Contamination Avoidance (Op Sys Dev)

Abstract

The project supports technology upgrade and refresh of fielded dismounted reconnaissance and detection systems that minimize chemical, biological, and radiological (CBR) contamination and prevent further cross-contamination during operations. Efforts included in this project are: (1) Expeditionary Analytic Modernization (EXANA MOD) (2) Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear (CBRN) Dismounted Reconnaissance Systems (CBRN DRS) (3) Joint Chemical Agent Detector (JCAD) Solid Liquid Adapter (SLA) The EXANA MOD effort supports the evaluation of analytical components for technical refreshment and upgrades of key components of the analytical laboratory systems that have become obsolete, or are no longer being supported by the manufacturer. This allows the Common Analytical Laboratory System (CALS) and Analytical Laboratory System (ALS) Modification (MOD) users to maintain their operational capability and operational effectiveness. The CBRN DRS provides the technology upgrade and refresh effort for the CBRN DRS system supporting Dismounted Reconnaissance, Surveillance, CBRN Sensitive Site Assessment, and CBRN Sensitive Site Exploitation missions which enables more detailed and near real-time CBRN information flow for the Warfighter. Warfighters will use the portable, commercial and Government off-the-shelf equipment provided to detect, identify, sample, decontaminate, mark, and report CBRN hazards and emerging threats. This technology upgrade and refresh effort for the CBRN DRS addresses and mitigates technology/equipment obsolescence and technology insertion. Experimentation and demonstration will be used in this phase to reduce risk and inform supporting materiel solutions, CONOPS and TTPs. Starting in FY21, the System Enhancement Package (SEP) effort will identify and test capability to meet updated and new user requirements to support threats and capability gaps in sensitive site exploitation. System enhancement packages will be identified and incorporated into the CBRN DRS as engineering change proposals to the base kit. SEP v1 will provide an Improved Biological Detection Set (IBDS). SEP v2 will provide an Improved Protection and Power Set (IPPS). SEP v3 will provide an Improved Chemical Detection Kit. SEP v4 will provide a kit of situational awareness/decision support enhancements called the CBRN Dismounted Tactical Awareness Kit (CBRN DTAK). CBRN DRS will be produced at government production facilities. The SEP packages will be configured, produced, and fielded in accordance with priorities and needs of the Services. The JCAD is a miniaturized, rugged, and portable point chemical agent detector that automatically and simultaneously detects, identifies, & alerts the presence of nerve, blister, & blood chemical warfare agents. M4 achieved Full Rate Production (FRP) in Sep 08 and finished in FY10. Milestone Decision Authority (MDA) authorized production cut-in of the M4A1 in FY11. Solid Liquid Adapter (SLA) development kit is an interim capability using M4A1 as base detector. The JCAD-SLA funding in FY20 will provide test support costs to Other Government Agencies (OGA's) (Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC), Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Marine Corps Operational Test and Evaluation Agency (MCOTEA), Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC)), operational testing, first article testing, Pressure Breathing for Altitude (PBA) testing with Chemical Biological Center (CBC), logistics demonstration, and completion of testing from FY19.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2021
• Source ID: CA7_0607384BP_7_0400_PB_2021

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Readers

• Critical Infrastructure Protection in CBRN and WMD Threats.
• Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.