A-10 Squadrons

Abstract

A-10 concept of operations requires a flexible, adaptable and survivable weapon system to conduct close air support (CAS), combat search and rescue (CSAR) and special operations missions. The A-10 must conduct around-the-clock air operations under various weather conditions against numerous and varied enemy threats. Funds may be used to resolve emerging safety of flight and diminishing manufacturing sources issues, A-10 Thunderbolt Advanced-wing Continuation Kit (ATTACK), Central Interface Control Unit (CICU); accommodate technology insertion (Additional Gigabit Ethernet capability, High Resolution Display System (HRDS), 3-D Audio, On-Board Oxygen Generation System (OBOGS), and fulfill FAA and other mandates (IFF Mode-5, Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Out, M-Code, NSA Crypto Modernization/ARC-210 radio/Mobile User Objective System (MUOS)) to ensure continued aircrew safety and mission effectiveness, Anti-Jam Embedded Global Positioning System within the provisions of 10 USC 2244A. Operational Flight Program (OFP) development addresses evolving and continuing user requirements that must be incorporated in the aircraft software in order to employ advanced weapons (SMART Triple Ejector Rack (TER), increase situational awareness and enhance targeting capabilities as they become available. The funds budgeted continue regular OFP suite development efforts. The RDT&E funds provide A-10 Developmental and Operational Testing ensuring all added capability meets safety and airworthiness criteria. FMT's DMS efforts to include removal of end-of-life software/hardware within simulators systems and move to a modular, common open system architecture that is sustainable and cyber-resilient. Implement requirements and standards defined under the Simulator Common Architecture Requirements and Standards (SCARS) initiative. This program element may include necessary civilian pay expenses required to manage, execute, and deliver A-10 weapon system capability. The use of such program funds would be in addition to the civilian pay expenses budgeted in program elements 0605826F, 0605827F, 0605828F, 0605829F, 0605830F, 0605831F, 0605832F, and 0605898F. As directed in the FY 2018 NDAA, Sec 825, amendment to PL 114-92 FY 2016 NDAA, Sec 828 Penalty for Cost Overruns, the FY 2018 Air Force penalty total is $14.373M. The calculated percentage reduction to each research, development, test and evaluation and procurement account will be allocated proportionally from all programs, projects, or activities under such account. This program is in Budget Activity 7, Operational System Development because this budget activity includes development efforts to upgrade systems that have been fielded or have received approval for full rate production and anticipate production funding in the current or subsequent fiscal year.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2020
Source ID
674809_0207131F_7_3600_PB_2020

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  • Cyber
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