Need Title

ID

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Track high number of systems / platforms on range

R1

Training space to accommodate weapon system capabilities

R2

Realistic Physical Environment for Training

R3

Predictive Modeling and Campaign Simulation

R4

Improved Mission debrief capability

R5

Improved Weapon scoring systems

R6

Mission simulation capability

R7

Ability to employ live weapons against realistic targets

R8

Cargo support

M1

Reduced support package (reduced need for lift)

M2

Deployable Austere Field Support

M3

Detect, identify, and track military relevant events

IW1

Rapid assessment of plan status

IW2

Distributed, network-like capability to access information

IW3

JFACC-Level campaign builder/adjuster

MP1

Reactive force reallocation during mission execution (JFACC)

MP2

Unit level capability to pre plan missions

MP3

Reactive planning during the mission

MP4

Current and accurate data bases (Data representation)

MP5

Integration of BDI & Mission planning information (Wing/Squadron level)

MP6

Automated Management of forces and resources at unit level

MP7

Communications Throughput

C1

C4 Systems Connectivity

C2

C4 Systems Range

C3

Improved management of data networks

C4

C4 Systems Security

C5

Multi-Sensor integration/correlation (Data Fusion)

C6

Interoperable C4 Systems

C7

Reduce signature of communication

C8

Instantaneous control of UAVs

CF1

Near real-time data assessment and distribution of information/orders

CF2

Ability to continuously generate air execution orders

CF3

Extended range and loiter

SP1

Improved maneuverability

SP2

Improved acceleration

SP3

Increased speed

SP4

Prevent controlled flight into terrain

SP5

Increased external and internal ordnance carriage

SP6

Improved onboard computer resources

SP7

Improved integration of platform subsystems

SP8

Reduce operator task loading (Improve Operator/System Interface)

HP1

Reduce limitations to high altitude operations

HP2

Reduce thermal burden

HP3

Reduce operator fatigue

HP4

Accommodate full range of crew members in the platform

HP5

Improve crew escape systems

HP6

Improve operator performance under "G" loading

HP7

Improve platform crash survivability

HP8

Detect and locate airborne targets

T1

Positively ID airborne targets

T2

Detect and locate ground targets

T3

Positively ID ground targets

T4

Detect and Locate Computer Targets

T5

Aircraft-weapon interfaces that fully support weapons

T6

Provide target designation

T7

Receive target designation

T8

Generate precise coordinates

T9

Limit vulnerability to CCD

T10

Limit vulnerability of navigation systems to countermeasures

T11

Employ same tactics day or night

T12

Reduce susceptibility of detection by RF sensors

D1

Reduce susceptibility of detection by EO/IR sensors

D2

Reduce susceptibility of detection by acoustic sensors

D3

Detection and warning of RF threat

D4

Detection and warning of EO/IR threat

D5

Detection and warning of Directed Energy Weapons (DEW)

D6

Countermeasures against RF threat

D7

Countermeasures against EO/IR threat

D8

Countermeasures against DEW threat

D9

Low altitude terrain following/avoidance navigation

N1

Internationally compatible navigation systems

N2

Standoff attack capability

W1

Autonomous attack capability

W2

Expanded off-boresight target engagement

W3

Expanded weapons employment envelope

W4

Multiple kills per pass

W5

Weapon effectiveness against large area targets

W6

Area denial capability

W7

Deep, hardened target capability

W8

Contain or neutralize biological and chemical agents/ weapons

W9

Accurate/precision attack capability

W10

Attack capability unchanged by weather conditions

W11

Freefall munitions w/ accuracy from medium to high altitude

W12

Stimulate/decoy/saturate enemy air defenses

W13

Limit vulnerability of weapon to countermeasures

W14

Improved weapon lethality / effectiveness

W15

Minimize/negate collateral damage

W16

Improved test and fault isolation capability

LG1

Systems/subsystems/equipment standardization / interoperability

LG2

High reliability of systems/subsystems/equipment

LG3

Structural integrity through expected service life

LG4

Reduce impact of Diminishing Manufacturing Sources (DMS)

LG5

Efficient operational system turn times

LG6

Improved repairability/maintainability of systems/subsystems/equipment

LG7

Reduce impact of hazardous materials

LG8

Extended phase/preventative maintenance intervals

LG9

Timely reprogramming of electronic devices

LG10

Increased storage life for systems/subsystems / equipment

LG11

Visibility and timely distribution of resources

LG12

Efficient setup / breakdown of equipment or facilities

I1

Protection against health threats

I2

Improved medical care equipment for personnel

I3

Improved capability to provide essential services

I4

Improved capability to provide MWR services

I5

Detection and warning of NBC Threat

I6

Countermeasures against NBC threat

I7

Countermeasures against bullets, shrapnel

I8

Improve Force Protection of Deployed Personnel and Equipment

I9

Locate downed aircrews/isolated personnel

S1

(U) ACC NEED ID#: R1

(U) QUARTILE GROUP: 4

(U) DESCRIPTION: Need the ability to track and record the activities and interactions of all players in daily training scenarios and in large training scenarios. This capability allows us to monitor, record and debrief the actions of participants in training exercises. Participant training and learning is multiplied by the ability to "re-run" the exercise in detail during the debrief.

