Coverage: CCS and Deployable RAIDRS elements are transportable C via C-130. RAIDRS will have worldwide coverage. CCS will provide coverage within the Joint Operating Area where it is deployed.
Interoperability Interoperable with all space control assets
ACQUISITION STATUS
Program Status: Three additional Block 10 CCS systems being procured in FY06/07. Block 20 system in pre-acquisition risk reduction. RAIDRS: Block 10 system in development. Critical Design Review (CDR) completed for 1QFY07. CCS is assigned to the 76th Space Control Squadron, Peterson AFB, CO and the 4th Space Control Squadron, Holloman AFB, NM. RAIDRS will be assigned to the 21st Space Wing, Peterson, AFB, CO.
Current Inventory: CCS: Three Block 10 systems delivered, currently undergoing capability upgrades
CV-22B
MISSION
Conduct long-range, adverse weather, clandestine penetration of medium-to-high threat environments in politically or militarily denied areas to infiltrate, exfiltrate, and resupply Special Operations Forces (SOFs).
DESCRIPTION
The CV-22B is designed to insert and extract SOF units deep into denied areas during one period of darkness. The state-of-the-art, tilt-rotor platform combines the vertical takeoff and landing capability of a helicopter with the long-range, high-speed performance of a fixed-wing aircraft. The CV-22B variant of the V-22 will feature a multimode terrain-following/terrain-avoidance radar, radar and infrared warning and countermeasure systems, additional fuel tanks, and upgraded communications and navigation systems.
STRATEGIC CAPABILITY: Global Power
CONTRACTORS
Prime: Bell/Boeing (joint venture between Bell/Textron, TX, and Boeing ADS, PA) Subcontractor(s): Propulsion Rolls Royce (IN); TF/TA Radar - Raytheon (TX); Electronic Warfare Suite - ITT Avionics (NJ)
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: Empty: 35,800 lb.; Max Vertical Takeoff: 52,600 lb.; Short Takeoff: 57,000 lb.; Self-Deploy Weight: 60,500 lb.
Range: 500 nautical miles (NM) combat radius (unlimited with aerial refueling)
Dimensions: Wingspan: 45.8 ft.; Length: 57.3 ft.; Height: 22.1 ft.; Rotors tip-to-tip: 84.6 ft.
Service Ceiling: 25,000 ft.
Speed: 230 knots cruise
Payload: 20,000 lb. internal or 10,000 lb. external with minimum fuel
Passenger Capacity: 18 Special Operations Forces troops
ACQUISITION STATUS
Program Status: In September 2005, the V-22 program was approved to start full-rate production. CV-22B is undergoing Block 10 developmental testing at Edwards AFB. An Operational Utility Evaluation was completed July 2006 certifying readiness for training operations at Kirtland AFB. Block 10 Initial Operational Testing & Evaluation (IOT&E) is planned for October 2007 to certify operational readiness. The projected inventory will be 50. The Initial Operational Capability phase is planned for 2009.
Unit Assignment: 71st Special Operations Squadron, Kirtland AFB, NM
Current Inventory 4
Future Upgrades: Block 20 planned for FY08 start. Upgrades will include: Emergency/Reserve Power, tactical air data link, communications upgrades, high-altitude conversion operations, Terrain Following/Terrain Avoidance (TF/TA) radar enhancement
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DEFENSE METEOROLOGICAL SATELLITE PROGRAM (DMSP)
MISSION
Provide global visible and infrared cloud cover imagery and other atmospheric, oceanographic, land surface, and space environment data to support multi-service requirements and battlespace characterization everywhere that U.S. forces operate.
DESCRIPTION
The Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) designs, builds, launches, and maintains satellites monitoring the meteorological, oceanographic, terrestrial and solar environments. Using the DMSP data, military weather forecasters can detect developing patterns of weather and track existing weather systems over remote areas, including the presence of severe thunderstorms, dust storms, hurricanes, and typhoons. This data is vital to the effective employment of forces and weapon systems worldwide. The program includes five satellites flying in two sun-synchronous orbits. The primary weather sensor on DMSP is the Operational Linescan System, which provides continuous visual and infrared imagery of cloud cover over an area 1,600 nautical miles wide. Additional satellite sensors measure atmospheric vertical profiles of moisture and temperature, sea surface winds, and the presence of soil moisture. The DMSP satellites also measure space environment charged particles and electromagnetic fields to assess the impact of the ionosphere on ballistic-missile early warning radar systems, electrical grids, satellite operations, and long-range communications.
STRATEGIC CAPABILITY: Global Vigilance
CONTRACTORS
Prime: Spacecraft - Lockheed Martin (CA); Sensors - Northrop Grumman (MD) Subcontractors: Sensor - Northrop Grumman (CA); Flight Software Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) - Integral Systems, Inc. (MD)
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 2720.1 lb.
Range: Polar-orbiting at 450 nautical miles (NM)
Dimensions: 14.1 ft. long (4.29 m) without solar panels deployed
Coverage: Full global coverage every 12 hours
Capacity/Satellite: Launched on a medium Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle
Interoperability: Air Force Weather Agency ensures DMSP data is interoperable with a broad range of user platforms.
Compatibility: Air Force Weather Agency ensures DMSP data is compatible with a broad range of user platforms.
ACQUISITION STATUS
Program Status: All DMSP satellites have been delivered , but not all DMSP satellites have launched
Unit Assignment: Operated by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Current Inventory 5 satellites
Future Upgrades All DMSP satellites have been delivered
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DEFENSE SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM (DSCS) III
MISSION
Provide super-high frequency satellite communications to troops in the field as well as commanders at multiple locations worldwide.
DESCRIPTION
The Defense Satellite Communications Systems (DSCS) is the workhorse of military satellite communications. The system provides uninterrupted secure voice and high rate data communications to DoD users for monitoring events and deploying and sustaining forces anywhere in the world. It is used for high-priority command and control communication such as the exchange of wartime information between defense officials and battlefield commanders. The military also uses DSCS to transmit space operations and early warning data to various systems and users. The system consists of nine Phase III DSCS satellites that orbit the earth at an altitude of more than 22,000 miles. Each satellite uses six super high frequency transponder channels capable of providing secure voice and high data rate communications. The system also features a single-channel transponder for disseminating emergency action and force direction messages to nuclear-capable forces. The single steerable dish antenna provides an increased power spot beam which can be tailored to suit the needs of different size user terminals. DSCS satellites can resist jamming and consistently exceed their 10-year design life. DSCS users operate on the ground, at sea, or in the air. Members of the 50th Space Wing's 3rd Space Operations Squadron at Schriever Air Force Base, CO, provide satellite command and control support for all DSCS satellites.
STRATEGIC CAPABILITY: Global Vigilance
CONTRACTORS
Prime: Lockheed Martin Missiles and Space (global)
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 2,716 lb. (1,232 kg)
Range: Capability to orbit the earth at an altitude of more than 22,000 miles
Dimensions: Length: 6 ft. (1.8 m); Height: 6 ft. (1.8 m); Width: 7 ft. (2.1 m); 38-ft. span (11.5 m) with solar arrays deployed
Coverage 65° N to 65° S
Capacity/Satellite: Five satellite (primary) constellation in geosynchronous orbit, with four residual satellites
ACQUISITION STATUS
Program Status: Complete
Unit Assignment: 3 Space Operations Squadrons (SOPS)
Current Inventory: 5 Primary Satellites, 4 Residual Satellites
Future Upgrades: None
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DEFENSE SUPPORT PROGRAM (DSP)
MISSION
Provide early detection and warning of missile launches and nuclear explosions to National Command Authorities and operational commands. The satellite constellation has been the cornerstone of North America's early warning system for more than 30 years.
DESCRIPTION
DSP satellites orbit the earth about 35,780 kilometers over the equator in geosynchronous orbits. They use infrared sensors to detect heat from missile and booster plumes against the earth's background.
Typically, DSP satellites were launched into geosynchronous earth orbit on a Titan IV booster and inertial upper stage combination. However, one DSP satellite was launched using the space shuttle on mission STS-44 (Nov. 24, 1991). The next and final DSP satellite is scheduled for launch on the new Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle Delta IV, Heavy in FY07.
STRATEGIC CAPABILITY: Global Vigilance
CONTRACTORS
Prime: Northrop Grumman (CA)
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 5,250 lb. (2,386 kg)
Dimensions: Height: 32.8 ft. (10 m) on orbit; Diameter: 22 ft. (6.7 m) on orbit
Coverage: Continuous global coverage
Interoperability: Interoperable with Cheyenne Mountain Operations Center and other strategic users
ACQUISITION STATUS
Program Status: The Defense Support Program (DSP) has completed production. One satellite, DSP-23, is awaiting launch.
The 460th Space Wing, with headquarters at Buckley Air Force Base, CO, has units that operate DSP satellites and report warning information, via communications links, to the Unit Assignment North American Aerospace Defense Command/U.S. Northern
Unit Assignment Command and U.S. Strategic Command early warning centers within Cheyenne Mountain, located near Colorado Springs, CO. These centers immediately forward data to various agencies and areas of operations around the world.
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DELIBERATE CRISIS AND ACTION PLANNING AND EXECUTION SEGMENTS (DCAPES)
MISSION
Present, plan, source, mobilize, deploy, account for, sustain, redeploy, and reconstitute forces for contingency and crisis operations. Annually deploys over 69,000 Airmen to 64 countries. Real-time collaborative tool/ environment providing accurate deliberate and crisis action planning.
DESCRIPTION
Deliberate Crisis and Action Planning and Execution Segments (DCAPES) is being developed as the next-generation Air Force interface to the Joint Operational Planning and Execution System (JOPES). It is intended to tightly synchronize data across a range of Air Force and Joint planning support systems to provide a more effective crisis action planning capability for a wider range of operational scenarios and will fully support the force provider function of the Air Forces (AFFOR) Commander. DCAPES provides a real time, two-way interchange of personnel, manpower, logistics, and operational data between the Air Force and the warfighting Combatant Commanders. It matches people, cargo, and airframes/weapon systems to the Combatant Commander's warfighting requirements.
STRATEGIC CAPABILITY: Global Reach, Global Vigilance
CONTRACTORS
Prime: Computer Sciences Corp Federal Sector Defense Group (VA)
Subcontractor: Tier II Helpdesk Support - SAIC (VA)
ACQUISITION STATUS
Evolutionary acquisition strategy; incremental spiral development with multiple software releases to accommodate refinement and prioritization of user requirements, and Program Status improve adaptability with commercial technology.
Increment 2a - ACAT III - Post Milestone C; v4.0.2.0 fielded: October 2006
Increment 2 a: v4.0.3.0 - Air Force Manpower/Personnel System (base level) Deployed—legacy system retired; War Unit Assignment and Mobilization Planning System, Unit Type Code Management Increment 2b - ACAT IAC - Milestone B/Contract Award - 1QFY09
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DISTRIBUTED MISSION OPERATIONS (DMO)
MISSION
Provide a networked combat training and mission rehearsal capability that will develop the warfighter's individual and team skills to accomplish the complex operations and functions necessary for today's ground, air, and space operations.
DESCRIPTION
An Air Force readiness capability, interconnecting high-fidelity aircrew training devices, C2, and ISR simulators in a realistic, immersive training environment via telecommunications networks. It provides high-fidelity on-demand training at warfighter locations worldwide. DMO focuses on warfighter individual and team skills. It is based on scalable packages from operational to strategic level of war. DMO allows warfighters to train as teams while remaining at home stations, reducing Ops Tempo and travel costs. DMO will provide a fully integrated Air and Space component of the Joint National Training Capability (JNTC). It will enable joint, inter-service/agency, and Air Force exercises, experiments, wargames, RDT&E and mission rehearsal as the supporting networks and systems evolve.
STRATEGIC CAPABILITY: Agile Combat Support
CONTRACTORS
Prime: DMO Operations & Integration - Northrop Grumman (FL)
SPECIFICATIONS
Interoperability: Capable of integration with Joint and Coalition Training/Mission Rehearsal systems
ACQUISITION STATUS
Program Status Operational
Unit Assignment:
F-15C: 33rd Fighter Wing, Eglin AFB, FL; 1st Fighter Wing Langley AFB, VA; 3rd Wing, Elmendorf AFB, AK; 18th Wing, Kadena AB, Japan; 48th Fighter Wing, Lakenheath AB, England; 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw AFB, SC; 366th Fighter Wing, Mt Home AFB, ID; 35th Fighter Wing, Misawa AB, Japan; 52nd Fighter Wing Spangdahlem AB, Germany
AWACS: 552nd Air Control Wing Tinker AFB, OK; 3rd Wing, Elmendorf AFB, AK; 18th Wing, Kadena AB, Japan
JSTARS: 116th Air Control wing Robbins AFB, GA
Rivet Joint: 55th Wing, Offutt AFB, NE
Distributed Mission Operations Center (DMOC): 505th Distributed Warfare Group, Kirtland AFM, NM
Distributed Training Operations Center (DTOC) ANG: 132nd Fighter Wing, Des Moines International Airport
Current Inventory:
F-15C: 5 Mission Training Centers (MTCs)/18 cockpits
F-16 Blk 50: 4 MTCs/14 Cockpits
AWACS: 5 sites/ 70 positions
JSTARS: 1 MTC /18 positions
Rivet Joint: 1 MTC/17 positions
Distributed Mission Operations Center
Distributed Training Operations Center
Future Upgrades:
F-15E, A-10, B-1, B-2, B-52, F-16 Blk 40, F-22, F-35, Air Operations Centers (AOC), Control and Reporting Centers (CRC)
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E-3 SENTRY AIRBORNE WARNING AND CONTROL SYSTEM (AWACS)
MISSION
Provide all-weather surveillance, command, control, and communications needed by commanders of U.S., NATO, and other allied air defense forces.
