Unmanned ISR

Abstract

NOTE: Beginning in FY 2017 Unmanned ISR represents the approved consolidation of Special Applications for Contingencies Program Element (PE) 0304210BB; MQ-1 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), PE 0305219BB; MQ-8 PE 0305231BB; RQ-11 UAV PE 1105232BB; and RQ-7 UAV, PE 1105233BB. This program element is part of the Military Intelligence Program (MIP). Develops and deploys special capabilities to perform Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) for deployed Special Operations Forces (SOF) using non-traditional means. USSOCOM has been designated as the DOD lead for planning, synchronizing, and as directed, executing global operations against terrorist networks and targets. USSOCOM requires the capability to find, fix, and finish time-sensitive high-value fixed and fleeting targets at the unit and team level without placing personnel and units in harm’s way. These targets can often only be identified with patient collection of information and require rapid, decisive action during the short periods in which they present themselves. This PE addresses the primary areas of Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, and Targeting (ISR&T) capabilities for SOF. Group 1, 2, 3 and 4, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) developmental efforts are to identify, develop, integrate, and test SOF-unique mission kits, mission payloads, air vehicle enhancements, and modifications on the related ground control stations. SAFC develops and integrates UAS payloads to advance ISR capabilities to address dynamic and emergent operational needs of the SOF user. Efforts include improving imagery/signals intelligence and electronic warfare payloads, capitalizing on developing technologies to reduce size, weight and power while addressing processing and data management challenges. It provides a mechanism for SOF user combat evaluation of emerging sensor technologies.

Document Details

• Document Type: R2 Budgetary Justification
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2017
• Source ID: 1160434BB_7_0400_PB_2017
• Change Summary Explanation: Funding: FY 2015: None. FY 2016: None. FY 2017: The net increase of $22.117 million is due to the FY 2017 approved consolidation of the Unmanned ISR program element (PE) which includes Special Applications for Contingencies PE 0304210BB ($18.037 million); MQ-1 Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), PE 0305219BB; MQ-8 PE 0305231BB; RQ-11 UAV PE 1105232BB ($4.384 million); and RQ-7 UAV, PE 1105233BB, a reduction by the Department to account for prior year execution balances (-$0.142 million), and a Departmental economic assumption decrease (-$0.162 million). Schedule: None. Technical: None.
• Service Agency Name: United States Special Operations Command

Entities

Organizations

• United States Special Operations Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

• Air Platforms
• Autonomy
• C4I

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

• Acquisition
• Aircrafts
• Contracts
• Data Management
• Electronic Warfare
• Ground Control Stations
• Military Intelligence
• Signals Intelligence
• Special Operations Forces
• Surveillance
• Test And Evaluation
• United States
• United States Special Operations Command
• Unmanned Aerial Systems
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
• Vehicles
• Warfare

Fields of Study

• Engineering

Readers

• Aerial Unmanned Vehicle Swarm Micro Periodontal Dentistry.
• Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
• Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

• Autonomy
• Autonomy - UAVs
• Fully Networked C3
• Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control
• Microelectronics