Acquisition of the Precision Guided Mortar Munition Program
Abstract
This report discusses internal control issues that combat developers should address when preparing capabilities documents and defining key performance parameters for essential weapon-system requirements. The Precision Guided Mortar Munition (PGMM), an Army Acquisition Category II program, is a laser-guided 120-millimeter mortar designed to launch from standard 120-millimeter mortar tubes on existing platforms. The mortar locks onto a target and maneuvers to hit and destroy that target. The PGMM will defeat personnel under protective cover such as bunkers, buildings, and lightly armored vehicles, causing low collateral damage. The Army is acquiring the PGMM using the evolutionary acquisition process and intends to develop three increments for the program. Increment I of the program will defeat targets at ranges of 7.2 kilometers or greater with precision and lethality when fired from current mortar systems and with at least 90 percent reliability. As of October 2006, Increment I was in the system development and demonstration phase of the acquisition process. For Increment I, the Army plans to acquire. PGMM mortars totaling as much as. Increment II will be as lethal, compatible, and reliable as Increment I at an increased range. Increment III will extend the range of Increment II and will provide the full operational capability needed by the warfighter.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 10, 2007
- Accession Number
- ADA472299