Combat Autonomous Mobility System (CAMS)
Abstract
The Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) validated the capability need for CAMS in FY 2008. Special Operations Forces (SOF) are operating for extended periods in wide ranging, austere, non-permissive areas against larger forces; all with resource constrained manpower. The CAMS JCTD output will provide robust organic capability to conduct: timely Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR); Command and Control of multiple assets over extended distances; and automated mobility in support of SOF mission profiles. The system will employ mature sub-components integrated onto an existing ground mobility platform – the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV). The CAMS technologies will provide a positive impact at multiple levels. At the strategic level, CAMS will increase the combat effectiveness of the available SOF soldiers, allowing the task force commander the ability to control more real estate with his assigned manpower. Operationally, the autonomous nature of CAMS will simplify the task of coordinating assets within the assigned Area of Responsibility. CAMS on-board processing allows automated reconnaissance, screening of imagery, system alerts, and apportionment of data throughout the local grid. At the tactical level, CAMS provides a means to limit exposure of SOF Soldiers to direct hostile fire and offload specific tactical tasks. This will allow the Warfighter to concentrate his effort on the most critical mission tasks as determined by the ground commander. In short, the CAMS JCTD efficiencies will integrate ground-based autonomous technology to force multiply the available SOF manpower. The user sponsor is U.S. Special Operation Command (USSOCOM). CAMS technology will transition to Program Executive Office - SOF Warrior and the Robotic Systems, Joint Program Office.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 6660584b69bc82d0254005fc06315d05