Landmine Warfare and Barrier - Adv Dev

Abstract

Program Element 0603619A / Landmine Warfare and Barrier - Adv Dev provides for the Concept Exploration and Refinement of Terrain Shaping Obstacles and develops modernized alternatives to the Family of Scatterable Mines systems and Mine Breaching capabilities. Projects 606 and CE5 - The current mounted breaching system, the M58 Mine Clearing Line Charge (MICLIC), is a rocket-projected explosive line charge that was initially fielded over 50 years ago and is becoming increasingly less effective against modernized threat obstacles which does not support Multi-Domain Operations (MDO). This effort will focus on the development of the Next Generation Breaching Technology - Advanced Breacher system, an MDO-capable modular mission payload which will provide greater effectiveness against current and emerging threat obstacles and enhanced operational reliability, supportability, mobility and survivability beyond the current state. The target platform for Advanced Breacher is the Next Generation Combat Vehicle - Remote Combat Vehicle-Medium (NGCV-RCV-M) and has been endorsed by the NGCV Cross Functional Team (CFT) to fulfill the RCV-M breaching requirements. The modularity also allows for integration with other platforms and backwards compatibility with existing platforms. Project BU5 - XM343 Standoff Activated Volcano Obstacle (SAVO) supports the United States Army Europe (USAREUR) Operational Needs Statement (ONS) # 18-22702 as well as revisions to the Multiple Delivery Mine System (Volcano) Joint Service Operational Requirement (JSOR) # 0683. SAVO is the top priority capability in the Army's Mobility portfolio. This capability will allow for a formation of pre-emplaced directed obstacles that can be initiated remotely via fielded wired or wireless initiation systems. XM343 SAVO can be initiated via one of three fielded systems; the M7 Spider Networked Munition System, the MK152/M156 Remote Activation Munition Systems (RAMS), or the CD450-4J Blasting Machine. SAVO has the ability to create a complex obstacle when combined with Top Attack systems such as the XM204 Interim Top Attack system. The primary item is the newly developed SAVO base plate which is placed on the ground and has four ports to connect fielded Volcano mine canisters. The base plate is packaged with ancillary components to aid in emplacement such as initiation wire, stabilizing ground stakes, sand bags, and canister carrying straps. If the emplaced obstacle is not initiated, XM343 SAVO can be recovered for future re-deployment. This item is compliant with the DoD Landmine Policy and supports the U.S. Army modernization priorities in support of the National Defense Strategy. SAVO Trainer base plates will reflect the form, fit, function, and weight of the tactical SAVO base plate. Trainer base plates interface with the fielded Volcano training canisters and are reusable. Upon receipt of a launch signal from a fielded initiation system, the training base plates produce sight and sound effects to effectively represent the SAVO obstacle's mine launch and armed status functionality. Project EK7 - Project EK7 Area Denial Capability Development provides for the advanced capability development of Close Terrain Shaping Obstacle (CTSO) systems and develops modernized, non-persistent, DoD Landmine Policy compliant munition fields. During joint, multi-domain, high intensity conflict CTSO systems disrupt, fix, turn and block enemy freedom of maneuver while enhancing friendly freedom of maneuver within the same battle space. CTSO systems enable maneuver commanders to directly influence where battlefield engagements occur. CTSO systems will replace the Family of Scatterable Mines (FASCAM) systems which are nearing their end of useful life. CTSO systems are a networked munition capability suite composed of top and bottom attack munitions which can be employed independently or together to create a controlled, scalable complex obstacle. The project will evaluate integrated technologies and develop prototype systems in a realistic operating environment for the next generation of CTSO systems to achieve doctrinally required obstacle effects during combat operations. CTSO systems will use an open system and modular architecture to facilitate future development, maintenance, repair, and product improvements. The enduring CTSO capability development supports the approved Army Futures Command (AFC) Terrain Shaping Strategy for Land Domain and multi-domain operations (MDO). Full TSO capabilities will be developed through a series of capability insertions as approved by the Army Acquisition Executive on Feb 19, 2020. The XM204 Interim Top Attack system, the first CTSO capability insertion, supports a United States Army Europe (USAREUR) Operational Needs Statement (ONS) # 18-22702. XM204 can operate independently but can be used in conjunction with the Standoff Activated Volcano Obstacle (SAVO) system to create a complex obstacle. Follow on capability insertions will develop a Common Anti-Vehicular Munition (CAVM) which will be suitable for multiple delivery methods. Follow on capabilities will also include remote command and control, recoverability after arming, self-reporting, and full network capability.

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Document Details

Document Type
R2 Budgetary Justification
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2023
Source ID
0603619A_4_2040_PB_2023
Change Summary Explanation
FY 2023 funding increase reflects the fact that the FY 2022 President's Budget request did not include out-year funding.
Service Agency Name
Army

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Army

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter IED
  • Cyber
  • Engineered Resilient Systems
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Combat Operations
  • Command And Control
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Contracts
  • Defense Industry
  • Defense Systems
  • Engineering
  • Foundational Obstacle System
  • Munitions
  • Networked Munitions
  • Performance Tests
  • Product Development
  • Program Management
  • Scatterable Mines
  • Software Prototyping
  • Terrain Shaping
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Munitions and Ordnance Engineering
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control
  • Space
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers

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