2009QRF0026_Hostile Fire Identification (HFI) using the AAR-57, Common Missile Warning System (CMWS)
Abstract
The proposed action will provide a Hostile Fire (HF) detection capability through the Gen 3 Electronic Control Unit (ECU) scheduled for fielding on the existing Common Missile Warning Systems (CMWS) already installed on the USSOCOM MH-47G and MH-60M rotary wing aircraft. Small arms fire is the most prolific threat to Special Operations rotary-wing aviation and no current capability exists to alert the aircrew to the presence of hostile fire directed at the aircraft. Currently available data suggests when a crew is alerted to the presence of hostile fire survivability increases significantly. The proposed HFI capability will enable the aircrew to employ Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP) to evade or conduct counter-fire operations and will significantly improve aircrew and aircraft survivability and mission success. Due to the timing of the award, funding will be split between FY09 and FY10 in order to cover the cost of the effort.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 21524e0ac799ae6a51f781f46690c2c4