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Target Acquisition. The ability to find and destroy targets remains the most difficult mission in the artillery. The current counter mortar (Q-36) and counter artillery (Q-37) radars are reaching the end of their effective life-spans. Updates to the Q-36 and the
Q-37 will extend their service life and effectiveness. Despite SLEP programs for these radars, a more manpower effiicient radar with increased range and faster data processing is needed Firefinder P3I will help meet Army Fire Support requirements for target acquisition when fielded. For close target acquistion a replacement for the Ground/Vehicle Laser Locator Designator (GVLLD) is a must. The GVLLD’s inability to laze targets while moving and lengthy set-up and tear down requirements make it ineffective in the fast pace offense oriented environment of modern combat. Until Firefinder P3I is fielded and a replacement for the GVLLD is identified and the program is funded, the overall rating for target acquisition is AMBER.