Transformational Combat Identification ACTD (FY06-08)

1. Transformational Combat Identification ACTD (FY06-08) The Problem: US and Coalition warfighters lack the technical means to accurately characterize enemy, friendly, or neutral tactical-size ground entities on the 21st century battlefield and quickly display that information to the warfighter in support of modern military operations. The Solution: New, transformational CID concepts that demonstrate the synergies between non-cooperative and cooperative ID systems. DRAFT

2. Mode 5 for Air-to-Ground CID/SA Concept Advantages Software-biased solution for aircraft No-added weight, power and volume in aircraft Applicable to JTRS or potentially BTID for ground units Interoperability with all NATO countries Mature technology Encrypted Supports ID in high density, high quantity battlefield ID in 1-2 seconds RF Interrogation Laser Range RF Interrogation RF Interrogation RF Variable Target Footprint Description Disadvantages Adds “Don’t Shoot Me” notice to Mode 5 transponder Uses existing aircraft Mode 5 IFF transponders Shooter Determines Target Coordinates Using On Board Sensors, Intelligence data, or User-entered Shooter Broadcasts Interrogation Message Containing GPS Based Target Coordinates, or “Scan All” message Friendlies within Target Area Respond with “Don’t Shoot Me” Message, provide GPS coordinates Requires To-Be-Developed ground transponder GPS dependency POC’s • Technical: Mario Coon, 301-995-8070 Doug McLaughlin, 301-995-6305 • Program: Tom Carpenter, 301-995-6339 DRAFT

3. Proposal #1: Laser Based Concept Advantages • Demonstrate the synergies of providing “red force” and “blue force” and “neutral” CID information to those who need it, when they need it, resulting in • Enhance mission effectiveness • Reduce friendly losses due to enemy action and fratricide TBD Disadvantages Security Issues Laser is not all-weather Moderate Technical Risk System Description/Function Status/Tech Readiness Level Non-Cooperative identification capabilities through laser imaging, 3rd generation FLIR, and high resolution TV for identification of enemy, friendly, and neutral ground targets. Cooperative marking of friendly forces for increased C2, situational awareness and fratricide reduction. High Speed dissemination of imagery and data that connects aircraft sensors to airmen, soldiers, and decision makers • Laser Imagery: ~TRL 6 • Laser Cooperative Marking: TRL 6-8 • Network Centric (inc SADL): ~TRL 7 • Kneeboard: ~TRL 6 • Multi intelligence fusion workstation: ~TRL 6 Points of contact Mr. Stan Mitchell, ESC/SRC, D478-1708 Mr. Phil Meteer, ESC/SRC, D478-2660 DRAFT

4. Proposal #2: Radar Based All-WX Concept Advantages • Demonstrate the synergies of providing all weather “red force” and “blue force” and “neutral” CID information to those who need it, when they need it, resulting in • Enhance mission effectiveness • Reduce friendly losses due to enemy action and fratricide TBD Disadvantages Very Difficult Security Issues High Technical Risk High Cost System Description/Function Status/Tech Readiness Level Non-Cooperative radar imaging capabilities for identification of enemy, friendly, and neutral ground targets. Cooperative identification of friendly forces for increased C2, situational awareness and fratricide reduction. High Speed dissemination of imagery and data that connects aircraft sensors to airmen, soldiers, and decision makers Radar Imagery: ~TRL 6 Network Centric (inc SADL): ~TRL 7 Kneeboard: ~TRL 6 Multi intelligence fusion workstation: ~TRL 6 Points of contact DRAFT TBD