LGM-30G Airborne Launch Control System Replacement, Increment I (ALCS)
Abstract
ALCS will replace the legacy nuclear command and control (NC2) system that provides the capability to launch MM III ICBMs from an airborne platform (E-6B). The system consists of an Ultra High Frequency (UHF) radio programmer group at each Launch Facility (LF) and a suite of airborne equipment. While not part of the Air Force's management, the current system does use/require the Navy's UHF C3 data path to transmit signals from the E-6B. ALCS will be managed in two increments to provide a low risk approach to meeting GBSD alternate launch requirements while also addressing obsolescence/sustainability issues with the current ALCS MM III system. Increment 1 will replace the existing ALCS equipment with a focus on existing MM III alternate launch capabilities and incorporate GBSD design considerations to reduce risk to Increment II. Increment II will meet alternate launch capabilities required for the GBSD system and leverage the previously developed/fielded Increment I system as much as possible.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2016
- Source ID
- 58650c6a52961d4b2443e033380bf8a2
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