Force Protection Ashore

Abstract

Protection of Navy installations against terrorist activities requires deployment of advanced technology for force protection capabilities. This antiterrorism and force protection (AT/FP) ashore project will develop, demonstrate and validate technologies for the following: access control and integrated perimeter security surveillance sensors and intelligent electronic security systems for automated intruder detection (Installation Protection); perimeter security; waterside protection against craft and swimmer intrusion; secure and efficient operations centers and emergency management centers including human and information support systems (Command and Control). Programs currently being evaluated are, standard-based enterprise physical security system integration and automation; Command, Control, and Communications (C3) capabilities for emergency operations; integrated and networked mass notification systems (MNS); Waterside intelligent video security systems; integrated over-the-water sensors and analytics for automated course of action planning; identifying and interdicting malevolent threats - watercraft, swimmers, divers, and unmanned underwater vessels (UUVs) to reduce injury and death to the warfighter and damage to high value units (HVUs)(Waterside Protection). Through demonstration and validation of risk modeling and simulation models, the potential of emerging technologies will be evaluated and installation security strategies that reduce manpower and other costs will be formulated. Multiple systems with sensors and cameras are being deployed on Navy installations to be used for threat assessment. These systems are not integrated and there is not a centralized location or system that all the data can be analyzed. The Sensor Assessment Cell (SAC) brings all these sensor feeds into one location and the Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) software provides an integrated picture so that an intelligent assessment can be made. Current AT/FP systems to be integrated include Automated Vehicle Gates (AVG), Regional Alarms/Local Alarms (AMAS), Navy Munition Command enclave (NMC), and Electronic Harbor Security System. These demonstrations and validations derive advanced technology from science and technology programs of government academia and industry. The technology evaluation and validation produces data for performance specifications used for competitive procurement. All work will be coordinated with other programs and through industry forums as appropriate. Facilities Related Controls Systems (FRCS) Cybersecurity RDTEN The Cyber Vulnerability Assessments and Evaluations program funds cyber vulnerability assessments of critical shore infrastructure as directed by Section 1650 of the FY17 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Funding will be used for assessments of prioritized critical shore infrastructure and to assess the cyber vulnerability of critical defense infrastructure. Funded vulnerability assessments will build upon existing mission assurance, blue team, and red team capabilities. As instructed by the Congressional language, the assessments will utilize DoE and DoD national laboratory partnerships.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2022
• Source ID: 3155_0603725N_4_1319_PB_2022

Tags

Readers

• Cybersecurity.
• Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies

Technology Areas

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