Submarine Tactical Warfare Sys

Abstract

PROJECT 0770 - The Advanced Submarine Support Equipment Program (ASSEP) objective is to improve submarine operational effectiveness through the development and implementation of advanced Research and Development (R&D). In order to provide improved operational effectiveness, R&D efforts are focused on Advanced Imaging Developments and Advanced Electronic Warfare Support (ES) Developments. A continuing need exists to improve these capabilities in view of the advancements in potential imaging counter detection, the need to support specialized missions, and the increasingly dense and sophisticated electronic environment caused by the proliferation of complex radar, communications, and navigation equipment of potential adversaries. Ongoing developments in 360 degree imaging systems and electro-optic infra-red vulnerability signature reduction technologies are supporting these needs. PROJECT 1739 - The Submarine Arctic Warfare Development Project is aligned to Commander, Undersea Warfighting Development Center (UWDC), Detachment Arctic Submarine Laboratory (ASL). This Project provides the U.S. Navy Submarine Force (SUBFOR) a cadre of trained Arctic Operation Specialists (AOS) and an inventory of unique Arctic sensors that are installed to optimize submarine safety during under-ice operations. AOS personnel assigned from ASL embark on submarines that deploy to the Arctic, cold water and iceberg regions, and marginal ice zones (MIZ) in northern latitudes of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, and are advisors to the Commanding Officer. The Submarine Arctic Warfare Development Project, via ASL, responds to the increased threat of naval activity in the Arctic regions while continuously supporting the Navy's strategic objective of Assured Access and Combat Credibility. ASL and SUBFOR demonstrate existing Arctic Warfare capabilities and operational and tactical proficiency while developing advanced submarine technology in unique cold water environments, in under-ice conditions, and in ice-covered shallow water regions during a biennial Ice Exercise (ICEX). ICEX places an emphasis on submarine operability and mission capability in the world's harshest maritime environment. Efforts include assessment of combat system effectiveness, weapons testing, use of High Frequency (HF) sonars in Arctic regions, testing of ice-capable submarine structures, and development of class-specific Arctic operational guidelines. Tactical Development (TACDEV) ICEXs are conducted biennially and require up front comprehensive planning and work-up training, as well as post exercise analysis and reporting. ICEXs provide the framework for various submarine test and evaluation in Arctic regions and at periodic Ice Camps. This program represents DOD's only drifting ice station capability. Emphasis during ICEX is placed on the areas of sonar operability, tactical surveillance, weapon utility, and other submarine support missions. Efforts include assessment of combat system effectiveness, development of Arctic specific improvements for existing sonar and weapons, development of class-specific Arctic operational guidelines, and testing of ice-capable submarine support structures. Major ICEXs, occurring every four (4) years (FY 2018, FY 2022, etc.) include a Fleet requirement to conduct exercise torpedo (EXTORP) firings in the Arctic. A Torpedo Exercise (TORPEX) requires a significantly higher level of logistics, personnel, and infrastructure to account for the recovery and transportation efforts of the EXTORPs.

Document Details

• Document Type: R2 Budgetary Justification
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2020
• Source ID: 0603562N_4_1319_PB_2020
• Change Summary Explanation: FUNDING CHANGES AT THE OVERALL PE LEVEL: - FY 2018 decrease of $-0.237M included: $-0.238M for Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) transfer, and $+0.001M for various rate adjustment. - FY 2019 increase of $+3.000M reflects Congressionally directed add for Advanced Submarine Electronic Warfare Systems. - FY 2020 decrease of $-0.122M reflects minor program and various rate adjustments. PROJECT 1739 FY 2019 to FY 2020 Increase/Decrease Statement: FY 2019 ($5.067M) to FY 2020 ($6.635M) increase ($+1.568M) is driven by the requirement to execute/conduct the major TACDEV ICEX events scheduled in FY 2020. These events are schedule on a biennial basis and require additional efforts and resources in aviation, personnel, logistics, and operations. FY 2019 is a planning and development year for the events to be conducted in FY 2020. There are no major TACDEV ICEX events planned in FY 2019. Additional efforts in FY 2020 also include the conduct of Arctic work-up training, Arctic transit mission, personnel deployments to drifting ice floes in the Arctic, and ICEX 2020 post mission analysis.
• Service Agency Name: Navy

Entities

Organizations

• United States Navy

Tags

Communities of Interest

• Advanced Electronics
• Electronic Warfare
• Ground and Sea Platforms
• Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

• Adaptive Training
• Antenna Couplers
• Arctic Ocean
• Arctic Regions
• Atmospheric Motion
• Detection
• Direction Finding
• Electromagnetic Spectra
• Electronic Warfare
• Engineering
• Fabrication
• Intelligence Surveillance And Reconnaissance
• Radio Frequency
• Surveillance
• Test And Evaluation
• Visible Spectra
• Warfare

Readers

• Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
• Polar and Arctic Studies

Technology Areas

• Microelectronics