National Security Cutters Will be A Unique National Asset

National Security Cutters Will be A Unique National Asset

Re-capitalization of the U.S. Coast Guard

Ken Thompson:

I think we decided we’d keep this as a bkground primer. Notes updated.

Ken Thompson:

I think we decided we’d keep this as a bkground primer. Notes updated.

What Is Deepwater?What Is Deepwater?

Deepwater is the US Coast Guard’s sweeping

acquisition program to replace all major ships

and aircraft which perform all of the Coast

Guard’s vital Deepwater missions

…including Homeland Security

Deepwater ... “A National Priority”

2005

Project Scope: 93 Cutters 206 Aircraft C4ISR Systems/Network Logistics Infrastructure

Project Scope: 93 Cutters 206 Aircraft C4ISR Systems/Network Logistics Infrastructure

20021997

2008 2007

2005 2013

2004

Today’s Deepwater AssetsReaching the End of Useful Service LifeToday’s Deepwater AssetsReaching the End of Useful Service Life

“When it comes to securing our homeland, and helping people along the coast, the Coast Guard has got a vital and significant mission… We must make sure that our Coast Guard has got a modern fleet of vessels. We must make sure that port security is as strong as possible.”

President George W. Bush

The PresidentThe President

Deepwater is the Answer

Early Design Top Level Early Design Top Level Planning FactorsPlanning FactorsEarly Design Top Level Early Design Top Level Planning FactorsPlanning Factors

Proprietary/Competition Sensitive 5

Replace All Deepwater Operational Assets

Specified Requirements for a National Security Cutter

Capped Funding Profile

$300M in FY02 (FY 98 Dollars)

$500M Annually FY03 Through FY42 (FY 98 Dollars)

Operating Expense (OE) Capped at $996M / Yr..

Maintain or Improve Operational Effectiveness

Manage Legacy Deepwater Assets

Key Operational Requirements Key Operational Requirements

SPS has specific NSC requirementsSection 3.8

Speed, endurance, replenishment, survivability, …

Requirements set direction for design developmentRobustnessFlexibilityMulti-mission capable

Improved Asset / Platform CapabilitiesIncreased major cutter speed allows greater responsivenessImproved cutter sea keeping increases on-scene presence and ability

to launch boats and aircraft in adverse weatherStern launching of small boats decreases time required to prosecute

TargetsCommon Operational Picture enables optimum use of available assets

National Security CutterNational Security Cutter

A Unique Component of the Integrated Deepwater System

Designed to Meet the NSC Requirements of the Coast Guard’s System Performance Specification.

Multi-mission, Military Vessel capable of working large range of Navy Operations.

Endurance, Speed and Sea Keeping to meet all CG Missions

Well equipped with Manned and Un-manned vehicles to extend detection ranges and increase prosecution of active cases.

Extends Coast Guards reach through “Common Operational Picture” C4I Network.

National Security CutterNational Security Cutter

Modern Design to meet all of the Coast Guard’s traditional deepwater Missions and Homeland Security Requirements.

Enhanced C4ISR makes the NSC a Key Asset in the Maritime Domain.

New Sensors and UAV’s to Find, Enhanced domain awareness to Interdict, Highly Capable LRI Boats / VUAVs and Helos to work together to Prosecute All Targets.

425’, 3900 Ton, 28+ Knots; CODAG, Dual Stern Launch; Mission Module Capability; Dual Helo / UAV Hangar Capability; Flexible Accommodations / Operating Crew substantially smaller than comparable legacy cutters, Significantly Improved Habitability.

New Requirements: Chemical, Biological, and Radiological detection

Communications•Automated Comms Systems

•Software Radios (Combine HF/VHF/UHF)

•Military SATCOM•Enhanced Dual INMARSAT-B (256 kbps)

•Wireless Internal Comms•Data Links•SIPRNET/CGDN+•Cryptological Devices

Communications•Automated Comms Systems

•Software Radios (Combine HF/VHF/UHF)

•Military SATCOM•Enhanced Dual INMARSAT-B (256 kbps)

•Wireless Internal Comms•Data Links•SIPRNET/CGDN+•Cryptological Devices

Sensors•Air Search Radar 3D-Air Search

•SPS-73 Surface/Nav Radar

•Fire Control Radar•IFF•Electronic Surveillance Measures

•Electro Optic/Infrared

Sensors•Air Search Radar 3D-Air Search

•SPS-73 Surface/Nav Radar

•Fire Control Radar•IFF•Electronic Surveillance Measures

•Electro Optic/Infrared

Weapons•57mm Gun•30mm Gun•50cal Guns•SEARAM AntiAir/ AintiShip RAM

•Decoy System

Weapons•57mm Gun•30mm Gun•50cal Guns•SEARAM AntiAir/ AintiShip RAM

•Decoy System

Integrated C2•Integrated Bridge System•Common C2 System•Multi-Operational Consoles

