ScanEagle® Program

November 2013

Steve ParvinPMA-263

301-757-9068Stephen.parvin@navy.mil

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Group 5GW> 1320 lbs

Group 4GW> 1320 lbs OpAlt < 18 Kft

Group 3GW< 1320 lbs

Group 2GW:21 - 55 lbs

Group 1GW< 20 lbs

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Naval UAS Family of Systems

UCLASS

Potential Cargo POR

USMC Group-4

Bell 407

Cargo RDC

BAMS-DMQ-4C Triton

MQ-8BFire Scout

RQ-7B Shadow

T-Hawk

Raven-B

WASP III

PUMA

WASP IV

UCAS

ScanEagle®

RQ-21A STUAS

USMC/USN ISR Svcs USN ISR Svcs

NSWC

CURRENT FUTUREINCREASED CAPABILITIES

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Meeting Objectives

• Discuss ScanEagle® System Capabilities

• Develop Understanding of Country Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) Requirements

• Country UAS Concept of Operations to Support ScanEagle® Program

• Discuss Life Cycle Support Requirements for ScanEagle®

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Notional Hub & Spoke Concept

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LOA Structure

• FMS Case Line Item Structure– Line Item 1 Air Vehicles

– Line Item 2 Other Support Equipment

– Line Item 3 Parts, Accessories

– Line Item 4 Training

– Line Item 5 Publications

– Line Item 6 Contractor Engineering Technical Services

– Line Item 7 Other Technical Services

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Country Program

• Government Owned/Government Operated (GO/GO)- System Ownership: Country owns and operates all ScanEagle® equipment

• Air vehicles, Ground Control Stations, Insitu Video Exploitation System (IVES), Launch and Recovery Equipment (LRE)

- Mission Control: Mission Coordinator for mission planning, air space integration, frequency management

- Air Vehicle Operation: Operators controls air vehicle from launch, during mission, and recovery

- Video Exploitation Station: Imagery Analyst operate IVES

• Logistics: Perform system maintenance, manage spares inventory, repair program and configuration of all systems (implement Insitu hardware and process changes)

• Insitu Field Service Representatives (FSR) provide assistance to Country MC, operators, maintenance personnel; assist in supply management; perform configuration management; perform engineering investigations; support on the job training

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Notional Schedule

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LI 1: Air Vehicles

• Air Vehicle Configuration and Quantity Usually Determined by Concept of Operations, Desired Flight Hours, Mission Readiness, FMS Case Period of Performance

• Proposed Configuration of Block D Air Vehicles: – Video Payload: Electro-Optic (Day), Infra-Red (Night)

– C-10 Fuel

– Mode C Transponder for Air Traffic Control

– Radio, Data Link Frequencies to be confirmed for Operational Airspace

• Air Vehicles Shipped and Stored in Individual Containers

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• Flight hours estimated at 100 total hours per month, total 1,200 flight hours for one year

• Full mission readiness minimum .90• Approximately 10 Air Vehicles required to support above

flight hours and mission readiness• Air Vehicle Has Seven (7) Modular Components

– Module Replacement Simplifies Maintenance and Increases Readiness

LI 1: Air VehicleAssumptions

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LI 2: Other Support Equipment

• Shore Based Hub Includes:– MK-4 Launcher and Recovery System/Retriever

– Shelters (Optional): Operations, Maintenance and Supply Storage

– Two (2) Tactical Ground Control Stations (TGCS), Antennas, Weather Station, Video Exploitation Station, Video Recorder

– OPTION: Add a “Spoke” next to the Hub, for Mission Control and IVES Video Analysis to extend operational and surveillance area

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LI 2: Other Support Equipment

• Major Functions at Hub Include: Mission Planning and Command, Air Vehicle (Preparation, Launch, Control, Recovery), Imagery Analysis/Archiving, All Maintenance, Spares/Supply Storage, Information Transfer to Outside Sources

• Hub Does Not Include: Communication to Other Stations/Command Centers, Satellite Phone, Digital Maps, Computer for Internet/Video Storage

• Digital Maps can be from USG or commercial sources

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• Shore Based Spoke with TGCS– Provides Level 5 – Air Vehicle and

Sensor Control

• Spoke can be Installed in Truck, Building, Shelter (Transportable)

• Spokes mounted in or on operational shelter but must be stationary to operate air vehicles

• Multiple Spokes Can Provide Significant Expansion of Surveillance Area

LI 2: Other Support Equipment

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• Remote Video Terminal (RVT (Rover) Level 2 Capability): Receipt of ScanEagle® Video Imagery within 10+ Kilometers of the Air Vehicle

• Does Not Include Communication to Hub or Spoke

• RVT Quantity to be Determined During Meetings

LI 2: Other Support Equipment

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• Provides spares and support equipment – Air Vehicles, Launcher, Retrieval System, Control Stations

