USMC Concepts & Programs 2013 - Defense Innovation Marketplace

chapter 3: programs
Operational Impact
The Marine Corps operational dependence upon
the EMS is increasing in amount, type, density, and
complexity. Active pursuit of the MAGTF EW strategy
allows the Corps an opportunity to replace the lowdensity,
platform-centric EA-6B Prowler capability
with a scalable, organic, adaptable and cost-effective
system-of-systems for EMS control. This system will
be equally applicable across the range of military operations.
When fully realized, MAGTF EW will constitute
an improvement over current capabilities.
MV-22B OSPREY
Program Status
The Marine Requirements Oversight Council approved
the MAGTF EW Information Systems Initial
Capabilities Document (IS ICD) in September 2012.
MAGTF EW is a distinct program of record and is
funded against the FY 2014 FYDP.
IT-2 Block 0 is currently deployed in early operational
capability status on AV-8B Harriers. IT-2 Block
1 will incorporate EW Support / surveillance capabilities,
and the later Block X variant will move beyond
irregular warfare targets to include counter-radar
capabilities.
SRP has demonstrated capability in live-flight
tests aboard the KC-130J. The next spiral of SRP may
incorporate TTNT waveform capability, Link-16, and
advanced NSA-accredited crypto capabilities.
EWSA functionality has been demonstrated in
tactical demonstrations, with more demonstrations of
increasing complexity planned. EWSA is being shared
with Army EW, and interested commercial vendors,
to pursue new capabilities from a normalized frame
of reference and to encourage its adoption by other
agencies.
Procurement Profile: FY 13 FY 14
Quantity: 0 0
Developer/Manufacturer:
Various (NAVAIR, NRL, and prospective
commercial vendors)
Description
The V-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft, the only
such operational military aircraft in the world, is an
advanced-technology vertical/short takeoff and landing
(VSTOL), multi-purpose tactical aircraft that is
replacing the current fleet of Vietnam-era CH-46E &
CH-53D helicopters. The V-22 is a multi-mission aircraft
designed for use by the Marine Corps, Navy, and
Air Force.
The USMC variant, the MV-22B, joins the Joint
High-Speed Vessel (JHSV) and Landing Craft Air
Cushion (LCAC) as the sea-basing connectors necessary
to execute expeditionary maneuver warfare. Specific
missions for the MV-22B include expeditionary
assault from land or sea, medium-lift assault support,
aerial delivery, tactical recovery of aircraft and personnel,
air evacuation, and rapid insertion and extraction.
The MV-22B design incorporates sophisticated
and mature composite materials technology, “fly-bywire”
flight controls, advanced manufacturing processes,
and digital cockpits. The MV-22B’s prop-rotor
system, engine, and transmissions are mounted on
each wingtip and allow it to operate as a helicopter for
takeoff and landing. Once airborne, the nacelles rotate
forward 90 degrees, transitioning the MV-22B into a
high-speed, high-altitude, and fuel-efficient turboprop
aircraft.
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