CSAR EMD
Abstract
Personnel Recovery is the United States Air Force's effort to prepare for and execute recovery and reintegration of isolated personnel. The Combat Survivor Evader Locator (CSEL) System is the US Department of Defense's (DoD) Program of Record for Joint Search and Rescue, to locate, authenticate, and communicate with Joint forces who become isolated personnel. The Hand Held Radio (HHR) is the primary communications link for Joint forces who become isolated personnel in contested environments. The HHR provides secure, over-the-horizon, two-way data communications and precise geo-positioning information to rescue forces. It can operate in an anti-access/area denial (A2/AD) environment by providing a low probability of intercept/low probability of detection communications for isolated personnel. The HHR is one segment of the overall CSEL command and control architecture, including the UHF satellite base stations (UBS) and the Joint Personnel Recovery Center web application. The current HHR encryption requires modification to comply with current National Security Agency (NSA) cryptographic standards. The NSA is discontinuing the production and distribution of DES-based cryptographic keying material. The HHR has significantly diminishing material sources and unsupportable hardware, including reliance on legacy Ultra High Frequency (UHF) satellite communication. UHF capabilities are nearing the end of life, and the CSEL system must move to next-generation secured satellite communication. In concert with the Services and the CSEL Joint Program Office, the Navy conducted a Business Case Analysis. It determined that a recapitalization of the CSEL HHR was more cost-effective than modifying the existing AN/PRQ-7/A. This effort is known as Next Generation Survival Radio (NGSR). The CSEL Joint Program Management Office (JPMO) will execute the NGSR effort in a two-pronged approach: 1.The program will leverage Gov't-owned satellite systems to establish a modern Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) capability to replace legacy UHF capabilities and ensure encrypted voice and data communication. 2.The program office will replace the existing HHR with an Industry-led next-generation survival device. The hand-held device will meet all requirements found in the Operational Requirements Document. The CSEL JPMO will execute funding to validate and verify Government and Industry-led solutions, minimize risk, and accelerate capability maturation. The JPMO will involve Stakeholders across the Joint Services, National Agencies, and Operational community to meet the intent and maintain the integrity of the Joint Capability. The JPMO will foster a competitive acquisition through Requests For Proposals, including downselect and prototype development opportunities. This program is in Budget Activity 5, System Development and Demonstration (SDD) because it has passed Milestone B approval and is conducting engineering and manufacturing development tasks aimed at meeting validated requirements prior to full rate production.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2023
- Source ID
- 654522_0305176F_5_3600_PB_2023