Ballistic Missile Defense Terminal Defense Segment
Abstract
The Terminal Defense Program Element includes the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) development program, Cyber Operations, THAAD System Test, support of PATRIOT (Phased Array Tracking Radar Intercept Of Target) Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) participation in Missile Defense Agency (MDA) activities, and Program Wide Support (PWS). THAAD provides the only air transportable, fast reaction capability for the warfighter to provide area coverage against Short and Medium Range Ballistic Missiles within four hours of arrival. The THAAD element includes five major components: Interceptors, Launchers, Army Navy/Transportable Radar Surveillance - Type 2 (AN/TPY-2) Radars, THAAD Fire Control and Communication (TFCC), and THAAD Peculiar Support Equipment. THAAD delivered Battery #1 in FY 2009 and Battery #2 in FY 2010 to the U.S. Army at Fort Bliss, Texas for initial fielding and training. THAAD has completed the development of the THAAD 1.0 configuration and is developing the THAAD Build 2.0 capability. Continued development and integration will provide for enhanced debris mitigation, improved interoperability with other Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) elements, and development of training devices to support the THAAD Institutional Training Base. In FY 2016, THAAD Follow-On (extended range, integrated battle command system, and threat upgrades) will begin with a risk reduction effort with the potential to transition to a new start follow-on THAAD program in the future. The technical merits of expanded system interoperability with air and missile defense systems, and expanding the battlespace and defended area of the THAAD baseline weapon system will be evaluated during risk reduction activities to explore and mature the design concept and to validate the threat assessment. The decision to transition to a new follow-on THAAD program will be determined by evaluating the results of the technical merits and the program's affordability upon development of the program life cycle cost estimate. Cyber Operations sustain Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Department of Defense (DoD) Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Program (DIACAP) and Controls Validation Testing (CVT) activities, analysis of validation results, risk assessments and reviews of proposed Program Manager/Information Assurance Manager (PM/IAM) Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) for MDA Command and Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) mission systems and supports THAAD certification to operate in the BMD System. Cyber Operations include non-recurring requirements in FY 2015 to FY 2017 to transition all THAAD information systems from DIACAP to DoD directed Risk Management Framework. THAAD System Test conducts BMDS Flight Tests and Ground Tests with other BMDS elements (including BMDS C2BMC, PATRIOT and Aegis) in accordance with BMDS Integrated Master Test Plan. THAAD System Test coordinates with Operational Test Agencies, conducts flight test operations, performs post-flight test reporting, and performs data distribution and data storage at Pacific Missile Range Facility and the Reagan Test Site. PATRIOT Advanced Capability (PAC-3) is a U.S. Army short range BMDS that interfaces with the BMDS. MDA funds PATRIOT participation in BMDS interoperability integration efforts. MD40 Program-Wide Support (PWS) consists of essential non-headquarters management efforts providing integrated and efficient support to the MDA functions and activities across the entire Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS).
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2016
- Source ID
- 0603881C_4_0400_PB_2016
- Change Summary Explanation
- FY 2015 changes reflect Public Law 113-235, FY2015 Omnibus; Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act. The FY 2016 funding was adjusted to align with current Department of Defense priorities to include initiation of risk reduction and concept development efforts of a THAAD Follow-On capability to respond to emerging threats and the acquisition of testbeds to support multiple THAAD battery configurations.
- Service Agency Name
- Missile Defense Agency
Entities
Organizations
- Missile Defense Agency
Related Documents
- Child Project: THAAD
- Child Accomplishment: Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) Development
- Child Accomplishment: THAAD Program Support
- Child Accomplishment: Program Operations
- Child Accomplishment: Project Redwood- Details at a Higher Classification
- Child Accomplishment: THAAD Follow-On
- Child Cost Item: a3470657ccdd86f6700812a2ca288494
- Child Cost Item: daa188007ba30686cd8210b9fed1be7d
- Child Cost Item: 6be640112ad057df9d1eac655b9a2c8a
- Child Cost Item: 69b983eae32e6ad38013df7dddfb6725
- Child Cost Item: aa7350a7509f3b257086c08c8c987d37
- Child Cost Item: 642a0e4878abdc5f3302dae5bb9afb1d
- Child Cost Item: 025987b986b48c60435850d603c6fc4f
- Child Cost Item: 8809a2b363c2841a1989aad864311942
- Child Cost Item: 4ddf7d59ca01262cf25cf00fc3e3e8e5
- Child Cost Item: c0f8235f7ee871f499126029d3dc2266
- Child Cost Item: 776a17c191a78995cdb2631b211c9240
- Child Cost Item: a4d33c9d4d3bbb02f7e42d12cc8250d7
- Child Cost Item: 6a533e0aed53ab456a21757581aedb16
- Child Cost Item: 0819c867afc9d5bf2e70990244e08720
- Child Project: Cyber Operations
- Child Accomplishment: Network / System Certification and Accreditation (C&A)
- Child Cost Item: a892f53dc68cbb9dc60003d2e3b5983c
- Child Project: THAAD Test
- Child Accomplishment: Flight Test Execution
- Child Accomplishment: Infrastructure
- Child Accomplishment: Ground Test Execution
- Child Accomplishment: Resources
- Child Accomplishment: Wargames and Exercises
- Child Cost Item: b94ec2b8bd5c41169cb9b2a286cbdc67
- Child Cost Item: 53112dbc2f9763252ba3ecaafa5dbc54
- Child Cost Item: da40eecdcf1049fae8d2cfc5f3d83ae1
- Child Cost Item: 191f6022d0ee783d22806dc964fbd075
- Child Cost Item: daeb0e96587e465b88b82693e7ca8d05
- Child Cost Item: fe5b4cacdcb8373e145cd46d46c8b174
- Child Cost Item: cacfc9382ef366bc0013ae7aba78be9d
- Child Cost Item: 7fb38be5c2673c7a7cf88b65af4929bb
- Child Project: Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3)
- Child Accomplishment: General Support
- Child Cost Item: af9d7749551d5d3d3ea7cbd903ab11e9
- Child Cost Item: cdc5451299188a2dd60d2a50ff604e69
- Child Project: Program-Wide Support
- Child Accomplishment: Program Wide Support
- Child Cost Item: 01d9ee0e4b228456be1e7dd01d376a2c
- Child Cost Item: d2eb0e51fed9a5b0240d54d70849e98d
- Child Cost Item: da7dcb80e0e55d4d8b44d4a2932eaf9c
- Child Cost Item: b46bb59bb79cfc962f108bbf1a0271c6
- Child Cost Item: 6ad45bfa16dfe74e078c586c4e848674
- Child Cost Item: 61a78e029f85b92c5902e4881dfba8f1
- Child Cost Item: c0bba687411841ab1eb301f4342a3014