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ANNEX F Common Solution/Concept List (U) Air Force Mission Area Plan (MAP) |
Rescue Systems
DESCRIPTION:
Procure 65 (estimate) CV-22 tilt-rotor aircraft to replace AF’s 107 HH-60G and 33 HC-130N/P Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) aircraft.JUSTIFICATION: HH-60G is rapidly approaching its flying hour service life limit. Consequently, CAF will soon require either a service life extension program (SLEP) for HH-60G or procurement of a replacement aircraft for conducting CSAR operations. Furthermore, HC-130N/P is also approaching its service life limit for the aircraft’s center wing box structure. Therefore, CAF will also require a service life extension program (SLEP) for the HC-130N/P or procurement of a replacement aircraft for conducting search operations and aerial refueling of CSAR HH-60G aircraft. Studies are ongoing to determine optimum solutions for CAF.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: HH-60G System Program Office (WR-ALC/LU) is assessing whether HH-60G’s service life limit is 8,000 flight hours, IAW the Army specification for the H-60 airframe, or actually closer to 7,000 flight hours based upon AF configuration and operating gross weights of the HH-60G. Depending on the assessment results, HH-60G aircraft (1981 models) will begin reaching their service life limit as early as FY00, if service life limit is determined to be 7,000 flight hours. Otherwise, if the limit is determined to be 8,000 flight hours, 1981 model HH-60G aircraft will begin reaching their service life limit in FY03.
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: Draft MNS in development ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: N/A Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-62
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
DESCRIPTION: Procure 99 (estimate) S-92 rotor-craft to replace AF’s 107 HH-60G Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) aircraft.
JUSTIFICATION: HH-60G is rapidly approaching its flying hour service life limit. Consequently, CAF will soon require either a service life extension program (SLEP) for HH-60G or procurement of a replacement aircraft for conducting CSAR operations. Studies are ongoing to determine optimum solution for CAF.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: See issues for RESC002 (CV-22).
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: Draft MNS in development ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: N/A Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-107
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
DESCRIPTION: Procure 33 HC-130J aircraft to replace AF’s 33 HC-130N/P Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) aircraft.
JUSTIFICATION: HC-130N/P is approaching its service life limit for the aircraft’s center wing box structure. Consequently, CAF will soon require a service life extension program (SLEP) for the HC-130N/P or procurement of a replacement aircraft for conducting search operations and aerial refueling of CSAR HH-60G aircraft.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: Need C-130 System Program Office analytical/cost data for conducting HC-130 SLEP in order to determine best option of either conducting a SLEP or procuring new platform.
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: Draft MNS in development ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: N/A Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-61
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC006 - Upgraded Communication, Navigation/Integrated Electronic Warfare (UCN/IEW) Program
DESCRIPTION: Provides the HH-60G aircraft with the following essential capabilities:Very High Frequency (VHF) radio with Single Channel Ground to Air System (SINCGARS) transmission capability and controllable by both pilots’ Control Display Units (CDU) via the MIL-STD-1553B databus (1553 bus).
- Ultra High Frequency (UHF) radio with Maritime Band, Satellite Communications (SATCOM), SINCGARS, HAVE QUICK transmission capabilities; embedded Demand Assigned Multiple Access (DAMA) modem; Advanced Narrowband Digital Voice Terminal (ANDVT) secure voice; and controllable by both pilots’ CDU via the 1553 bus.
- Missile Warning System (MWS) capability.
- Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) capability.
- Countermeasures Dispensing System (CMDS) that provides both chaff and flare dispensing capability.
- Electronic Warfare Management System (EWMS) that controls MWS, RWR, and CMDS and provides manual, semi-automatic, and automatic dispensing of chaff and flares; and provides advanced threat recognition capability.
JUSTIFICATION:
HH-60G currently has extremely limited interoperable/beyond line-of-sight communication and self protection capability. UCN/IEW program will allow HH-60G to communicate with all necessary CSAR agencies via upgraded communication systems such as ARC-222 VHF radio and ARC-210 multiband UHF radio. These upgraded communication systems will be fully integrated onto the Mil-Std-1553 databus and controlled by the pilots’ Navigation System Control Display Unit (CDU). UCN/IEW program also allows HH-60G to conduct CSAR operations in up to a medium threat environment via upgraded IEW systems such as ALR-69 RWR, AAR-47 MWS, and ALE-47 chaff/flare countermeasures dispensing system. These IEW systems will be fully integrated an controlled by an Electronic Warfare Management System (EWMS). The UCN/IEW systems also contribute to reduced pilot workload/task saturation via systems integration and centralized control.PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: Funding needs to be moved to the left from current budget in order to streamline funding and make it a more executable program. This is in concurrence with the HH-60G SPO and Air Staff PEM. UCN/IEW is one of only two currently funded programs for the HH-60G beyond FY00. Furthermore, this program is absolutely essential to the aircraft for enhancing its capability to communicate with all necessary agencies and surviving in up to a medium threat environment, when prosecuting rescue missions of downed aircrew members/survivors.
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: N/A ORD Number & Title: MAC SORD 4-77-
I/II/III, HH-60G Pave Hawk, CSAR
Configuration, 14 Jan 92
1067 Number & Title: N/A Development Plan Date & Title: N/A
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC009 - Improved Flight Control System
DESCRIPTION:
Provides HH-60G aircraft with a coupled flight and hover hold system. System will provide HH-60G with coupled autopilot, approach, and hover hold functions. Supports night over water hoist operations.JUSTIFICATION: HH-60G has a limited capability to conduct night over water rescue hoist recoveries, during low illumination conditions, due to limited visual references, loss of depth perception, and reduced visual acuity. This program will resolve this deficiency and provide the HH-60G with the capability to conduct night over water rescue hoist recoveries without a visual horizon and in 0’ ceiling / 0 mile visibility conditions.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: MAC SORD 4-77-
I/II/III, HH-60G Pave Hawk, CSAR
Configuration, 14 Jan 92
1067 Number & Title: N/A Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-40
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC012 - Helicopter Engine IR/RF Suppression
DESCRIPTION: Provides HH-60G aircraft with capability (e.g., new materials and application techniques) to suppress engine IR and RF emissions for reducing aircraft’s IR/RF signature.
