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. They continue to be planned as the current solutions for Group 1 and Group 2 capability needs while both Navy and Marine Corps finalize the transition of revised requirements to address Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (AISR) Capability Set via a new Capability Development Document (CDD), the intended successor to the current ORD. The new CDD shall incorporate unique mission kits, mission payloads, air vehicle enhancements, and modifications of UAS and related ground control stations for the family of Group 1 tactical UAS systems including Group 1 Short Range/Short Endurance (SR/SE), Group 1 Medium Range/Medium Endurance (MR/ME), and Group1/Group 2 Long Range/Long Endurance (LR/LE). 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 integrate with the Target Handoff System (THS) to improve portability and digital interoperability. SOMGCS/THS provides enhanced opportunities to detect irregular and asymmetric threats in a variety of domains, to include urban domains, providing the warfighter with enhanced situational awareness and understanding. SOMGCS/THS reduces the size, weight, and man power required to operate a SURSS GCS, increases the mobility of the operator, and improves digital interoperability. SOMGCS/THS is fully mobile and can be attached to the operator while the fielded GCS requires setup at a static location. Mobile ad-hoc network (MANET) communication relay, laser marker, and Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) 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, 2020
- Source ID
- 0305232M_7_1319_PB_2020
- Change Summary Explanation
- The FY 2020 funding request was reduced by $0.509 million to account for the availability of prior year execution balances.
- Service Agency Name
- Navy
Entities
Organizations
- United States Navy
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