DESCRIPTION
The E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft provides responsive and flexible real-time command and control/battle management in support of worldwide operational employment of U.S. and coalition forces. AWACS provides persistent and survivable surveillance, battle management, weapons control, threat warning, and combat ID information in support of commander taskings. It gives commanders a self-contained and worldwide, around-the-clock capability to prosecute air and ground campaigns. The E-3 Sentry is a modified Boeing 707/320 commercial airframe with a rotating radar dome. The radar combined with an identification friend or foe subsystem can look down to detect, identify, and track enemy and friendly low-flying aircraft by eliminating ground clutter returns that confuse other radar systems. Other major subsystems in the E-3 include navigation, communications, computers (data processing), and displays.
STRATEGIC CAPABILITY: Global Power, Global Reach, Global Vigilance
CONTRACTORS
Prime: Boeing Aerospace Co. (WA) Subcontractor(s): Northrop Grumman (MD)
SPECIFICATIONS
Size: Length: 145 ft., 8 in. (44 m); Wingspan: 130 ft., 10 in. (39.7 m); Height: 41 ft., 4 in. (12.5 m) Weight 347,000 lb. (156,150 kg)
Range More than eight hours (unrefueled)
Coverage: The radar has a range of more than 250 miles (375.5 km) for low-flying targets and farther for aerospace vehicles flying at medium to high altitudes
ACQUISITION STATUS
The AWACS Block 40/45 Upgrade is in the middle of System Development and Demonstration (SDD). It includes several projects aimed at reducing operator workload, providing a fused air picture to the warfighter, and transmitting that air picture off-board in a more timely manner Integrated Program Status Demand Assigned Multiple Access (DAMA) Global Air Traffic Management (GATM) (IDG) expands user availability of severely limited DoD UHF SATCOM channels through the use of DAMA and meets mandate for International Civil Aviation compliance on near-term air traffic control navigation requirements. The AWACS fleet is currently being modified with IDG
Unit Assignment: 552 Air Control Wing, Tinker AFB, OK
Current Inventory: 32 operational aircraft and 1 test aircraft
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E-4B NATIONAL AIRBORNE OPERATIONS CENTER (NAOC)
MISSION
Provide a highly survivable command, control, and communications center to direct U.S. forces, execute emergency war orders, and coordinate actions by civil authorities in case of national emergency or destruction of ground command and control centers.
DESCRIPTION
The E-4B National Airborne Operation Center (NAOC) serves as the National Airborne Operation Center for the President and the Secretary of Defense. The E-4B, a militarized version of the Boeing 747-200, is a four-engine, swept-wing, long-range, high-altitude airplane capable of being refueled in flight. The main deck is divided into six functional areas; a command work area, conference room, briefing room, an operations team work area, a communications area, and rest area. An E-4B crew may include up to 114 people, including a joint-service operations team, an ACC flight crew, a maintenance and security component, a communications team, and selected augmentees. The E-4B has electromagnetic pulse protection, nuclear and thermal shielding, and an advanced, secure, radio and satellite communications system with connectivity to strategic and tactical command and control systems.
STRATEGIC CAPABILITY: Agile Combat Support
CONTRACTORS
Prime: Boeing Wichita Development and Modernization Center (KS) Subcontractors: Raytheon (FL); Rockwell Automation (TX); L-3 Communications (TX); Boeing Aerospace Operations (OK)
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: Maximum Gross Taxi Weight: 803,000 lb.; Maximum Takeoff Weight: 800,000 lb.; Dry Weight: 526,500 lb.
Range: 72 hours with mid-air refueling
Armament: None
Dimensions Height: 63 ft., 5 in.; Length: 231 ft., 4 in.; Width: 195 ft., 8 in.
Coverage: Global
Satellite Connectivity: Defense Satellite Communications
Capacity/Satellite: Milstar; MILSATCOMs; Connexions by Boeing broadband internet access; INMARSAT satellite network; AT&T SATSTAR Other Unique Connectivity: Northstar Ground Entry Point UHF Comms
Interoperability: Enables worldwide communication among strategic and Interoperability tactical satellite systems and the Airborne Operations Center
Compatibility: Yes
ACQUISITION STATUS
Program Status Fielded
Unit Assignment 1st AACS, 55th Wing, Offutt AFB
Current Inventory: 4 aircraft
Future Upgrades: None
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E-8C JOINT STARS
MISSION
Provide surveillance of fixed and moving ground targets to assess the enemy situation and to support location, tracking, targeting, and attack operations. These functions support the primary mission of Joint STARS—to provide dedicated support to ground and air theater commanders.
DESCRIPTION
The E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (Joint STARS) is an airborne battle management and command and control (C2) platform that provides long-endurance, all weather surveillance and targeting information on moving and stationary targets via Ground Moving Target Indicator (GMTI) and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) technologies. It sends GMTI and SAR data to shooters and Common Ground Stations to enhance combatant commanders' battle management and situational awareness.
STRATEGIC CAPABILITY: Global Vigilance
CONTRACTORS
Prime: Northrop Grumman (FL, LA)
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 336,000 lb. (gross weight)
Range: 8 hours, 20 hours with in-flight refueling,
Dimensions: Wingspan: 130 ft., 10 in.; Height: 42 ft., 6 in.; Length: 152 ft., 11 in.
Coverage For Official Use Only (not releasable)
Capacity/Satellite: Three Demand Assigned Multiple Access (DAMA) SATCOM radios
Interoperability: Enables communications and datalink information sharing with various U.S., UK, and coalition assets
ACQUISITION STATUS
Program Status: Post Milestone C; Modification and sustainment
Unit Assignment: 116th Air Control Wing, Robins AFB, GA
Current Inventory: 17 operations aircraft, 1 test aircraft, 1 pilot trainer aircraft
Future upgrades: Re-engining, Affordable Moving Surface Target Engagement (AMSTE), and Joint Tactical Radio System (JTRS) Phase I.
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EC-130H COMPASS CALL
MISSION
Conduct electronic attack and offensive information warfare from a stand-off jamming platform.
DESCRIPTION
The EC-130H COMPASS CALL is the DoD's premier Electronic Attack and Information Warfare weapon system COMPASS CALL's mission is to counter advanced command, control, and communication (C3) systems and conduct medium range stand-off jamming of air defense radars. Its primary role is to increase the survivability of combat aircraft and aircrews by denying effective command and control of the enemy Integrated Air Defense System (IADS), and disrupting air defense surface-to-air missile (SAM) and anti-aircraft artillery (AAA) threats. COMPASS CALL also supports ground and special operations forces by denying hostile forces and terrorists the communications and situational awareness needed to coordinate operations against U.S. and allied troops. COMPASS CALL is a core component of the Joint Airborne Electronic Attack system of systems. With the ability to be quickly modified to counter new threats and targets, this versatile platform is able to bring essential capabilities to virtually any combat operation.
STRATEGIC CAPABILITY: Agile Combat Support
CONTRACTORS
Prime: L-3 Communications (TX); BAE Systems (NH) Subcontractor(s): Raytheon Systems Corporation (IN); General Dynamics (CA)
SPECIFICATIONS
Size Length: 100 ft.; Wingspan: 132 ft. 7 in.; Height: 38 ft. 3 in.
Weight: Maximum takeoff weight: 155,000 lb.
Range Unlimited (air refuelable)
Coverage Line-of-sight
ACQUISITION STATUS
Program Status: Modification and sustainment
Unit Assignment: 55th Electronic Combat Group (ACC), Davis Monthan AFB, AZ
Current Inventory: 15 Total Aircraft Inventory (PAI) = 14 Primary Mission
Aircraft (PMAI) and 1 flight deck trainer (PTAI)
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EVOLVED EXPENDABLE LAUNCH VEHICLE (EELV)
MISSION
Provide military, civilian, and commercial users a significantly more flexible, less costly, medium- to heavy-lift launch capability for placing large payloads into orbit.
DESCRIPTION
The Evolved Expendable Launch Vehicle (EELV) is composed of two families of launch vehicles—the Atlas V and the Delta IV—with the capability to accommodate light, medium, and heavy payloads for all users. The EELV system includes all equipment, facilities, and launch base infrastructure necessary to launch a payload, place it in the required delivery orbit, provide specified environments, provide EELV system maintenance, and perform any necessary recovery/refurbishment operations.
STRATEGIC CAPABILITY: Global Reach
CONTRACTORS
Prime: United Launch Alliance (CO, CA, AL, TX, FL)
Subcontractor(s): Pratt & Whitney (FL); Alliant Techsystems; Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (Japan); B.F.Goodrich (NM); Aerospace (CA); Allied Signal Aerospace (AZ); KAMAG (Germany); Aerojet (CA); Keystone Engineering (LA); GDE Systems (CA); Arrowhead Products (CA); La Barge (AR); Honeywell (FL); Contraves (Switzerland); NPO Enerogomash (Russia); Moog Inc. (NY); Cincinnati Electronics (OH); United Engineering Co (MO); Lincoln Composites (NE)
SPECIFICATIONS
Size: Medium, intermediate, and heavy lift vehicles
Range: All required satellite orbits
Coverage: All required space orbits
Capacity/Satellite: Pounds-to-orbit range: 2,500 lb.—48,260 lb. Range will vary depending on orbit, vehicle, and vehicle configuration.
Interoperability: Capability to launch from both coasts
Compatibility: Standard interface allows all DoD, NASA, and commercial payloads to launch on EELV.
ACQUISITION STATUS
Program Status: Program currently in full-rate production
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EXPEDITIONARY COMBAT SUPPORT SYSTEM (ECSS)
MISSION
Provide better, more efficient and less expensive logistics support to warfighters.
DESCRIPTION
The Expeditionary Combat Support System (ECSS) will provide superior combat support information to Air Force and Joint users by 2012. The program will reduce the need for over 400 legacy systems while improving logistics processes within the Air Force Enterprise. The transformation will involve the use of a preferred commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) suite and selected "bolt-on" systems, plus a Systems Integrator; overseeing the blueprinting, configuration, implementation, and roll-out of acquisition phases; and ensuring that world class technical/integration, change management, training, and program management processes and concepts are incorporated into the acquisition. ECSS will enable the Air Force to standardize processes across logistics (Transportation, Supply, and Maintenance & Repair) and other key business functions directly related to logistics (Engineering, Personnel, Acquisition and Finance), while reducing legacy systems within the Air Force Enterprise, with the goal of creating efficiencies. The Air Force logistics community is the major implementer of the ECSS ERP.
STRATEGIC CAPABILITY: Agile Combat Support
CONTRACTORS
To be determined
ACQUISITION STATUS
Program Status Milestone A
Future Upgrades: To be determined
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F-15A-D EAGLE
MISSION
Provide all-weather, extremely maneuverable, air-to-air fighter capability designed to gain and maintain air supremacy over the battlefield and defend the homeland.
DESCRIPTION
The F-15A-D Eagle is designed to perform air-to-air missions with uncompromising performance. The Eagle's air superiority is achieved through a mixture of unprecedented maneuverability, acceleration, range, weapons, and avionics. It can outperform and outfight enemy defense, outperform and outfight any current enemy aircraft at all altitudes, day or night, and in all types of weather. The Eagle has electronic systems and weaponry to detect, acquire, track and attack enemy aircraft while operating in friendly or enemy-controlled airspace. The weapons and flight control systems are designed so one person can safely and effectively perform air-to-air combat. The F-15A-D augments the F-22A as a proven air superiority aircraft employing all of the Air Force's air-to-air missiles. F-15Cs were deployed to the Persian Gulf in 1991 in support of Operation Desert Storm where they proved their superior combat capability with a confirmed 36:0 kill ratio. F-15C fighters accounted for 36 of the 39 Air Force air-to-air victories. They have since been deployed to support Operations Southern/Northern Watch (the patrolling of the UN-sanctioned no-fly zones in Iraq), Operation Provide Comfort in Turkey (in support of NATO operations in Bosnia), Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, and Operation Iraqi Freedom. The USAF plans to keep 178 F-15C/Ds in the inventory through 2025. Modernization efforts include AESA radars, helmet mounted cueing systems, and GPS.
STRATEGIC CAPABILITY: Global Power
CONTRACTORS
Prime: Boeing Aircraft (MO) Subcontractor(s): Engine - Pratt & Whitney (CT); Radar - Raytheon (MS, CA); Avionics - Honeywell (NM), Northrop Grumman (IL)
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 68,000 lb. (C/D maximum takeoff weight)
Range: 3,450 mile ferry range with conformal fuel tanks and three external fuel tanks
Armament: One 20mm multi-barrel gun mounted internally with 940 rounds of ammunition; Normal missile load is two AIM-9Xs and six AIM-120s.