JUSTIFICATION: This program helps resolve HH-60G’s limited ability to conduct CSAR operations in certain threat environments due to high acoustic, visual, IR, and RF signatures which make the aircraft susceptible to detection by enemy threat systems.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: TBD Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-68
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC013 - AN/ALQ-16 Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR)
DESCRIPTION: All HH-60G aircraft are currently equipped with Group A kits for the AAQ-16 FLIR system. However, only 58 Group B kits have been procured for the CAF thus far. Procurement of an additional 41 Group B kits (plus two spares) is still required.
JUSTIFICATION: HH-60G aircraft require FLIR systems for obstacle/terrain avoidance during limited ambient light or adverse weather conditions. Additionally, FLIR is required for HH-60G hover cues during rescue hoist/insertion operations and for visual horizon reference during limited illumination conditions for night over water hoist operations.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: This is one of only two funded programs for the HH-60G beyond FY00. However, current programmed funding for this effort is not available until FY04 and FY05. The current programmed funding is late to need. Funding is required beginning in FY00 in order to expeditiously complete purchase of these essential FLIR systems for the HH-60G. By advancing this program to FY00, FLIR capability will be available to all CAF aircraft four to five years earlier than currently programmed.
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: N/A ORD Number & Title: MAC SORD 4-77-
I/II/III, HH-60G Pave Hawk, Combat
Search and Rescue (CSAR) Configuration,
14 Jan 92
1067 Number & Title: N/A Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-25
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
DESCRIPTION: Provides HH-60G CSAR aircraft with a programmable, secure, multi-band, multi-mode radio that is interoperable with current fielded communication systems and other services.
JUSTIFICATION: HH-60G CSAR aircraft require beyond line-of-sight communication capability with survivors and CSAR controlling agencies that has low probability of intercept (LPI) and low probability of detection (LPD) features. Furthermore, CAF Rescue aircraft require interoperable communications capability with sister services and allied countries during rescue missions of downed aircrew members/survivors.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: TBD Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-95
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC015 - Panoramic Night Vision Goggles (NVG)
DESCRIPTION: Provides HH-60G aircrews with a light weight, low profile, helmet mounted NVG that has a wide field of view (100 degrees wide by 40 degrees vertical), improved resolution, and potential to couple with a heads-up display (HUD).
JUSTIFICATION: HH-60G aircrews require NVGs during various adverse weather/night conditions involving low level/terrain avoidance operations, over water rescue hoist operations, locating the survivor, and for improved situational awareness during Search and Rescue Task Force (SARTF) operations.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: TBD Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-95
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC016 - Rotorcraft Pilot Associate
DESCRIPTION: Provides HH-60G pilots with an integrated man-machine system designed to interact synergistically with the pilot’s and the aircraft’s existing mission equipment package to accomplish specific operational mission. System employs a blend of conventional and artificial intelligence processing techniques aimed at capitalizing on the availability of information on the digital battlefield in conjunction with the capabilities of on-board systems for reaping unprecedented benefits in mission effectiveness.
JUSTIFICATION: This concept will help improve Rescue Mission Area task saturation and situational awareness deficiencies.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES:
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: N/A Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-118
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC017 - T700-701C Engine Retrofit
DESCRIPTION: Replaces HH-60G -700 engines with -701C engines. 24 active duty HH-60G aircraft still require this upgrade.
JUSTIFICATION: This upgrade is essential to HH-60G for improving aircraft performance during high altitude operations or in conditions where the density of the air is low (e.g., high temperature desert areas such as in Southwest Asia). Currently, the HH-60G cannot recover survivors at certain pressure altitudes due to limitations of the aircraft’s -700 engines.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: N/A ORD Number & Title: MAC SORD 4-77-
I/II/III, HH-60G Pave Hawk, Combat
Search and Rescue (CSAR) Configuration,
14 Jan 92
1067 Number & Title: TBD Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-28
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC020 - Laser/Missile Warning and Countermeasures For H-60
DESCRIPTION: Provides HH-60G CSAR aircraft with a system that detects launch/flight of SAM, AAM, and aircraft. System projects arrival angle of threat and counters threat using Laser, HPM, or projectile to engage missile or blind threat’s sensors. System also displays GPS coordinates of threat launch site.
JUSTIFICATION: HH-60G currently has very limited threat warning/self protection capability.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: N/A Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-28
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC025 - High Data Rate SATCOM
DESCRIPTION: Provides HH-60G CSAR aircraft with high data rate SATCOM with 5-10 inch antenna. System provides enhanced SATCOM performance at reduced cost.
JUSTIFICATION: Due to required low altitude employment tactics, HH-60G aircraft require beyond line-of-sight communications capability in order to effectively communicate with survivors and controlling agencies.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: N/A Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-101
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC027 - Link -16/Real Time Information in the Cockpit (RTIC) for HH-60G
DESCRIPTION: Provides HH-60G CSAR aircraft with real time symmetric multi-processor and data displays for receipt and correlation of threat, imagery, weather, and video data. Utilizes LINK-16 waveform and applicable hardware.