(U) 1. Recording capability

(U) 2. Playback capability

(U) 3. Visual display to show interactions in real time (also faster/slower/freeze

(U) 4. Must capture key performance parameters with enough detail to allow assessment of success/failure and/or survival/death

(U) 5. Adequate processing capability to determine dynamic interaction of players and weapons

(U) 6. Deployability - must be able to easily move training system to wherever training is conducted (see need M3)

(U) 7. Compatibility - commonality with other training systems (see need LG2)

FY98 4 FY00 FY02 FY06

3. Global Attack DRP

(U) ACC NEED ID#: R2

(U) QUARTILE GROUP: 3

(U) DESCRIPTION: We require the capability to practice realistic tactics. The largest current limitation to this capability is the lack of an area large enough to allow the practice of realistic tactics on a moderate to large scale.

(U) 1. Air Training areas: Faster aircraft speeds (mil-power supersonic capability), longer weapon ranges and greater sensor detection ranges make the size of current training airspace inadequate. Current, programmed, and planned platforms need more airspace to train as they will employ in combat.

(U) 2. Must be large enough to handle a realistic number of training "units" and the longer ranges and increased speeds of modern weapons.

(U) 3. Authorized for expendables (Live weapons/blanks/chaff/flares, etc.)

(U) 4. Minimum infrastructure required to support

(U) 5. Instrumentation should cover all parts of training area (coverage not restricted to LOS)

FY98 3 FY00 FY02 FY06

1. Air Superiority DRA

(U) ACC NEED ID#: R3

(U) QUARTILE GROUP: 4

(U) (U) NEED TITLE: Realistic Physical Environment for training(U) DESCRIPTION: Need to improve the capability to train realistically. Assuming we have the area needed to train realistically (need R2), we need to improve the "look and feel" of the training environment. Realism and the effectiveness of training is greatly enhanced by filling the physical (not virtual) training area with realistic targets and threats. Does not include simulated (virtual) environments, which are covered by need R7 (Mission simulation capability).

(U) 1. Realistic training environment: capability to accurately replicate the environment a system or operator works in.

(U) 2. Flexibility to quickly change the environment to accommodate the arrangement/number of challenges and be able to quickly reprogram them as the operational environment changes.

(U) 3. Connectivity and interoperability of equipment with instrumentation used for monitoring performance.

FY98 4 FY00 FY02 FY06

5. Counterinformation DRA

(U) ACC NEED ID#: R4

(U) QUARTILE GROUP: 2

(U) DESCRIPTION: Need the capability to model conflict from strategic planning at the theater level to weapon flyouts at the engagement level. This will require improved campaign modeling tools and techniques. Does not include the ability to perform training missions in simulators. This capability is needed for the following activities:

1. LONG RANGE PLANNING: Includes Mission Area Analysis, Mission Needs Analysis, and Cost and Operational Effectiveness Analysis.

2. COURSE OF ACTION PLANNING: To rehearse, simulate, analyze broad level courses of action (COAs) by for quality, resource constraints, and bed-down decisions. Includes the need to support other services.

3. CAMPAIGN MODELING: Capability to rate, compare, and select plans (COAs) in great detail by "playing" the plan against predicted RED strategy, resource use, time constraints, selected ROE, etc. This capability allows the planner to "fly the plan" before completion.

4. ENGAGEMENT MODELS: Quickly model and simulate execution--to fly the plan/missions ahead of time in support of near-real time operational decisions.

5. WEAPON PERFORMANCE MODELS: Weapon flyout models (also air- to- and weapon terminal ballistics).

6. INFORMATION WARFARE MODELS: Need to model the effects of information warfare weapons and integrate their effect into planning and campaign models.

Note: This need does not include the need for high fidelity platform simulators (i.e., F-15 simulator, F-16 simulator, AWACS controller simulator, etc.) which is covered in need R7.

(U) 1. Accurate

(U) 2. Validated

(U) 3. Current (periodically updated) models

FY98 2 FY00 FY02 FY06

5. Counterinformation DRA

(U) ACC NEED ID#: R5

(U) QUARTILE GROUP: 2

(U) DESCRIPTION: Need the ability to accurately recreate the mission or training session to provide accurate intel info or to maximize training benefits. This improved capability should ideally create or improve the system-level and platform level capability to record and debrief operator performance to maximize the value of the training. This does not include "range-wide" tracking of multiple systems.

(U) 1. Availability (Location and timeliness)

(U) 2. Secure with option for unsecure

(U) 3. Recording and playback capability

(U) 4. Provide feedback both real-time and for debrief (record/playback)

(U) 5. User friendly - accessible, responsive.

FY98 2 FY00 FY02 FY06

4. Global Attack DRP

(U) ACC NEED ID#: R6

(U) QUARTILE GROUP: 4

(U) DESCRIPTION: Need the ability to assess the accuracy and effect of weapons (including information warfare) against test and/or training targets to evaluate weapon system capability. Concerned with improving test weapon scoring and normal training system scoring systems.

(U) 1. High fidelity

(U) 2. Non-cooperative

(U) 3. Accurate

FY98 4 FY00 FY02 FY06

2. Global Attack DRP

(U) ACC NEED ID#: R7

(U) QUARTILE GROUP: 4

(U) DESCRIPTION: Need the ability to simulate actual system characteristics in high fidelity training systems. Includes a need to address simulation of information warfare weapon systems. This need concentrates on the need for platform simulators (i.e., F-15 simulator, B-2 simulator, AWACS control console simulator, etc.). Does not include "real-world" training on physical ranges.

