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Explore the latest vision and enablers in expeditionary mine warfare. Learn about distributed MCM systems, unmanned operations, and the future concept of operations. Discover key unmanned modular systems for precise and efficient mine neutralization. Join discussions on future MCM capabilities and transformation strategies.
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NDIA 8th Annual Expeditionary Warfare Conference Naval Mine CountermeasuresVision MajGen J.R. Battaglini Director, Expeditionary Warfare Division
MCM Vision Key Enablers: • Legacy Platforms • and Systems • Slow • Heavy • Large footprint • Stovepiped • Primarily CONUS-based • Distributed Expeditionary MCM Systems • Fast • Light • Agile • Precise • Lethal • Modular • ORGANIC Operations Concept of Unmanned Operations Distributed and Netted Behavior Cooperative Sea Trial Experiments Common Tactical Picture (CTP) MCM VISION: Field a Common Set of Unmanned, Modular MCM Systems Employable from a Variety of Host Platforms or Shore Sites that can Quickly Counter the Spectrum of Mines to Enable Assured Access with Minimum Risk from Mines Get the Sailor/Marine Out of the Minefield Accelerate MCM from Weeks/Days to Hours/Minutes
“Mother” Vehicle Search Vehicle (LFBB) ID Vehicle Neutralizing Vehicle Neutralization Event Geo-Registration Device / Sensor Field Identified Mine Undetected Mine Identified Non-Mine MCM Future CONOPS: Tactical View ISR/IPB Enabled • Database Mining • Geo-Registration • Sensor Fields • Pattern Recognition • Smart Cueing Unmanned Nodes Distributed, Offboard, Cooperative & Netted MCM Capability BAMS Overhead Databased “Mining tracks” TUAV PIM Geo-Registration Grid Strike Group
MCM Force Transformation Today Future FYDP Dedicated CONOPS Dedicated Dedicated Common Vehicles & Systems Organic + Follow-on Systems Organic Capability Centered Platform Centered Stovepipe/Legacy Distributed/Netted/Cooperative
Roadmap: MCM Transition Spirals Today (2003) Near-Term (FYDP) Mid-Term (2009-2015) Far-Term (>2015) Platform Centered FY05 Plan (FY05 - FY09) MH-53E Decision MCM(X) Decision Progression of MCM Capabilities Built Upon Preceding Platforms/Systems Dedicated MCM Forces AMCM Capabilities Organic MCM Systems Spiral Developments OMCM MH-60S RMS LMRS LCS with MIW Mission Modules UUV, UAV, USV Future MCM Capability Centered