RDT&E, Defensewide / BA 05 (EMD) PE: 0604865C/0604866C (Proj: 2257)
PE Title: PAC3 (U)
| FY1995* | FY1996 | FY1997 | FY1998 | FY1999 | FY2000 | FY2001 | |||
| Program Name: | Actual | Estimate | Estimate | Estimate | Estimate | Estimate | Estimate | To Complete | Total Program |
| 0208865C PROC | 251,106 | 284,892 | 215,378 | 361,428 | 372,995 | 461,243 | 448,208 | Continuing | Continuing |
| 0604865C RDT&E | 275,450 | 363,008 | 381,509 | 195,337 | 101,262 | 0 | 0 | Complete | Complete |
| 0604866C RDT&E | 69,328 | 18,967 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Complete | Complete |
| 0603872C RDT&E | 600 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Complete | Complete |
*See OTHER PROGRAM FUNDING SUMMARY section
(U) PATRIOT is a long-range, mobile, field Army and Corps air defense system, which uses guided missiles to simultaneously engage and destroy multiple targets at varying ranges. The PATRIOT Advanced Capability Level 3 (PAC-3) Upgrade Program is the latest evolution of the phased material change improvement program to PATRIOT. The material changes will provide improved performance across the spectrum for system and threat intercept performance. The material changes include a new PAC-3 missile (previously known as ERINT), remote launch capabilities, communications and computer/software improvements, and radar upgrades to enhance system performance by improving its multi-function capability for tracking, and target handling capability against air breathing, ballistic and cruise missile threats. The PATRIOT operates as lower tier of the Army's TMD enclave concept and is developing the capacity to interact with the Navy Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC) system.
(U) This project is assigned to the Budget Activity and Program Element Codes as identified in this descriptive summary in accordance with existing Department of Defense policy.
(U) The ERINT was selected as the PAC-3 missile as a result of successful tests and a thorough evaluation of the missile's capabilities by the U.S. Army. The Dem/Val missile conducted three successful intercepts against tactical ballistic missile and air breathing targets. Following the missile selection, a Defense Acquisition Board (DAB) review of the PAC-3 program was conducted resulting in approval for the PAC-3 missile to enter Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD). U.S. Army Missile Command (MICOM) released the solicitations for development of the PAC-3 missile and integration of the PAC-3 missile into the PATRIOT system. Milestone III decision was approved for production of Guidance Enhancement Missile (GEM) (Upgrade to the PAC-2 missile). MICOM released solicitations for the Routing Logic Radio Interface Unit (RLRIU). The Army fielded 31 Quick Response Program Kits. Submitted preliminary Engineering Change Proposals for Radar Phase III. The Army conducted the Initial Production Readiness Review for Radar Phase III. Efforts now focus on completing the radar and remote launch enhancements to the system, completing initial work on PATRIOT/ERINT integration, and continuing PAC-3 missile EMD. PATRIOT is pursuing integration of PATRIOT BMC3I with the Project Manager, Air Defense Command and Control Systems to take advantage of previous Army developments that can be incorporated into the PATRIOT program. This project was listed as PE: 0604216C/0604225C in the FY1996 President's Budget. The FY1995 through FY1996 funding in PE:0604866C address the PATRIOT Risk Reduction Program. This program is focusing on risk reduction/mitigation activities which address overall system integration of the PAC-3 missile and the capability of the system to address the full spectrum of threats including the advanced cruise missile.
o ($204.398M) Continued PAC-3 missile EMD; began PAC-3 missile hardware procurement/fabrication and conducted in-process reviews (IPRs); held Software Specification Review (SSR), Preliminary Design Review (PDR), developed test plans and procedures for Development Test (DT)/Operational Test (OT)/Initial Operational Tests and Evaluation (IOT&E) flight tests.
o ($20.480M) Continue Remote Launch/Communications Enhancement Upgrade.
o ($26.300M) Continue CDI Phase III developemnt program.
o ($22.035M) Initiated TMD/THAAD integration and cueing software program to provide basis for interoperability within TMD via Joint Tactical Information Distribution System (JTIDS)/Tactical Air Defense Information Link (TADIL)-J messages to the THAAD Battery Tactical Operations Center (BTOC).