This need includes the need for a capability to rehearse missions in virtual reality format. We should be able to cooperatively fly a mission including all aircraft assigned to fly together in support of the single tasked target: weapon release platforms, air defense suppression assets, counterair platforms, and air control assets. This capability allows all players to rehearse a mission together, although they might be geographically separated.

(U) 1. Look and "feel" of using the real system

(U) 2. Ability to simulate malfunctions and emergencies

(U) 3. Simulates environment system operates in (terrain, weather, threat, etc.)

FY98 4 FY00 FY02 FY06

5. Counterinformation DRA

(U) ACC NEED ID#: R8

(U) QUARTILE GROUP: 3

(U) (U) NEED TITLE: Ability to Employ Live Weapons Against Realistic Targets.

(U) DESCRIPTION: We need the capability to evaluate the accuracy, lethality, and effectiveness of our weapons against realistic targets. To do this, we need t targets that better replicate threat size, signature, maneuverability (for moving targets) and countermeasures of our threats to improve weapon evaluation. We also require adequate instrumentation to determine weapon effectiveness and lethality. The term "live" includes more than just high explosive weapons. It includes inert missiles and inert laser-guided bombs--the expense of their "real-world" guidance packages make them "live" for training purposes. They are maneuvering weapons that can be evaluated in terms of guidance accuracy. This is an attempt to capture the WSEP and test aspects of shooting weapons against airborne targets (drones). Applies to air-to-ground test targets also. Will also apply to information weapons in the future.

(U) 1. Size and shape of realistic wartime target

(U) 2. Detectability: training target sensor signature similar to real target

(U) 3. Able to use realistic tactics when employing weapon (Linked to the R2 Training Space need)

FY98 3 FY00 FY02 FY06

3. Counterinformation DRA

(U) ACC NEED ID#: M1

(U) QUARTILE GROUP: 4

(U) DESCRIPTION: Capability to carry cargo and to support cargo carrying activities. Lack the ability to carry oversize and outsize cargo with current combat delivery platforms. Need improved cargo handling capabilities to upload and download cargo.

(U) 1. Ability to move oversize and outsize cargo in theater

(U) 2. Time, effort, and equipment required to load and unload cargo

FY98 4 FY00 FY02 FY06

NONE

(U) ACC NEED ID#: M2

(U) QUARTILE GROUP: 1

(U) DESCRIPTION: Need to "Reduce the support package" required for deploying to and from a contingency location. Current equipment is obsolete, heavy, inefficient, and lacks flexibility to reconfigure and respond to contingencies.

(U) 1. Size, volume, weight and amount of Support Equipment (SE) required for deployment

(U) 2. Amount of spares & supplies requirements.

(U) 3. Amount of manpower required to mobilize and maintain the above SE and spares

FY98 1 FY00 FY02 FY06

4. Global Attack DRP

(U) ACC NEED ID#: M3

(U) QUARTILE GROUP: 4

(U) DESCRIPTION: Need to have adequate support for operations in austere or forward contingency operating areas. Includes airfield support, deployable training systems, austere field maintenance and remote location command and control.

(U) 1. Landing guidance day and night.

(U) 2. Austere load and unload capability.

(U) 3. Essential maintenance capability.

(U) 4. Communication link to command channels

(U) 5. Minimal external support, and built so you can take it with you

(U) 6. Systems will operate in any deployed location (shelter, various power supplies, etc.)

(U) 7. Barriers & emergency airfield lighting

FY98 4 FY00 FY02 FY06

2. Global Attack DRP

(U) ACC NEED ID#: IW1

(U) QUARTILE GROUP: 3

(U) DESCRIPTION: To support military planning and execution we need to improve the detection, identification and tracking of military relevant objects and events for both friendly and adversary (enemy, warring parties, hurricane, insurgents etc.)

Does not include:

Traditional fixed and mobile platforms or targets on land, sea, air, and space (covered by needs T!, T2, T3, and T4) or computer targets.

Includes but are not limited to:

Nonmilitary fixed and mobile objects on land, sea, and air which are of military or economic interest.

C2 structures, communication links and nodes, people, mobility and logistic platforms, depots, and command centers, events which are of military, political, or economic interest

Does not include the employment platforms’ need to detect, identify, and track air, space and surface targets. It does include the surveillance mission flown by national collection assets (satellites, U-2s, etc.) and general intelligence gathering capability of objects and events which are of military, political, or economic interest. These assets will be use means and assets against an extremely large set of objects and events.

(U) 2. Probability of detection

(U) 3. Coverage to match requirements

(U) 5. Identification capability

(U) 6. Tracking friendly and adversary

(U) 7. Sensor and sensor platform management

FY98 3 FY00 FY02 FY06

4. Counterinformation DRA

(U) ACC NEED ID#: IW2

(U) QUARTILE GROUP: 3

(U) DESCRIPTION: We need an improved capability to assess the raw collected data from both US and coalition partners and filter it to create fused information useful to determine the success of warfighter plans. Battle Damage Information (BDI) is a key part of assessment of execution status. We must have the capability to obtain a visual status of BDI for targets that have been attacked and which are (in accordance with the plan) within a short time of being attacked. We must also be able to determine which targets have been attacked with no BDI results received or planned. The methodology should include a way to summarize this data into an overall visual status of plan execution. This status shows not only what has been done, but also how well it has been done and if the operation is going "according to plan".

