Standoff Volcano Obstacle (SAVO) Adv Tech

Abstract

Project BU5 Standoff Activated Volcano Obstacle (SAVO) provides an Anti-Vehicle (AV) capability to address the Army's directed close tactical obstacle capability gap and has been identified as a part of the Army Modernization Strategy. SAVO will utilize a Middle Tier of Acquisition approach for Rapid Prototyping and Fielding in accordance with Section 804 of the 2016 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). SAVO supports a United States Army Europe (USAREUR) Operational Needs Statement (ONS) ONS # 18-22702 as well as a revision to the Multiple Delivery Mine System (Volcano) Joint Service Operational Requirement (JSOR) # 0683. This capability will allow for a formation of pre-emplaced directed obstacles that can be initiated remotely via fielded wired or wireless initiation systems. If the emplaced obstacle is not initiated, SAVO can be recovered for future re-deployment. SAVO consists of a newly developed base plate from which the existing stock of National Landmine Policy compliant munitions (M87A1 Volcano canisters) can be launched. SAVO can be initiated via three fielded systems; the M7 Spider Networked Munition System, the MK152/M156 Remote Activation Munition Systems (RAMS), or the CD450-4J Blasting Machine. Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 funding resources the continued execution of the SAVO Rapid Prototyping activities in preparation for transition to the Rapid Fielding phase.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2021
• Source ID: BU5_0603619A_4_2040_PB_2021

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• Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
• Munitions and Ordnance Engineering