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RDT&E BUDGET ITEM JUSTIFICATION SHEET (R-2 Exhibit)
March 1996

RDT&E, Defensewide / BA 04 (Dem/Val) PE:0603872C (Proj: 3251)

PE Title: Joint TMD (U)

Project Number / Title:
3251 Systems Engineering and Technical Support

FY1995FY1996FY1997FY1998FY1999FY2000 FY2001
Program Name:ActualEstimateEstimate EstimateEstimateEstimateEstimate To
Complete
Total
Program
0603872C RDT&E49,48847,91955,66967,89260,858 68,59470,520ContinuingContinuing

A. (U) MISSION DESCRIPTION AND BUDGET ITEM JUSTIFICATION:

(U) This project provides system engineering and technical support for the integration of Service-supplied weapon systems to facilitate the identification and resolution of inter-Service integration and interoperability issues; technical and engineering assessments and trade-off studies of Theater Missile Defense (TMD) system architectures and concepts; support for UK sensor data fusion studies; Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) system survivability oversight and assessment; risk reduction and acquisition streamlining support; modeling, simulation, experiment, and flight test support; development and maintenance of technical and programmatic databases; and preparation of technical reports, briefings, and programmatic documentation associated with TMD studies and critical issues.

(U) PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND PLANS:

(U) During FY 1995 the system description and system assessment documents were completed and updated, trade-off studies were conducted, and independent technical and engineering assessments were performed. This project supported various analyses, reviews of technical and engineering documentation, and the resolution of critical issues pertaining to the acquisition of the TMD "family of systems." Modeling and simulation support increased in response to fiscal restraints in other areas. Cooperative architecture studies with the United Kingdom were completed and support to the Services for intra-Service integration continued.

(U) FY 1995 Plans and Accomplishments:

o ($ 2.458M) Supported a cooperative Anti-Tactical Ballistic Missile (ATBM) systems analysis with the UK; continued support to the UK sensor data fusion effort to deliver the initial Target Oriented Tracking System (TOTS); began installation of TOTS on various BMD testbeds and began integration testing; continued work on an enhanced knowledge-based system prototype.

o ($ 9.390M) Provided scientific, engineering, and technical support for the acquisition, integration, and fielding of TMD systems including: review of products in comparison to standards, specifications, and requirements; modeling and simulation support of architecture analyses and trade-off studies; analytic and programmatic support of the TMD Comprehensive Analyses, including the systems and technology commonality study and the Capstone TMD Cost and Operational Effectiveness Analysis (COEA); risk reduction and acquisition streamlining support; engineering and technical support for international programs and Battle Management/Command, Control and Communications (BM/C3) efforts; plannning development of the BMDO node of the distributed Extended Air Defense Test Bed (EADTB); development and maintenance of technical and programmatic databases; and preparation of technical reports, briefings, and programmatic documentation.

o ($ 15.080M) Using Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDC) resources, performed independent technical and engineering assessments of TMD system architectures including: system concept development and assessment; COEA support; critical element technical and programmatic assessments including trade-off analyses; reviews of mandated documents, international cooperative programs, and treaty implications; multi-Service and allied BM/C3 integration; modeling, simulation, experiment and flight test support; integration of fielded components into operational units; and specific studies and analyses of critical issues. Participated in Warfare Analysis Laboratory Exercises (WALEX), a mechanism to study and insert TMD assets into warfighter plans.

o ($ 0.750M) Provided technical support to the TMD COEA, individual system COEAs, and Congressionally directed studies.

o ($ 10.033M) Provided system engineering and integration at the TMD system level including the following efforts: competition and contract award for follow-on SEI support contract; identification of inter-Service integration interfaces; development of engineering documents to identify change requirements to the theater air defense Command, Control, Communications, and Intelligence (C3I) systems to incorporate and support TBMD; update of the TMD Integrated Test Plan; update of the system description documents; support of requirements development for the TMD System Exerciser; and planning, coordinating, and analyzing C2 wargames in support of CINC CONOPS development.

o ($ 5.902M) Provided support to each Service for intra-Service integration, interoperability, identification and resolution of interface issues. Assessed PATRIOT Advanced Capability Level-3 (PAC-3) hardness criteria against nuclear detonations (NUDETS); assessed susceptibility of critical BM/C3 nodes of Army enclave to disruptions caused by user saturation, environmental effects, laser/RF jamming, NUDETS, and anti-radiation missiles and recommended survivability enhancement options; assessed C2/C3I vulnerabilities to Navy's SPY-1 radar system; supported TMD program offices in implementing appropriate software engineering policies and standards to reduce technical, cost, and schedule risks across BMD/TMD software development, integration, testing, and maintenance efforts.

o ($ 4.950M) Provided technical support to the PEO Missile Defense Program Offices and the PEO Space Program Offices.

o ($ 0.925M) Provided support for BMDO (e.g., security, contracting, supplies).

