USMC Concepts & Programs 2013 - Defense Innovation Marketplace

chapter 3: programs
Program Status
Many of the programs within the FMCWCE are
post-Milestone C and are either being fielded or sustained.
The ExCWB will be a new effort in FY 2012.
Procurement Profile: FY 13 FY 14
Quantity:
ExCWB 20,332 105,000
Folding Mat 22,222 37,072
All Purpose Liner 26,000 58,798
Ski System 0 1,203
Developer/Manufacturer:
ExCWB: NISH: Readyone Industries, El Paso, TX
Ski System: NISH: Pioneer Adult Rehab Center (PARC),
Clearfield, UT
Folding Mat: NISH: Pioneer Vocational/
Industrial Services Inc., Danville, KY
All Purpose Liner: NIB: Industries for the Blind, Winston
Salem, NC
SQUAD THERMAL SIGHT (STS)
Description
The STS will be a lightweight thermal imager that
can be used in the handheld mode or in the weaponmounted,
clip-on mode that is compatible with the
AN/PVQ-31 Rifle Combat Optic, the magnified day
optic used on the M16A4 service rifle, and M4 carbine.
The STS will have an integrated Class 3B infrared (IR)
laser pointer with two modes of operation: training
(eye-safe) and tactical (non-eye safe). The IR pointer
will assist in target designation when used with imageintensification
night-vision devices.
Operational Impact
The STS will better enable Marines to detect and
recognize potential targets, danger areas, and items of
interest in low light as well as all other lighting conditions.
The integrated laser pointer will allow Marines
to designate potential threats to other team members
equipped with image-intensified night-vision devices,
thus improving situational awareness and facilitating
control of organic weapon fire. As recently as early
2012, Marines have had to carry two separate devices
to satisfy the requirement for thermal imaging in
weapon-mounted and hand-held configurations. The
fielding of one device that is optimized to function in
both modes leads to an overall weight-savings for the
individual Marine and also reduces the logistical burden
and support.
Program Status
The STS program will attain Initial Operational
Capability during FY 2014 and Full Operational Capability
during FY 2015.
Procurement Profile: FY 13 FY 14
Quantity: 25 863
Developer/Manufacturer:
TBD
ROUTE RECONNAISSANCE
AND CLEARANCE (R2C) FAMILY
OF SYSTEMS
Description
The R2C capability set mitigates the threat of
mines, improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and obstacles
along routes in Marine Air Ground Task Force
areas of operation. R2C units can perform standoff
detection, interrogation, marking, and clearance of explosive
and non-explosive obstacles in order to ensure
the mobility of friendly forces. In addition, it provides
a rapidly employable set capable of performing route
reconnaissance to obtain information about key terrain
features, route conditions, and obstacles along
specific routes. The R2C set will reside in Combat Engineer
Battalions (CEB). First and Second CEBs will
be assigned three sets each.
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