Dimensions: Wingspan: 42.8 ft.; Length: 63.8 ft.; Height: 18.5 ft.
Speed: Mach 2.5 plus
Service Ceiling: 50,000 ft.
Two Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-100 or 220 turbofan engines Power Plant with afterburners
Thrust: 23,450-25,000 lb. each engine
Crew: F-15A/C: one; F-15B/D: two
ACQUISITION STATUS
Program Status: Modernization and sustainment
Current Inventory: Active force, 359; Air National Guard, 140
Future Upgrades: Upgrades to the F-15A-D will maintain the aircraft's operational effectiveness through 2025+, and will include active electronically scanned array radar, a digital electronic warfare suite, and a helmet mounted cueing system.
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F-15E STRIKE EAGLE
MISSION
Provide unique night/all-weather/all-altitude deep-penetration precision strike capability and air superiority. The F-15E also performs Close Air Support (CAS), Time Sensitive Targeting (TST), Dynamic Targeting, Destruction of Enemy Air Defenses (DEAD), Offensive and Defensive Counter Air, Homeland Defense, Global Persistent Attack, Non-Traditional Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance, Strike, and Air Interdiction.
DESCRIPTION
The F-15E Strike Eagle is a dual-role fighter designed to perform nearly all air-to-air and air-to-ground missions. It is a twin-engine, two-tail, two-seat, supersonic fighter capable of employing nearly all USAF air-to-ground and air-to-air munitions. The F-15E has an array of modern avionics and electronics systems that enable the pilot and weapons system officer to fight at all altitudes, day or night, and in all types of weather. Combining the highest fuel and weapons capacity of any fighter with systems such as Fighter Data Link, Night Vision Goggles, Low Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared for Night (LANTIRN) and infrared targeting pods, the F-15E has the capability to fight its way deep into enemy territory, destroy enemy ground positions with precision weapons, and then fight its way out.
The F-15E has participated in nearly every combat operation since the First Gulf War (1991). It has flown combat operations over the former Yugoslavia (Deny Flight and Allied Force), Iraq (Northern Watch, Southern Watch, Provide Comfort and Iraqi Freedom), and Afghanistan (Enduring Freedom). In Operation Iraqi Freedom, the F-15Es penetrated deep into the Iraqi defenses to destroy key targets and are credited with destroying 65 MiGs on the ground as well 60% of the Iraqi Medina Republican Guard. The F-15E is going to be the basis of the legacy fighter force through 2030 and beyond.
STRATEGIC CAPABILITY: Global Power
CONTRACTORS
Prime: Boeing Aircraft (MO) Subcontractor(s): Engine - Pratt & Whitney (CT); Radar - Raytheon (MS, CA); Avionics - Honeywell (NM); Avionics - Northrop Grumman (IL)
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight 81,000 lb. (maximum takeoff weight)
Range: 2,400 mi. ferry range with conformal fuel tanks and three external fuel tanks
Armament: One 20mm multi-barrel gun mounted internally with 500 rounds of ammunition; four AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air (AMRAAM) missiles and four AIM-9 Sidewinder missiles, or eight AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles; virtually all of the air-to-surface weapons in the Air Force inventory (nuclear and conventional), including GBU-28 Bunker Buster, GBU-15, AGM-130, AGM-65 Maverick, GPS guided Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM), Laser Guide Bombs (LGB), and Small Diameter Bombs (SDB)
Dimensions: Wingspan: 42.8 ft.; Length: 63.8 ft.; Height: 18.5 ft.
Speed: Mach 2.5 plus
Service Ceiling: 50,000 ft.
Power Plant: Two Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-220 or 229 turbofan engines with afterburners
Thrust 25,000—29,000 lb. each engine
Crew: Pilot and weapon systems officer
ACQUISITION STATUS
Program Status: Modernization and sustainment
Current Inventory: Active force, 224; Air National Guard, 0; Reserve, 0
Future Upgrades: Upgrades to the F-15E will maintain the aircraft's operational effectiveness through 2030 and are planned to include an active electronically scanned array radar, a digital electronic warfare suite, and a helmet mounted cueing system.
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F-16 FIGHTING FALCON
MISSION
Provide low-cost, high-performance, air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack capability.
DESCRIPTION
The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, maneuverable, multi-role fighter aircraft that is proven in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. The F-16's maneuverability and combat radius (distance it can fly to enter air combat, stay, fight and return) exceed that of potential threat fighter aircraft. It can locate targets in all weather conditions and detect low flying aircraft in radar ground clutter. In an air-to-surface role, the F-16 can fly more than 500 miles (860 km), deliver its weapons with superior accuracy, defend itself against enemy aircraft, and return to its starting point. In designing the F-16, advanced aerospace science and proven reliable systems from other aircraft such as the F-15 and F-111 were selected and combined to simplify the airplane and reduce its size, purchase price, maintenance costs and weight. Fully fueled, the F-16 can withstand up to nine G's—nine times the force of gravity. Avionics systems include a highly accurate inertial navigation system coupled with a GPS by which a computer provides steering information to the pilot. The plane has UHF and VHF radios, instrument landing system, a warning system, and modular countermeasure pods to be used against airborne or surface electronic threats. During Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) the F-16 continued its superior performance in precision strike missions using a variety of GPS and laser guided weapons. Currently, the F-16 comprises 53 percent of the Air Force fighter force structure and provides 67 percent of the precision guided munitions capability in our Air Expeditionary Forces.
STRATEGIC CAPABILITY: Global Power
CONTRACTORS
Prime: Airframe - Lockheed Martin (TX); Engines - Pratt & Whitney (CT); General Electric (OH) Subcontractors: Northrop Grumman (MD); Raytheon (TX); Israel Aircraft Industries (Israel); Honeywell International (CA, NJ, NM, MN)
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 37,500 lb. (16,875 kg)
Range: More than 2,000 mi. ferry range (1,740 nautical miles)
Armament: One M-61A1 20mm multibarrel cannon with 500 rounds; external stations can carry up to six air-to-air missiles, conventional air-to-air and air-to-surface munitions and electronic countermeasure pods.
Length: 49 ft., 5 in. (14.8 m); Height: 16 ft. (4.8 m);
Dimensions: Wingspan: 32 ft., 8 in. (9.8 m) Service Ceiling Above 50,000 ft. (15 km)
Power Plant: F-16C/D: one Pratt & Whitney F100-PW-200/220/229 or General Electric F110-GE-100/129
Thrust: F-16C/D, 28,500 lb.
Crew: F-16C, one; F-16D, one or two
ACQUISITION STATUS
Program Status: Sustainment, no new aircraft procurement planned at this time
Unit Assignment: Active Air Force, Reserves, and Air National Guard
Current Inventory: Active Force, F-16C/D, 714; Reserve, F-16 C/D, 69; and Air National Guard, F-16 C/D, 472
Future Upgrades: Major structural integrity modifications to the airframe and engines to extend the service life, and avionics modifications for performance improvements and weapons compatibility
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F-16 HARM TARGETING SYSTEM (HTS) R6 AND R7
MISSION
Provides F-16 aircraft with the capability of real-time targeting of enemy air defense system threats.
DESCRIPTION
The F-16 High-Speed Anti-Radiation Missile (HARM) targeting system detects and provides targeting information on enemy air defense radar outside the lethal range of their associated surface-to-air missiles (SAM). The system supports the F-16's Suppression/Destruction of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD/DEAD) mission. The HARM Targeting System (HTS) enables employment of the AGM-88 HARM in the "range known" mode—the missile's most lethal mode. HTS targeting information increases HARM lethal range by 25 percent and increases the probability of hitting the target radar. The HTS Release 7 version will provide a precision targeting capability needed for accurate employment of GPS-aided munitions as well as HARM, with increased situational awareness and detection range.
STRATEGIC CAPABILITY: Global Power
CONTRACTORS
Prime: Raytheon Missile Systems (AZ)
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: R6 - 90 lb.; R7 - 114 lb. maximum
Dimensions: Length: 56 in.; Diameter: 8 in.
ACQUISITION STATUS
Program Status
F-16 HTS is operational at six locations (nine active duty and one guard squadron); all are currently equipped with HTS Release 6 (R6) hardware and software.
HTS R7 began fielding in September 2006 to provide current R6 capability until the next F-16 software update in May 2007, which will allow full precision targeting capability.
Current Inventory
Shaw AFB, SC; Mountain Home AFB, ID; Cannon AFB, Unit Assignment NM; Misawa AB, Japan; Spangdahlem AB, Germany; and McEntire Air National Guard Base (ANGB), SC
205 pods (includes 11 non-operational test units)
Future Upgrades
HTS Release 7 (R7) modification adds Precision Geolocation Targeting and dual carriage of HTS with Advanced Targeting Pods (SNIPER) in FY07. The initial delivery of modified HTS pods (to R7 configuration) were delivered in September 2006, two months ahead of contract requirements Future pod and modification requirements include the following: Retrofit kit (modification) contracts awarded in FY05 and FY06 to purchase kits to modify 200 HTS R6 pods to HTS R7 configuration. In FY06 and FY07, contracts are awarded/ planned for install of the 200 kits purchased in FY05 and FY06 and to buy 22 production pods, increasing the inventory of HTS R7 pods to ease Combat Air Forces availability. In FY07, another lot of 9 production pods is planned.
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F16-TARS (THEATER AIRBORNE RECONNAISSANCE SYSTEM)
MISSION
Provide warfighting theaters with organic, survivable, and responsive penetrating tactical reconnaissance that gathers timely, high-quality imagery intelligence data for use by commanders in the air-land battle.
DESCRIPTION
The F16-TARS (Theater Airborne Reconnaissance System) consists of a removable pod uploaded to F-16C Block 25/30/32 aircraft. TARS is the Air Force's only high-speed, penetrating, under-the-weather, theater-controlled, reconnaissance capability. In the span of a single engagement, it provides unique rapid strike and reconnaissance in a high-threat environment. Per the 2004 operational requirements document and as requested by CENTAF, TARS must provide near-real-time imagery transmission to forces on the ground, allowing immediate response to threats and battle damage assessment (BDA). Continuously deployed in Iraq since May 2005, TARS has significantly increased imagery available in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) by producing over 6,000 images for CENTCOM in support of infantry and special operations personnel engaged in counter-insurgent pre-raid planning, time-sensitive targeting, BDA, and counter-IED support. Data link capability will begin limited fielding in FY07
STRATEGIC CAPABILITY: Global Vigilance
CONTRACTORS
Prime: BAE (NY); L-3 Communications (UT)
SPECIFICATIONS
Size: 162 in. x 29 in. x 28.5 in.
Weight: 1,200 lb.
Coverage: Digital Electro-Optical Sensor
Capacity/Satellite
20 Pods - 10 Forward Framing Sensor (FFS); 10 with Medium Altitude Electro-Optical and FFS
ACQUISITION STATUS
Program Status: Sustainment
Future Upgrades: Datalink for near-real-time data transmission
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F-22A RAPTOR
MISSION
Perform both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions enabling full realization of operational concepts vital to the 21st century Air Force.
DESCRIPTION
The F-22A Raptor is the Air Force's newest fighter aircraft. Its combination of stealth, supercruise, maneuverability, and integrated avionics, coupled with improved sup-portability, represents an exponential leap in warfighting capabilities. The F-22A is a critical component of the Global Strike Task Force. It is designed to project air dominance rapidly at great distances and to defeat threats attempting to deny access to our nation's Joint Forces.
STRATEGIC CAPABILITY: Global Power
CONTRACTORS
Prime: Center Fuselage, Final Assembly, and overall System Integration - Lockheed Martin-Aero (GA); Mid Fuselage - Lockheed Martin-Aero (TX); Aft Fuselage and Wings - Boeing (WA); Propulsion - Pratt & Whitney (CT) Subcontractor(s): Radar -Northrop Grumman (MD)
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight 63,634 lb.
Primary Air Superiority Mission: 260 Nautical Miles (NM) Range subsonic + 100 NM supersonic radius; Secondary Subsonic
Long Range Air Superiority Mission: 570 NM radius One M61A2 20-millimeter cannon; Payload: 480 20mm rounds for the gun; side weapon bays can carry two AIM-9 infrared (heat seeking) air-to-air missiles; main weapon Armament bays can carry (air-to-air loadout) six AIM-120 radar-guided air-to-air missiles or (air-to-ground loadout) two 1,000-lb GBU-32 JDAMs and two AIM-120 radar-guided air-to-air missiles.
Dimensions: Length: 62 ft., 1 in. (18.9 m); Height: 16 ft., 8 in. (5.1 m); Wingspan: 44 ft., 6 in. (13.6 m)
Service Ceiling: Above 60,000 ft. (approximately 18 km)
Speed: Mach 2 class
ACQUISITION STATUS
Program Status: Full Rate Production, 24 in production to be delivered to Langley through 2006; last delivery in 2011; projected inventory - 183
Unit Assignment: Edwards AFB, CA; Nellis AFB, NV; Tyndall AFB, FL; Langley Unit Assignment AFB, VA; Holloman AFB; Hickam AFB; Future: Elmendorf AFB, AK
Current Inventory: 75 Aircraft (as of 17 October 2006); approximately 2 aircraft per month delivery rate
Future Upgrades: Integration of Small Diameter Bomb (SDB), Enhanced Air- to-Ground Radar, Non-traditional Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (NTISR) capabilities
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F-35 LIGHTNING II JOINT STRIKE FIGHTER
MISSION
Provide all-weather, precision, stealthy, air-to-ground strike capability, including direct attack on the most lethal surface-to-air missiles (SAMs) and air defenses; meet the requirements of the three U.S. Services, the UK, and other allies.