JUSTIFICATION: Rescue forces require the improved situational awareness capabilities that RTIC can provide, during Search and Rescue Task Force (SARTF) operations, in order to more effectively locate and recover survivors.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: N/A ORD Number & Title: Draft
CAF 315-92-I/II/III-D
1067 Number & Title: N/A Development Plan Date & Title:
Draft FY98 Rescue Development Plan
Current CINC IPL: Yes
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC030 - All Aspect Night Vision Navigation System
DESCRIPTION: Provides HH-60G aircrews with helmet mounted all aspect night vision system.
JUSTIFICATION: HH-60G aircrews require night vision systems during various adverse weather/night conditions involving low level/terrain avoidance operations, over water rescue hoist operations, locating the survivor, and for improved situational awareness during Search and Rescue Task Force (SARTF) operations.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: N/A Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-78
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC031 - Low Probability Intercept (LPI)/Low Probability Detection (LPD) Terrain Following (TF)/Terrain Avoidance (TA) System for H-60
DESCRIPTION: Provides HH-60G CSAR aircraft with an automatic/flight directed LPI/LPD TA/TF system.
JUSTIFICATION: HH-60G aircraft require TF/TA systems for obstacle/terrain avoidance during limited ambient light or adverse weather condition rescue operations.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: N/A Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-85
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC035 - Full Color Helmet Mounted Display for H-60
DESCRIPTION: Provides HH-60G aircrews with a light weight, color binocular tracker and helmet mounted visual display system. System provides either high resolution monochrome or full color display.
JUSTIFICATION: HH-60G aircrews require enhanced cockpit visual display systems to improve situational awareness during all phases of a Rescue mission.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: N/A Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-94
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC038 - Intraformation Positioning System (IFPS) for H-60
DESCRIPTION:
Provides HH-60G CSAR aircraft with a low probability detection (LPD) IFPS. Provides formation positioning of up to 10 aircraft. System capable up to 64 nm range.JUSTIFICATION: Depending on the rescue mission scenario, HH-60 and HC-130 aircraft are required to fly in formation with other Search and Rescue Task Force (SARTF) aircraft near various threat environments. An LPD IFPS will enhance both situational awareness and overall mission effectiveness of the SARTF mission aircraft.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: TBD Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-64
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC039 - HH-60G Service Life Extension Program (SLEP)
DESCRIPTION: Provides SLEP for 99 HH-60G "Pave Hawk" CSAR aircraft.
JUSTIFICATION: HH-60G aircraft are rapidly approaching their 8,000 flight hour service life limit. However, ongoing analysis may prove the service life limit is actually closer to 7,000 hours. If current analysis efforts indicate the HH-60G’s service life limit is closer to 7,000 flight hours, the first HH-60Gs will reach the 7,000 flight hour limit as early as FY00. Otherwise, they will reach the 8,000 service life limit in FY03.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: Draft MNS in development ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: N/A Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-23
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC040 - Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS)
DESCRIPTION: Provides HC-130N/P CSAR aircraft with internal and external lighting that is compatible with current/future Night Vision Goggles (NVG).
JUSTIFICATION: HC-130N/P aircraft do not currently have NVG compatible cockpit lighting. Crews are forced to use "work-around" procedures, such as positioning chemical light sticks at various locations in the cockpit, in order to use their NVGs. Use of the chemical light sticks result in less than optimum lighting conditions for conducting NVG operations.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: N/A Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-5
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC041 - Next Generation Threat Warning/Countermeasures
DESCRIPTION: Provides HH-60G and HC-130N/P CSAR aircraft with threat warning / countermeasures system which counters existing and advanced IR seekers in surface-to-air, air-to-air, and short to long range missiles. System provides integrated missile warning and countermeasures assessment/selection.
JUSTIFICATION: HH-60G has limited self protection capability. HH-60G self protection capability is currently limited to an ALR-39 radar warning receiver (RWR), an ALQ-144 IRCM system, and a manual 30-shot chaff dispenser. HC-130N/P currently has no self protection capability.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: TBD Development Plan Date & Title:
Draft FY98 Rescue Development Plan
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC042 - AN/ALQ-17 Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR)
DESCRIPTION: Provides HC-130N/P CSAR aircraft with FLIR sensor.
JUSTIFICATION: HC-130N/P require FLIR system capability to augment night vision goggles (NVG) and to ensure obstacle clearance during limited ambient light or adverse weather conditions.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: TBD Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-24
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC043 - Obstacle Avoidance System (OAS)
DESCRIPTION: Provides HH-60G aircraft with a reduced signature OAS system which utilizes low power millimeter wave radar for detecting obstacles and terrain in aircraft’s flight path.
JUSTIFICATION: CSAR mission requires HH-60G aircraft to operate at extremely low altitudes which place the aircraft in the path of various man-made obstacles (towers, wires, etc.) and/or natural obstacles (trees, high terrain, etc.).
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: TBD Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-73
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC044 - Synthetic Vision Technologies for H-60
DESCRIPTION: Provides HH-60G CSAR aircraft with an infrared/millimeter wave- based sensor (helmet mounted) that provides external visual cues during daylight and/or low visibility conditions.
JUSTIFICATION: CSAR mission requires HH-60G aircraft to operate at low altitudes which place the aircraft in the path of various man-made obstacles (towers, wires, etc.) and/or natural obstacles (trees, high terrain, etc.).
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: N/A Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-111
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC045 - Electrical Powered Refueling Pod
DESCRIPTION: Provides HC-130N/P CSAR aircraft with a high reliability aerial refueling pod for inflight refueling of HH-60G aircraft.
