Combat Training Ranges
Abstract
The Combat Training Range (CTR) Program Element (PE) provides equipment and support to Air Force units and combat training ranges for mission testing, training, and evaluation of aircrews, as well as the operational testing of weapon systems and tactics under simulated combat conditions. This PE provides funding for the development of electronic warfare training capabilities, telecommunications, instrumentation equipment/systems, and evolutionary upgrades to facilitate live/virtual/constructive connectivity and standardization across all platforms to include coalition, F-22A and F-35 aircraft, and interoperability for joint test/training exercises in varied environments. The P5 Combat Training System (P5CTS), a collaborative development between USAF and USN, provides air combat training systems for both services at operational locations worldwide. Increments include hardware and software upgrades, an updated Real-Time Operating System, an encrypted Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) Advanced Data Link to facilitate interoperability in a multi-level security environment and training with F-22A and F-35, internal pod replacement subsystems, integration of new aircraft Operational Flight Programs, and the development of solutions to enable live virtual constructive capabilities. This PE also includes the development of advanced threat emitters. The Joint Threat Emitter (JTE) continues the development of a comprehensive suite of threat signals for aircrew tactics and electronic combat training for simulated penetrations of hostile airspace. This program complements existing range threat simulators by emulating signals that simulate current and future air defense and threat radars. JTE Increment 1 is currently in production. Consistent with the evolutionary acquisition strategy and documented ACC training requirements, development will continue with Increment 2 to provide a realistic double digit threat capability. Increases beginning in FY10 and extending across the FYDP enables the inclusion of a multi-target tracking capability to meet critical warfighter needs, while ensuring the development schedule meets warfighter development timeline. Future increments will continue to add additional capability to the warfighter's training ranges. This PE includes Legacy Range Threat Systems including Miniature Multiple Threat Emitter Systems-M3P (Mini-MUTES), Multiple Threat Emitter System (MUTES), Modular Threat Emitter (MTE) and Tactical Radar Threat Generator (TRTG) and Unmanned Modular Threat Emitter (UMTE) Systems, which are being considered for modernization that will extend the system's service life and allow for upgrades to antiquated components for increased reliability and capabilities. The FYDP funding allows for evolution of these potential upgrades. This program is in Budget Activity 5 - Systems Development and Demonstration because the CTR Program directly contributes to the effectiveness and survivability of US combat forces by providing training capabilities to simulate real combat conditions to prepare the warfighter for actual combat.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 0604735F_5_3600_PB_2011
- Change Summary Explanation
- FY09 reduced -3.405 by Omnibus reprogramming for higher AF priorities FY09 reduced -6.000 CTR Recission FY10 change represents -$10M Congressional adjustment and +3M add for Mt Home AFB The FY 2010 President's Budget submittal did not reflect FY 2011 through FY 2015 funding. Therefore, explanation of changes between the two budget positions cannot be made in a relevant manner
- Service Agency Name
- Air Force
Entities
Organizations
- United States Air Force
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