PEO Littoral and Mine Warfare
CAPT Terry Briggs, USNPMS 490
MINWARASummer Regional Conference
7 May 2003
Vision for The Future of Vision for The Future of Mining In Support of Sea Mining In Support of Sea
Power 21Power 21
Vision for The Future of Vision for The Future of Mining In Support of Sea Mining In Support of Sea
Power 21Power 21
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Projecting Offense . . .
global presence,
precision, and persistence
Sea Power 21Sea Power 21Sea Power 21Sea Power 21Naval Sea Mining…where does it fit?Naval Sea Mining…where does it fit?
i Sea Str ke Sea Strike FORCEnet
S S e e a a S S h h i i e e l l d d
S S e e a a B B a a s s i i n n g g
Projecting Defense . . .assure allies, deter adversaries, ensure access
Projecting Sovereignty . . .
taking the joint force to sea
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Sea Power 21Sea Power 21Sea Power 21Sea Power 21
Projecting Defense . . .assure allies, deter adversaries, ensure access
Cost-effective Force Protection
S S e e a a S S h h i i e e l l d d
FORCEnet
Naval Sea Mining…where does it fit?Naval Sea Mining…where does it fit?
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Sea Power 21Sea Power 21Sea Power 21Sea Power 21
Projecting Defense . . .assure allies, deter adversaries, ensure access
Cost-effective Force Protection
• Keep the enemy out of US/ALLIED operating areas
S S e e a a S S h h i i e e l l d d
FORCEnet
Naval Sea Mining…where does it fit?Naval Sea Mining…where does it fit?
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Sea Power 21Sea Power 21Sea Power 21Sea Power 21
FORCEnet
Naval Sea Mining…where does it fit?Naval Sea Mining…where does it fit?
Sea Strike
Projecting Offense . . .
global presence,
precision, and persistence
Power Projection
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Sea Power 21Sea Power 21Sea Power 21Sea Power 21
S S e e a a S S t t r r i i k k e e FORCEnet
Naval Sea Mining…where does it fit?Naval Sea Mining…where does it fit?
Projecting Offense . . .
global presence,
precision, and persistence
Power Projection
•Keep the enemy where he doesn’t want to be
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Sea Power 21Sea Power 21Sea Power 21Sea Power 21
S S e e a a S S t t r r i i k k e e FORCEnet
Naval Sea Mining…where does it fit?Naval Sea Mining…where does it fit?
Projecting Offense . . .
global presence,
precision, and persistence
Power Projection
•Keep the enemy where he doesn’t want to be
•Force the enemy into areas he doesn’t want to go
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Sea Power 21Sea Power 21Sea Power 21Sea Power 21Naval Sea Mining…where does it fit?Naval Sea Mining…where does it fit?
FORCEnet
Projecting Sovereignty . . .
taking the joint force to sea
Forward Deployed Organic Capability
S S e e a a B B a a s s i i n n g g
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Sea Power 21Sea Power 21Sea Power 21Sea Power 21Naval Sea Mining…where does it fit?Naval Sea Mining…where does it fit?
FORCEnet
S S e e a a B B a a s s i i n n g g Projecting Sovereignty . . .
taking the joint force to sea
Forward Deployed Organic Capability
• MF Planning TDA
MEDALJMPSC4ISR
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Sea Power 21Sea Power 21Sea Power 21Sea Power 21
Projecting Sovereignty . . .
taking the joint force to sea
Forward Deployed Organic Capability
• MF Planning TDA
•Afloat stockpile
Naval Sea Mining…where does it fit?Naval Sea Mining…where does it fit?
FORCEnet
S S e e a a B B a a s s i i n n g g
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Sea Power 21Sea Power 21Sea Power 21Sea Power 21Naval Sea Mining…where does it fit?Naval Sea Mining…where does it fit?
S S e e a a S S t t r r i i k k e e FORCEnet
S S e e a a S S h h i i e e l l d d
S S e e a a B B a a s s i i n n g g Networked Mines fully integrated into the C4ISR architecture contribute to• Common Tactical Picture• Battle Damage Assessment
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Sea Power 21Sea Power 21Sea Power 21Sea Power 21Naval Sea Mining…where does it fit?Naval Sea Mining…where does it fit?
FORCEnet
S S e e a a S S h h i i e e l l d d
S S e e a a B B a a s s i i n n g g
Projecting Defense . . .assure allies, deter adversaries, ensure access
Cost-effective Force Protection
Projecting Sovereignty . . .
taking the joint force to sea
Forward Deployed Organic Capability
Projecting Offense . . .