JUSTIFICATION: HC-130N/P’s current hydraulic powered aerial refueling pod has extremely low reliability resulting in loss of critical inflight refueling for HH-60G CSAR missions.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: N/A ORD Number & Title: N/A
1067 Number & Title: TBD Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-35
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC046 - Passive Millimeter Wave (PMMW) Sensing System
DESCRIPTION: Provides HH-60G CSAR aircraft with a highly jam/detection resistant PMMW radar for discreet location of targets (survivors). May permit covert penetration of hostile/threat environment.
JUSTIFICATION: AF CSAR aircraft currently utilize a personnel locator system (PLS) for locating survivors. This system is not jam or detection resistant.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: N/A Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-77
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC047 - Laser Communication to Air and Space Borne Platforms
DESCRIPTION: Provides HH-60G and HC-130N/P CSAR aircraft with a reliable, secure, jam-proof communication capability using lasers to communicate between aircraft and satellites without physical limitations of a fiber optic based communication system. System has low probability detection (LPD) features and unlimited bandwidth.
JUSTIFICATION: Rescue forces require secure, low probability intercept (LPI)/LPD, beyond line-of-sight communications capability with downed aircrew members and controlling agencies.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: TBD Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-117
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC050 - Millimeter Wave Chaff
DESCRIPTION:
Provides HH-60G CSAR aircraft with chaff capable of simultaneously countering both RF and millimeter wave (MMW) threats.JUSTIFICATION: HH-60G is currently limited to a 30-shot chaff capability against only RF threats. HC-130N/P currently has no chaff capability. HH-60G aircraft require a defensive capability against both RF and MMW threats in order to rescue survivors in low to medium threat environments.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: TBD Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-57
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC051 - Directed Energy Self-Defense Weapon for H-60
DESCRIPTION: Provides HH-60G CSAR aircraft with infrared countermeasures (IRCM) self-defense system against IR missiles. System jams, blinds, or burns IR missile’s seeker.
JUSTIFICATION: HH-60G aircraft currently have limited self protection capability against IR missiles.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: N/A Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-80
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC053 - Aircrew Protection Against Lasers
DESCRIPTION: Provides HH-60G and HC-130N?P aircrew members laser eye protection (LEP) against all known laser threat systems during day or night conditions.
JUSTIFICATION: HH-60G and HC-130N/P aircrews require LEP in order to rescue survivors in threat environments which employ laser threat systems.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: N/A Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-89
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC055 - 3-D Audio Display for H-60
DESCRIPTION: Provides HH-60G aircrews spatial auditory location information of missile warning, wingman, and ground/air targets.
JUSTIFICATION: CSAR aircraft aircrew members currently suffer lack of situational awareness (SA) displays and other systems designed to enhance (SA) and reduce task saturation and information overload during rescue missions.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: TBD Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-99
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC057 - Anti-Helicopter Mine Countermeasures
DESCRIPTION: Provides HH-60G CSAR aircraft an acoustic signature modification to aircraft’s main rotor blades. Modification alters the harmonics of aircraft’s main rotor blades in order to defeat anti-helicopter mines designed to function when sensing the HH-60G’s acoustic signature.
JUSTIFICATION: HH-60G currently has no self protection against anti-helicopter mines.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: TBD Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-67
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC058 - Reliable, Lightweight Helicopter Transmission System
DESCRIPTION: Provides HH-60G CSAR aircraft with a high reliability transmission with a 5,000 service life, 40% weight reduction, 10% cost reduction, and significantly reduced vibration over conventional helicopter transmission systems.
JUSTIFICATION: Improves HH-60G operational availability; increases aircraft’s range and speed; and reduces maintenance costs.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: N/A Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-86
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC059 - Advanced Rotor Replacement for HH-60G
DESCRIPTION: Provides HH-60G CSAR aircraft with replacement main rotor blade which provides improved hover performance at higher aircraft gross weights and during high altitude operations or in conditions where the density of the air is low (e.g., high temperature desert areas such as in Southwest Asia).
JUSTIFICATION: HH-60G currently suffers performance limitations at certain pressure altitudes due to combined limitations of the main rotor blade and -700 engines.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: N/A Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-87
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC061 - AN/ARS-6 Personnel Locator System (PLS) for HC-130N/P
DESCRIPTION: Provides HC-130N/P CSAR aircraft with PLS that is compatible with AN/PRC-112 aircrew member’s survival radio.
JUSTIFICATION: HC-130N/P does not have the capability/equipment to interrogate a survivor’s PRC-112 for obtaining a range and bearing to his/her location. Consequently, the HC-130N/P must rely primarily on visual acquisition of a survivor and/or location aid devices (mirror, smoke, flare, sea dye marker, etc.). HC-130N/P has limited DF steering capability to a survivor’s location by homing in on a survivor radio transmission.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: TBD Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-11
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
DESCRIPTION: Provides HH-60G CSAR aircraft with an aircraft water floatation system which automatically deploys upon water entry. System allows the aircraft to remain afloat and upright for 2 hours in Sea State 2 and for 20 minutes in Sea State 4 to permit surface recovery/rescue operations.
JUSTIFICATION: HH-60G currently has no water floatation system in the event of crash landing during over water rescue/recovery operations.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: N/A Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-41
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC065 - Cockpit AirBag System (CABS)
DESCRIPTION: Provides HH-60G CSAR aircraft with CABS for enhancing crewmember survivability during crash landings.
JUSTIFICATION: HH-60G do not have crew escape systems (e.g., ejection seats, etc.) to use in the event of an emergency requiring abandoning the aircraft. Depending on the nature of the emergency, HH-60G aircraft may have to make an autorotation or crash landing. A helicopter CABS will provide a 23% reduction in fatalities and 50% reduction in injuries resulting from crash landings.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: TBD Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-65
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC071 - Helicopter/Turboshaft Hover IR Suppresser (HIRSS) Enhancement
DESCRIPTION: Provides HH-60G CSAR aircraft with modification to HIRSS for further reducing aircraft IR levels during full load and hot day operating conditions. Provides enhanced protection against IR SAMs by reduction in aircraft IR signature and enhanced IR jammer effectiveness.