•C2 Local Area Network•Local Tactical Picture•Common Tactical Picture•Common Operational Picture (COP)

Integrated C2•Integrated Bridge System•Common C2 System•Multi-Operational Consoles

•C2 Local Area Network•Local Tactical Picture•Common Tactical Picture•Common Operational Picture (COP)

Integrated Coast Guard Systems Proprietary Information – Competition Sensitive

National Security Cutter National Security Cutter

Critical System AttributesCritical System Attributes

Affordability - acquisition & total ownership cost

Mobility - speed, seakeeping, redundancy

Mission Payload - flexible, robust, modular

Boardings - multiple simultaneous boardings

Crewing - optimize manpower requirements

Life Margins - future growth allowance

Aviation - land & refuel Navy/NATO VTOL aircraft (NSC Only)

Major Factors Leading to Cost SavingsMajor Factors Leading to Cost Savings

Cutter Crew Reduction

Use of Augmented Crews = Increased on Station Days

Intelligent Use of Unmanned Platforms

Use of C4ISR as Force Multiplier

Streamlined Logistics Infrastructure

Break to Video

AffordabilityAffordability

Acquisition Cost

Life Cycle Cost

Steel hull, mostly steel superstructure,

CODAG propulsion plantOne gas turbines vice 2 with CODOG

Modular constructionShorter build cycle

Common C4ISR componentsLarger buys

Propulsion Plant - CODAGEconomical diesel operations up to 23 knots

Common C4ISR systems across surface platforms

Reduced training costs & simplified logistics

NSC Model Testing NSC Model Testing

Model Tested at NSWC, Carderock– 28kts at 85% of Max Continuous Rating

Model Tested at NSWC, Carderock– 28kts at 85% of Max Continuous Rating

NSC Stern RampsNSC Stern Ramps

Selected During Concept Design Analysis Stern Ramp Benefits

Increased Operational EffectivenessLaunch and Retrieve in Higher Sea StatesSafer Operation

Reduced LCCOne Person on Deck to Launch and Retrieve

Define the RiskUsed World WideUsed by CGMore Prevalent on Smaller Ships but

Larger Ships are Being Constructed with Stern Ramps

Largest 240 Ft FrigateCoast Guard Has Considered

270 Ft WMEC170 Ft Cyclone Class

Stern Ramp (Continued) Stern Ramp (Continued)

Current Stern Ramp DesignCurrent Stern Ramp Design

Risk Off-RampRisk Off-Ramp

SRP Launching from a Davit Provides Risk Off-Ramp for Stern Ramp DesignEffect on CrewingAdds Flexibility

SRP Launching from a Davit Provides Risk Off-Ramp for Stern Ramp DesignEffect on CrewingAdds Flexibility

NSC Weapon System DiscussionNSC Weapon System Discussion

NSC RequirementsAnti Ship Cruise MissileAnti Ship DefenseLaw Enforcement

Command PresenceCompel Compliance

DoDDoD

USCGUSCG

Producing a Balanced DesignProducing a Balanced Design

NSC is in Preliminary Design Phase

Increased Capabilities are Being Discussed

All asset Capabilities changes must be evaluated for Total Owner ship CostsOperational Effectiveness

Partnership between Coast Guard and ICGS is Essential

NSC Combining GearNSC Combining Gear

Benefits to Coast GuardIdentical NSC and OPC Diesel EnginesGreater Operational Efficiencies

Better Fuel EfficiencyOne Diesel 16 Knots, Two Diesel 22 Knots95% Diesel OperationsNo Trail Shaft Operations

Increases RedundancyEither Engine Drive Either Shaft

Lowers LCCAC&I Cost the Same

Combining Gear enables common diesel engine for NSC and OPC.

Combining Gear enables common diesel engine for NSC and OPC.

Flight Deck Landing AreaFlight Deck Landing Area

SPS - Launch and Retrieve Navy and NATO VTOLSH60NATO Equivalent

Integrated With Our IDS CONOPSMCH and VUAV

NSC and OPC CapabilitiesVUAVMCHH60