170 likes | 511 Views
2 . Outline. BackgroundProject SuccessesUSMC Experimentation and S
E N D
1. 1 USMC High Speed Vessel Project Overview Ryder NotesRyder Notes
2. 2
3. 3 Background USMC focused on potential of high-speed, shallow draft craft as Seabase Connectors
S&T focused on FY08 procurement of US built HSC
SWIFT, “second generation” connector, delivered in Aug 03
4. 4 High Speed Connectors
5. 5 Project Successes World Wide Employment
Support of Major Exercises
Employment in Operation IRAQI FREEDOM
“2nd Generation” Vessel --- SWIFT
6. 6 HSVs In OIF
7. 7 IRAQI FREEDOM Supported NSW/FAST GOPLAT seizure
AFSB for Naval Special Warfare Units
Intra-theater lift in support of Marine Logistic Command
Operational missions iso SOCOM in the JTF Horn of Africa AO
8. 8 OIF Lessons Learned Deployed to theater … 20 day transit
HSV provided new options for Naval and Joint Force Commanders
Critical Capabilities to be maintained
Open, RO/RO mission deck
Boat launch/recovery capability
Shallow draft, low freeboard
Precision Maneuverability and Navigation
9. 9 SWIFT (HSV-2) HSV-2 SWIFT is the newest high speed vessel. SWIFT was delivered to the Department of the Navy August 12, 2003 and sailed directly to CENTCOM to replace JOINT VENTURE. SWIFT will continue to support MCCDC and NWDC experimentation as well as serve a interim Mine Command Ship (MCS) for Mine Warfare Command. SWIFT incorporates the lessons learned from experimentation with JOINT VENTURE and is to a large degree a purpose built ship for military employment.
HSV-2 SWIFT is the newest high speed vessel. SWIFT was delivered to the Department of the Navy August 12, 2003 and sailed directly to CENTCOM to replace JOINT VENTURE. SWIFT will continue to support MCCDC and NWDC experimentation as well as serve a interim Mine Command Ship (MCS) for Mine Warfare Command. SWIFT incorporates the lessons learned from experimentation with JOINT VENTURE and is to a large degree a purpose built ship for military employment.
10. 10 Swift Operations Since Delivery This past August, Swift was delivered to the Navy and her Ingleside crew was certified and deployed within 9 days. 18 days later, Swift chopped to C5FLT for operation Iraqi Freedom as Joint Venture’s relief. Enroute she set the Australian speed record for transit of the Great Barrier Reef with an average speed of 41 kts. After 45 days of OIF operations, Swift departed and chopped to C6FLT and made a 30 day West African Training Cruise and arrived Little Creek 13 Dec..
Overall, from the time the ship departed Australia to the time it arrived in CONUS, Swift transited over 27,000 nm, made 20 port stops, operated in 4 different AOR’s, 5 Continents and 14 Countries all within a 3 month period.
This past August, Swift was delivered to the Navy and her Ingleside crew was certified and deployed within 9 days. 18 days later, Swift chopped to C5FLT for operation Iraqi Freedom as Joint Venture’s relief. Enroute she set the Australian speed record for transit of the Great Barrier Reef with an average speed of 41 kts. After 45 days of OIF operations, Swift departed and chopped to C6FLT and made a 30 day West African Training Cruise and arrived Little Creek 13 Dec..
Overall, from the time the ship departed Australia to the time it arrived in CONUS, Swift transited over 27,000 nm, made 20 port stops, operated in 4 different AOR’s, 5 Continents and 14 Countries all within a 3 month period.
11. 11 SWIFT Enhancements Improved Habitability
Improved Ride
Improved Hull Design
Improved Ramp
Day/Night Helo Deck
12. 12 S&T Focus Areas At-sea interface capability
Littoral Access/Beach Interfaces
Rapid Port Enhancement, Chart Studies
Instrumentation of Ramp & Structural Components
MOGAS storage and distribution
Organic fendering systems
Cargo Handling system
ARMY roller system test
Craft launch & recovery mechanism
13. 13 Experimentation Plan Experimentation and Concept Development ongoing, guided by Campaign Plan
Leverage existing, TEEP’d events
Insert other emerging technologies where possible …
DDCF, motion compensating crane, Light weight ROWPU, FAST (MOGAS storage), ILP
14. 14 Completed Experimentation WATC 04
Maneuver Platform for Company sized MAGTF
Riverine Operations
Amphibious Raids
Austere port operations
Causeway Interoperability (Dec 03)
ARMY Rotary Wing Compatibility (Dec 03)
15. 15 Experimentation Schedule JLOTS 04
At-sea transfers employing emerging crane and fendering technologies
Support to dispersed JLOTS offload
RRDF and Causeway interoperability
MPF(F) ILP experimentation
Austere port operations
16. 16 Transition PEO Ships – PEO CS & CSS MOA
Army-Marine Corps Board
Directed greater cooperation with TSV program
Naval HSC IPT formed Nov 03
Co-chaired by CG MCCDC, N7
Develop CONOPS, explore potential JPO
Membership: OPNAV and HQMC staffs, Fleet/Operating Forces, NAVSEA, MSC, NWDC, MPF(F), CASCOM, TACOM
Funding: RDTE,N in FY07-09 for initial acquisition
17. 17 Work to continue in:
At-sea transfer of cargo and personnel.
Skin-to-skin ops.
Cargo handling.
Launch and recovery of vehicles/craft.
SOME FUNDS STILL AVAILABLE FOR RELEVANT JOINT R&D EFFORTS.
Future R&D Plans