Group 1 Type: Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) as a Force Multiplier to the Fire Support Team
Abstract
Advancing technologies and equipment give smaller Group I type unmanned aerial system aircraft such as the RQ-11 Raven B, Wasp, and other miniature sized vehicles the capability for a single Marine to carry and employ a Group I UAS to provide over the hill intelligence and surveillance for a prolonged period of time at the tactical level. Because the Wasp and Raven B both have the capability to locate targets and provide a 1 O-digit grid, a forward observer or fire support team can utilize the airborne capability of adjusting fire for indirect weapons as well identifying targets and' surveying damage induced by indirect fire when larger assets are not available or timely because of deliberate planning and higher level requirements for larger Group I type UASs support. As Group I UASs become more prevalent at the tactical level, especially within the fire support community, it is imperative that FOs, FiSTs, and even squad members fully embrace this capability and train to harness the information it can provide. Group I Type UASs are the force multiplier to the fire support team.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 03, 2011
- Accession Number
- ADA600748
Entities
People
- James T. Kay
Organizations
- Marine Corps University