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USMC Concepts & Programs 2013
GROUND-BASED AIR DEFENSE
TRANSFORMATION (GBAD-T)
Description
GBAD-T is the Marine Corps only organic groundbased
air defense capability. GBAD-T uses the High-
Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV)-
based Advanced Man-Portable Air Defense System
(A-MANPADS) and the Stinger missile to defeat both
fixed- and rotary-wing threats.
Operational Impact
Employing A-MANPADS and the Stinger missile,
the Low-Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Battalions
provide the MAGTF low-altitude, short-range air defense
asset against enemy air threats. LAAD battalion
detachments deploy with Marine Expeditionary Units
(MEUs) as part of the Marine Air Control Group detachment.
The A-MANPADS Increment I program enhances
the legacy systems’ command and control suite. The
hardware and software upgrade provides an enhanced
fire-control and air/ground situational-awareness capability
to the LAAD Battalions. Increment I uses Joint
Range Extension Application Protocol, a joint-certified
data link, ensuring compatibility with legacy and future
C2 architectures. Increment I radios are satellitecommunications
capable.
Program Status
In May 2009, the Marine Requirements Oversight
Council approved the GBAD Initial Capabilities Document
(ICD) that validated existing capability gaps
against low-observable/low-radar cross-section threats.
The GBAD Analysis of Alternatives identified candidate
material solutions for the Stinger missile replacement
that fill the gaps identified in the GBAD ICD. The Marine
Corps will execute a service life extension program
of the Stinger missile to maintain a GBAD capability
as a bridge to a to-be-determined weapons system to
be programmed for Program Objective Memoranda
(POMs) 2015 and 2016. The future weapon system is
envisioned to provide continuous, on-the-move, lowaltitude
air defense for the Marine Air Ground Task
Force (MAGTF). The program will examine future
capabilities, such as an integrated multi-mission turret
with a gun, missiles, and directed-energy weapons,
which support future material and technology solutions
and the joint on-the-move engagement sequence.
Procurement Profile: FY 13 FY 14
Quantity:
Section Lead
Vehicles 10 3
Fire Unit Vehicles 41 9
Developer/Manufacturer:
Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane
Division, Crane, IN
AN/TPS-59A(V)3 RADAR SYSTEM
Description
The AN/TPS-59 was fielded in 1985 and is the only
Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF) long-range,
three-dimensional, air surveillance, theater ballistic
missile defense (TBMD)-capable radar. The AN/TPS-
59A(V)3 a is transportable, solid-state L-band radar
that serves as the MAGTF’s principal air-surveillance
radar and is integrated into the TYQ-23(V)4 Tactical
Air Operations Module. The radar may also be configured
for operation with the MSQ-124 Air Defense
Communication Platform to provide TBM track data
to the Joint Tactical Information Distribution System
via the Tactical Digital Information Link-Joint Service
Link-16 network.
The TPS-59(V)3 is a component in the Navy’s Cooperative
Engagement Capability in the littoral environment
and is the Marine Corps lead sensor in the
Composite Tracking Network.
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