JUSTIFICATION: HH-60G currently has extremely limited self protection/countermeasures capability (i.e., ALQ-144 IR countermeasures system) against IR threats.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: TBD Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-60
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC072 - LPI/LPD Communications System for H-60
DESCRIPTION: Provides HH-60G CSAR aircraft with lightweight, Low Probability Intercept (LPI)/Low Probability Detection (LPD) communication system capability with greater than 3600 meter range. System operates in 76 GHz LPI/LPD waveform.
JUSTIFICATION: Rescue forces require secure, LPI/LPD, beyond line-of-sight communications capability with downed aircrew members and controlling agencies.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: TBD Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Pages 5-63 & 5-66
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC076 - Dual Windshield Wiper Motor/Windshield Washer
DESCRIPTION: Provides HH-60G CSAR aircraft with a second motor for more effective operation of the aircraft’s windshield wipers and incorporates a windshield washer with existing wipers.
JUSTIFICATION: HH-60G aircraft are required to operate at extremely low altitudes over land and ocean areas which causes the windshield to become covered with dirt and salt spray, thus obscuring the pilots’ view outside the aircraft and limiting their ability to visually locate survivors. HH-60G’s current windshield wiper system is ineffective in clearing the windshield.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: TBD Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-19
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
DESCRIPTION: Provides HH-60G CSAR aircraft with larger aerodynamic chord main rotor blade which has a composite spar instead of one made of titanium. New wide chord blade provides increased lift, maneuverability, and stall margin. Blade also reduces external acoustic signature and provides improved corrosion protection, reliability & maintainability, and ballistic tolerance.
JUSTIFICATION: HH-60G currently suffers performance limitations at certain pressure altitudes due to combined limitations of the main rotor blade and -700 engines. In addition, current rotor blades create high acoustic signatures which make the aircraft vulnerable to acoustic signature anti-helicopter mines.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: N/A Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-9
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC082 - Tactical Litter for HH-60G
DESCRIPTION: Provides HH-60G CSAR aircraft with a collapsible/stackable litter system which permits Pararescue (PJ) personnel to stack two litter patients in the cabin thus permitting easier access to both patients simultaneously for emergency treatment. Litters are easily removable from the aircraft for transfer to other emergency transportation.
JUSTIFICATION: HH-60G has limited cabin space for treating injured survivors which necessitates positioning injured survivors on the cabin floor, as space permits, to provide them required access by PJs.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: TBD Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-27
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC083 - 200 Gallon Internal Auxiliary Fuel Tank
DESCRIPTION: Provides HH-60G CSAR aircraft with an internal mounted 200 gallon auxiliary fuel tank in place of two existing 185 gallon auxiliary fuel tanks. Increases cabin space by 14 square feet, but results in loss of approximately 53 minutes of flight time due to reduction in total available fuel. However, additional cabin space can still be used to temporarily mount one or two 185 gallon fuel tanks as mission needs dictate.
JUSTIFICATION: HH-60G requires additional space in the cabin for recovery and treatment of injured survivors. Current available cabin space does not provide adequate space for recovery and treatment of survivors in all conditions. Cabin space needs to accommodate two Pararescue (PJ) personnel, one flight engineer, two litter patients and all required mission equipment. In addition, sufficient space is required for PJ treatment of two litter patients simultaneously.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: TBD Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-34
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC084 - Ballistic Protection
DESCRIPTION: Provides HH-60G CSAR aircraft with armor system for cabin area for protection against small-arms fire (7.62mm and below). System is lightweight, easy to install, and interchangeable between aircraft.
JUSTIFICATION: HH-60G aircraft currently do not have protection against small-arms fire directed at the cabin area of the aircraft. Cabin area crewmembers and survivors/injured patients require protection against this threat during rescue missions.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: TBD Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-82
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC085 - MEDEVAC and Ground Communication
DESCRIPTION: Provides HH-60G CSAR aircraft with improved survivor medical support features such as electrically operated litter system, onboard oxygen generation system, environmental control system, Night Vision Goggle (NVG) compatible cabin lighting, blackout curtains, and wireless Pararescue (PJ) personnel intercommunication system.
JUSTIFICATION: HH-60G PJs must be able to perform all necessary medical related duties/procedures on survivors while maintaining intercommunication and night vision capability, as required. Current HH-60G cabin configuration/equipment requires the PJ to remove helmet to perform certain medical procedures on survivors/patients.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: TBD Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-44
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
DESCRIPTION: Provides HH-60G CSAR aircraft with ARC-220 HF radio for beyond line-of-sight communication capability.
JUSTIFICATION: Rescue forces require beyond line-of-sight communications capability with downed aircrew members/survivors and controlling agencies.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: TBD Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-32
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC096 - Improved Scanner’s Window for HC-130
DESCRIPTION: Provides HC-130N/P CSAR aircraft with larger scanner’s window on the paratroop door.
JUSTIFICATION: HC-130N/P scanners have insufficient field-of-vision from the scanner window during rescue searches and while monitoring aerial refueling operations with HH-60G CSAR helicopters.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: TBD Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-7
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: Maj Dave Blackburn,
DRAR, 1077
DESCRIPTION: Provides HH-60G and HC-130N/P CSAR aircraft with real-time communication/telemedicine system capability with medical facility personnel (e.g., doctors, etc.) during Pararescue (PJ) personnel’s emergency treatment of injured survivors. Provides for transmission of patient vital statistics, imagery, etc. via SATCOM and/or other long range media links.
