JCTI-G TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

Combat Identification (CID) is a family of systems to maximize the overall combat effectiveness of forces by minimizing and mitigating incidents of fratricide and maximizing the situational understanding of the trigger puller across the broad spectrum of Joint and Coalition combat operations. This is accomplished by the identification of friends, enemies/foes and neutrals in the Joint and Coalition battle space. Based on program prioritization direction from the Deputy Secretary of Defense and the Deputy's Advisory Working Group (DAWG), the Joint Cooperative Target Identification - Ground (JCTI-G) efforts have been refocused to address fratricide incidents involving Fires-on-Dismounts (FoD) and Air to Ground (A-G) fires. The FoD is a Joint effort with the United States Marine Corps. In accordance with an Army/Marine Corps MOA, funding for FoD systems development will be equitably shared between the two services. This program has been designated Special Interest by the Defense Acquisition Executive. FY12 supports JCTI-G program efforts for FoD and A-G. The JCTI-G Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) is expected to be complete by the end of April 2011 resulting in a Materiel Solution recommendation. Milestone (MS) A decisions for entry into Technology Development acquisition phase for both FoD and A-G are anticipated to occur in 2QFY12. FY12 efforts will include the continued staffing of the Project and Product Joint Program Offices. The efforts will finalize the program and acquisition documentation required for the MS A decision. In addition, funding in FY12 will continue with the technical maturation efforts associated with the FoD requirement.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2012
• Source ID: VU4_0604284A_4_2040_PB_2012

Tags

Readers

• Aerospace Engineering.
• Defense Technology Research and Development.
• Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

• Space