DESCRIPTION
The F-35 Lightning II, Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) program will develop and deploy an affordable, fifth-generation, stealthy, multi-role strike fighter aircraft. The Conventional Takeoff and Landing (CTOL) F-35 will be used to support the Air Force core competencies of Air and Space Superiority, Global Attack, Precision Engagement, and Agile Combat Support. The F-35 will complement a force structure that includes fighter, bomber, and support assets operating in an environment with F-22A and within the projected Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) architecture. The F-35 capitalizes on system commonality and modularity among variants, maximizing affordability and logistical support for 21st century AEF employment. The service versions of the F-35 include the following:
• USAF: F-35A CTOL, stealthy, multi-role aircraft (primary air-to-ground) to replace the F-16 and A-10 and complement the F-22A
• USMC: F-35B (Short Takeoff and Vertical Landing (STOVL)), stealthy, multi-role strike fighter to replace the AV-8B and F/A-18
• USN: F-35C (Carrier Version (CV)), stealthy, multi-role strike fighter to complement the F/A-18E/F
• UK: F-35B STOVL aircraft to replace the Sea Harrier and GR-7
STRATEGIC CAPABILITY: Global Power
CONTRACTORS
Prime: Airframe - Lockheed Martin (TX); F135 Engine - Pratt & Whitney (CT); F136 Engine - General Electric/Rolls-Royce Fighter Engine Team (OH, IN)
Subcontractors: Center Fuselage - Northrop Grumman (CA); Aft Fuselage and Tails - BAE (UK); Lift System Components - Rolls-Royce (UK, IN)
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 28,900 lb.
Combat Radius: Threshold: 590 NM (CTOL); 450 NM (STOVL); 600 NM (CV)
Armament: Payload - Internal: Two AIM-120C Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM); Two 2,000 lb class Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM), Wind Corrected Munition Dispenser (WCMD), Guided Bomb Unit (GBU), Cluster Bomb Unit (CBU), Joint Stand-off Weapon (JSOW); Small Diameter Bomb; GAU-12 25mm gun; External: AIM-9X; Mk-82, 83, 84 family of JDAM and Laser Guided Bombs; AGM-158 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM)
Dimensions: Wingspan: 35 ft.; Length: 51.1 ft.; Wing Area: 460 square ft.
"G": +9.0/-3.0 (CTOL); +7.0/-2.0 (STOVL); +7.5/-3.0 (CV)
Speed: Level Flight - 1.5 Mach > 30,000 ft.; Design Max - 700 KCAS/1.6 Mach
ACQUISITION STATUS
Program Status: System Development and Demonstration (SDD); Production Program Status begins in 2007 with deliveries in 2009 - 2028; Projected inventories - 1763 CTOL variants for USAF; 680 STOVL/CV variants for the Navy and Marine Corps
Planned testing at Edwards AFB, CA; Nellis AFB, NV; Planned Unit Assignment training at Eglin AFB, FL
Current Inventory 0
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F-117 NIGHTHAWK
MISSION
Penetrate high-threat air space, using low-observable stealth technology, and conduct precision strikes against critical, robustly defended targets.
DESCRIPTION
The F-117 Nighthawk is the world's first operational aircraft designed to exploit low-observable stealth technology and use laser-guided and GPS-guided weapons against critical targets. The unique design of the single-seat F-117 provides exceptional combat capabilities. About the size of an F-15 Eagle, the twin-engine F-117 aircraft is powered by two General Electric F404 turbofan engines and has quadruple redundant fly-by-wire flight controls. Air-refuelable, the F-117 supports worldwide commitments and adds to the deterrent strength of U.S. military forces.
STRATEGIC CAPABILITY: Global power
CONTRACTORS
Prime: Airframe/Contractor Logistics Support - Lockheed Martin (CA)
Subcontractor(s): Engines - General Electric (MA); IRADS -Raytheon-Texas Instruments (TX); Weapon System Trainer -L-3 Communications (TX)
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight 52,500 lb. (23,625 kg)
Range Unlimited with air refueling
Armament: Internal weapons carriage: GBU-27; EGBU-27; Laser GBU-10/12; Various cluster bomb munitions (CBUs)
Dimensions: Length: 63 ft., 9 in. (19.4 m); Height: 12 ft., 9.5 in. (3.9 m); Wingspan: 43 ft., 4 in. (13.2 m)
Interoperability Participates as key member of integrated strike packages
Service Ceiling 35,000 ft.
Power: Two GE-404, non-augmented engines, each with 9,040 lb. of thrust
Speed Subsonic (0.9 Mach)
ACQUISITION STATUS
Program Status: Sustainment
Unit Assignment: 49th Flight Wing, Holloman AFB, NM
Current Inventory: 42 F-117; two YF-117
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GBU-31/32/38 JOINT DIRECT ATTACK MUNITION (JDAM)
MISSION
Provide the warfighter with accurate weapons delivery in adverse weather from medium to high altitudes.
DESCRIPTION
The GBU-31, GBU-32, and GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) series of precision guided munitions consists of existing inventory general purpose bombs integrated with "JDAM tailkits." The JDAM tailkit includes a new tail section and aero surfaces combined with a Global Positioning System aided Inertial Navigational System (GPS/INS) for precision all-weather delivery. JDAM can be launched from all altitudes in dive, toss, and loft maneuvers as well as straight and level flight with an on-axis or off-axis delivery. JDAM enables multiple weapons to be directed against single or multiple targets on a single pass. The warfighters have declared JDAM the "weapon of choice" after thousands of engagements in the Kosovo, Afghanistan, and Iraq air-to-ground campaigns.
STRATEGIC CAPABILITY: Global Power
CONTRACTORS
Prime: Boeing (MO) Subcontractors: Tail Actuator System - Textron (MA); Inertial Measurement Unit - Honeywell (MN); GPS Receiver - Rockwell-Collins (IA); Mission Computer - Lockheed Martin (NJ)
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight - GBU-31 - Mk-84, BLU-109 2,000 lb. bomb series; GBU-32 Mk-83/BLU-110 1000 lb. bomb series ; GBU-38 - Mk-82/BLU-111 500 lb. bomb series Range <15 nautical miles (NM)
Dimensions: GBU-31 (MK-84) 152.7 inches, (BLU-109) 148.6 inches; GBU-32 (MK-83) 119.6 inches; GBU-38 (MK-82) 96.2 inches
Warhead: Blast/Fragmentation: MK-82/BLU-111, MK-83/BLU-110,
Warhead: MK-84; Penetrator: BLU-109
Compatibility: Operational on: B-1B, B-2A, B-52H, F-15E, F-16 Block 30, 40 & 50, F/A-18A+/C/D/E/F, F-22A, F-117, AV-8B
Guidance: Global Positioning System aided Inertial Navigation System (GPS/INS)
ACQUISITION STATUS
Program Status: Full rate production of JDAM GBU-31, GBU-32 and GBU-38 tailkits.
Current Inventory Over 126,000 tail kits in Air Force, Navy and Marine inventory
Future Upgrades: An Integrated GPS Anti-jam System (IGAS) will be incorporated into all JDAM tailkits beginning with Lot 11 which will start delivery in 2 QTR FY 08
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GBU-39/B SMALL DIAMETER BOMB (SDB)
MISSION
Provide fighter and bomber aircraft with a tactically significant stand-off attack capability from outside of point defenses against fixed targets, while increasing loadout and minimizing collateral damage.
DESCRIPTION
The GBU-39/B Small Diameter Bomb (SDB) weapon system consists of the weapon (GBU-39/B), a four-place miniature munitions carriage system (BRU-61/A), mission planning system, accuracy support infrastructure, and logistics. The SDB is a 250 lb.-class weapon designed as a small autonomous, conventional, air-to-surface, near-precision weapon that is interoperable with established/projected Command, Control, Computers, Communications, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) architectures and is compatible with current and future Air Force platforms.
STRATEGIC CAPABILITY: Global Power
CONTRACTORS
Prime: Boeing (MO)
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 285 lb.
Range: >= 40 nautical miles (NM) down-range from 0.8 Mach at Range 40K Mean Sea Level (MSL); >= 35 NM cross-range from 0.8 Mach at 40K Mean Sea Level (MSL)
Dimensions Length: 71 in.; Width: 7.5 in.; Height: 7.8 in.
Warhead Penetration/Blast/Fragmentation Warhead
Compatibility: Aircraft: Threshold - F-15E; Objective - F-22, F-16, F-35, F-117, B-52, B-1, B-2, A-10, and MQ-9
Guidance: Inertial Navigation System/Global Positioning System
Guidance (INS/GPS) Guidance
ACQUISITION STATUS
Program Status: Low Rate Initial Production; Full Rate Production 1QFY07; projected inventory - 24,000; Required Assets Available (RAA)on F-15E met 28 August 2006; Initial Operational Capability (IOC) on F-15E declared 2 October 2006.
Current Inventory 162 GBU-39/Bs, 20 BRU-61/As
Future Upgrades: Increment II to provide initial capability against moving targets in adverse weather. Focused Lethality Munition Joint Capability Technology Demonstration (JCTD) will integrate new warhead, potentially providing the ability to prosecute targets requiring minimized collateral damage (previously off-limits targets).
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GLOBAL BROADCAST SERVICE (GBS)
MISSION
Provide global broadcast of high-volume, high-speed information to deployed forces.
DESCRIPTION
The Global Broadcast Service (GBS) is a communications broadcast service that simultaneously broadcasts imagery, video, and data information to multiple dispersed users using small receive terminals. The GBS uses payloads on two DoD satellites plus commercial leases over the continental United States (mandatory) and Europe (augmentation). Three fixed primary injection points and two mobile injection points uplink broadcasts to satellites.
STRATEGIC CAPABILITY: Global Vigilance
CONTRACTORS
Prime: Raytheon Intelligence & Information Systems (VA) Subcontractors: Raytheon Technology Services (VA); Chelton Microwave (MA); GTSI (VA); Viasat (MD)
SPECIFICATIONS
Size: Number existing: two military payloads augmented by commercial leases * Future: operations over five Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) system satellites
Coverage Global Coverage: 65° N-65° S
Capacity/Satellite: Maximum data rate: 24 Mbps
ACQUISITION STATUS
Program Status: Milestone II - 1QFY98; Initial Operational Capability 1 - 1QFY04; Beyond Low-Rate Initial Production (BLRIP) - 2QFY07. GBS is transferring to Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) satellites once available for use; transition begins in FY07.
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GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS)
MISSION
Provide highly accurate positioning, navigation, and timing data (globally, 24 hours a day, and in any type of weather) to an unlimited number of civil users and authorized military users.
DESCRIPTION
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is comprised of three segments: space segment, control segment, and user segment. The space segment consists of 24 or more satellites in six orbital planes, traveling in semi-synchronous (12-hour) orbits around the earth. The control segment, sometimes referred to as the ground segment, consists of a Master Control Station (MCS), a Back-Up MCS (BMCS), six dedicated monitor stations, five ground antennas (four dedicated and one shared), and eight National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) monitor stations. The user segment includes the myriad of civil and military GPS receivers used for air, land, sea, and space applications. The GPS is commanded and controlled by Air Force Space Command, 2nd Space Operations Squadron at Schriever AFB, CO.
STRATEGIC CAPABILITY: Global Vigilance
CONTRACTORS
Prime: Block II/IIA - Boeing (CA); Block IIR/IIRM - Lockheed Martin (PA); Block IIF - Boeing (CA); Block III - TBD
Subcontractors: Lockheed Martin (PA); Harris (FL)
SPECIFICATIONS
Block II/IIA - 28 launched/17 on orbit; Block IIR - 13 Size launched/12 on orbit; IIR-M - Three launched, three on orbit; IIF - TBD; GPS III - TBD
Weight: II - 3,670 lb.; IIA - 4,150 lb.; IIR - 4,485 lb.; IIR-M - 4,525 lb.; IIF - 3,566 lb.; GPS III - TBD
Coverage: Continuous global coverage
ACQUISITION STATUS
Program Status: Operational - IIRM-1 launched September 25, 2005; first IIF launch, FY08; first GPS III launch, FY13
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HALVORSEN (FORMERLY NEXT GENERATION SMALL LOADER [NGSL])
MISSION
Provide "high reach" cargo off-load and up-load.
DESCRIPTION
The Halvorsen loader is Air Mobility Command's newest Material Handling Equipment (MHE) acquisition. It is a self-propelled, diesel-powered, air- and surface-transportable, 25,000-pound capacity, loading/off-loading vehicle. It will augment and ultimately replace existing 25,000-pound loaders and the remaining Wide Body Elevator Loaders (WBELs) through attrition, and will be part of the 463L pallet material handling system. The Halvorsen loader is C-130 deployable and able to function in austere operating locations. It will transport cargo (463L pallets, airdrop platforms, rolling stock, and containers) and interface with the full spectrum of military and civilian cargo aircraft. It is a Non-Developmental Item (NDI) procurement - modified version of the Australian Truck Aircraft Side Loading Unit (TASLU).
