B-52 Quad Crew

Abstract

The Quad Crew program supports upgrading the ALQ-172 Electronic Warfare Countermeasure System on the B-52 aircraft. The program will transition the ALQ-172 electronic warfare system to the B-52 Navigator Station supporting situational awareness, self-protection, and survivability in a contested environment. In addition, the Quad Crew program will include expansion of frequency bands within the ALQ-172 system. Funds may be used to address requirements including, but not limited to, emerging and short-notice Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) for both aircraft and associated training systems, Development Testing (DT)/ Operational Testing (OT), and safety of flight issues. Additionally, funds may accommodate Program Management Administration (PMA) and support, civilian pay expenses, rapid technology insertion, and fulfill Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) or other mandates necessary to ensure continued aircrew safety and mission effectiveness. This program element may include necessary civilian pay expenses required to manage, execute, and deliver weapon system capability. The use of such program funds would be in addition to the civilian pay expenses budgeted in program element 0605827F, 0605828F, 0605829F, 0605831F, 0605832F, 0605833F, 0605898F, 0606398F. In FY22 0.00M is forecasted for civilian pay expenses in this program element, and in FY23 0.00M is forecasted for civilian pay expenses in this program element. Milestone/Development Status Materiel Development Decision (MDD) 1QFY23 Milestone B Decision 3QFY23

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2024
Source ID
675165_0101113F_7_3600_PB_2024

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Readers

  • Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.
  • Personnel Management and Statistics in the Military and Department of Defense

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems

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