MRC Prototype Program Transition and Startup
Abstract
Program Executive Office Missiles and Space (PEO MS) develops agreements, decision points, acquisition strategies and plans which documents the transition of the Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) prototype Mid-Range Capability (MRC) to a Programs of Record, thus aligning the Defense Management process and Secretary of the Army guidance for completing and fielding MRC equipment. The MRC Ground Support Equipment (GSE) leverages Joint Service technologies and integration of common hardware, software, and mutually supporting test events. This includes the Battery Operations Center (BOC), launcher Payload Deployment System (PDS), prime movers, trailers, generators, cabling, and support vehicles. The MRC BOC houses the federated Command and Control systems which enable the capability to fire a mix of missiles. The MRC Launcher PDS stows and fires a mix of missile types to include SM-6 and Tomahawk missiles capable of flying at various speeds and altitudes for engage desired targets at range. Additional missiles may integrate into the MRC GSE to meet capability needs to include Defense of Guam.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2024
- Source ID
- 8e2f884032d446d5c4a385955be9e064