o ($2.237M) Provided hardware to support sled tests and hypervelocity gun tests to support lethality reporting requirements and live fire test preparation. Supported digit computer code modeling unique to PATRIOT.
o ($.600M) Continued development of targets to support flight tests.
o ($51.228M) Activities included Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) Seeker captive carry and Hardware -in-the-loop (HWIL) testing, upgrading the PATRIOT Flight Mission Simulator to increase the fidelity of operational testing, additional/alternate development of critical PAC-3 missile seeker technologies and designs to further reduce PAC-3 system risks, and HWIL/captive carry testing of a 16" seeker against advanced cruise missile threats.
o ($18.100M) Activities support participation of the PATRIOT system and PAC-3 missile seeker in the Mountain Top Cruise Missile defense Advanced Concept Technology Demonstration. This effort demonstrates and evaluates over-the-horizon detection and engagement of cruise missiles using an elevated sensor platform to detect and track the incoming target.
o ($270.366M) Continue PAC-3 missile EMD program; conduct missile Critical Design Review.
o ($64.296M) Continue modifications development program and TMD/THAAD integration/cueing program.
o ($15.911M) Initiate PAC-3 EMD target and test support, including advanced threat-like reentry vehicles..
o ($11.727M) Continue lethality support and operational test and evaluation.
o ($.708M) Government personnel.
o ($18.967M) Continuation of the Risk Reduction/Mitigation program. This does not include funding for the Mountain Top Demonstration.
o ($303.808M) Continue PAC-3 missile EMD program and formal flight testing.
o ($29.911M) Continue PAC-3 EMD target and test support, including target build-up for FY98 testing.
o ($15.981M) Continue operational test and evaluation and lethality efforts (LFT&E).
o ($31.809M) Continue modifications development program and TMD/THAAD integration.
o ($164.893M) Continue PAC-3 missile EMD program with formal flight testing.
o ($14.340M) Continue PAC-3 EMD target and test support, provide target presentation of WSMR.
o ($16.104M) Continue operational test and evaluation and lethality efforts LFT&E).
| FY1995 | FY1996 | FY1997 | FY1998 | TOTAL COST | |
| Previous President's Budget | 350,283 | 267,406 | 169,830 | 65,005 | 852,524 |
| Current Budget Submit | 344,778 | 381,975 | 381,509 | 195,337 | 1,303,599 |
Funding: The program funding and schedule has been realigned based upon the joint OSD/Army/BMDO review of the program, which determined that the schedule was high risk. The EMD program was extended to 4QFY99 and additional resources were added to the program. Funding for Risk Reduction efforts are funded in this Project after FY 96. Some Risk Mitigation continues under the EMD Program Element, 0604865C.
Schedule: The program funding and schedule has been realigned based upon the joint OSD/Army/BMDO review of the program, which determined that the schedule was high risk. The EMD program was extended to 4QFY99 and additional resources were added to the program.
Technical: None
MILCON/Procurement: As listed on Page 1.
| Related RDT&E: | Funding Dependency (Yes1/No) |
| Project 2257 PAC-3 Risk Mitigation PE 0604866C | Yes |
| *Project 1155 Phenomenology PE:0603872C | Yes |
| *Project 1170 TMD Risk Mitigation PE:0603872C | Yes |
| *Project 3157 Environ, Siting, & Facilities PE:0603872C | Yes |
| *Project 3160 Logistics PE:0603872C | Yes |
| *Project 3251 Sys Eng & Tech Spt PE:0603872C | Yes |
| *Project 3261 BMC3I PE:0603872C/0604864C | Yes |
| *Project 3265 CINCs TMD Assessment PE 0603872C | Yes |
| *Project 3352 Modeling & Simulation PE:0603872C | Yes |
| *Project 3354 Targets PE:0603872C | Yes |
| *Project 3359 Sys Test & Eval PE:0603872C | Yes |
| *Project 3360 Test Resources PE:0603872C | Yes |
*These projects provide essential technical, engineering, and/or infrastructure support to TMD MDAP programs.
1Funding data for related RDT&E efforts that have a funding dependency can be found in the respective project summary/program element.
| FY1996 | FY1997 | FY1998 | FY1999 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Engineering Milestone | X | T&E Milestone | X | X | Tech Demo Milestone | X | X | X | X |
PAC-3 MSL FRP begins 3QFY99