• Sustainment Program: USN contract with Insitu to provide supply support (spares) for 100 flight hours per month• Insitu provides initial spares for 3-6 months, then replenishes on a regular basis for

the contract period

• Insitu transports broken hardware from Country operational site to U.S. and delivers replacement spares to ensure proper supply levels

• Final Support: At the end of contract support period a final 90 day supply of spare parts should be delivered to operational site

• 1206 Performance Period may affect sustainment period (U.S. fiscal year)

• Sustainment to start immediately after Initial Operating Capability (IOC) is established

LI 3: Parts, Accessories

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• Fuel C-10: Insitu will provide/transport fuel and lubricants (oil/fuel mix)

- Insitu Warranty Provides for:– Air Vehicle 100 Flight Hours

– Launcher 175 Launches

– Retriever 75 Recoveries

• Follow-On Support (FOS) FMS Case Required Prior to Expiration of Initial FMS Case for Insitu sustainment program or Country supply management

LI 3: Parts, Accessories

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• Training courses held at Insitu (Bingen, Washington)– Operator, Maintenance, Mission Commander, IVES

• Training:– Number of Students Based on Hub/Spoke(s), Flight Tempo

– Training for two cadres (groups) of students• To Accommodate Rotations (To be Determined by Country)

– English Comprehension Level (ECL) of 80 required

LI 4: Training

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• Operator Training ten (10) week course

• Maintenance Training six (6) week Course

• UAV Familiarization Training Six (6) week course

• IVES Training Five (5) Day Course

• Student Lodging and Transportation Not Included in LOA

• Follow-on training to be provided via Follow-On Support FMS case or Direct Commercial Sales (DCS)

LI 4:Training

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• Technical Publications will be in the English Language

• Initial Publications will be Provided via Electronic Format, Hard Copies (Quantity Determined During LCPD)

• Publication Updates will be Provided for a Period of one (1) Year After IOC

• Publications Include Maintenance and Operator Manuals, Incident Analysis Reports, Safety of Flight Reports

• Follow-On Support (FOS) FMS Case DCS Support Required

LI 5: Publications

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• Insitu Field Service Representative(s) – FSR service period dependent upon contract award, site activation and

remaining performance period in 1206 fiscal

• Detailed FSR Functions Documented in Program Management Plan (PMP)

• Country responsible for force protection, housing, meals, medical, MWR for Insitu FSR(s)

LI 6: Contractor Technical Services

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FSR Responsibilities

•Provide immediate technical advice on all aspects of UAS operations and maintenance including set up, flying, mapping, troubleshooting and material state

•Facilitate Country UAS incident investigations

•Provide informal instruction and on the job training (OJT) to Country maintainers and operators

•Provide Reliability and Maintainability (R&M) tracking data using contractor provided tools for Country UAS program

•Provide coordination, recording, packaging, and tracking of Line Replaceable Units (LRU’s) being returned to the Contractor for repair

LI 6: Contractor Technical Services

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• Provide advice on the removal of useful items and the destruction of the remaining parts, when in the opinion of the Country, a platform is damaged beyond economical repair

• Act as the UAS forward authority for warranty claims by providing a first-hand account of all relevant incidents

• Provide management and advice on implementation of authorized modifications and follow-on configuration controls

• Perform material reviews and software integrity of the UAS and ground station systems under the direction of the Country

• Provide advice and support on fuel including oil mixing (if required), storage, contamination, and segregation

• Monitor Country UAS supply stock levels and provide data on spares consumption

LI 6: Contractor Technical Services

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• USN and Insitu Program Management to Support Program Implementation, Meetings, Acquisition, Deliveries, and Case Closure

• This Line provides for Planning, Organizing, Directing, Control of Technical and Administrative Efforts to Accomplish Program Technical, Schedule and Cost Objectives

• FOS FMS Case or DCS Support Required After Completion of Basic FMS Case Services

LI 7: Other Technical Assistance (OTA)

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Summary

• USN and Insitu Work with Country to Define ScanEagle® Program Concept of Operations

• Country, USN and Insitu prepare for introduction and operation of ScanEagle® system

• Country, USN and Insitu plan for Life Cycle Support Requirements for ScanEagle®

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UAS Operation Levels

• Levels of Unmanned System Operation– Level 1: Indirect receipt of UAV related payload data

– Level 2: Direct receipt of ISR/other data where “direct” covers reception of the UAV payload data by the GCS when it has direct communication with the UAV

– Level 3: Control and monitoring of the UAV payload in addition to direct receipt of ISR/other data

– Level 4: Control and monitoring of the UAV, less launch and recovery

– Level 5: Control and monitoring of the UAV (Level 4) plus launch and recovery

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