Coalition Combat Identification (CCID) Advanced Concept Technology Demonstration (ACTD)/BOLD QUEST
Abstract
Primary objective for this effort is to integrate and assess U.S. and Allied combat identification capabilities in order to inform U.S. and Allied investment in both materiel and non-materiel solutions to the needs of coalition warfighters in current and future operations. During 2003 through 2007 the Coalition Combat Identification Advanced Concept Technology Demonstration (CCID ACTD) assessed the military utility of emerging combat identification technologies in a series of operational demonstrations that became more commonly known as the Bold Quest series. The technologies assessed provided both cooperative and non-cooperative target identification capabilities, enabling coalition ground forces and aircrew to identify friendly, enemy and neutral ground entities, thereby improving their Situational Awareness and “shoot/don’t shoot” decision-making. International participation, reflected in the commitment of both technologies and forces, has grown from an original six nation partnership to a coalition of fourteen nations providing technologies, forces and analytical resources. Since 2007 the Bold Quest participants have increasingly incorporated the development of Tactics, Techniques and Procedures with technical development and testing; most notably in the area of Digitally Aided Close Air Support (DACAS) and Joint Fires Threads.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2013
- Source ID
- fa7aa1525b9ded0ea883a650dae4b463