global presence,
precision, and persistence
Power Projection
Sea Strike
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Sea Sea BasingBasing
Sea Sea StrikeStrike
ForceNet
Sea Shield
US Mining VisionUS Mining VisionIntegrated Littoral Battlespace DominanceIntegrated Littoral Battlespace Dominance
US Mining VisionUS Mining VisionIntegrated Littoral Battlespace DominanceIntegrated Littoral Battlespace Dominance
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• Maintains minefield performance with fewer weapons
• Adds and enhances mining capability
Benefits of Networked Benefits of Networked MiningMining
Benefits of Networked Benefits of Networked MiningMining
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No Requirement
MK 56
MK 56
MK 65/63/62 QUICKSTRIKE
MK 67 SLMM
QS & SLMM
QS & SLMM
MK 60 CAPTOR
FULL DEMIL
PARTIAL DEMIL
PARTIAL DEMIL
Current CapabilityCurrent CapabilityBy Water DepthBy Water Depth
Current CapabilityCurrent CapabilityBy Water DepthBy Water Depth
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Roadmap to the FutureRoadmap to the FutureRoadmap to the FutureRoadmap to the Future
2010 Mine2010 MineNetworked Networked
Theater MineTheater Mine
Networked Networked MineMine
Sea Sea BasingBasing
Sea StrikeSea Strike
ForceNet
Sea Shield
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Littoral Sea MineDemo6.3
6.2
Networked Theater Mine
Demo
2010 Mine Development
Networked Theater MinePrototype & Development
DADS Weapon Technology
MineTechnology
2010 Mine AOA
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6.5
6.4
0000
Key
Funded
Beyond FYDP
2010 P3IDemo
2010 P3I Development
2010Mine
2010 P3I Mine
Networked Theater Mine
Future 6.2 Funding TBD
Roadmap to the FutureRoadmap to the FutureRoadmap to the FutureRoadmap to the Future
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Acquisition program initiated in FY03• $65M over FYDP in current POM• AoA currently underway
– Three concepts under consideration• Upgraded moored MK 56 Mine replacement• Bottom sitting rising mine (rocket or buoyant)• Bottom sitting encapsulated torpedo based mine
– RECO capability desirable
2010 Mine2010 Mine2010 Mine2010 Mine
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2010 Mine2010 Mine2010 Mine2010 Mine
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Networked MineNetworked MineNetworked MineNetworked Mine
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Networked Theater MineNetworked Theater MineNetworked Theater MineNetworked Theater Mine
Sea Sea BasingBasing
Sea Sea StrikeStrike
ForceNet
Sea Shield
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• High Quality Target DCLT– Target discrimination
– Long range to minimize number of assets
• Assured, Secure, Robust Underwater C3
– Remote Control
– Integration to CUP and BDA
• Precision Stand-off Delivery– From air
– From sea
• Flexible Target Engagement– Less than lethal options
– Cooperative engagements
Needed CapabilitiesNeeded CapabilitiesNeeded CapabilitiesNeeded Capabilities
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• Low-power, Compact, Multi-influence Sensors
• Distributed Signal Processing and Data Fusion
• Underwater Acoustic / Magneto-inductive Comms
• Robotic Delivery / Mobile Weapons
• Target-Weapon Pairing and Cooperative Behavior
Enabling Enabling TechnologiesTechnologies
Enabling Enabling TechnologiesTechnologies
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SHAREM-138, USS Cushing to RV Melville, East China Sea
• Demonstrated 2-way Communications up to 12 Nautical Miles
• All Valid Commands (Arm, Dis-Arm, Sterilize) were confirmed
• All Intentional Invalid Commands were Rejected
4 Confirmations Received and
processed correctly
30 Commands
sent
All 14 Commands processed correctly
14 Commands Received
14 Confirmations
Returned
1
2
3
5
Mine Technology Mine Technology AccomplishmentsAccomplishments
Remote Control (FY01)Remote Control (FY01)
Mine Technology Mine Technology AccomplishmentsAccomplishments
Remote Control (FY01)Remote Control (FY01)
4
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Mine Technology Mine Technology AccomplishmentsAccomplishments
Encapsulated Torpedo Launch FY01Encapsulated Torpedo Launch FY01
Mine Technology Mine Technology AccomplishmentsAccomplishments
Encapsulated Torpedo Launch FY01Encapsulated Torpedo Launch FY01
Ready to Deploy
• Demonstrated vertical launch, without broaching, in 150 feet of water
• Demonstrated ability to achieve a commanded heading within + 5°
• Validated simulation for weapon performance under a wide variety of conditions
Mk 54 Torpedo Launch Simulations
Mk 54 Torpedo Surrogate Experiment
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Mine Technology Mine Technology AccomplishmentsAccomplishments
Sensor field - Torpedo Comms FY01Sensor field - Torpedo Comms FY01
Mine Technology Mine Technology AccomplishmentsAccomplishments
Sensor field - Torpedo Comms FY01Sensor field - Torpedo Comms FY01XTV Experiment (Dabob)
Resulting XTV (torpedo) Depth and Course
MK 69 Source (180 dB)
Successfully Achieved All 4 Commanded Turns
PSU/ARL XTV (torpedo)
2
1
3
4
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• Improved DCLT Capability
– Fewer Long-range Low-power Sensors
– Multitudes of Short-range Low-cost Sensors
• Robust Wireless Underwater Communications– Internet (network to information grid)
– Intranet (node to node)
– Secure (LPI / LPD)
Remaining Technology Remaining Technology IssuesIssues
Remaining Technology Remaining Technology IssuesIssues
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• A networked minefield can provide enhanced capabilities that are transformational and support all elements of Sea Power 21
• There are no insurmountable hurdles that stand in the way of making this vision a reality – requires only a steadfast commitment from the Navy
ConclusionConclusionConclusionConclusion