(U) 2. Visual display of current status

(U) 3. Assessing collected data (e.g. BDA) before, during and after specified events

FY98 3 FY00 FY02 FY06

3. Counterinformation DRA

(U) ACC NEED ID#: IW3

(U) QUARTILE GROUP: 3

(U) DESCRIPTION: Capability to create, associate, access, and edit planning and command information at any time from multiple physically separated locations. Various groups of users (including users from Allied or Coalition Partner countries) need access to information that is cross-referenced for specific purposes. Possible types of information valuable to user groups include target data, rules of engagement, operations guidance, force readiness data, rationale for planning decisions, weather, supply status, et cetera. Different access permissions of information must be maintained to support users and protect data.

One of the most critical shortfalls in information access capability is in readiness data. Commanders and planners require access to readiness information concerning all forces under their command even if the forces and the commander (and the command function) are physically located in different locations.

(U) 1. Speed of Access

(U) 2. Ease of Use

(U) 3. Information Security

(U) 4. Data Format

FY98 3 FY00 FY02 FY06

1. Counterinformation DRA

(U) ACC NEED ID#: MP1

(U) QUARTILE GROUP: 3

(U) DESCRIPTION: Need planning tools which help the JFACC plan where to place and how to employ forces based on the threat lay down and threat envelopes (based upon up-to-date strategic and tactical intelligence) and to evaluate the effectiveness of different campaign options. This is a comprehensive and deliberate theater planning capability which would help decision makers decide where to place units based on the threat, desired distance from base to operating areas, and mission requirements. Once force basing is decided, the tool would help decision makers determine the location combat air patrols (CAPs), air surveillance units, air refueling orbits, etc. using an automated system which crunches sensor coverage, platform ranges, and weapon ranges. This tool should also be able to task available types of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance assets (considering availability, restrictions/constraints to their use and the ability to collect the desired information) so that pre strike and post strike recce can be integrated into the campaign plan. The tool would also help build notional air tasking orders (ATOs) and test different courses of action to determine which ATO option would be most effective in achieving military objectives.

(U) 1. Access to all (including coalition) intel and logistics databases

(U) 2. Continuous intel feedback

(U) 3. Planning decision support

(U) 4. Secure

(U) 5. Deployable

(U) 6. Capability to manage a time frame indexed library of plans

(U) 7. Cross functional and joint access (all functional elements have access to view and edit)

(U) 8. Coalition partners have appropriate access and capability for view and edit

(U) 9. Information for theater air operations strategy and plan development.

(U) 10. Non-linear, reentrant, and asynchronous planning tools

(U) 11. Collaborative planning capability

FY98 3 FY00 FY02 FY06

2. Counterinformation DRA

(U) ACC NEED ID#: MP2

(U) QUARTILE GROUP: 3

(U) DESCRIPTION: Need to have a JFACC level execution-phase decision tool which helps the decision maker adjust the plan to fit the current and immediate tactical situation. When the tactical situation changes, this capability starts processes including plan re-evaluation, re-planning in whole or in part, and available resources to deal with the situation. This results in an improved capability to make near real-time, parallel, execution adjustments and to communicate information and instructions to forces before a fleeting opportunity is lost. Similar to the JFACC planning tool described in MP1, but optimized for use during the execution where the same strategy and planning decisions must be made in minutes or seconds. Key issues:

1. near real-time reporting to command nodes and rapid assessment of mission execution as connected to the air plan

2. real-time capability to distribute (beyond line of sight) C2 decisions and direction to executing mission

3. near real-time capability to distribute (beyond line of sight) time-sensitive updates of threat, target, E&R, weather and other related information

4. dynamic capability to perform airspace deconfliction and management between the assets of all services (including manned aircraft, UAVs, artillery fire, ATACMS, MLRS, etc.)

(U) 1. Real-time or near-real time intelligence (threat locations + envelopes, target info)

(U) 2. Continuous intelligence feedback

(U) 3. Execution decision support (executive level)

(U) 4. Secure

(U) 5. Deployable

(U) 6. Short decision cycle (seconds to minutes)

(U) 7. Dynamic engagement control of executing missions

FY98 3 FY00 FY02 FY06

2. Counterinformation DRA

(U) ACC NEED ID#: MP3

(U) QUARTILE GROUP: 4

(U) DESCRIPTION: Need wing or squadron planning tools to help operations personnel plan missions. Tool should include sufficient data (platform specific data, battle damage information and environmental data such as terrain, threat location, and threat envelopes) to allow effective preplanning of missions. Needs to be secure from tampering and espionage.

(U) 1. Incorporates operations platform / equipment performance

(U) 2. Threat Penetration Analysis - determines optimum ingress/egress routes to avoid threats

based on terrain; threat location and characteristics such as sensor coverage, range, etc.

(U) 3. Tactics, attack, weapons planning - determines optimum target area tactics/maneuvers,

sensor coverage, etc.

(U) 4. Generates Combat Mission Folder and briefing materials to include map (time, distance,

fuel), escape and evasion requirements, etc.

