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Fleet Composite Squadron SIXVC-6
Transformation of Atlantic Fleet Targets and UAVs
Presentation to NDIANational Defense Industrial
Association
November 2003
RQ-2 PIONEER
Pioneer Det size
Mission Commanders 3
Admin 1
Supervisors 4
Techs 5
Mechs 5
IP Internal Pilots 6
EP External Pilots 4
PO Payload Operators 3
IS Intel Specialists 2
Total: 33
RQ-8 FIRESCOUT
OPTEMPO PIONEERHistorical Flight Hours
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FY 94 FY 95 FY 96 FY 97 FY 98 FY 99 FY 00 FY 01 FY 02 FY 03
RQ-8 FIRESCOUT
Vieques and AFWTF
Atlantic Fleet Battle Group TrainingNavy Dare
CLJ/Cherry Pt.
Townsend
Pinecastle
Avon Park
AUTEC Key West
Tyndall
Eglin Pensacola
CVOA
C2X/JTFEX Training
CVOA
C2X
C2X/JTFEX
Supporting Multi-Dimensional Training:
- Multiple ranges
- Time Sensitive Targeting
- Proximity to major bases
- Long-range strike opportunities
USAF/USN support & OPFOR fly from home stations
PIONEER UAV
VC-6 Equipment Aerial Targets
BQM-74E
• Aerial Target
• simulate aircraft/missile
• launch from ship or shore
PIONEER UAV
VC-6 Equipment Surface “Powered” Targets
QST-35HSMSTHigh Speed ManeuveringSeaborne Target
PIONEER UAV
VC-6 Surface Towed Targets
New capabilityMobile At-Sea Range
USNS Prevail
HUGO
BQM-74 from NAWC-38
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2003WARJTFex cancelled
Surface Targets OPTEMPO
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Aerial Targets OPTEMPO
Target Crews
• BQM-74 Aerial Targets, SNTC– 3 deployable crews– Local capability
• QST-35 Surface Powered Target– 2 deployable crews, 2 boats each
• HSMST Surface Powered Target– 2 deployable crews, 3 boats each– Local capability, small craft ops
Target Ops 08Nov – 12Dec
Air• Geo Washington Battle Group missile-ex (local)• USS WASP missile-ex (local)• CANADA (FMS) missile-ex (local)• COMPTUEX for GW Battle Group aboard USNS PREVAIL• FLEETEX JFK Battle Group (CCG-6) (Wallops)• SCORE C3F (San Clemente)
Surface• USS WASP simulated small boat attack (local)• COMPTUEX for GW Battle Group aboard USNS PREVAIL• SWARMEX USS WASP (North Carolina)• HSLWINGLANT HELLFIREX (AUTEC Bahamas)