(U) FY 1996 Plans:

o ($ 3.018M) Continue Allied architecture studies; continue UK sensor data fusion efforts including TOTS integration testing and development of specific TOTS applications. TOTS integration testing and knowledge based system prototype to be completed.

o ($ 12.902M) Provide scientific, engineering, and technical support for the acquisition, integration, and fielding of TMD systems including: review of products in comparison to standards, specifications, and requirements; modeling and simulation support of architecture analyses and trade-off studies; install and complete operational configuration of the BMDO node of the EADTB; continue analytic and programmatic support of the TMD Capstone COEA; risk reduction and acquisition streamlining support; engineering and technical support for international programs and BM/C3 efforts; development and maintenance of technical and programmatic databases; and preparation of technical reports, briefings, and programmatic documentation.

o ($ 13.811M) Using FFRDC resources, perform independent technical and engineering assessments of TMD system architectures including: system concept development and assessment; COEA support; critical element technical and programmatic assessments including trade-off analyses; reviews of mandated documents, international cooperative programs, and treaty implications; multi-Service and allied BM/C3 integration; modeling, simulation, experiment and flight test support; integration of fielded components into operational units; specific studies and analyses of critical issues; and WALEX support.

o ($ 2.227M) Provide technical support to the TMD COEA, individual system COEAs, and congressionally directed studies.

o ($ 9.020M) Provide minimum-level system engineering and integration support at the TMD system level to include the following efforts: continue to identify inter-Service integration interfaces; prepare engineering documents that identify changes required in theater air defense C3I systems to incorporate TBMD; update TMD Integrated Test Plan; update system description documents; complete TMD integration trade studies; support requirements development for TMD System Exerciser; and plan, coordinate, and analyze C2 wargames for CINC CONOPS development.

o ($ 4.875M) Provide continued support to intra-Service integration, interoperability, and resolution of interface issues; support review of SEI contractor integration and assessment documentation; evaluate threat-generated requirements; initiate environmental modeling and simulation tool improvements; continue refinement of SEOs for BM/C3; continue support to TMD program offices in refining software development practices and mitigating technical, cost, and schedule risks across BMD/TMD software development, integration, testing, deployment, and maintenance efforts.

o ($ 1.710M) Provide technical support to Combat Developments Directorate-Ft Bliss, TX.

o ($ 0.356M) Support for BMDO services (e.g., security, contracting, supplies).

(U) FY 1997 Plans:

o ($ 1.318M) Continue UK sensor data fusion efforts including TOTS integration testing and development and testing of TOTS applications. Begin use of TOTS in test analysis.

o ($ 13.624M) Provide scientific, engineering, and technical support for the acquisition, integration, and fielding of TMD systems including: review of products in comparison to standards, specifications, and requirements; modeling and simulation support of architecture analyses and trade-off studies; risk reduction and acquisition streamlining support; engineering and technical support for international programs and BM/C3 efforts; conduct EADTB distributed analyses and operations; development and maintenance of technical and programmatic databases; and preparation of technical reports, briefings, and programmatic documentation.

o ($14.273M) Using FFRDC resources, perform independent technical and engineering assessments of TMD system architectures including: system concept development and assessment; critical element technical and programmatic assessments including trade-off analyses; reviews of mandated documents, international cooperative programs, and treaty implications; multi-Service and allied BM/C3 integration; modeling, simulation, experiment and flight test support; integration of fielded components into operational units; and specific studies and analyses of critical issues.

o ($ 2.099M) Provide technical support to the TMD COEA, individual system COEAs, and Congressionally directed studies.

o ($ 13.598M) Increase system engineering and integration support at the TMD system level. Continue to identify inter-Service integration interfaces; prepare engineering documents to identify changes required in theater air defense C3I systems to support TBMD; update TMD Integrated Test Plan; update system description documents; support requirements development for TMD System Exerciser; and plan, coordinate, and analyze C2 wargames for CINC CONOPS development.

o ($ 7.117M) Provide support to Service integration, interoperability, and resolution of interface issues; determine adequacy of threshold/objective hardness specifications for C4I support equipment; identify Survivability Enhancement Options (SEOs) for C4I/support equipment to meet/exceed identified exposure levels to ensure critical operational effectiveness; continue environmental modeling and simulation tool improvements; assist in coordinating technology infusion to support preplanned product improvements; continue support to TMD program offices in refining software development practices and mitigating technical, cost, and schedule risks across BMD/TMD software development, integration, testing, and maintenance efforts.

o ($ 0.338M) Support for BMDO services (e.g., security, contracting, supplies).

o ($1.061M) Support for Blue Team Analysis to study counter-countermeasures to TMD system.

o ($2.241M) Provide technical support to Combat Developments Directorate-Ft Bliss, TX.