(U) 5. Connectivity to other nodes: Accepts updates directly from Information systems; easily transfers information to on-board board aircraft/weapon systems (Data Transfer Device)

(U) 6. Time required to complete mission planning

(U) 7. Incorporates environmental data - climatology, weather

(U) 8. Ease of use

(U) 9. Deployable; available at contingency location

(U)10. Interoperability between weapon systems

(U)11.Security - handles multiple levels of information and is protected from interference,

tampering, etc.

FY98 4 FY00 FY02 FY06

4. Counterinformation DRA

(U) ACC NEED ID#: MP4

(U) QUARTILE GROUP: 2

(U) DESCRIPTION: Need wing and squadron level capability to dynamically replan missions which are already being executed. This tool should allow planners to conduct rapid, detailed planning after the rapid reallocation of forces. Should help decision makers calculate new target locations, new threat locations, threat envelopes, new routings, adjusted fuel calculations and other information which change during execution of the plan.

(U) 1. Real-time or near real-time intel and environmental information

(U) 2. Multi-platform performance calculation capability

(U) 3. User friendly

(U) 4. Secure

(U) 5. Accurate

(U) 6. Deployable

FY98 2 FY00 FY02 FY06

4. Counterinformation DRA

(U) ACC NEED ID#: MP5

(U) QUARTILE GROUP: 2

(U) DESCRIPTION: Need current and accurate databases (data representation) about every aspect of enemy and friendly forces. Entering and extracting information from the database should be independent of where the data and user are located. This data representation will contain a wide variety of material such as target tracks, in-process video, continuously updated maps, HUMINT, MASINT, SIGINT, translated speech and documents, simulation results and predictions, and publicly available, open source information. Databases should also include environmental data, platform / equipment data, and weapon performance data. Data should be current, accurate, and easily updatable. Threat, platform signature, command and control, and integrated air defense system (IADS) databases should be compatible.

(U) 1. Accuracy, relevance, timeliness, usability, completeness, brevity, security

(U) 2. Multi-level security (coalition-friendly): controlled access, multi-level classification, releasability, translators for coalition personnel

(U) 3. Adjustable views: allows use of multiple and different views definable by the user

(U) 4. Easy to update

(U) 5. Ease of data distribution/data filtering

(U) 6. Platform independent

(U) 7. Near real-time intelligence and other environmental data

(U) 8. Links to data collection platforms and activities

(U) 9. Data storage capacity

FY98 2 FY00 FY02 FY06

4. Counterinformation DRA

(U) ACC NEED ID#: MP6

(U) QUARTILE GROUP: 2

(U) DESCRIPTION: Need to improve the integration of Battle Damage Information (BDI) with mission planning information made available to the planners at the squadron level. Key information is not always assessed, declassified, and distributed to the warfighter in time for the most current information to be used during a combat mission. We must improve our capability to assess large amounts of data, filter key BDI, and provide this key information to the warfighter. We must streamline the processes used to declassify information to the warfighter level. We must have the ability to transmit classified information to all deployed locations where expeditionary forces are planning missions.

(U) 1. Accuracy and speed of battle damage assessment

(U) 2. Time from strike to assessment to planners (information processing capability)

(U) 3. Secure transmission

(U) 4. Real-time or near-real time intelligence

(U) 5. Continuous intelligence feedback

(U) 6. Execution decision support (executive level)

FY98 2 FY00 FY02 FY06

4. Counterinformation DRA

(U) ACC NEED ID#: MP7

(U) QUARTILE GROUP: 4

(U) DESCRIPTION: Each unit must effectively and efficiently respond to the tasking(s) and prepare for execution (mission planning and pre-play covered under separate need). This requires a myriad of command and control decisions.

(U) ATTRIBUTES:

(U) 1.

(U) 2.

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(U) 4.

(U) 5.

(U) 6.

(U) 7.

(U) 8.

(U) 9.

Crisis response tools

Automated examination of tasking to assess unit level alternatives; capability to respond to dynamic continuous reception of tasking orders

Automated advice to the planner of applicable unit level plans (case based planning)

Automated advice to the unit command and control planners of alternatives (knowledge base)

Improved capability to match weapons to targets (task end state criteria)

Improved automation for cross functional scheduling of available resources to meet tasking (maintenance, crews, airplanes, fuel, etc.)

Automated and semi-automated definition of unit objective/task/activity/event priorities

Improved reachback support for deployed forces

Improved capability to assess and report mission results, status, disposition, capability, availability to joint and combined command structures

Improved capability for workflow management

FY98 4 FY00 FY02 FY06

3. Counterinformation DRA

(U) ACC NEED ID#: C1

(U) QUARTILE GROUP: 2

(U) DESCRIPTION: Robust (dependable, survivable) information infrastructure of sufficient capacity to deliver information to the warfighter on time.

(U) ATTRIBUTES:

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(U) 2. (U) 3.

Data transfer rate

Bandwidth

Number of channels

FY98 2 FY00 FY02 FY06

4. Global Attack DRP

(U) ACC NEED ID#: C2

(U) QUARTILE GROUP: 2

(U) DESCRIPTION: Robust (dependable, survivable) information infrastructure with global availability to the warfighter.

(U) ATTRIBUTES:

(U) 1.

(U) 2.

Integration of current communications systems

Network-like functionality

FY98 2 FY00 FY02 FY06

4. Global Attack DRP

(U) ACC NEED ID#: C3

(U) QUARTILE GROUP: 3

(U) DESCRIPTION: Robust (dependable, survivable) information infrastructure with global reach for the warfighter.

