Ground Systems & Fire Control

Abstract

The GMD Ground Systems enable control and operation of the GMD Element as part of the MDS. Ground Systems consists of the GMD Fire Control system, GCN, IDT and Launch Site Components (LSC) (silos, silo interface vaults [SIVs]). These components collect and process sensor data, perform mission planning and fire control, command the launch of ground based interceptors, communicate with interceptors in flight, and provide environmental support for ground based interceptors during peacetime. Specific and/or unique accomplishments to each FY are as follows:

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2021
Source ID
b99325164a89272cb6c3a630b8893093

Tags

Readers

  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Missile Defense Systems.

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