1 littoral combat ship concept of operations development sitrep
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Littoral Combat Ship
Concept of Operations Development SITREP
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Purpose of this Brief
• LCS CONOPS development SITREP• Overarching guidance• LCS employment – How LCS gets to the fight• CONOPS overview – How LCS fights• LCS development and experimentation• CONOPS development timeline• Conclusion
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What the CONOPS paper will do
CONOPS is an overarching vision of LCS and its roles.
• Descriptive document defining what LCS has to be able to do. How LCS fits in the Sea Power 21 operational concepts.
• How LCS contributes to the emerging Global Naval Concept of Operations.
• How LCS would be tactically employed in future contingency and wartime operations.
• The Attributes of LCS that enable the ship to meet 21st century transformational characteristics.
• How LCS will be operated, manned, supported, maintained, etc.
Overarching guidance
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““The Littoral Niche The Littoral Niche Player Challenge”Player Challenge”
AdvancedConventional
Weapons
AdvancedConventional
Weapons
Weapons of Mass Destruction
Weapons of Mass Destruction
Nuclear
ChemicalBiological
Radiological
Theater Ballistic Missiles
Land-Attack Cruise Missiles
Anti-Ship Cruise Missiles (shore-, ship-
and air-Launched)
Ultra-Quiet Diesel
SubmarinesSophisticat
ed Sea Mines
“Double-Digit” SAMs
(fixed and mobile)
Decentralized,
Internetted IADS
Imaging
Communications
Commercial Space-Based C4ISR
Commercial Space-Based C4ISR
Navigation
Threat: Asymmetric, Overlapping, Commercially Available
Overarching guidance
Swarming Small Boats
Cluttered Environment
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LCS SEA POWER 21 ENABLER
• SEA STRIKE – Performs persistent ISR– Enable Forced Entry for Joint Power Projection – Engage in power projection w/ USMC (STOM) and SOF (covert strike)
•SEA SHIELD– Provides assured access by conducting MIW, littoral ASW, SUW, ISR, and SOF support missions – Support Homeland Defense thru MIO and ISR roles– Provide Sea / Littoral Superiority by conducting MIW, Littoral ASW, SUW and ISR missions
• SEA BASING– Projecting persistent Offensive and Defensive Power– Provide security for Joint Assets & enable sea-based forces– Maneuver element for joint mobility and sustainment
Overarching guidance
LCS Enables the Fleet to Provide Persistent Presence and Power - Global CONOPS
CSG 3 Aegis Escorts
Transit
CSG 3 Aegis Escorts
Transit
MPFMPFLCS Sqdrn
Direct SupportLCS Sqdrn
Direct SupportCSG
3 Aegis EscortsOPS
CSG 3 Aegis Escorts
OPS
CSG 3 Aegis Escorts
OPS
CSG 3 Aegis Escorts
OPS
Surface Action Group OPS
Surface Action Group OPS
MPFMPF Counter Narcotics’ Task Force
Counter Narcotics’ Task Force
TBMD SAGOps
TBMD SAGOps
LCS Sqdrn Direct Support
LCS Sqdrn Direct Support
Expeditionary Strike Group MEU(SOC)
Expeditionary Strike Group MEU(SOC)
Expeditionary Strike Group MEU(SOC)
Expeditionary Strike Group MEU(SOC)
MPFMPF
TBMD SAGOps / UPK
TBMD SAGOps / UPK
LCS Sqdrn Direct Sup.LCS Sqdrn Direct Sup.
Expeditionary Strike Group MEU(SOC)
Expeditionary Strike Group MEU(SOC)
CSG 3 Aegis Escorts
OPS / Transit
CSG 3 Aegis Escorts
OPS / Transit
LCS Sqdrn Direct Support
LCS Sqdrn Direct Support
Sea-basedSea-based Meets the demands of the 4-Meets the demands of the 4-
2-1 strategy, and…2-1 strategy, and… Starting nowStarting now
Sea-basedSea-based Meets the demands of the 4-Meets the demands of the 4-
2-1 strategy, and…2-1 strategy, and… Starting nowStarting now
Overarching guidance
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LCS CONOPS Overview
• Tailored warfighting capabilities
• Three LCS employment concepts
• LCS attributes and associated modules
• Supports distributed off-board systems
• Risk reduction
CONOPS Overview
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Tailorable access force provides capability across a broad spectrum of missions
LCS CONOPS R
equ
irem
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for
Acc
ess
Contingency Tasking
(Log, MIONEO, HA)
Pre-conflict: Conduct ISR
SOF C2
Precursor ops w/Off-boardsensors
Execute MCM,ASW,
Anti-small Boat Ops
Seabasing support
ManeuverSustainment/replenishment
Transition to post-conflict:
MIO, escort, etc.
Mission Spectrum
Ho
stil
itie
s
CONOPS Overview
9Flexible & responsive . . . Supporting Global ConOps
LCS Employment Concepts• Integrated with CSG/ESG
– Notionally, 2 to 3 LCS ships assigned to each strike group
– Mission configuration will complement other strike group combatants
– Commander determines “tailored” mission configurations
• LCS Squadron Operations– Collective flexibility & versatility while providing mutual support
– Forward deployed, but not forward based
– Maintaining a continuous presence in critical theaters of operation
– First response capability to anti-access crisis
– Integrated with Joint Task Force assets to execute Access assurance
• Limited Independent Operations– Mobility mission tasking in a known threat environment
– Rapid response to contingency mission tasking
LCS Employment
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LCS Squadron Concept
• Collective flexibility & versatility
• Forward deployed, but not forward based
• Mutual replenishment & logistic support
• Maintaining a continuous presence in critical theaters of operations
• First response capability to anti-access crisis
• Integrated with Joint Task Force assets to execute Access assurance
• Operations in direct support and supported by CSG/ESG
MIW
MIW
SUW/ISR
ASW/SUW
ASW/SUW
Simultaneous rollback of anti-access threat with squadrons of LCS – not single ships
Notional Squadron Configuration
SOF
Uninstalled packages
Medical
MIO
MIW
ASW
Mobility
IO
CONOPS overview
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“The warfighting potential of LCS can only be achieved
through the synergy between tailored mission packages and a platform optimized to exploit them
employing innovative concepts of operations.”