(U) ATTRIBUTES:

(U) 1.

(U) 2.

Distance between transmitter and receiver

Strength and clarity of signal received

FY98 3 FY00 FY02 FY06

3. Global Attack DRP

(U) ACC NEED ID#: C4

(U) QUARTILE GROUP: 4

(U) DESCRIPTION: Ensure that information "moves" across the entire information infrastructure with maximum efficiency. Currently lack sufficient tools to anticipate, identify and repair network problems.

(U) ATTRIBUTES:

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Central management (identify and repair problems; track usage; protect against un-authorized usage; forecast improvements) of intra and inter-base connectivity

Integrated base and Defense Information Infrastructure network management capabilities

Joint, fully interoperable, deployed network management capability

Tools to manage intra and inter-base information

FY98 4 FY00 FY02 FY06

1. Agile Combat Support DRS

(U) ACC NEED ID#: C5

(U) QUARTILE GROUP: 2

(U) DESCRIPTION: Robust (dependable, survivable) information protection that preserves information integrity for the warfighter, yet intelligent enough to automatically recognize threats and launch countermeasures.

(U) ATTRIBUTES:

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(U) 2. (U) 3.

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Embedded/integral protection of resident information in automated information systems

Universal, user-friendly information protection tools and techniques

Multi-level security within and between diverse information systems

Protection against intercept, jamming, and intrusion of various radio communications systems

Universal, efficient, cost-effective, user-friendly electronic key management capability

FY98 2 FY00 FY02 FY06

4. Counterinformation DRA

(U) ACC NEED ID#: C6

(U) QUARTILE GROUP: 2

(U) DESCRIPTION: Diverse information sources are fully integrated and a common data system is in place to achieve global situation awareness. Require near-real time power fusion --must reconcile/consolidate different sensor inputs (both automatic and interactive) onboard specific platforms and on the ground. Effective fusion reduces or eliminates ambiguity, improves geospatial accuracy, and provides control over the detail, context scope of battlespace awareness.

(U) ATTRIBUTES:

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Real-time or near real-time capability

Fusion of multiple sensor indications into one cohesive picture (Integrated sensor capabilities to produce a common air/ground picture of the battle space)

Accuracy of presentation

FY98 2 FY00 FY02 FY06

4. Counterinformation DRA

(U) ACC NEED ID#: C7

(U) QUARTILE GROUP: 2

(U) DESCRIPTION: Need to improve the ability of different C4 equipment to "talk" to one another. Diverse joint and coalition C4 systems must be fully integrated and common protocols put in place to achieve the desired level of C4 capability.

(U) ATTRIBUTES:

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(U) 2.

(U) 3.

Standardized joint C4 capability

Interoperable/compatible with combined partner C4 capability

Common operating environment

FY98 2 FY00 FY02 FY06

5. Counterinformation DRA

(U) ACC NEED ID#: C8

(U) QUARTILE GROUP: 4

(U) DESCRIPTION: Need to reduce the detection signature of communications.

(U) ATTRIBUTES:

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(U) 2.

(U) 3.

(U) 4.

(U) 5.

Magnitude of signal

Length of signal

Temperature difference between communication system and background

Size

Audio level

FY98 4 FY00 FY02 FY06

4. Global Attack DRP

(U) ACC NEED ID#: CF1

(U) DESCRIPTION: The JFACC (through his / her subordinates) must be able to exercise instantaneous control of uninhabited aerial vehicles (UAVs) to successfully accomplish their assigned mission. This is especially important when UAVs must be deconflicted from manned aircraft or react to threats at a moment’s notice. This capability must allow us to simultaneously control UAVs of many types in various areas performing multiple missions for multiple agencies (e.g. Army, Navy, Marines, et cetera).

(U) ATTRIBUTES:

(U) 1.

(U) 2.

(U) 3.

Accuracy

Speed of Operation

Ease of Use

FY98 3 FY00 FY02 FY06

1. Agile Combat Support DRS

(U) ACC NEED ID#: CF2

(U) QUARTILE GROUP: 1

(U) DESCRIPTION: We must determine how quickly the warfighters need updated information and provide it to them. The update rate may need to change as the mission progresses. We must respond within the short dwell time of mobile targets. Current systems do not provide information updates fast enough - particularly for theater ballistic missiles and for BDA assessments. We must also be able to assess the time criticality of a desired attack relative to other options and to the overall prosecution of the air campaign.

We must develop the capability to rapidly process data to allow us to send filtered information to users real-time or near-real time. Our surveillance, reconnaissance, and battle damage assessment must include automatic recognition of targets of significance, recognition of new opportunities due to enemy actions, and recognition of shortfalls in the joint or combined force plan. This assessment must occur in a matter of seconds or minutes; as must command decisions and distribution of new or adjusted execution orders to probably will require data-link types of solutions.

(U) ATTRIBUTES: None developed

FY98 1 FY00 FY02 FY06

3. Counterinformation DRA

(U) ACC NEED ID#: CF3

(U) QUARTILE GROUP: 4

(U) DESCRIPTION: We need the capability to continuously create air execution orders that reflect near-real time changes to the tactical situation to better concentrate force at the critical place and time. This capability would make our forces more effective by allowing our forces to react to ground and air targets as soon as we detected them or were aware of their movement. Currently, air execution orders are passed from decision makers in the Air Operations Center (AOC) to units in the form of a daily Air Tasking Order (ATO). The Air Tasking Order is the result of deliberate planning at the JFACC level and it directs subordinate units to begin planning for their assigned tasks on the next day. The ATO tells units what tasks they are to perform, when, and with what resources during the next 24 hours.

