. A more cost effective anti-vehicular capability will be developed under a Spider Increment II program starting in FY12.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- 016_0604808A_5_2040_PB_2012
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