STRATEGIC CAPABILITY: Global Power
CONTRACTORS
Prime: FMC Technologies Inc. (FL) Subcontractors: Deck Welding - Johnstown Welding & Fabrication (PA); Engine - Detroit Diesel (MI); Transmission - Allison Transmissions (IN); Front Axle - Dana Corporation (IN); Hydraulic Cylinders - Clover Hydraulics (WI)
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: Approx 32,000 lb. (C-130 deployment limitation)
Range: 3,500 nautical miles (NM)
Transport: Length: 355 in.; Width: 109 in.; Height: 94 in.
Dimensions
Operation: Length: 355 in.; Width: 170 in.; Height: 94 in. Speed 17 mph on level surface (fully loaded)
Payload: 25,000 lb. (3 pallets)
Other Specifications: Deck Height: 39 in. to 18.5 ft.
ACQUISITION STATUS
Currently, production runs through Aug 07; 24 per year; Program Status projected inventory - 394. FY07 & FY08 GWOT Submission for 39 additional loaders
Unit Assignment 146 locations worldwide
Current Inventory 388
Future Upgrades: Cab cooling and auto lube on 93 loaders. These modifications already accomplished on the remainder of the fleet, to include loaders on the assembly line.
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HC-130P/N KING
MISSION
Provide Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) and Personnel Recovery (PR); airborne command and control for search and rescue operations; extended visual/electronic searches; delivery of survival equipment over land or water; and unimproved airfield operations for survivor medical evacuation.
DESCRIPTION
The HC-130P/N King aircraft provides a range of Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) and Personnel Recovery (PR) capabilities by increasing the range of helicopters through in-flight refueling, insertion of para-rescue specialists (trained in emergency trauma medicine, harsh environment survival, and assisted evasion) via tactical delivery, and airdrop of supplies and equipment to isolated personnel in permissive or hostile environments. The HC-130 can fly in the day against a reduced threat; however, crews normally fly night, low-level, air refueling and airdrop operations using night vision goggles. The HC-130 can fly low-level NVG tactical flight profiles to avoid detection. To enhance the probability of mission success and survivability near populated areas, crews employ tactics that include incorporating no external lighting or communications and avoiding radar and weapons detection.
STRATEGIC CAPABILITY: Global Power
CONTRACTORS
Prime: Lockheed Martin (SC)
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 155,000 lb.
Range: 3,500 nautical miles (NM)
Dimensions: Wingspan: 132 ft.; Length: 99 ft.; Height: 38 ft.
Service Ceiling: 30,000 ft.
Self-Protection: Radar and missile warning receivers, chaff and flare dispensers, cockpit armor
Speed: 289 mph (464 km per hour) at sea level
Other Specifications: Communications: UHF/VHF/SATCOM/Secure/Anit-jam * Navigation: Integrated INS/GPS/Dopler, digital low-power color radar
ACQUISITION STATUS
Program Status: Sustainment
Unit Assignment: Moody AFB, GA; Kirtland AFB, NM; Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ; Patrick AFB, FL (AFRC); Moffett FAF, CA (ANG); F.S. Gabreski Airport, NY (ANG); Kulis ANGB, AK (ANG)
Current Inventory 36
Future Upgrades: Integrated SATCOM, NVG compatible lighting (ARC), Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) (ANG), Enhanced Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (E-TCAS) (partial), personnel locator system (partial), cockpit mods under C-130 Avionics Modernization Program (AMP), in-flight refueling (receiver) capability, tactical data receivers, HC-130 Simulator
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HH-60G PAVE HAWK
MISSION
Conduct day/night/marginal weather alert response missions to recover downed aircrew or other isolated personnel in hostile or permissive environments; perform disaster relief, noncombatant evacuation operations, counter-drug operations, civil search and rescue, and Space Shuttle support.
DESCRIPTION
The HH-60G Pave Hawk provides Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) and Personnel Recovery (PR). It is the most rapidly deployable, long range, combat rescue helicopter in the Air Force inventory. The Pave Hawk is a highly modified version of the Army Black Hawk helicopter. It features an upgraded communications and navigation suite that includes integrated inertial navigation/global positioning/Doppler navigation systems, satellite communications, secure voice, and Have Quick communications. All HH-60Gs have an automatic flight control system, night vision goggles lighting, and forward looking infrared system that greatly enhances night low-level operations. The Pave Hawk has color weather radar and an engine/rotor blade anti-ice system that gives the HH-60G adverse weather capability. Pave Hawk mission equipment includes a retractable in-flight refueling probe, internal auxiliary fuel tanks, and two crew-served 7.62mm/.50cal machine guns. Pave Hawk combat enhancements include a radar warning receiver, infrared jammer, and a flare/chaff countermeasure dispensing system. HH-60G rescue equipment includes a hoist capable of lifting a 600-lb. load (270 kilograms) from a hover height of 200 feet (60.7 meters), and a personnel locating system that is compatible with the PRC-112 survival radio. It provides range and bearing information to a survivor's location. A limited number of Pave Hawks are equipped with an over-the-horizon tactical data receiver that is capable of receiving near real-time mission update information.
STRATEGIC CAPABILITY: Global Power, global reach
CONTRACTORS
Prime: Sikorsky (CT)
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 22,000 lb.
Range: 500 nautical miles (NM)
Armament: M-240 7.62 machine gun, GAU-2C-7.62mm mini-gun,GAU-18 .50 caliber machine gun
Dimensions Main Rotor: 53 ft.; Length: 64 ft.; Height: 16 ft.
Service Ceiling: 14,200 ft.
Self-Protection: integrated Chaff/Flare/RWR, Infra-red (IR) Jammer, Kevlar armor, Self-sealing fuel tanks
Speed 125 knots
Other Specifications
Communications: UHF Line-of-Sight (LOS), VHF LOS, Secure UHF Satellite Communications (SATCOM)/DAMA, Personal Locator System (PLS), HQ-II; Navigations: Integrated INS/ p GPS/Doppler Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR), over-the- horizon (OTH) Tactical Receiver, Digital Moving Map/Threat Display, WX Radar, and Hoist
ACQUISITION STATUS
Program Status: Sustainment
Moody AFB, GA; Nellis AFB, NV; Kirtland AFB, NM; Kadena Air Base, Japan; Naval Air Station (NAS) Keflavik, Iceland; Unit Assignment Patrick AFB, FL (AFRC); Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ (AFRC, AD); Moffett FAF, CA (ANG); F.S. Gabreski Apt, NY (ANG); Kulis ANGB, AK (ANG), Hill AFB, UT (AFMC)
Current Inventory: 101
Future Upgrades: Upgraded Comm/Nav/Electronic Warfare Suite, External Gun mount, Flare/Chaff CMDS - Self Protection System; 701C Engine - Improved Durability Gearbox Upgrade, Structural Integrity Program, Dual Engine Contingency Power, Light Airborne Recovery System ARS-6 Ver-12, Forward Looking Infrared System, Improved Night Vision Imaging System compatible External/Internal lighting. The next generation combat search and rescue replacement aircraft, CSAR-X, solves critical deficiencies in both numbers and capability of HH-60G.
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HYPERSONIC TECHNOLOGY VEHICLE (HTV)
MISSION
Develop advanced space vehicles to deliver and deploy a variety of conventional payloads worldwide.
DESCRIPTION
Hypersonic Technology Vehicle (HTV) technology demonstrations will contribute to global reach capabilities by demonstrating an unpowered, maneuverable, hypersonic glide vehicle capable of carrying a 1,000-lb. payload. The HTV effort provides dual growth paths to the Air Force's Prompt Global Strike (PGS) system and Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's (DARPA) hypersonic cruise vehicle. It represents an affordable, low-risk building block approach to validating key hypersonic technologies. HTV will demonstrate a common set of hypersonic technologies by flying three vehicles of progressively greater capabilities. These include step increases in thermal protection, precision, cross range, and communications/command and control capabilities.
STRATEGIC CAPABILITY: Global Reach
CONTRACTORS
Prime: Lockheed Martin (CA) Subcontractor(s): Lockheed Martin (PA); Carbon Advanced Technologies, Inc. (TX)
SPECIFICATIONS
Size Length: 12 ft.; Diameter: 4 ft.
Weight 2,200 lb.
Range 4,000-9,000 nautical miles (NM), depending on configuration
Coverage Intercontinental to global
Capacity/Satellite: 1,000 lb.
Compatibility: Must be compatible with GPS and the Global Information Grid, as well as standardized Air Force Command and Control and Data Dissemination Systems
ACQUISITION STATUS
Program Status: Demonstration Program; first demonstration launch is currently scheduled for 4QFY07
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JOINT AIR-TO-SURFACE STANDOFF MISSILE (JASSM)
MISSION
Provide stand-off capability to attack critical hardened and non-hardened, fixed and re-locatable targets defended by next-generation defense systems.
DESCRIPTION
The Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM) is a conventional, air-to-surface, precise, autonomous, low-observable, stand-off cruise missile capable of penetrating enemy defenses and striking high-value, fixed, or relocatable targets.
STRATEGIC CAPABILITY: Global Power
CONTRACTORS
Prime: Lockheed Martin (FL, AL); Subcontractors: Teledyne Continental Engine (OH, AL); Williams International (MI, UT); Fiber Innovations (MA); Klune (UT); Wyman-Gordon Forgings (TX); L-3 Communications Telemetry (PA)
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 2,250 lb.
Range: JASSM: Greater than 200 nautical miles (NM); JASSM-Extended Range (ER): Greater than 500 NM
Warhead: 1,000 lb. Blast-Fragmentation and Penetration Warhead
Compatibility: Aircraft Compatibility: Threshold - B-52 and F-16; Objective - B-1, B-2, F-15, F-117, and F-35; JASSM-ER Threshold: B-1
Guidance: INS/GPS and an Imagine Infrared (IIR) Terminal Seeker
ACQUISITION STATUS
Program Status: Milestone (MS) I began Program Definition and Risk Reduction (PDRR) June 1996; MS II began engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) 1QFY99; Low rate initial production (LRIP) 1QFY02; MS III 4QFY04; Full rate production 1QFY05; Required Assets Available (RAA) declared on B-52, B-1, B-2, and F-16; Initial Operational Capability (IOC) on B-52 (Barksdale) and B-1 (Dyess) August 2005; on F-16 (Hill) May 2006; on B-2 (Whiteman) September 2006
Current Inventory: 455
Future Upgrades: JASSM Extended Range (JASSM-ER) - FY08 deliveries; JASSM 2-Way Weapon Data Link - FY10 deliveries
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JOINT HELMET MOUNTED CUEING SYSTEM (JHMCS)
MISSION
Provide helmet-mounted visual cueing of sensors and weapons; provide display of targeting and aircraft data; enable first-look/first-shot air-to-air visual range advantage, quicker ground target designation, and improved situational awareness.
DESCRIPTION
The Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS) improves both air-to-air and air-to-ground combat effectiveness and situational awareness by providing a visor-projected Head-Up Display (HUD) to cue weapons and sensors, and display targeting and aircraft data. In close air-to-air combat, JHMCS allows the pilot to visually target enemy aircraft utilizing close range weapons, especially at high off-boresight angles with the AIM-9X. For air-to-ground combat, JHMCS greatly reduces the time to designate and acquire ground targets. JHMCS improves situational awareness by displaying visual targeting and aircraft performance information on the helmet's visor, enabling the pilot to monitor this information while looking outside the cockpit. The system uses a magnetic transmitter unit on the left side canopy rail and a magnetic receiver unit in the helmet to determine the pilot's line-of-sight. The JHMCS Electronic Unit interfaces with the aircraft system bus to provide helmet line-of-sight to the mission computer and receive data for the helmet display.
STRATEGIC CAPABILITY: Global Vigilance
CONTRACTORS
Prime: Boeing (MO) Subcontractor(s): Vision Systems International (CA); Rockwell Collins Display Systems (CA); Elbit Fort Worth (TX); Elbit Systems (Israel)
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: Total head supported weight less than or equal to 4.3 lb.
Compatibility: Operational on USAF F-15C/D, F-16C/D, Navy F/A-18C/D/E/F, and foreign F-15, F-16, F/A-18.
Field of View / Regard 20° / 360°
Qualified Ejection Speed: 450 knots
ACQUISITION STATUS
Program Status: Joint Air Force/Navy Program in full rate production
Unit Assignment: Elmendorf AFB (AK), Lakenheath (UK), Mountain Home AFB (ID), Shaw AFB (SC), Hill AFB (UT), Spangdahlem AB (GE), Misawa AB (JP), McEntire ANG (SC), Missouri ANG (MO), NAS Lemoore (CA), NAS Oceana (VA), NAF Atsugi (JP)
Future Upgrades: Preplanned Product Improvement (P3I) includes Night Vision capability, and an option for a flat panel display.
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KC-10 EXTENDER
MISSION
Provide worldwide air refueling for Air Force, Navy, NATO, and allied aircraft, as well as strategic airlift capability; enable global mobility and local and global strike missions.