The tactical situation often changes--new targets are detected, targets move, higher priorities emerge, and higher priority targets must be retargeted if they were missed on a previous mission. We could greatly improve the effectiveness of our air assets if we could continuously produce a "dynamic" air tasking order which included the highest priorities as of the moment the orders were issued to lower units.

(U) ATTRIBUTES:

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(U) 2.

(U) 3.

(U) 4.

Near real-time

Continually evaluate campaign success

Capability to track the availability of all resources

Automated ability to create and send (publish) an Air Tasking Order in a matter of minutes, rather than in hours or days.

FY98 4 FY00 FY02 FY06

1. Agile Combat Support DRS

(U) ACC NEED ID#: SP1

(U) QUARTILE GROUP: 1

(U) DESCRIPTION: Need to improve the range and loiter capability of platforms when fully loaded. Need to increase unrefueled range while maintaining platform performance.

(U) ATTRIBUTES:

(U) 1.

(U) 2.

Platform range (distance from base to mission area)

Platform loiter (time spent in the mission area)

FY98 1 FY00 FY02 FY06

3. Global Attack DRP

(U) ACC NEED ID#: SP2

(U) QUARTILE GROUP: 2

(U) DESCRIPTION: Improve the capability of platforms to maneuver when fully loaded. Especially applies to offensive and defensive maneuvering in a combat situation.

(U) ATTRIBUTES:

(U) 1.

(U) 2.

(U) 3.

(U) 4.

Structural symmetric limits

Structural asymmetric limits

Platform energy management

Human performance limitations

FY98 2 FY00 FY02 FY06

3. Global Attack DRP

(U) ACC NEED ID#: SP3

(U) QUARTILE GROUP: 3

(U) DESCRIPTION: Platforms must retain a superior ability to accelerate during maneuvering to improve survival when attacked by threats. Must be able to produce adequate acceleration even when fully loaded.

(U) ATTRIBUTES:

(U) 1.

Acceleration capability

FY98 3 FY00 FY02 FY06

2. Air Superiority DRA

(U) ACC NEED ID#: SP4

(U) QUARTILE GROUP: 4

(U) DESCRIPTION: Platforms need increased maximum speed. Increased speed is required to reach mission area faster and to reduce vulnerability to threat systems.

(U) ATTRIBUTES:

(U) 1.

(U) 2.

Platform speed

Fuel usage

FY98 4 FY00 FY02 FY06

3. Global Attack DRP

(U) ACC NEED ID#: SP5

(U) QUARTILE GROUP: 3

(U) DESCRIPTION: Need an improved method of preventing controlled flight into terrain during high task workload situations. Ideal system would recover platform without operator input. Improvements which would improve operator situation awareness of flight condition in extremely stressful situations and aid in operator directed recovery is also highly desirable.

(U) ATTRIBUTES:

(U) 1.

(U) 2.

(U) 3.

(U) 4.

Visual display of aircraft condition

Visual, auditory or other warning of an approaching hazardous condition

Detection the onset of a hazardous condition

Recovery of platform to a safe flight condition

FY98 3 FY00 FY02 FY06

3. Global Attack DRP

(U) ACC NEED ID#: SP6

(U) QUARTILE GROUP: 3

(U) DESCRIPTION: Platforms need to increase the amount of ordnance they carry. We need to have the capability of carrying air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons in internal bays inside stealthy platforms.

(U) ATTRIBUTES:

(U) 1.

(U) 2.

(U) 3.

(U) 4.

(U) 5.

Number of active weapon stations compatible with current and proposed weapons

Platform structural limitations which affect weapon carriage

System limitations which affect weapon carriage

Optimum Loadout

Internal and External Compatibility with Both Current and Future Platforms

FY98 3 FY00 FY02 FY06

3. Global Attack DRP

(U) ACC NEED ID#: SP7

(U) QUARTILE GROUP: 1

(U) DESCRIPTION: Require an improved data processing capability.

(U) ATTRIBUTES:

(U) 1.

(U) 2.

(U) 3.

(U) 4.

System memory

Data processing speed

Data transfer speed

Expansion capability

FY98 1 FY00 FY02 FY06

3. Global Attack DRP

(U) ACC NEED ID#: SP8

(U) QUARTILE GROUP: 3

(U) DESCRIPTION: Need to improve the integration of platform subsystems. Subsystems should work together to achieve a synergistic effect--subsystems should not interfere or degrade the function of each other.

This need attempts to capture the requirement to correct the system integration mistakes of the past--future projects must be developed in an integrated manner.

(U) ATTRIBUTES:

(U) 1.

(U) 2.

(U) 3.

Frequency band compatibility (degree of desensitivity or interference between systems)

Functional compatibility (for example, all defensive systems should work together)

Common subsystem protocols and gateways between systems

FY98 3 FY00 FY02 FY06

3. Global Attack DRP

(U) ACC NEED ID#: HP1

(U) QUARTILE GROUP: 3

(U) DESCRIPTION: Improve the human interface with the weapon system to enhance cognitive performance of the operator; for example improve the avionics suite and provide the SA required to accurately detect, ID, target and neutralize the threat/target. Should exploit more intuitive (and therefore more effective) information presentation methods/technologies.