JUSTIFICATION: PJ personnel on CSAR aircraft do not currently have dedicated, real-time, communications capability with doctors and other land-based medical personnel. This deficiency impacts their ability to treat on-board injured survivors.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: TBD Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-36
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC103 - Automatic Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)
DESCRIPTION: Provides HH-60G CSAR aircraft with battery-powered ELT. ELT is activated gravity impact switch. System broadcasts a beacon signal simultaneously on 121.5 and 243.0 MHz to aid in location of downed aircraft. ELT can be deactivated, as required, by aircrew in unfriendly territory.
JUSTIFICATION: SECDEF and CSAF have directed installation of ELTs on HH-60G aircraft as part of the Integrated Navigation and Safety Systems Program.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: TBD Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-42
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
DESCRIPTION: Provides HH-60G CSAR aircraft crewmembers replacement self defense weapon for M-16. Proposed replacement (Terminator) for M-16 fires both kinetic-energy and high explosive bursting ammunition with increased engagement range to that of M-16.
JUSTIFICATION: HH-60G crewmember’s current M-16/GAU-5 weapon has insufficient range (require 400m) to provide effective self-defense of downed aircrew members or deployed Pararescue (PJ) personnel.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: TBD Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-58
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC109 - Aircraft Maintenance and Test System (AMATS) for H-60
DESCRIPTION: Provides HH-60G CSAR aircraft AMATS for isolation and detection of line replaceable unit (LRU) faults. Displays aircraft system failure data to aircrew and records failures for maintenance/ground processing. System includes general purpose computer, printer, LCD, and ground-based data processor. Increases unit maintenance efficiency which translates to increased unit operational performance.
JUSTIFICATION: CSAR aircraft maintenance personnel cannot detect all aircraft system faults. AMATS capability will save valuable maintenance fault investigation manhours, expedite repair of essential aircraft systems/components, and reduce overall aircraft down-time.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: N/A Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-70
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC110 - Automated Portable Maintenance Aid
DESCRIPTION: Provides HH-60G and HC-130N/P CSAR aircraft maintenance personnel an interactive hand-held automated technical order (TO) system that displays aircraft maintenance procedures, maintains documentation of maintenance actions performed and parts data for inventory and planning, and provides automated maintenance data collection.
JUSTIFICATION: Increases unit maintenance efficiency which translates to increased unit operational performance.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: TBD Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-71
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: Maj Dave Blackburn,
DRAR, 1077
RESC112 - Improved Heater for HH-60G
DESCRIPTION: Provides HH-60G CSAR aircraft with dedicated cargo area heating system.
JUSTIFICATION: HH-60G currently does not have heating in cargo compartment of aircraft. Consequently, crewmembers and survivors/patients occupying this area of aircraft are exposed to extremely cold temperatures during winter operations.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: TBD Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-37
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: Maj Dave Blackburn,
DRAR, 1077
RESC113 - Flight Data Recorder
DESCRIPTION: Provides HH-60G CSAR aircraft with cockpit voice/data recorder.
JUSTIFICATION: SECDEF and CSAF have directed installation of flight data recorders on HH-60G aircraft as part of the Integrated Navigation and Safety Systems Program.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: ACC 96-180 Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-26
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC116 - Aircraft Parasitic Armor
DESCRIPTION: Provides HC-130N/P aircraft with ceramic armor around navigator, radio operator, and scanner positions in the aircraft. Provides protection against projectiles up to 7.62mm.
JUSTIFICATION: HC-130N/P aircraft conduct search and rescue operations at low altitudes which exposes the aircraft and crewmembers to various AAA and small-arms threats. Non-pilot crewmembers and survivors do not currently have ballistic protection against small-arms fire.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: TBD Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-12
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC117 - Aircraft Parasitic Armor for HH-60G
DESCRIPTION: Provides HH-60G CSAR aircraft with armor blankets in cabin area of aircraft. Provides protection against projectiles up to 7.62mm.
JUSTIFICATION: HH-60G conducts rescue operations at very low altitudes which exposes aircraft and crewmembers to various AAA and small-arms threats. Cabin area of the aircraft has no protection against aforementioned threats thus exposing survivors, litter patients, and crewmembers to injury.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: TBD Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-12
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC118 - Interactive Defensive Avionics System / Multi-mission Advanced Tactical Terminal (IDAS/MATT) for HC-130
DESCRIPTION:
Provides HC-130N/P CSAR aircraft with state of the art digital map system and displays. Provides covert, Low Probability of Intercept (LPI) communication links for receiving real-time information into the cockpit.JUSTIFICATION: IDAS/MATT helps resolve current CSAR aircraft deficiencies with locating survivors beyond line-of-sight and maintaining situational awareness during Search and Rescue Task Force (SARTF) operations.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: N/A Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-97 & 5-98
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC119 - Common Missile Warning System (AN/ARR-57) /Advanced Threat Infrared Countermeasures (ATIRCM) System
DESCRIPTION: Provides HH-60G aircraft with AN/ARR-57 and AN/ALQ-212 ATIRCM system which provides improved threat location information, reduced false alarm rates, and reduced power requirements over current IR threat warning/countermeasures systems. System also has improved reliability and is smaller/lighter than current IRCM systems.
JUSTIFICATION: HH-60G IRCM is currently limited to a single ALQ-144 IRCM system which is not capable against the full-range of IR threats.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES:
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: N/A Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-108
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC120 - High Power Microwave Protection System
DESCRIPTION: Provides HC-130N/P CSAR aircraft with a threat protection system that uses high power microwaves (HPM) to defend the aircraft against IR, EO, and RF missiles.
