JOINT EFFECTS TARGETING SYSTEMS (JETS)

Abstract

The Joint Effects Targeting System (JETS) is an Army program with joint interest (Air Force and Marine Corps). JETS provides dismounted forward observers and Joint Terminal Attack Controllers ( JTAC) the means to call for fire and control delivery of air, ground and naval surface fire support using precision munitions and effects (both lethal and non-lethal). The primary component of JETS is the Target Location Designation System (TLDS). The TLDS provides the observers and controllers the ability to conduct surveillance, acquire and accurately locate targets, designate targets for attack by laser seeking munitions, mark targets for aviation and ground-based targeting systems, and transmit targeting data to existing Forward Entry Systems for each service. The future Forward Entry System capability is achieved through product improvements to existing service Forward Entry Systems. These improvements are funded by the respective service Forward Entry System program management offices and will not be further discussed in this document. JETS TLDS achieved MS-A (4Q FY 2010). An Army Cost Position (ACP) was approved as part of MS A. Starting in FY 2012, the ACP aligns JETS TLDS funding under this project in lieu of 0604710A L76 (Dismounted Fire Support Targeting System).

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2013
• Source ID: L79_0604710A_5_2040_PB_2013

Tags

Readers

• Maritime Combat Support and Expeditionary Logistics.
• Munitions and Ordnance Engineering
• Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.

Technology Areas

• Directed Energy