VADM LaFleur, CNSF
CONOPS Overview
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LCS Attributes
Experimentation at Sea.
(HSV, Skjold, Visby,Triton)
Results of Global War Gaming, &
FBEs.
Fleet Input & Responses.
Focused LCS Workshops.
Studies & Analysis
“Based on…”
Fully netted with the Battle Force
Speed, maneuverability & responsiveness
LCS collective versatility
Complements
DD (X), CG (X) & in-service
AEGIS fleet
Complements
DD (X), CG (X) & in-service
AEGIS fleet
Stealth, signature management
& shallow draft
Stealth, signature management
& shallow draftSelf deploying & self sustaining
High payload fraction Open architecture Off-board systems Networked
Employ unmannedair, surface & undersea
vehicles
Employ unmannedair, surface & undersea
vehicles
Draws upon thecapabilities & fire power of
multimission ships
Draws upon thecapabilities & fire power of
multimission ships
CoreCapabilities
Modular MissionPackages
CONOPS Overview
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LCS Capabilities
Fleet guidance says…• Heavy reliance on unmanned and off board systems.• Mission capability comes aboard with mission
packages.• Mission packages are “plug-in” like technology…
connect to LCS core support systems.• Mission packages may include additional “trained”
personnel to operate equipment.• High payload fraction enables. • Packages “built” for rapid reconfigurability, are
scalable and transportable by air & ship.
CONOPS Overview
Like an “air frame,” visualize LCS as a “sea frame”
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Modular Mission Capabilities
Small boat prosecution package“Need to engage from close aboard to over-the-horizon”Stabilized gun and missile system.Integrated with EO/IR system.Include non-lethal capabilities.Helo’s & off-board systems.
Littoral ASW package
Integrated with multiple
off-board sensor systems.Automatic on-board processing.Helos.
Mine Counter Measure package
“Need a punch through capability”Search, map, avoid with limited neutralization.Support and operate helos and
remote & autonomous UVs.
Other potential module missions
Mobility mission supportSOFNEOMIO….
CONOPS Overview
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Distributed Off-Board SystemsDistributed Off-Board Systems
ASW
MIW
SUW
ISR SAT or UAV Relay
LCS “niche” missions exploitpower of distributed systems:
•Numbers
•Coverage area
•Reduced vulnerability
•Keep at arms length
•Network
CONOPS Overview
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Without FORCEnet, LCS will be as limited in value as previous small U.S. Navy ships
FORCEnet
• Tactical network capabilities are critical to LCS CONOPS
• Challenge is providing OTH connectivity between LCS and unmanned sensors/vehicles
• Several strategies are under study. These efforts need resources to enable a network capability
• Mission packages must set network requirements
CONOPS Overview
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LCS risks are mitigated by…
• Platform Attributes– Speed and agility– Shallow draft – Signature management and deception
• Environment– Maneuver and dispersion– Clutter and complexity
• Networked threat awareness– Off-board distributed sensors– Reach-back– Links with ESG/CSG
• CONOPS– Standoff using OBS– LCS as a tripwire
CONOPS Overview
…conducting “niche” missions, with potentially more numbers. LCS does NOT deliver “the crushing blow.”
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LCS Development Issues
• Focus is on LCS attributes and warfighting capabilities– Mission package development, employment and logistics
support considerations– LCS platform interface requirements for mission packages– Network and autonomous off-board systems development
and integration– Signature reduction, innovative materials, hull forms,
propulsion
• But Organizational Innovations are still required – Innovative crewing methods for core/module missions– Mission planning and training– C2 for spectrum of missions and employment options – Maintenance support
Experimentation will play a critical role in filling the “gaps” in LCS development
LCS Development
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LCS Trade Space• Hullform• Seakeeping• Speed• Endurance• Displacement• Draft• Payload fraction• Construction material• Signature• Cost
LCS Development
Experimentation defines the trade space
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LCS CONOPS TIMELINE
01 OCT: NWDC CONOPS brief submitted to CFFC, CNSF, N76, CNSL, PEO(S) for initial review.
7 NOV NWDC CONOPS sitrep brief to CFFC
Wk 12 NOV NWDC CONOPS sitrep submitted to OPNAV Staff and others
• Wk 25 NOV NWDC brief CNO on CONOPS development
• 3-4 DEC SWFOC presentation on LCS CONOPS
• 10-11 JAN SWCC presentation on LCS CONOPS CNSF/NWDC delivers CONOPS to CFFC for final approval
• 31 JAN LCS baseline CONOPS document submitted to N76 Brief to competing LCS industry teams and others
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Conclusions• Strategic environment requires capabilities that are
– Adaptive, responsive, self-sustaining
• LCS is a transformational response to this strategic environment requirement– LCS spiral development and and CONOPS will be dynamic throughout the
entire life of the ship
• The modular approach and open architecture allows LCS to be evolved and modernized to meet:– Emerging technology – Evolving threats– A wide spectrum of missions
• LCS CONOPS provides the pathway to fuse the platform, mission packages, and network into a warfighting capability.
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Questions?