RQ-11 UAV

Abstract

The Small Unit Remote Scouting System (SURSS) - The SURSS program procures unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to provide battalion/company/detachment level units with scalable airborne reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities to aid in detecting, identifying, engaging, or avoiding enemy units. Multiple systems, to include RQ-12 Wasp, RQ-11 Raven, RQ-20 Puma and various Nano/VTOL UAS's are required to meet various operational requirements delineated in the Operational Requirements Document. The SURSS program also conducts Field User Evaluations (FUEs) to support Universal Urgent Needs Statements (UUNS) that inform future USMC system procurement and ensure Marines have the most current technology available. Development efforts for SURSS are ongoing in order to keep Group I-II UAS capability in line with emerging technologies and threats. SURSS is developing a Single Operator Man-Portable Ground Control System (SOMGCS) to improve portability and digital interoperability. Mobile ad-hoc network (MANET) communication relay, laser marker, and Signals Intelligence payloads integration are being developed to improve effectiveness and interoperability to better support the warfighter. Improvements such as solar technology, improved batteries, software upgrades, and alternative repair components are being explored to improve effectiveness, reliability, and reduce support costs.

Document Details

• Document Type: R2 Budgetary Justification
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2019
• Source ID: 0305232M_7_1319_PB_2019
• Change Summary Explanation: Program Element change to Small UAS formally known as RQ-11 as the budget docs pertains to the entire PoR family of systems.
• Service Agency Name: Navy

Entities

Organizations

• United States Navy

Tags

Communities of Interest

• Air Platforms
• Autonomy
• C4I
• Cyber
• Electronic Warfare

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

• Acquisition
• Ad Hoc Networks
• Aircrafts
• Battle Damage Assessment
• Control Systems
• Damage Assessment
• Force Protection
• Ground Control Stations
• Improvised Explosive Devices
• Mesh Networks
• Mobile Ad Hoc Networks
• Signals Intelligence
• Surveillance
• Test And Evaluation
• Unmanned Aerial Systems
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
• Warfare

Readers

• Marksmanship and Weaponry.
• Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

• Autonomy
• Autonomy - UAVs
• Directed Energy