DESCRIPTION
The KC-10 Extender is an aerial refueling asset built on the commercial DC-10 airframe. The aircraft creates an air bridge to enable global mobility and global strike missions (such as B-2 missions) and local strike missions by enabling longer sorties. It has 88-percent systems commonality with the DC-10, with additional systems and equipment necessary for its Air Force mission. These additions include military avionics; aerial refueling boom and aerial refueling hose and drogue systems; a seated aerial refueling operator station; and aerial refueling receptacle and satellite communications. The maximum fuel transfer rate to receiver aircraft is 1,100 gallons per minute for the boom system and 470 gallons per minute for the drogue system. There are 59 KC-10 aircraft in the USAF tanker fleet (20 aircraft with multi-point fueling capability). There are two active duty units at McGuire AFB, NJ, and Travis AFB, CA.
STRATEGIC CAPABILITY: Global Reach
CONTRACTORS
Prime: Airframe - Boeing (TX); Engines - Kelly Aviation Center (KAC) (TX)
Subcontractor(s): ARINC (OK)
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: Maximum gross takeoff weight: 590,000 lb.
Dimensions: Wingspan: 165.3 ft.; Height: 58 ft.; Length: 181.5 ft.
Compatibility: Capable of air refueling Air Force, Navy, Marine, NATO, and allied Aircraft
Service Ceiling: 42,000 ft.
Speed: 619 mph (Mach 0.825)
Payload: Max total payload 356,000 lb.
Max Cargo: 170,000 lb.
Max Fuel Load: 186,000-356,000 lb. (depending on cargo load)
Passenger Capacity: 75
ACQUISITION STATUS
Program Status: Sustainment
Unit Assignment McGuire AFB, NJ, and Travis AFB, CA
Current Inventory 59
Future Upgrades Aircraft Modernization Program (AMP)
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KC-135 STRATOTANKER
MISSION
Provide worldwide air refueling and strategic airlift for Air Force, Navy, NATO, and allied aircraft; enable global mobility and local and global strike.
DESCRIPTION
The KC-135 Stratotanker creates an air bridge to enable global mobility and global strike missions (such as B-2 missions) and local strike missions by enabling longer sorties. It is built on a similar airframe to the 707 passenger aircraft. The KC-135 completed an engine upgrade in June 2005 to put F-108 engines (CFM-56 commercial engines) on the 417 KC-135R model aircraft. It is equipped with military avionics, an aerial refueling boom, a prone aerial refueling operator station, and satellite communications. There are currently 530 KC-135 E/D/R/T models in the inventory at 35 bases, 29 states, and two overseas bases: Kadena Air Base (AB), Japan, and RAF Mildenhall, UK. Twenty-nine KC-135 E model aircraft will be retired in FY07 as approved in the FY07 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Twenty aircraft are capable of multi-point refueling using hose and drogue refueling.
STRATEGIC CAPABILITY: Global Reach
CONTRACTORS
Prime: Engineering - Boeing (KS); Depot Maintenance - Boeing (TX); GATM - Rockwell Collins (TX) Subcontractor(s): Depot Maintenance - PEMCO (AL); CFM-56/F108 R model engines - General Electric (OK); TF-33 E-model engines - Pratt & Whitney (OK)
SPECIFICATIONS
Range: With fuel offload of 150,000 lb. throughout flight: 1,500 nautical miles (NM)
Dimensions: Wingspan: 130.9 ft.; Height: 41.7 ft.; Length: 128.9 ft.
Compatibility: Capable of air refueling Air Force, Navy, Marine, NATO, and allied aircraft
Service Ceiling: 50,000 ft.
Speed: 530 mph at 30,000 ft.
Payload: Max total payload: 200,000 lb.
Max Cargo Load: 83,000 lb.
Max Fuel Load: 117,000-200,000 lb.
Passenger Capacity: 54
ACQUISITION STATUS
Program Status: Sustainment
Unit Assignment:
Air Force Reserve (AFRES): Andrews AFB, MD; Beale AFB, CA; March AFB, CA; Grissom, IN; Selfridge, MI; Seymour Johnson AFB, NC; Tinker AFB, OK.
Air National Guard (ANG): Bangor, ME; Birmingham, AL; Eielson AFB, AK; Fairchild AFB, WA; Forbes Field, KS; Hickam AFB, HI; Lincoln, NE; March AFB, CA; McConnell AFB, KS; Unit Assignment McGhee Tyson, TN; McGuire AFB, NJ; Meridian Key Field, MS; Gen Mitchell, WI; Niagara, NY; Pease, NH; Pittsburgh, PA; Rickenbacker, OH; Salt Lake City, UT; Scott AFB, IL; Sioux City, IA; Sky Harbor Phoenix, AZ.
Active: Fairchild AFB, WA; Grand Forks AFB, ND; MacDill AFB, FL; McConnell AFB, KS; Robins AFB, GA; Altus AFB, OK; Edwards AFB, CA Current Inventory 530
Future Upgrades
Control Column Actuated Brake, Global Air Traffic Management (GATM)
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LAUNCH & TEST RANGE SYSTEM (LTRS)
MISSION
Perform command, control, and communications functions while ensuring public safety in support of national (DoD, civil, and commercial) space launches, ballistic missile and missile defense tests, and aeronautical flight tests; and provide sensors to support the space surveillance mission.
DESCRIPTION
The Launch & Test Range System (LTRS) is a key enabler for all Air Force, DoD, and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) capabilities that employ or depend on space-based or ballistic missile systems. It provides responsive, reliable, and cost-effective launch scheduling, communications, metric tracking, telemetry, flight safety, and emergency termination to an average of 30 DoD, civil, and commercial space launches and ballistic missile tests per year. Both launch and test ranges are national assets, which as two of the 26 members of the Major Range and Test Facility Base are sized, operated, and maintained primarily for DoD Test and Evaluation missions but also may be available to all users that have a valid requirement for their capabilities. It also supports guided weapons and aeronautical tests and space surveillance missions. The LTRS consists of the Eastern Range at Patrick AFB/Cape Canaveral AFS, the Western Range at Vandenberg AFB, and downrange sites and assets associated with both. The ranges include 16 command transmitters, 17 tracking radars, and 14 telemetry antennas, as well as a multitude of associated suites of equipment.
STRATEGIC CAPABILITY: Global Reach
CONTRACTORS
Prime: Lockheed Martin (CA); ITT Industries (FL); InDyne, Inc (CA); Computer Sciences/Raytheon (FL) Subcontractors: L-3 Communications (CA); KSS (Kelly's Logistics Support Services) Scitor (CA); SRI International (CA); Hughes Space (CO); Boeing (FL); Contraves (PA); TRAK Microwave (FL); RT Logic (CO); ADC (MN); ENSCO (FL); Net Acquire (WA); Freescale Semiconductor Inc (CO); Dolphin (NY); ASR (CA); Excel (CA); Superior (NY); CDI Corp (CA); Volt (CA); Lockheed Martin Tactical Aircraft Systems (CA); Lockheed Martin Technical Operations (CA); Alcatel (TX); DCS Corp (CA); Robinson & Robinson (FL); Smith Electric (CA); ITT Industries (FL)
SPECIFICATIONS
Coverage: Provides trajectory coverage for current and forecasted launches:
ER: Launch trajectories from 34° to 112° * Coverage WR: Launch trajectories from 153.6° to 281° * Supports launches with 24 hours between close of first launch window and opening of second launch window
Interoperability: Interoperable with NASA and commercial launch systems
ACQUISITION STATUS
Program Status: Undergoing modernization and recapitalization while operational
Unit Assignment: 30th Space Wing - Western Range; 45th Space Wing - Eastern Range Current Inventory Two operational ranges
Future Upgrades: Modernization of radar, telemetry, and command destruct instrumentation
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LGM-30G MINUTEMAN III
MISSION
Provide strategic deterrence for the nation through an intercontinental ballistic missile system with prompt global strike capabilities.
DESCRIPTION
The LGM-30G Minuteman III is a highly survivable, silo-based, inertially guided nuclear missile of intercontinental range on alert since 1970. Using a rapid targeting and execution system and penetration aids, each Minuteman III can effectively deliver up to three independently targetable reentry vehicles into denied areas against fixed and fleeting targets.
STRATEGIC CAPABILITY: Global Power
CONTRACTORS
Prime: Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (UT)
Subcontractor(s): Lockheed Martin (PA); Boeing (OH); Alliant Techsystems (UT); Raytheon (MA); Honeywell (FL); Aerojet (UT)
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 79,432 lb.
Range: 6,000 miles plus
Armament: One to three MK12/12A reentry vehicles (RVs)
Dimensions: Length: 59.9 ft.; Diameter: 5.5 ft.
Warhead: W62/W78
Coverage: Global
Speed: Approximately 15,000 mph at burnout
ACQUISITION STATUS
Program Status: Fielded, undergoing life extension programs
Unit Assignment: 500 MMIII missiles deployed at Malmstrom AFB (MT); Minot AFB (ND), and FE Warren AFB (WY)
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MC-130E COMBAT TALON
Provide global, day/night, and adverse weather airdrop, air/land, infiltration, and exfiltration of personnel and equipment.
DESCRIPTION
The MC-130E Combat Talon supports U.S. and allied special operations forces with infiltration and exfiltration missions. It also plays a deep-penetrating, helicopter refueling role during special operations missions.
STRATEGIC CAPABILITY: Global Reach
CONTRACTORS
Prime: Airframe - Lockheed Martin (SC); Integrated Weapon System Support - Boeing (FL); Radar - Raytheon (TX); General Avionics - L-3 Communications (GA, TX); Communications/Navigation - Rockwell Collins (IA)
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 155,000 lb. (gross weight)
Range: 2,700 nautical miles (NM); unlimited with in-flight refueling
Dimensions: Wingspan: 132 ft.; Length: 99 ft.; Height: 38 ft.
ACQUISITION STATUS
Program Status: Modifications only
Unit Assignment: Duke Field, NC
Current Inventory 10
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MC-130H COMBAT TALON II
MISSION
Provide global, day/night, and adverse weather airdrop, air/land, infiltration, and exfiltration of personnel and equipment in support of U.S. and allied special operations forces.
DECSRIPTION
The MC-130H Combat Talon II conducts covert penetration of politically sensitive/ hostile airspace to insert, resupply, and extract special operations forces and equipment and to aerially refuel helicopters for extended operations. These missions are conducted in adverse weather and at night at low level and long range.
STRATEGIC CAPABILITY: Global Reach
CONTRACTORS
Prime: Airframe - Lockheed Martin (SC); Integrated Weapon System Support - Boeing (FL); Radar - SEI (MO); General Avionics - L-3 Communication (GA, TX); Communication/Navigation - Rockwell Collins (IA)
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 155,000 lb. (gross weight)
Range: 2,700 nautical miles (NM); unlimited with in-flight refueling
Dimensions Wingspan: 132 ft.; Length: 99 ft.; Height: 38 ft.
ACQUISITION STATUS
Program Status: Twelve interim MC-130W configured aircraft being procured
Unit Assignment: Hurlburt Field, FL; Kirtland AFB, NM; Midenhall AFB, UK; Kadena AFB, Japan
Current Inventory 20
Future Upgrades: Multiple modifications
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MC-130P COMBAT SHADOW
MISSION
Fly clandestine or low-visibility, low-level missions into politically sensitive or hostile territory to provide air refueling for special operations helicopters.
DESCRIPTION
The MC-130P primarily flies its single- or multi-ship missions at night to reduce detection and intercept by airborne threats. Secondary capabilities include airdrop of small special operations teams, small bundles, and Zodiac and combat rubber raiding craft as well as night-vision goggle take-offs and landings.
STRATEGIC CAPABILITY: Global Reach
CONTRACTORS
Prime: Airframe - Lockheed Martin (SC); Integrated Weapon System Support - Boeing (FL); Communications/Navigation - Rockwell Collins (IA)
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight 155,000 lb. (gross weight)
Range: 2,700 nautical miles (NM) without internal Benson Tanks; 4,000+ NM with internal Benson Tanks; unlimited with In-Range Flight Refueling (Benson Tanks are fuel tanks placed in the cargo area to hold additional fuel normally used for Helicopter Air Refueling—fuel can be used by the MC-130P)
Dimensions: Wingspan: 132 ft.; Length: 99 ft.; Height: 38 ft.
ACQUISITION STATUS
Program Status: Modifications only
Unit Assignment: Hurlburt Field, FL; Kirtland AFB, NM; Midenhall AFB, UK; Kadena AFB, Japan
Current Inventory 23
Future Upgrades: Multiple modifications
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MEDIUM LAUNCH VEHICLE (MLV)
MISSION
Provide continuing, highly reliable launch of medium-weight national security satellites into low-earth, polar, geosynchronous transfer, and stationary orbits.
DESCRIPTION
The Delta II Medium Launch Vehicle (MLV) launches GPS Block IIR Replenishment satellites. The MLV utilizes multiple configurations and is capable of launching a 6,098 kg payload, or satellite, into a 185 km Low Earth Orbit (LEO), or a 2,171 kg payload into Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO). GTO orbits are required to loft satellites from lower LEO orbits to higher Geosynchronous Earth Orbits (GEO), which allow satellites to rotate with the earth and remain positioned over one region of the earth's surface. Reliability of the Delta II Medium Launch Vehicle (MLV) is over 98 percent, with 122 (out of 124) successful launches since 1989.