JUSTIFICATION: HC-130N/P currently has no self protection capability against IR, EO, and RF missiles.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: N/A Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-90 & 5-100
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: Maj Dave Blackburn,
DRAR, 1077
DESCRIPTION: Provides HH-60G CSAR aircraft an autonomous electronic countermeasures (ECM) system against RF threats. Provides automated, prioritized ECM response to full spectrum of radar threats. Interfaces with radar warning receiver (RWR), chaff and flare dispenser, and mission computer. Determines sector of each threat radar and selects ECM technique to most effectively jam it.
JUSTIFICATION: HH-60G currently has limited self protection capability (i.e., ALR-39 RWR and manual 30-shot chaff dispenser) against RF threats.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: N/A Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-3
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
DESCRIPTION: Provides HC-130N/P CSAR aircraft an autonomous electronic countermeasures (ECM) system against RF threats. Provides automated, prioritized ECM response to full spectrum of radar threats. Interfaces with radar warning receiver (RWR), chaff and flare dispenser, and mission computer. Determines sector of each threat radar and selects ECM technique to most effectively jam it.
JUSTIFICATION: HC-130N/P aircraft currently have no self protection capability against RF threats.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: N/A Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-3
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
DESCRIPTION: Provides HH-60G CSAR aircraft with lower cost aircraft paint coating which provides reduced IR signature characteristics. Increases aircraft survivability.
JUSTIFICATION: Rescue aircraft require reduced acoustic, visual, RF, and IR signatures for reducing susceptibility to threat detection. Due to high signatures, Rescue aircraft are currently limited in their ability to conduct rescue/recovery operations in certain threat environments.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: TBD Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-106
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: Maj Dave Blackburn,
DRAR, 1077
DESCRIPTION: Provides HC-130N/P CSAR aircraft with lower cost aircraft paint coating which provides reduced IR signature characteristics. Increases aircraft survivability.
JUSTIFICATION: Rescue aircraft require reduced acoustic, visual, RF, and IR signatures for reducing susceptibility to threat detection. Due to high signatures, Rescue aircraft are currently limited in their ability to conduct rescue/recovery operations in certain threat environments.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: N/A Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue
Development Plan, 30 Sep 96, Page 5-106
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC125 - Global Air Traffic Management (GATM) for HH-60G
DESCRIPTION: Provides HH-60G CSAR aircraft with GATM modification requirements. Requirements are 1) Communications: Controller-Pilot datalink for providing real-time voice and VHF 8.33kHz 2) Navigation: Basic Area Nav, Required Nav Performance, and Protected ILS and 3) Surveillance: Automatic Dependent Surveillance, Mode S, and TCASS II.
JUSTIFICATION: This solution is required by AF GATM Plan.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: GATM Capstone
Rqmts Document (CRD)
1067 Number & Title: N/A Development Plan Date & Title:
Draft FY98 Rescue Development Plan
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC126 - Advanced Laser Eye Protection (ALEP)
DESCRIPTION: Provides HH-60G and HC-130N/P aircrews "advanced" laser eye protection (ALEP) against all known/evolving agile laser threat systems in day or night conditions.
JUSTIFICATION: HH-60G and HC-130N/P aircrews require LEP in order to rescue survivors in threat environments which employ laser threat systems.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: TBD Development Plan Date & Title: Draft FY98
Rescue Development Plan
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC127 - Vector Thrust Ducted Propeller for HH-60G
DESCRIPTION: Provides HH-60G CSAR aircraft a ducted rear propeller. System also adds wings to aircraft which store fuel as well as providing enhanced aircraft stability and lift. System benefits include increased aircraft range, payload, speed, maneuverability, and cabin space.
JUSTIFICATION: HH-60G aircraft require increased range, speed, and cabin space to more effectively conduct CSAR missions.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: TBD Development Plan Date & Title:
Draft FY98 Rescue Development Plan
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC128 - Advanced Technology Replacement Engine for HH-60G
DESCRIPTION: Provides HH-60G CSAR aircraft with reduced weight/increased performance engines and transmissions.
JUSTIFICATION: HH-60G aircraft require increased range and speed to more effectively conduct CSAR missions.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: TBD Development Plan Date & Title:
Draft FY98 Rescue Development Plan
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
DESCRIPTION: New Rescue aircraft concept which utilizes a solid rotor disk system with extendible bladelets for vertical lift and with stop rotor capability for horizontal flight. Concept improves range, speed, and payload capability over current HH-60G capability.
JUSTIFICATION: HH-60G aircraft require increased range, speed, and cabin space to more effectively conduct CSAR missions.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: TBD Development Plan Date & Title:
Draft FY98 Rescue Development Plan
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC130 - Forward Looking Collision Avoidance radar
DESCRIPTION: New forward looking collision avoidance radar concept for Rescue aircraft. System uses monolithic microwave radar circuit technology to improve all weather operations and minimize probability of detection.
JUSTIFICATION: CSAR aircraft require the ability to conduct operational missions in adverse weather/night conditions with low probability of detection.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: TBD Development Plan Date & Title:
Draft FY98 Rescue Development Plan
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC131 - Low Cost FLIR Upgrade/Insertion
DESCRIPTION: New forward looking infrared (FLIR) concept which uses new detector arrays and imaging processing technologies for doubling performance of sensors used in aircraft FLIR systems.
JUSTIFICATION: CSAR aircraft require the ability to conduct operational missions in adverse weather/night conditions with low probability of detection.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: TBD Development Plan Date & Title:
Draft FY98 Rescue Development Plan
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: Maj Dave Blackburn,
DRAR, 1077
RESC132 - Vehicle-Pilot Integration for Missile Trajectory Prediction and Countermeasures
DESCRIPTION: New concept for enhancing timeliness of appropriate maneuvers and countermeasures against missiles. Concept uses improved software techniques to predict missile trajectory and assist pilot in missile avoidance/countermeasures.
