Unmanned Air Systems (Intel)
Abstract
Family of Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (FoSUAS) [formerly Small Unit Remote Scouting System (SURSS)] - The FoSUAS program procures unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to provide battalion/company/detachment level units with scalable airborne surveillance and reconnaissance 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). Puma and the VTOL UAS continue to be planned as solution sets for Group 1 and Group 2 capability needs while both Navy and Marine Corps finalize the transition of revised requirements to address Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Capability requirements via a new Capability Development Document (CDD), 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 and Group 2 tactical UAS, These capability sets include 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 systems, between 21 pounds and 55 pounds in weight. In addition to the ORD/CDD requirements, the FoSUAS (formerly SURSS) program also conducts Field User Evaluations (FUEs) to support Universal Urgent Needs Statements (UUNS) that inform future USMC systems procurements. Movement towards SUAS Common Control Architecture (SCCA) capability [formerly considered as Single Operator Man-Portable Ground Control System (GCS) / Target Handoff System (SOMGCS/THS)] aligning to Army Tactical Open Government Architecture (TOGA) efforts, reduces the size, weight, and manpower required to operate a FoSUAS GCS, increases the mobility of the operator, and improves digital interoperability. A SCCA capability shall be fully mobile and can be attached to the operator while the fielded GCS requires setup at a static location. Development efforts for FoSUAS are ongoing in order to keep Group 1 and Group 2 UAS capability in line with emerging technologies and threats. FoSUAS is developing a SCCA to integrate with the FoSUAS to improve portability digital interoperability and durability. SCCA 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. Laser marker and Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) integration continue being developed and integrated to improve effectiveness and interoperability to better support the warfighter. Improvements such as solar technology, improved batteries, software upgrades, and alternative repair components are being explored to improve effectiveness, reliability, and reduce support costs. In addition, required initial and recurring cyber assessments are planned in order to meet OSD mandated requirements for waivers for both CONUS and OCONUS SUAS operations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2021
- Source ID
- 2292_0305232M_7_1319_PB_2021
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