THAAD
Abstract
The Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) is an element of the Terminal Defense Segment (TDS) of the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS). The THAAD element provides a rapidly transportable capability for the THAAD Interceptor to engage ballistic missiles using the Army Navy/Transportable Radar Surveillance - Model 2 (AN/TPY-2) (THAAD Mode). THAAD enhances the TDS by expanding, complementing, and extending the BMDS battle-space and capability to engage ballistic targets in the late mid-course and terminal phases of their trajectory through the C2BMC actively managing the battle and subsequent engagements. The TPY-2 with THAAD will perform a sensor surveillance mission, providing sensor data to cue other elements of the BMDS. THAAD, in conjunction with the fielded PATRIOT System, provides the TDS and supports the objective of enhancing the BMDS capability. Five major components (Interceptors, Launchers, AN/TPY-2 (THAAD Mode) Radar, THAAD Fire Control and Communication (TFCC), and Peculiar Support Equipment) will be integrated into the THAAD element and the BMDS. THAAD Baseline Capability Development (BCD) (THAAD 1.0) began with the design and development of fundamental capability against short to medium-range Ballistic Missiles and asymmetric threats inside and outside the atmosphere. This encompasses the following: (1) Test interceptor with inside and outside the atmosphere algorithms; (2) AN/TPY-2 (THAAD Mode) Radar with Initial Discrimination Capability; and (3) TFCC with tactical digital information link and defense design planner (which is an offline tool for defense and engagement planning). The initial phase of development laid the foundation for the capability of other BMDS Elements (Aegis BMD, Ground Missile Defense, PATRIOT) to continue to develop and test Build 2.0 capability in order to more fully integrate THAAD into the BMDS. THAAD development will evolve through improvements to the AN/TPY-2 (THAAD Mode) Radar discrimination, salvo firing doctrine, and the ability to operate in a full spectrum of tactical interceptor environments and survivability. To facilitate tactical employment by soldiers, it also includes TFCC embedded training, automated defense planning, and extensive interoperability. THAAD development provides additional capability for other BMDS elements. BCD flight tests began in FY 2006 and complete in FY 2011. THAAD on multiple occasions demonstrated the ability to support BMDS on alert. The THAAD element will support coordinated engagements with the BMDS via the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) Command and Control/Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC). BCD culminates in demonstrated THAAD capabilities both inside and outside the atmosphere and supports Capability Delivery 04. BCD is the foundation for the acquisition and delivery of THAAD Batteries #1 and #2 to support operational assessment and fielding of a BMDS capability useful to the Combatant Commanders. The delivery of Batteries #1 and #2 consists of a basic load of 48 Interceptors, six Launchers, two AN/TPY-2 Radars (provided by the Sensors Directorate) and two TFCCs consisting of 4 Tactical Support Groups (TSGs) total. THAAD Advanced Capability Development (ACD) (formerly Block 5.0) continues the concept of a rapidly deployable configuration to support the Terminal Defense Segment (TDS) mission as well as supporting the strategic surveillance missions. AN/TPY-2 Radar development will be performed under the Sensors Program Element and integrated into the THAAD weapon system. Operations & Sustainment Support of THAAD Batteries provides for logistical support to field, operate, maintain, repair and replenish the THAAD weapon system as it is fielded to the Army. Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) technicians are responsible for field and sustainment maintenance including the repair and supply chain management of the required spares and repair parts, as well as providing engineering support services and software maintenance support. The Operations & Sustainment Support associated with the Army Navy/Transportable Radar Surveillance - Model 2 (AN/TPY-2) Radars allocated to THAAD Batteries are provided for under the Sensors Program Element.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- MD07_0603881C_4_0400_PB_2012
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