Command & Control Warfare Sys

Abstract

COUNTER RADIO-CONTROLLED IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICE (RCIED) ELECTRONIC WARFARE (USMC CREW) Systems are modular, programmable, multi-band radio-frequency jammers designed to deny enemy use of selected portions of the radio frequency spectrum to counter Radio-Controlled IEDs. CREW mounted systems are capable of being integrated into all Marine Corps Tactical Ground Vehicles. USMC CREW 2.1 CREW Vechicle Receiver/Jammer (CVRJ) mounted and 3.1 Thor III man portable systems are currently fielded to meet current threats in all theaters of operation. The 2.1 mounted systems are being upgraded to a Band C capability beginning with fielding commencing FY12. In FY12 the program will transition to the enduring requirement to support worldwide deployment of USMC CREW systems. The JCREW systems shall function as a single integrated system with common architecture that will counter the continued evolution of enemy threats. This program is an ongoing effort to develop new techniques, improve capabilities, enhance software and develop waveform load sets to counter evolving threats and prevent technology obsolescence. FY14 funding increases by $4.53M from FY13. GROUND-BASED OPERATIONAL SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM (GBOSS) is an incremental development program currently providing persistent, multispectral surveillance sensor packages in Afghanistan. Three variants of G-BOSS exist; 80' tower mounted system (heavy), 20' trailer mounted system (medium/GBL), and man-portable, tripod mounted system (lite/CBL). Each tower employs multiple, self-contained detection and assessment technologies on a single trailer-mounted elevation platform with a multi-spectral sensor suite consisting of: daylight color & infrared imagery (StarSafire III and T-3000), Unattended Ground Sensors (UGS), Manportable Surveillance and Target Acquisition Radar (MSTAR), Communication suite for wireless point to point link, and unmanned aerial vehicle interface (VideoScout). The medium and lite systems provide a subset of the G-BOSS heavy capabilities. G-BOSS is a material solution in response to an Urgent Universal Needs Statement (UUNS) in support of OIF and OEF. FY14 funding reduced by $24M from FY13 as a result of the suspension of the G-BOSS(E) program.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2014
Source ID
2274_0206313M_7_1319_PB_2014

Tags

Readers

  • Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

  • Autonomy
  • Autonomy - UAVs
  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems

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