Unmanned Air Systems (Intel)
Abstract
Small Unit Remote Scouting System (SURSS) - The SURSS program procures unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to provide battalion/company/detachment level units with scalable Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (AISR) capabilities to aid in detecting, identifying, engaging, and/or avoiding enemy units. Currently procured RQ-12 Wasp, RQ-11 Raven, RQ-20 Puma and various Nano/Vertical Takeoff & Landing (VTOL) UASs meet validated operational requirements delineated in the Operational Requirements Document (ORD). They continue to be planned as the current solutions for Group 1 and Group 2 capability needs while both Navy and Marine Corps finalize the transition of revised requirements to address the AISR capability set via a new Capability Development Document (CDD) with the intended successor to the current ORD. The new CDD shall incorporate unique mission kits, mission payloads, air vehicle enhancements, and modifications of UAS and related ground control stations for the family of Group 1 tactical UAS systems including Group 1 Short Range/Short Endurance (SR/SE), Group 1 Medium Range/Medium Endurance (MR/ME), and Group1/Group 2 Long Range/Long Endurance (LR/LE). Group 1 UAS are small systems, less than 20 pounds in weight and Group 2 are medium systems, between 21 pounds and 55 pounds in weight. The SURSS program also conducts Field User Evaluations (FUEs) to support Universal Urgent Needs Statements (UUNS) that inform future USMC system procurement the most current technology available. A Single Operator Man-Portable Ground Control System (GCS) / Target Handoff System(SOMGCS/THS) capability provides enhanced opportunities to detect irregular and asymmetric threats in a variety of domains, to include urban domains, providing the warfighter with enhanced situational awareness and understanding. A SOMGCS/THS capability reduces the size, weight, and manpower required to operate a SURSS GCS, increases the mobility of the operator, and improves digital interoperability. A SOMGCS/THS capability shall be fully mobile and can be attached to the operator while the fielded GCS requires setup at a static location. SR/SE capabilities are transitioning with revised requirements vice the existing ORD (Block 0) requirements to a next generation capability: Existing ORD (Block 0) capabilities are satisfied by the RQ-12A Wasp UAS. Wasp is a small, all environment UAS with a wingspan of 3.3 feet weight of 2.25 pounds and endurance of 60 minutes. The payload consists of a gimbaled turret with Electro Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) sensor. It allows maximum portability and provides near-real-time reconnaissance required by the platoon and rifle squad. SR/SE (ORD Block 0) assets reduce the request-to-response timeframe for ISR services by eliminating delays or denials for ISR coverage due to an imbalance of other UAS assets that might otherwise be available. MR/ME capabilities are transitioning with revised requirements vice the existing ORD (Block 1) requirements to a next generation capability: Existing ORD (Block 1) capabilities are satisfied by the RQ-11B Raven UAS. Raven is a small UAS with a wingspan of 4.6 feet, weight of 5 pounds and endurance of 90 minutes. Raven employs a gimbaled EO/IR sensor. Raven provides the company level unit an organic, near-real-time ISR capability that facilitates rapid battlefield decision making. LR/LE capabilities are transitioning with revised requirements vice the existing ORD (Block 2) requirements to a next generation capability. Existing ORD (Block 2) capabilities are satisfied by the RQ-20B Puma UAS. Puma is an all environment UAS with a wingspan of 9.2 feet, weight of 13 pounds and endurance of 2.5 hours. The Puma has demonstrated ranges of up to 28 kilometers. The standard payload consists of a gimbaled turret with an EO/IR sensor; a Signals Intelligence payload is also available. Puma provides an organic, persistent ISR capability to battalion level units, Route Clearance Platoons (RCP) and Combat Logistics Patrols (CLP) to enhance force protection and detect Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2020
- Source ID
- 2292_0305232M_7_1319_PB_2020
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