(U) FY 1998 Plans:

o ($ 1.282M) Continue utilization of TOTS.

o ($ 14.650M) Provide Scientific, Engineering and Technical Assistance support of TMD systems acquisition.

o ($ 15.203M) Using FFRDC resources, perform independent and technical engineering assessment and studies to support fielding TMD systems.

o ($ 7.939M) Provide technical support to Congressional directed studies (e.g. COEA).

o ($ 5.756M) Inter-Service Integration Efforts.

o ($ 0.448M) Technical Support for BMDO services.

o ($ 1.097M) Support Blue Team analysis to study counter-countermeasures to TMD systems.

o ($ 20.612M) SEI Contract.

o ($ 0.532M) System software and engineering.

o ($ 0.373M) TMD system survivability.

(U) Acquisition Strategy: This project uses a combination of FFRDC, competitively awarded Scientific, Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) contracts, and a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence.

B. (U) PROGRAM CHANGE SUMMARY:

FY1995FY1996FY1997FY1998 TOTAL COST
Previous President's Budget53,20747,83656,92666,714224,683
Current Budget Submit49,48847,91955,66967,892220,968

Change Summary Explanation:

Funding: WALEX funds transferred to Project 3265 beginning in FY96.

Schedule: None

Technical: None

C. (U) OTHER PROGRAM FUNDING SUMMARY

Related RDT&E:Funding Dependency? (Yes1/No)
1170 TMD Risk Reduction, PE 0603872CNo
1293 Advanced Capability Concept Development, PE 0603872CNo
1266 Navy Theater Wide TBMD, PE 0603868CNo
2154 TMD-GBR, PE 0603862C/0604862CNo
2160 Existing Systems Modifications, PE 0603872CNo
2257 Patriot, PE 0604865C/0604866CNo
2259 Israeli Cooperative Projects, PE 0603872CNo
2260 THAAD, PE 0603861C/0604861CNo
2262 MEADS, PE 0603869CNo
2263 Navy Area TBMD, PE 0603867C/0604867CNo
2294 Advanced Capability Dem/Val Program, PE 0603872CNo
2358 HAWK System BMC3, PE 0603863C/0604863CNo
3261 BM/C3I, PE 0603872CNo
3352 Modeling and Simulations, PE 0603872C No

1Funding data for related RDT&E efforts that have a funding dependency can be found in the respective project summary/program element.

D. (U) Schedule Profile

FY1995FY1996FY1997 FY1998FY1999FY2000FY2001
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Engineering Milestone
T&E Milestone
Tech Demo Milestone
Contract Milestone
Deliver TMD Sys RD
XXXXXXX
Deliver TMD Sys Exerciser RD
XXXXXXX
Deliver TMD Sys Assessment Doc
XXXXXXX
Deliver TMD Int Test Plan
XXXXXXX
Deliver TMD C3I Int Assessment
XXXXXXX
Deliver TMD Surv Assessment
XXXXXXX
TMD BMC3 WG Plan/Exec
XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
TIBS/TRAP Msg Int
X-------- ---------------------- ------------------------X
BMDO EADTB Node Development
Deliver Node Requirements/Plans
X
Node IOC
X
Full distributed Operations
X------------------------------------X
Support through delivery of integration engineering analysis the following TMD events:
NATO JTIDS Mag Set App
X
THAAD SDR
X
PAC-3 PDR
X
At-sea Ext Track Exp
X
Del UK KBS TMD Demonstrator
X
Del UKAS Final Reports
X
Install TOTS/NTF/GBR TB
X
TOTS POP Experiment Plan
X
Navy Area TBMD Def COEA comp
X
Navy Area TBMD Defense MS II
X
THAAD Flight Test
XXXX
Complete NATO Mag Set Tests
X
TMD-GBR Target Tests
XX
PAC-3 CDR
X
BPI PDR
X
C3I Integration Test
X XXX XX
System Integration Test
X XXX XX
THAAD MS II
X
PAC-3 LRIP Decision
X
PAC-3 EMD Flight Tests
XXXX
BPI KKV CDR
X
MEADS SRR
X
Navy Theater-wide Informed Decision
X
Navy Theater-wide TBMD MS I
X
BPI Integration Tests
X
THAAD UCT
X
THAAD UOES Delivery
X
UOES Delivery
X
PAC-3 MS III
X
BPI HWIL Tests
X
MEADS MS II/III
X
THAAD CDR
X
TMD-GBR LRIP Review
X
THAAD LRIP Review
X
BPI BMC3 Target Demo
X
MEADS PDR
X
BPI MS I
X
Sea-Based Area TBMD MS III
X
THAAD FUE
X
TMD-GBR FUE
X