(U) ATTRIBUTES:

(U) 1.

(U) 2.

Clear display/presentation of appropriate information to the operator

Ability to process and present all appropriate information for effective operator

exploitation of all of the senses (visual, auditory, vestibular, tactile, etc.).

FY98 3 FY00 FY02 FY06

4. Global Attack DRP

(U) ACC NEED ID#: HP2

(U) QUARTILE GROUP: 4

(U) DESCRIPTION: Need to counter the physiologic effects of high altitude operations. Enable operators to overcome altitude induced physiologic limitations that prevent full exploitation of weapon system performance capabilities. These symptoms range from increased incidence and severity of fatigue to more serious phenomena such as High Altitude Mountain Sickness in ground troops and Decompression Sickness (the "Bends") in aircrew.

(U) ATTRIBUTES:

(U) 1.

(U) 2.

Physiologic indicators

Cognitive performance indicators

FY98 4 FY00 FY02 FY06

3. Global Attack DRP

(U) ACC NEED ID#: HP3

(U) QUARTILE GROUP: 3

(U) DESCRIPTION: Need to reduce the thermal burden on personnel. The physiologic stresses associated with the increased thermal burden degrade operator physical and cognitive performance (i.e., decreases aircrew’s G-tolerance and negatively impact the aircrew's cognitive functioning with a concomitant degradation in SA maintenance). Weather extremes and chemical warfare gear also create thermal burdens which degrade the capability of ground personnel to perform their duties. The net result is a measurable degradation in performance. Need to provide protection from these thermal stresses which are associated with both the operational environment of the weapon system as well as the micro-environment created by the equipment/clothing worn on the bodies of personnel. Maintain optimum operator core body temperature associated with maximum performance in the weapon system; or the optimum core body temperatures associated with acceptable performance of ground duties.

(U) ATTRIBUTES:

(U) 1.

(U) 2.

(U) 3.

Hydration

Body Core Temperature

Physical and Cognitive performance while experiencing heat loading

FY98 3 FY00 FY02 FY06

4. Global Attack DRP

(U) ACC NEED ID#: HP4

(U) QUARTILE GROUP: 2

(U) DESCRIPTION: Need to counter the onset and effects of operator fatigue. Need to enable operators to overcome fatigue induced physiologic limitations that prevent full exploitation of weapon system performance capabilities.

Instead, this specifically addresses issues associated with chronic cumulative fatigue; this is fatigue associated with prolonged duration/sustained operations without opportunity for adequate rest, either as a single extended episode (i.e., working days of greater than 12 hours duration) or occurring over a protracted time period (long workdays daily every day for weeks in a row). Typically, this is a fatigue which requires more than a single typical rest period (i.e., 8 hrs sleep) to resolve, and can involve cumulative effects of chronic sleep deprivation.

This also includes fatigue resulting from circadian dysrythmia where personnel have to immediately function on a schedule contrary to their physiologic sleep-rest cycle (i.e., compelled to work when their body "expects" to sleep, and sleep when their body is prepared to work). It takes several days before physiologic readjustment to the new time zone occurs, during which time they experience a form of sleep deprivation fatigue.

(U) ATTRIBUTES:

(U) 1.

(U) 2.

Physiologic indicators of fatigue

Cognitive performance indicators

FY98 2 FY00 FY02 FY06

4. Global Attack DRP

(U) ACC NEED ID#: HP5

(U) QUARTILE GROUP: 4

(U) DESCRIPTION: Need to be able to accommodate the full range of crew members in the platform. Aircraft and life support equipment must be appropriate and usable for all physically approved crewmembers. Need to reduce current human performance limitations during long missions; for example, the current inability to accommodate female crewmember urinary relief in certain platforms. Need to ensure that there is adequate seating for all crew members in helicopter aircraft.

(U) ATTRIBUTES:

(U) 1.

(U) 2.

(U) 3.

Life support equipment

Cockpit control switches/functions

Platform configuration

FY98 4 FY00 FY02 FY06

4. Global Attack DRP

(U) ACC NEED ID#: HP6

(U) QUARTILE GROUP: 4

(U) DESCRIPTION: Need to improve crew escape systems. Need to expand the performance capabilities of escape systems such that safe escape can be accomplished under more varied and adverse flight parameters (higher and lower altitudes, faster airspeed at ejection, much more adverse aircraft pitch, roll and yaw position). Improved system will also provide effective safe-escape for a broader range of aircrew anthropometric characteristics (i.e., smaller, lighter).

(U) ATTRIBUTES:

(U) 1.

(U) 2.

System protection matches the performance parameters of fighter aircraft

System protection covers the new expanded aircrew population anthropometric parameters.

FY98 4 FY00 FY02 FY06

2. Global Attack DRP

(U) ACC NEED ID#: HP7

(U) NEED TITLE: IMPROVE OPERATOR PERFORMANCE UNDER G-LOADING(U) DESCRIPTION: Enable aircrew to overcome G-induced physiologic limitations that prevent full exploitation of aircraft performance capabilities.

(U) ATTRIBUTES:

(U) 1.

(U) 2.

(U) 3.

Sustain greater single episode sudden onset G-loads (i.e., 12 G sudden onset one tim