JUSTIFICATION: CSAR aircraft currently lack effective situational awareness and countermeasures against various missile system threats.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: TBD Development Plan Date & Title:
Draft FY98 Rescue Development Plan
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC133 - On-Line Intelligent Processor for Situational Awareness
DESCRIPTION: New concept which provides Rescue aircraft an on-line situational awareness (SA) processor for enhancing SA and reducing task saturation.
JUSTIFICATION: CSAR aircraft currently lack effective SA capability against various AAA, SAM, and AA threat systems.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: TBD Development Plan Date & Title:
Draft FY98 Rescue Development Plan
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC134 - Voice Control for Increased Combat Effectiveness
DESCRIPTION: New concept which provides Rescue aircraft a cockpit communication system that utilizes voice interaction to optimize information flow between pilots and information sources. Reduces task saturation.
JUSTIFICATION: CSAR aircraft crewmembers experience task saturation/information overload, during critical points of a Rescue mission, due to aircraft’s current inability to effectively communicate/display the wide variety of available information coming into the aircraft.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: TBD Development Plan Date & Title:
Draft FY98 Rescue Development Plan
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC135 - Distributive, Collaborative Crisis Management Process
DESCRIPTION: New concept which utilizes artificial intelligence (software) technology to enhance Crisis Management. Concept is termed distributive and collaborative since planners can work together from remote locations to conduct mission planning and other functions for implementing a Rescue operation/mission.
JUSTIFICATION: CSAR aircraft require effective mission planning systems which eliminate delays and errors in coordinating search and rescue task force (SARTF) efforts.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: TBD Development Plan Date & Title:
Draft FY98Rescue Development Plan
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC136 - "Satellite Communication" Technology
DESCRIPTION: New technology improvements contained in MILSATCOM Development Plan for improving beyond line-of-sight communications (BLOS) for CAF aircraft.
JUSTIFICATION: CSAR aircraft require BLOS communication with downed crewmembers and controlling agencies for effectively locating/recovering survivors.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: TBD Development Plan Date & Title:
Draft FY98 Rescue Development Plan
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC137 - Vibro Electronic Signature Target Analysis (VESTA)
DESCRIPTION: New concept which uses acoustic (vibrational) energy of a target to classify and identify targets (personnel). Rescue application envisions using passive acoustic reflectors that a survivor can carry to provide status and location information. Reflectors are small/lightweight and can provide Rescue aircraft required information even if survivor is incapacitated.
JUSTIFICATION: CSAR aircraft require the capability to positively identify downed crewmembers/survivors prior to conducting the rescue phase of a CSAR mission.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: TBD Development Plan Date & Title:
Draft FY98 Rescue Development Plan
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
DESCRIPTION: New Rescue concept which consists of a self-contained device carried/worn by a downed crewmember/survivor that passively provides Rescue forces his/her position. System would function without need of survivor to activate it.
JUSTIFICATION: CSAR aircraft require the capability to positively identify downed crewmembers/survivors prior to conducting the rescue phase of a CSAR mission.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: TBD Development Plan Date & Title:
Draft FY98 Rescue Development Plan
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
DESCRIPTION: New Rescue concept which consists of the release of an odorless, colorless gas, released by a survivor, that can only be seen in the IR wavelength band.
JUSTIFICATION: CSAR aircraft require the capability to locate downed crewmembers/survivors by either visual or electronic means.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: TBD Development Plan Date & Title:
Draft FY98 Rescue Development Plan
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC140 - Modern Solid State Flight Data Recorder
DESCRIPTION: Provides HH-60G CSAR aircraft a crash hardened, solid state flight data recorder for post flight analysis. Recorder would also provide aircraft structural, health, and maintenance recording features.
JUSTIFICATION: SECDEF and CSAF have directed installation of flight data recorders on HH-60G aircraft as part of the Integrated Navigation and Safety Systems Program.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: TBD Development Plan Date & Title:
Draft FY98 Rescue Development Plan
Current CINC IPL: No
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC142 - Link -16/Real Time Information in the Cockpit (RTIC) FOR HC-130
DESCRIPTION: Provides HC-130 CSAR aircraft with real time symmetric multi-processor and data displays for receipt and correlation of threat, imagery, weather, and video data. Utilizes LINK-16 waveform and applicable hardware.
JUSTIFICATION: Rescue forces require the improved situational awareness capabilities that RTIC can provide, during Search and Rescue Task Force (SARTF) operations, in order to more effectively locate and recover survivors.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: N/A ORD Number & Title: Draft
CAF 315-92-I/II/III-D
1067 Number & Title: N/A Development Plan Date & Title:
Draft FY98 Rescue Development Plan
Current CINC IPL: Yes
ACC PEM Name: Maj Kerry Taylor, DRAR, 4-1077 PEM Backup Name: TBD, DRAR, 1077
RESC143 - Interactive Defensive Avionics System / Multi-mission Advanced Tactical Terminal (IDAS/MATT) for H-60
DESCRIPTION: Provides HH-60G CSAR aircraft with state of the art digital map system and displays. Provides covert, Low Probability of Intercept (LPI) communication links for receiving real-time information into the cockpit.
JUSTIFICATION: IDAS/MATT helps resolve current CSAR aircraft deficiencies with locating survivors beyond line-of-sight and maintaining situational awareness during Search and Rescue Task Force (SARTF) operations.
PROGRAM ELEMENT: 27224F
ISSUES: TBD
REFERENCES:
MNS Number & Title: TBD ORD Number & Title: TBD
1067 Number & Title: N/A Development Plan Date & Title: Rescue