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Abstract

Project 526 Marine Orientation Logistics Equipment Advanced Development line supports current Army Watercraft Systems (AWS) that provide the Combatant, Multi-Domain Operations (MDO) and Joint All Domain Operations (JADO) Commanders with an organic waterborne lift capability to enable Dynamic Force Repositioning (DFR) in support of unified land operations. AWS provides the waterborne transportation capability to deliver combat-configured equipment with personnel, vehicles and sustainment cargo (Bulk Water and Fuel), through fixed, degraded and austere ports, inland waterways, remote and unimproved beaches and coastlines for missions across the spectrum of military operations. AWS bridges the gap between strategic sealift and sustains lethality in littoral areas or where mature ports and road networks are unavailable. Watercraft are a key enabler to Army and Joint force in support of Title 10 and DODD missions of providing logistics to joint operations and campaigns, including DODD missions of providing logistics to joint operations and campaigns, including joint logistics over joint logistics over-the-shore and intra-theater transport of time sensitive, mission-critical personnel and equipment, and in support of amphibious and riverine operations (DODD 5100.01). This Army Watercraft funding supports initiatives to enhance the seaworthiness, safety, and survivability while increasing the lethality, tactical mobility, and operational capability of the Army Mariner to preserve the Combatant Commanders requirement of "freedom of seas" access in all areas of the world particularly the littorals, to support maneuver operations in all Areas of Responsibility. All modification and services efforts are critical enablers for the success Army's Watercraft Systems Transformation Strategy (AWSTS) and continued fulfillment of the AWS Title 10 mission. Funded engineering efforts will address critical gaps in these areas for the current AWS for regaining capability, while at the same time researching, developing and testing emergent technologies. To support future acquisitions and future fleet planning, funding efforts will include conducting trade studies, Business Case Analyses to inform the requirement development process, and support Analysis of Alternatives (AoA). The funding enables Army's compliance with the National Defense Authorization Act of 1996 and 502(6) of the Clean Water Act and compliance with Environmental protection Agency (EPA) emission standards. FY 2024 RDTE dollars in the amount of $2.434 million supports modernization of the current Army Watercraft fleet by investigating technology insertions, including, but not limited to: force protection, prognostics & preventative maintenance, vessel electronics, autonomous operations and other emerging technologies. Funding also supports developing initial prototypes to enable refinement of operational requirements and early user feedback to support future sustainment and operational movement operating concepts. All Army Watercraft modernization efforts will incorporate Predictive Logistics which includes digital updates across commercial solutions which will improve readiness, predictive maintenance, unplanned emergency repairs.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2024
• Source ID: 526_0603804A_4_2040_PB_2024

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Readers

• Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
• Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.

Technology Areas

• Microelectronics