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 to ground control stations. SAFC develops and integrates UAS payloads to advance ISR capabilities that address dynamic and emergent operational needs of the SOF user. Efforts include improving imagery intelligence and electronic warfare payloads, capitalizing on developing technologies to reduce size, weight and power while addressing processing and data management challenges. This program provides a mechanism for SOF user combat evaluation of emerging sensor technologies.

Document Details

• Document Type: R2 Budgetary Justification
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2018
• Source ID: 1160434BB_7_0400_PB_2018
• Change Summary Explanation: Funding: FY 2016: None. FY 2017: None. FY 2018: Increase of $10.000 million is for SOF user combat evaluation of emerging sensor technologies ($4.000 million), sensor testing and evaluation ($3.000 million), and an increase for Overseas Contingency Operations for SOF Peculiar Payloads ($3.000 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
• Contingency Operations (Military)
• Contracts
• Data Management
• Electronic Warfare
• Ground Control Stations
• Imagery Intelligence
• Intelligence Collection
• Military Intelligence
• Surveillance
• Test And Evaluation
• United States
• United States Special Operations Command
• Unmanned Aerial Systems
• Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
• Warfare

Readers

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Technology Areas

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