STRATEGIC CAPABILITY: Global Vigilance
CONTRACTORS
Prime: United Launch Alliance (CO, AL, FL, CA, TX)
Subcontractor(s): Alliant (UT); Rocketdyne (CA); Aerojet (CA) Pratt & Whitney (FL); Honeywell (FL); Thiokol (UT)
SPECIFICATIONS
Size: Length: 125 ft. (38.1 m); Diameter: 10 ft. (3.05 m)
Weight: Mass at liftoff: 512,267 lb. (231,900 kg)
Range: 6,098 kg payload to LEO - 185 km orbit at 28.5 degrees; 2,171 kg payload to GTO - apogee of 35,786 km
Capacity/Satellite: Pounds to orbit range: 2,050-12,450; Will vary depending on orbit and vehicle configuration
Launches from both Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Interoperability (CCAFS) and Vandenberg AFB, cooperating with NASA and commercial launch services Compatibility Satisfies all payload integration requirements
ACQUISITION STATUS
Program Status: MLVIII (Delta II) Active
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MH-53J/M PAVE LOW III/IV
MISSION
Provide low-level, long-range, undetected penetration into denied areas—day or night, in adverse weather—for infiltration, exfiltration, and resupply of special operations forces.
DESCRIPTION
MH-53J/M Pave Low III/IV missions are almost always conducted under cover of darkness and frequently under adverse weather conditions requiring extended flight operations as low as 50 feet using night vision goggles or Instrument Meteorological Conditions as low as 100 feet above ground level. Missions involve deep penetrations of hostile areas at extreme ranges without escort. The MH-53J/M employs a sophisticated avionics system to enhance crew situational awareness and avoid threats.
STRATEGIC CAPABILITY: Global Reach
CONTRACTORS
Prime: Airframe - Sikorsky (CT); Engine/Gear Box - Lockheed Martin (GA); Radar/Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) - Raytheon (TX); General Mods - EJM (FL); MTC (GA)
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight 46,000 lb. (gross weight)
Range: 600 nautical miles (NM); unlimited with helicopter air refueling
Armament: Two 7.62 mm Mini-Guns; one .50 Caliber Machine Gun
Dimensions: Length: 88 ft.; Height: 25 ft.; Roto Diameter: 72 ft.
ACQUISITION STATUS
Program Status Modifications only
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Drawdown begins in 2009
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MILITARY SATELLITE COMMUNICATION (MILSATCOM) TERMINALS
MISSION
Develop, procure, deploy, and sustain multi-band satellite communications (SATCOM) terminals used by Air and Space Expeditionary Forces (AEF), the Single Integrated Operations Plan (SIOP), combatant commanders, and other users to communicate over current and emerging transformational military and commercial satellite systems.
DESCRIPTION
Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) Terminals provide the president, combatant commanders, and warfighters in the field with secure, worldwide communications capability. Terminals provide the user segment of the MILSATCOM space system. MILSATCOM Terminals addressed by this warfighting system are the Ground Multi-band Terminal (GMT), Family of Advanced Beyond Line of Sight Terminals (FAB-T), High Data Rate Radio Frequency (HDR-RF), Airborne Integrated Terminal (AIT), Secure Mobile Anti-Jam Reliable Tactical Terminal (SMART-T), Multi-Band Multi-Mode Radio (MBMMR), Global Broadcast System (GBS) Receive Terminals, and Defense Satellite Communication System (DSCS) Terminals.
STRATEGIC CAPABILITY: Global Vigilance
CONTRACTORS
Prime: Boeing (CA); Raytheon (MA, FL, IN, VA); Rockwell (IA); BAE (NH); Lockheed Martin (CA); Northrop Grumman (CA)
Subcontractor(s): Harris (FL); L-3 Communications (UT); ViaSat (CA)
SPECIFICATIONS
Coverage Global
Capacity/Satellite: Terminals operate with current systems such as MILSTAR, UHF Follow-On (UFO) satellites, and the Defense Satellite Communications System (DSCS), as well as commercial systems, and will operate with future systems such as Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF), Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS), Transformational Satellites (TSAT), and the Mobile User Objective System (MUOS)
Interoperability: Interoperable with joint and allied SATCOM terminals per military and commercial standards
Compatibility: Compatible with satellites and user input/output devices per military and commercial standards
ACQUISITION STATUS
Program Status: Terminals are in various stages of development, production, fielding, and sustainment
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MILITARY STRATEGIC AND TACTICAL RELAY (MILSTAR)
MISSION
Provide secure, jam-resistant, worldwide satellite communications to meet essential wartime requirements for high-priority military users.
DESCRIPTION
Milstar is a joint-service, multi-satellite constellation that links command authorities with a wide variety of resources, including ships, submarines, aircraft, and ground stations. Each Milstar satellite serves as a smart switchboard in space by directing traffic from terminal to terminal anywhere on the earth. Since the satellite actually processes the communications signal and can link with other Milstar satellites through crosslinks, the requirement for ground-controlled switching is significantly reduced. The satellite establishes, maintains, reconfigures, and disassembles required communications circuits as directed by the users. Milstar terminals provide encrypted voice, data, teletype, or facsimile communications. A key goal of Milstar is to provide interoperable communications among the users of Army, Navy, and Air Force Milstar terminals.
The Milstar system is composed of three segments: space (the satellites), terminal (the users), and mission control. Air Force Space Command's Space and Missile Systems Center at Los Angeles Air Force Base, CA, is responsible for development and acquisition of the Milstar space and mission control segments. The Electronics Systems Center at Hanscom AFB, MA, is responsible for the Air Force portion of the terminal segment development and acquisition. The 4th Space Operations Squadron at Schriever AFB, CO, is the front-line organization providing real-time satellite platform control and communications payload management.
STRATEGIC CAPABILITY: Agile Combat Support
CONTRACTORS
Prime: Lockheed Martin Missiles and Space (Global)
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight Approx. 10,262 lb.
Orbit altitude: 22,250 nautical miles (NM) (geosynchronous orbit)
Coverage 65° N to 65° S
Capacity/Satellite Five satellite (primary) constellation in geosynchronous orbit
Launch Vehicle Titan IVB/Centaur upper stage
ACQUISITION STATUS
Program Status: Complete
Unit Assignment: 4 SOPS
Current Inventory: 5 satellites
Future Upgrades: None
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MISSION PLANNING SYSTEMS (MPS)
MISSION
Enable warfighters to plan missions from training to combat, including weapon delivery and airdrops. The plan is developed alone or in collaboration with planners for other elements of the mission, depending on the specifics of the mission. It ultimately provides the printed or electronic materials needed for the executing platform to accomplish the assigned mission.
DESCRIPTION
Mission Planning Systems (MPS) use data such as maps, imagery, weather, and platform performance, and works within the mission planning system to develop a specific action plan. MPS provide automated mission-planning tools and support for fixed and rotary wing aircraft and guided munitions. The program consists of common hardware and software components required by every platform, as well as individual platform-specific hardware and software components. It creates a flight plan based on threats, targets, terrain, weather, aircraft performance capability, and configuration. MPS must allow the warfighter to plan deliveries, calculate fuel requirements, and assess routes based on known enemy threat location and type. It also optimizes and de-conflicts flight routes with other aircraft, and writes this information to a Data Transfer Device (DTD) for uploading into the required aircraft.
STRATEGIC CAPABILITY: Global Power, Global Reach, Global Vigilance
CONTRACTORS
Prime: Lockheed Martin Missiles and Space (Global)
SPECIFICATIONS
Interoperability: Complies with Army, Air Force, Navy and Special Operations Forces Information Exchange Requirements (lERs). In accordance with CJCSI 6212.01D, MPS meets the network ready key performance parameter
ACQUISITION STATUS
Program Status: Program consists of five increments: Increment I - Concept Exploration; Increment II - Production & Development with a Full Deployment Decision Review scheduled for 2nd Quarter 2007; Increment Ill - System Development & Demonstration with a Milestone C planned for 1st quarter 2008; Increments IV and V are Pre-Milestone B development activities with Milestone Bs scheduled for 2nd quarter 2007 and 4th quarter 2008 respectively
Unit Assignment: 951 Electronic Systems Group, Hanscom AFB, MA
Future Upgrades To be determined
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MQ-1 PREDATOR
MISSION
Provide dedicated support to ground troops by directly down-linking real-time full motion video to units equipped with Remotely Operated Video Enhanced Receiver (ROVER) terminals. Predator's primary mission is long-dwell reconnaissance and target acquisition in support of the Joint Forces commander.
DESCRIPTION
The MQ-1 Predator is an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) that delivers persistent Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) with day/night full-motion video (EO/IR), laser target designation/illumination, and direct-strike capabilities using Hellfire laser-guided missiles. The MQ-1 Predator is a medium-altitude, long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft, and has the capability to directly attack critical, perishable targets.
STRATEGIC CAPABILITY: Global Vigilance
CONTRACTORS
Prime: General Atomics - Aeronautical Systems Incorporated (CA) Subcontractor(s): L-3 Communications (UT); Raytheon (TX)
SPECIFICATIONS
Size: Wingspan: 55 ft.; Length: 28 ft.
Weight: Maximum takeoff weight: 2,500 lb.
Range: 400 nautical miles (NM) (with 16 hours on station)
Armament: Two AGM-114 Hellfire laser-guided missiles
Warhead: Blast/Fragmentation or anti-armor
Coverage: Varies by sensor. Full motion video coverage—electro-optical, infrared, and low-light video cameras; All are Line of Sight (LOS)
Capacity/Satellite: Sensor Data: Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) SATCOM and Line of Sight (LOS) to ROVER customers. Future datalink improvements will provide more robust LOS Tactical Common Datalink (TCDL) to ROVER Ill and ground stations and a more robust BLOS datalink.
Interoperability: Sensor data currently provided via proprietary data links. Full Motion Video uses proprietary Motion JPEG format for BLOS and standard H.261 for ROVER. Future data link improvements will provide FMV via standard MPEG-2 format with NGA-standard Key Length Value (KLV) metadata over standard TCDL data links. Data sent to ROVER is used by forces on ground in direct contact with the enemy.
Compatibility: Sensor data is compatible with Predator ground stations and ROVER receivers
ACQUISITION STATUS
Program Status: Full rate production
Unit Assignment: 11th Reconnaissance Squadron; 15th Reconnaissance Squadron; 17th Reconnaissance Squadron
Current Inventory: 88
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MQ-9 REAPER
MISSION
Provide persistent and immediate precision direct-strike capability. In its "Hunter-Killer" role, MQ-9 Reaper automatically finds, fixes and tracks high value targets enabling combatant commanders to rapidly prosecute critical emerging Time Sensitive Targets (TSTs) without having to wait for other strike aircraft.
DESCRIPTION
The MQ-9 Reaper will influence the battle space by providing continuous coverage of the area of interest, independent of time of day or weather obscuration, with the ability to detect, identify, attack and destroy critical emerging targets (both moving and stationary) from endurance altitude within the defined area. The MQ-9 provides persistent full-motion video directly to decision makers and warfighters in direct contact with the enemy. The MQ-9 can conduct direct strikes using Guided Bomb Unit (GBU)-12 laser-guided 500-lb. bombs, GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM), laser target designation/illumination, and AGM-114 Hellfire missiles. MQ-9 also provides persistent Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) with day/night full-motion video (EO/IR) and a synthetic aperture radar with Ground Moving Target Indicator (GMTI).
STRATEGIC CAPABILITY: Global Power
CONTRACTORS
Prime: General Atomics - Aeronautical Systems Incorporated (CA) Subcontractor(s): L-3 Communications (UT); Raytheon (TX)
SPECIFICATIONS
Size: Wingspan: 64 ft.; Length: 36 ft.
Weight: Maximum takeoff weight: 10,000 lb.
Range: 1,000 nautical miles (NM) (with 16 hours on station)
Armament: Up to 3,000 lb. of GBU-12 laser-guided 500-lb. bombs and/or GBU-38 JDAMs; AGM-114s
Coverage: Varies by sensor. Full motion video coverage—electro-optical, infrared and low-light video cameras; Synthetic aperture radar coverage—strip map that parallels and is offset from aircraft flight path; All are Line of Sight (LOS)
Capacity/Satellite: Sensor Data: Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) SATCOM and Line of Sight (LOS) to ROVER customers; Future datalink improvements will provide more robust LOS Tactical Common Datalink (TCDL) to ROVER Ill and ground stations and a more robust BLOS datalink.
Interoperability: Sensor data currently provided via proprietary data links. Full Motion Video uses proprietary Motion JPEG format for BLOS and standard H.261 for ROVER. Future datalink improvements will provide FMV via standard MPEG-2 format with NGA-standard Key Length Value (KLV) metadata over standard TCDL datalinks. Data is sent to ROVER used by forces on ground in direct contact with the enemy
Compatibility: Sensor data compatible with Predator ground stations and ROVER receivers
ACQUISITION STATUS
Program Status: System Development and Demonstration (SDD)
Unit Assignment: 42nd Attack Squadron (2nd Qtr FY07)
Current Inventory: 8
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NATIONAL POLAR-ORBITING OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL SATELLITE SYSTEM (NPOESS)
MISSION
Provide military commanders and civilian leaders with assured, timely, high-quality global weather and environmental information to effectively employ weapon systems and protect national resources.
