Basis of Issue Plan - BOIP
A. DESCRIPTION: Processing Van (Tactical Radar Correlator
(TRAC)), LIN Z50708, BOIP M041MA, is one of three major items which
constitute the TRAC system. The other two are:
1) Support Van, LIN Z14981, BOIP M041MB
2) TRAC/Modulated Interoperable Surface Terminal (MIST) Data Link,
LIN Z90631, BOIP M041MC.
All three items must be fielded together (1 of each), in order
to accomplish stated TRAC mission. They are collocated on the
battlefield, but the TRAC/MIST Data Link can be remoted up to 400
meters from the power source. It could be further remoted up to 5km
from the power source by using an additional 5kw generator.
Weight:
Size: 40 ft. length x 8 ft. height x 8 ft. 3 in. width
Component items of the TRAC system are mostly unique,
Non-MIL-STD items. Specific component items of the TRAC Processing
Van are:
-> FSCM Shelter, Van, 40 ft. ratio 1:1
-> Model C-230-1 ECU (Environmental Control Unit),
Ellis Watts 300K BTU/HR ratio 2:1
-> 5059354 PVAN - Electrical Assy
-> 5063250 PVAN - System Cables
-> 3120OLN-M7197 PVAN - Power Conditioner
-> 5059390-100 High Density Recorder HWCI
-> 1288000-01 ECC Decoders
-> 1295603 HDR/DIF - Data Link Interface
-> 5093000 Data Link Interface
-> 1291060-07 Remote Control Unit
-> 1291061-3000 Remote Control Cable
-> 5059320 Input Data Equipment HWCI
-> 5063254 IDE/AC - AC Control
-> 3611222-100 IDE/DC - DC Power
-> 5063254 IDE/ITS - IDE Drawer Assy
-> 5059319 IFP - Cable Set
-> 5063227 IFP/AC - Dual AC Control
-> 3611222-100 IFP/DC - DC Power
-> 5063253 IFP/BM - Bulk Memory
-> 5063252 IFP/PSP - PSP
-> 5059374 Ruggedized Disk Drive Assy
-> 5059373 Tape Drive Assy
-> 5059371 VAX 8650 CPU/FE/SBI
-> 5059370-100 Process Control Computer HWCI
-> 5059343-100 Bytewide Instrumentation Tape Controller
-> 5059352-100 Output Interface Unit HCWI
-> 5059332-100 Collection Graphics Display HWCI
-> 5059331-100 Imagery Display HWCI
-> 5059333-100 Display Control Computer HWCI
B. CAPABILITIES: The Processing Van is the front end digital
radar processor of the TRAC system, which will receive the ASARS-2
(Airborne Synthetic Aperture Radar) phase history data from various
ASARS platforms. It then converts that digital data into usable
images to be exploited on its own two (2) organic imagery analysis
workstations or in the Modernized Imagery Exploitation System
(MIES), BOIPS M090AA, LIN Z26666; M090AB, LIN Z69270; M090AC, LIN
Z34158; and M090AD, LIN Z65736. The Processing Van has a total of
four (4) dedicated workstations. Two (2) are designated for mission
planning, processing, and up/down datalink maintenance and are manned
by MOS 33T w/ASI 1T. Two additional positions/workstations are
designated for exploitation and production of imagery products and
are manned by MOS 96D w/ASI 1T. TRAC replaces no previously
fielded/documented equipment.
C. EMPLOYMENT: The TRAC system is organic to the Ops Bn,
MI Bde, both Corps and EAC. It satisfies the ground Corps
commander's requirement for timely and accurate combat information
and intelligence by providing near real-time access to ASARS-2 sensor
image data, the capability to perform mission planning, and collector
control in his area of operations. Specific authority to manage the
TRAC tasking within the area of operations is delegated to the JTF
(Joint Task Force), Theater, Unified Command, or other level, as
appropriate.
D. BASIS OF ISSUE: 1 per Ops Bn, Corps MI Bde and Imagery
Analysis Co (Strategic) Ops Bn, Echelons Above Corps (EAC) MI
Bde. There is no requirement for TRAC equipment at MI school, with
which to conduct institutional training. Training is conducted by
contractor Field Service Reps at the fielded unit. TRAC BOI is
appropriate for inclusion in AR 71-13.
E. POWER REQUIREMENTS: Power requirement for the Processing Van
is 78kva. All TRAC power requirements are satisfied by Power Plant
(elec. semi-trlr mtd: 200kw, 60hz, 2 generator set ded) MJQ-11A, LIN
P27821, which is fully described and documented as ASIOE on the TRAC
Support Van BOIP, M041MB (LIN Z14981).
F. TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS: The Processing Van requires a
5T. truck tractor, (ASIOE LIN X59326), at a ratio of 1 truck tractor
per Processing Van.
G. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE IMPACTS: Personnel for the entire TRAC
system (all three BOIP items) are documented in this BOIP. Fielded
systems require 6-96Ds, 4-33Ts, 1-52C, 1-350D.
(1) OPERATORS/MAINTAINERS (for TRAC principal items):
OPERATOR MOS':
350D/OIC w/ASI 9C (1)
96D3O w/ASI 1T/NCOIC (E6/SSG) (1)
96D2O w/ASI 1T/TRAC/IPDS Op (E-5/SGT) (3)
96D1O w/ASI 1T/TRAC/IPDS Op (E-4/SPC) (2)
MAINTAINERS (for TRAC principal items):
33T3O w/ASI 1T/Tac Sys Sgt (E6/SSG) (1) UL
33T2O w/ASI 1T/TAC Sys Rpr (E5/SGT) (1) UL
33T1O w/ASI 1T/TAC Sys Rpr (E4/SPC) (1) UL
33T1O w/ASI 1T/TAC Sys Rpr (E3/PFC) (1) UL
52C1O/Util Equip Rpr (E4/SPC) (1) UL
63B/Lt Wheel Vehicle Mechanic UL
63W/Wheel Vehicle Rpr DS/GS
(2) MAINTAINERS (for ASIOE):
31U/Signal Support Systems Specialist UL
33T/EW/Intercept Tactical Systems Rpr UL
44B/Metal Worker DS/GS
52C/Util Equip Rpr UL/DS/GS
52D/Power Gen Equip Rpr UL/DS/GS
63B/Lt Wheel Vehicle Mechanic UL
63S/Hvy Wheel Veh Mech UL
63W/Wheel Vehicle Rpr DS/GS
35E/Radio Comsec Rpr DS
(3) The maintenance approach for the TRAC system is that
the operator/maintainers will be responsible for organizational (UL)
maintenance on the entire TRAC system, to include fault isolation,
removal/replacement of Line Replaceable Units (LRU) and verification
of repair. Intermediate maintenance tasks (to include
on-site/on-equipment maintenance) which exceed operator/maintainer
capabilities and off-site/off-equipment maintenance up through depot
support will be provided by Army maintainers with contractor
assistance. The contractor will provide Field Service
Representatives (FSR) to accompany the fielding of the equipment,
remain on-site during operation, and accomplish training of
operator/maintainers. Due to the limited number of TRAC systems to
be fielded, this is considered the most economical maintenance
concept.
H. SPECIAL NOTES:
(1) The Processing Van requires 2 STU-III phones, LIN
S40645, which do not appear as ASIOE, as they are CTA items.
(2) EAC requirements MI Company (Imagery Analysis)
(Strategic) for TRAC equipment are documented as Base TOE (BTOE)
items in the EAC A edition TOE and will, therefore, not appear in
this BOIP as modernization items.
(3) Crew size is based on 2 - 12 hr. shifts. All TRAC
operations will be conducted under the direction of the OIC and
NCOIC.
(4) Shift operations are supervised by 350 9C W2 OIC or 96D
E6 NCOIC, who has responsibility for the operation and maintenance of
Processing Van, Support Van, & TRAC/MIST datalink antenna.
(5) MOS 33T's are responsible for providing
unit level maintenance on the entire TRAC system. They also
perform an integration function continually monitoring
troubleshooting both the ASARS U2-R uplink and datalink, and
process raw phase history data into usable imagery.
(6) The imagery is then passed to MOS 96D's for
exploitation, production, and dissemination of imagery products.
(7) MOS 52C (E-4) provides unit level and intermediate
maintenance for TRAC Processing Van.
(8) TRAC Camouflage Requirements (Drape Method)
Justification:
EA Z50708, Processing Van (BOIP M041MA) = 2 C89145/2 C89070
EA X59326, 5 T. Truck Tractor = 2 C89145/2 C89070
EA Z14981, Support Van (BOIP M041MB) = 2 C89145/2 C89070
EA P27821, Pwr Plant, MJQ-11A = 3 C89145/3 C89070
EA Z90631, TRAC/MIST:Datalink(BOIP M041MC)=1 C89145/1 C89070
EA X40009, 2 1/2 T. Truck Cargo = 2 C89145/2 C89070
In the BOIP, Rationale Note Remark "REP" and in the TOE, Non-Standard
Remark "TEP" direct the reader to the above justification.