DESCRIPTION
The National Polar-orbiting Operational Environmental Satellite System (NPOESS) is a tri-agency program (DoD, Department of Commerce, and NASA) that will be the nation's primary source of global weather and environmental data for operational military and civil use for at least 10 years. NPOESS will fly a suite of instruments that will provide visible and infrared cloud-cover imagery and other atmospheric, oceanographic, terrestrial, and space environmental information. In all, NPOESS will measure environmental parameters such as soil moisture, cloud levels, sea ice, ozone, and more.
STRATEGIC CAPABILITY: Global Vigilance
CONTRACTORS
Prime: Northrop Grumman Space Technology (CA)
Subcontractor(s): Raytheon (CA); Ball Aerospace (CO); Instruments - ITT Industries (IN)
SPECIFICATIONS
Size: Four-satellite constellation
Weight: 14,498 lb. (max)
Global: Low Earth Polar Sun synchronous orbit-two-orbit planes with four-hour revisit capability (with reliance on the European Meteorological Operational (MetOp) satellite in third orbit)
ACQUISITION STATUS
Program Status: Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD)
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OPERATIONALLY RESPONSIVE SPACE (ORS)
MISSION
Provide assured space power focused on the urgent needs of the Joint Forces Commander.
DESCRIPTION
Operationally Responsive Space (ORS) will provide an affordable capability to promptly, accurately, and decisively position and operate national and military assets in and through space. ORS will be fully integrated and interoperable with current and future architectures, and provide space services and critical capabilities to warfighters and other users. ORS is a vision for transforming future space operations, integrations and acquisition, all at a lower cost.
STRATEGIC CAPABILITY: Global Vigilance
CONTRACTORS
Prime: The Air Force Research Laboratory (NM); U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (DC); Air Launch (WA); Orbital Sciences Corporation (AZ); Space-X (CA)
Subcontractor(s): Delta Velocity Corporation (VA); HMX (NV); Honeywell (MD); Jackson & Tull (NM); Johns Hopkins APL (MD); L3 Communications (UT); Orion Propulsion (AL); Praxis (VA); Raytheon (CA); SEAKR (CO); Space Vector Corporation (CA); Swales Aerospace (MD); Universal Space Lines
LLC (CA)
SPECIFICATIONS
Range: Capable of inserting assigned payloads into orbit
Capacity/Satellite: Goal of Small Launch Vehicle (SLV): 1,000 lb. to 100 nautical miles (NM), 28.5° orbit; TacSat-1 (Air Force supporting launch ops and range ops): 300 lb. small satellite for low resolution tactical imaging and Radio Frequency (RF) emitter identification via Secure Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPRNet) tasking/exploitation. TacSat-2 (AF funded): 800 lb. small satellite for higher resolution tactical imaging and RF emitter identification via SIPRNET tasking/exploitation. TacSat-3 (AF funded): 800 lb. small satellite for HyperSpectral imaging and navy ocean buoy data collection/communications. TacSat-4 (AF providing launch): 836 lb. (planned) small satellite for data exfiltration/collection, Blue Force Situational Awareness (BFSA) and communications on the move for underserved users
Interoperability: Launch from both Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (CCAFS) and Vandenberg Air Force Base (VAFB), cooperating with NASA and commercial launch services
Compatibility: Satisfies all payload integration requirements
ACQUISITION STATUS
Program Status: System Development & Demonstration (SDD)
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POLAR MILITARY SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS (MILSATCOM)
MISSION
Provides secure, survivable communications connectivity required to support peacetime, contingency, and wartime operations in the polar region.
DESCRIPTION
Polar Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM) provides critical tactical users 24-hour/day coverage with two properly phased satellites and assured, low probability of detection satellite communications in the North polar region.
STRATEGIC CAPABILITY: Global Vigilance
CONTRACTORS
Classified
SPECIFICATIONS
Size: Interim Polar: Three payload packages hosted on classified satellites; Enhanced Polar: Two payload packages hosted on classified satellites
Coverage: Northern latitudes above 65° N
Capacity/Satellite: Interim Polar: Milstar LDR data rates; Enhanced Polar: Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) XDR Format
Interim: Polar package compatible with Low Data Rate Compatibility (LDR) terminals; Enhanced: Polar package compatible with Extended Data Rate (XDR) terminals
ACQUISITION STATUS
Program Status: All milestones are classified
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RC-26B
MISSION
Provide the Air National Guard with a highly mobile aircraft Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) platform for use in counter-drug and counter-narcoterrorism operations, as well as other mission support areas.
DESCRIPTION
The RC-26B is a highly mobile ISR platform for use in counter-drug and counter narco-terrorism operations. It also provides mission support for SOUTHCOM, NORTHCOM, the Department of Homeland Security, and the United States Secret Service supporting national special security events, crisis/disaster response, maritime patrol, homeland defense, and the Global War on Terrorism. The RC-26B features a small logistics footprint that can rapidly deploy in support of counter-drug and contingency operations. The system consists of an ElectroOptical Forward Looking Infrared Radar (FLIR) camera for video recording, two still cameras (digital and wet film), a robust communication package for first responder, civil, and military communications, and a Line of Sight Streaming video transmitter. The aircraft is operated by two pilots and a missions system operator. Typically there is a law enforcement official or other agency representative on the aircraft to direct the operation and ensure mission requirements are met.
STRATEGIC CAPABILITY
CONTRACTOR
Prime: ATK Mission Research Integrated Systems (TX); Contract maintenance - M7 Aerospace (TX)
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 16,500 lb. gross weight
Range: 1,200 nautical miles (NM) ; Service Ceiling: 25,000 ft.; Top Speed: 250 kN.
Dimensions: Wingspan: 57 ft.; Length: 59.35 ft.; Height: 16.66 ft.
ACQUISITION STATUS
Program Status: Operational
Unit Assignment: NY, WV, FL, AL, MS, Wl, TX, NM, AZ, CA, WA Air National Guard units
Current Inventory 11
Future Upgrades: High Definition ElectroOptical Forward Looking Infrared Radar (FLIR) and Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) video transmitters
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RC-135S COBRA BALL
MISSION
Collect Measurement and Signature (MASINT) intelligence for the scientific and technical assessment of foreign ballistic missiles and treaty verification.
DESCRIPTION
The RC-135S Cobra Ball is a self-contained Measurement and Signature (MASINT) intelligence collection platform that provides scientific and technical assessments of foreign ballistic missiles and treaty verification. Cobra Ball's specialized crew employs sensitive telescopic monitoring devices, advanced optics, and infrared sensors to provide national and theater command authorities with intercontinental ballistic missile treaty verification data and Theater Air Defense warning.
STRATEGIC CAPABILITY: Global Vigilance
CONTRACTORS
Prime: Major Subsystems - L-3 Communications (TX); Textron (OH, TX)
Subcontractor(s): Propulsion - General Electric (OH); Airframe -Boeing (KS)
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 322,500 lb. maximum take-off gross weight; 160,000 lb. aircraft basic weight
Range: 5,000+ miles unrefueled; inflight refueling capable
Dimensions: Length: 140 ft.; Wingspan: 131 ft.; Height: 42 ft.
Speed 500 mph
Duration: 8-10 hours unrefueled, limited only by aircrew duty requirements if aerial refueled
ACQUISITION STATUS
Program Status: Modification and Sustainment
Unit Assignment: 55th Wing, Offutt AFB, NE
Current Inventory: Three mission aircraft plus one flight deck trainer aircraft
Future Upgrades: Baseline 2 delivers FY07; Baseline 3 FY07; Baseline 3 delivers FY08; Baseline 4 delivers FY11
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RC-135U COMBAT SENT
MISSION
Collect information used in the development of advanced weapon systems and dynamic reprogramming of radar warning gear.
DESCRIPTION
The RC-135U Combat Sent is a scientific and technical Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) collector of information used in the development of advanced weapon systems and the dynamic reprogramming of radar warning gear.
STRATEGIC CAPABILITY: Global Vigilance
CONTRACTORS
Prime: Major Subsystems - L-3 Communications (TX); Sierra Nevada Corporation (NV) Subcontractor(s): Propulsion - General Electric (OH); Airframe - Boeing (KS)
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 322,500 lb. maximum gross take-off weight; 165,000 lb. aircraft basic weight
Range: 5,000+ miles unrefueled; inflight refueling capable
Dimensions: Length: 136 ft.; Wingspan: 131 ft.; Height: 42 ft.
Speed 500 mph
Duration: 8-10 hours unrefueled, limited only by aircrew duty requirements if aerial refueled
ACQUISITION STATUS
Program Status: Modification and Sustainment
Unit Assignment: 55th Wing, Offut AFB, NB
Current Inventory: Two mission aircraft
Future Upgrades: Baseline 3 delivers FY07; Baseline 4 delivers FY10
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RC-135V/W RIVET JOINT
MISSION
Provide direct tactical Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) support to theater/ component commanders.
DESCRIPTION
RC-135V/W Rivet Joint is the DoD's premier manned airborne SIGINT platform. It is a self-contained collection, processing, analysis, and dissemination system. Rivet Joint rapidly fields tactical SIGINT capabilities to support the full spectrum of combat operations and national information needs. Rivet Joint flies over 700 airborne reconnaissance missions each year.
STRATEGIC CAPABILITY: Global Vigilance
CONTRACTORS
Prime: Major Subsystems: L-3 Communications (TX); Subcontractor(s): Propulsion - General Electric (OH); Airframe - Boeing (KS)
SPECIFICATIONS
Weight: 322,500 lb. maximum take-off gross weight; 170,000 lb. aircraft basic weight
Range: 5,000+ miles unrefueled; inflight refueling capable
Dimensions: Length: 140 ft.; Wingspan: 131 ft.; Height: 42 ft.
Speed: 500 mph
Duration: 8-10 hours unrefueled, limited only by aircrew duty requirements if aerial refueled
ACQUISITION STATUS
Program Status: Modification and Sustainment
Unit Assignment: 55th Wing, Offutt AFB, NE
Current Inventory: 17 mission aircraft plus two flight deck trainer aircraft
Future Upgrade: Baseline 9 delivers FY09; Baseline 10 delivers FY11
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REGIONAL SECTOR AIR OPERATIONS CENTER (RSAOC)
MISSION
Provide North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and Pacific Command (PACOM) with a viable, interoperable, open architecture Command and Control (C2) node to support their mission of Air Sovereignty and Air Defense. This C2 node will also support NORTHCOM's Homeland Defense (HLD) and Homeland Security (HLS).
DESCRIPTION
RSAOC-also known as the Battle Control System-Fixed (BCS-F) program-which supports Operation NOBLE EAGLE, will provide a next-generation battle management command and control system with enhanced capability to integrate data from existing and future civil and military defense surveillance systems into a comprehensive recognized air picture. This multi-input integrated air control picture will enhance the North American Aerospace Defense/Combatant Commander's (NORAD/CC's) capability to conduct peacetime air sovereignty, transition, and conventional warfare in the event of aggression toward the North American continent. BCS-F systems serve as the Air Force's Homeland Defense battle management, command, and control hubs and integrate data from radar sensors, data links and supporting communications architecture. They provide the tactical communications and data link capabilities with other military and civil systems responsible for conducting the planning, directing, coordinating, and controlling forces for air surveillance, air defense, and control of sovereign U.S. air space (including the National Capital Region). The BCS-F system is a bi-national cooperative program with Canada, ensuring air defense and surveillance capability for the entire North American continent.
STRATEGIC CAPABILITY: Global Vigilance
CONTRACTORS
Prime: Thales Raytheon (CA) Subcontractor(s): Mitre Corp (MA)
SPECIFICATIONS
Size: Different configurations of office and computer equipment (depending on Sector)
ACQUISITION STATUS
Program Status: Spiral 2 IOC declared by ACC Commander on October 31, 2006. Spiral 3 is post Milestone B.
Future Upgrades: Future spirals include Human-Machine Interface upgrades, Future Upgrades Remote Workstation capability, security upgrades, integration of additional radars, and enhanced interfaces/integration with the National Capital Region.
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ROCKET SYSTEMS LAUNCH PROGRAM (RSLP)
MISSION
Maintain active control and management of Air Force excess ballistic missile assets and provide cost-reimbursable orbital and sub-orbital launch services for government agencies using refurbished missile motors.
DESCRIPTION
The Rocket Systems Launch Program (RSLP) stores deactivated Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) motors, both Minuteman II and Peacekeepers. It performs aging surveillance on stored motors, provides cost-reimbursable launch services including payload integration, refurbishment, and transport of motors and boosters. The program provides launch operations via the Orbital/Sub-orbital contract (Minotaur I, II, Ill, IV); the Sounding Rocket contract; or the Responsive Small Spacelift contract (Falcon 1, Raptor 1 and Raptor 2). Refurbishment of motors saves government customers ~ $30 million/year versus the cost of new motors and avoids ~$370 million in missile motor destruction costs. The RSLP is designated as a single DoD agency providing launch vehicle support for DoD and other government agency RDT&E launches on a cost-reimbursable basis. It has provided launch support for 650 launches since 1962.
STRATEGIC CAPABILITY: Agile Combat Support
CONTRACTORS
Prime: Aerojet (CA); ATK Aerospace (UT); Space-X (CA); Orbital Sciences (AZ); Coleman Research (FL); Lockheed Martin (CO); Space Vector (CA)