US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal. Enabling Access. The Acquisition Perspective

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1 US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Enabling Access The Acquisition Perspective CDR Scott Stuart PMS-EOD Mine Warfare Association Spring Meeting May 2005

2 EOD Mission ELIMINATE THE HAZARDS FROM UNEXPLODED ORDNANCE (UXO) WHICH JEOPARDIZE OPERATIONS IN SUPPORT OF THE NATIONAL SECURITY STRATEGY EOD FUNCTIONS DETECT/LOCATE ACCESS IDENTIFY RENDER SAFE RECOVER/EXPLOIT DISPOSE EOD THREAT AREAS CONVENTIONAL ORDNANCE: SURFACE/AIR UNDERWATER CHEMICAL/BIOLOGICAL NUCLEAR UNCONVENTIONAL DEVICES: IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICES WMD (CHEM/BIO/NUCLEAR)

3 PROGRAM MANAGEMENT OFFICE EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL (PMS-EOD) PMS-EOD Provides Life Cycle Management of: Joint Service EOD Programs Underwater EOD Programs - Divers, Marine Mammal Programs, UUVs Responsibilities include Budgeting, Development, In-service Engineering, and Operation and Maintenance Support The EOD Mission Requires Specialized Systems and Equipment for: Low Visible Operations Low Signature (Magnetic and Acoustic) Operation in Harsh Environments Small, Mobile Deployed EOD Forces Bottom line: Bottom line: EOD Forces have a tool bag approach to their missions. Our job is to keep the tool bag relevant and supported.

4 The EOD Underwater UXO Toolbag Toolbag Tactical Integration of Small UUVs with Diver & MMS Forces EOD & VSW DIVER Tactically integrate affordable, small UUV systems into the VSW & EOD toolbags to: Improve effectiveness and efficiency Sustain small team concept in spite of proliferating UXO threats Reduce risk to divers MCM MARINE MAMMAL SYSTEMS

5 NSCT-1 UUV System Search-Classify-Map (S-C-M) Hydroid, Inc. (REMUS) Program Information Category: Abbreviated Acquisition Program Program Description: Multi- generation system capable of performing low-visible, exploration and reconnaissance in support of amphibious landing, mine countermeasures operations, and hydrographic mapping in the VSW zone (10-40 FSW) and the seaward approaches Small (2-person portable), RHIB deployable Sub-tasks to reduce diver/marine mammal system hazards Deliverable via multiple platforms (e.g., CRRC, COOP) 2 nd Generation incorporates GPS and modular low light camera Bluefin (SeaLion) Program Manager Assessment Key acquisition strategy tenets enabled by ONR FNCs and User Operational Evaluation System approach MK 18 MOD 0 Underwater Vehicle System (SCULPIN) [1 st Gen S-C-M System] delivered (Sole source contract) Preliminary Operational Capability enabled fielding of Fleet system 2 years prior to original program of record schedule SCULPIN has been upgraded to enable diver and MMS interoperability, multi-vehicle operations and enhanced communications 2 nd Gen system currently undergoing RCT&E - Competitive procurement - On-schedule for IOC Inventory Objective: 3 systems Event Testing Fleet Program Schedule FY03 FY04 FY05 FY06 FY07 2 ND Gen Production Decision 2nd Gen IOC FOC Contract Award Requirements Vendor Compliance Down-select Testing POC Delivery Hydroid Bluefin 2 nd Gen Prototype Delivery Production

6 NSCT-1 UUV System Reacquisition-Identification (R-I) SENSOR ALTERNATIVES Cinder Blocks E&T PDM-2 Lobster Trap 18 Cement Pipe E&T Manta E&T Rockan PLATFORM ALTERNATIVES Program Information Category: Abbreviated Acquisition Program Program Description: Enhance S-C-M Small UUV capability through integration of object reacquisition and identification sensors. Remain Small (2-person portable) Interoperable with S-C-M UUV, MK 8 MMS and UIS Mine Reacquisition, Limited Area Search, Mine Identification Low unit cost such that inadvertent loss is not catastrophic Formal MIW Tactics to address non-optic based mine identification Program Manager Assessment FBE s, M-HLS Ex s and ongoing efforts within ONR Future Naval Capabilities programs are improving available low-risk sensor options Strategy is to execute as product improvement program to first generation S-C-M UUV. (Cost and Performance benefits appear to support this approach) UOES will be used to validate & refine requirements and tactics Preliminary operator feedback: Low light level CCD camera and high freq SSS images to allow mine ID Inventory Objective: 3 systems Event Testing Program Schedule Program Initiation FY03 FY04 FY05 FY06 FY07 FY08 UOES Contract UOES UOES & TTP FCT Execute ECP Production Decision IOC FOC RCT&E(Including FCT) FCT Decision Point IOC/FOC Delivery

7 Search-Classify-Map / Reacquire-ID Search-Classify-Map Reacquire-ID Hull Fixture Recover Transponder 1 Launch Transponder 2 Mine/UXO? Survey Area Non-Mine/ Non-UXO Minelike Object

8 NSCT-1 UUV System Neutralization System Description: Perform low visible neutralization of previously identified bottom targets in the VSW zone Program is platform (not charge or firing train) Vehicles will be 2-person portable UUV-Ns will transit to pre-programmed positions of previously reported and precisely mapped mines to deliver neutralization charge Proposed ACAT IVT AoA Completed Jun 2004 GPS OPNAV approved Final Report Feb 05 Charge AoA Recommendations Swimming torpedo platforms Hovering platforms Crawler platform The Alternative Systems Review (ASR) provided sufficient information on the concepts identified in the AoA Study to determine the preferred approach for the 1 st Generation UUV-N Swimming torpedo platform SEAFOX Demonstration Sensor Expendable Homing Vehicle Capture Clamp Charges Dispenser Supply Canister Non- Expendable Hovering Vehicle Non-Expendable / Expendable Actuator Bottom Crawlers

9 EOD UUV s Search and investigate ship hulls, piers, and harbors underwater for UXO objects Under Hull/Pier Search Capability Will Be Next Increment In A Spiral Development Strategy of R-I UUV AoA Final Report Approved May 04 Conclusion: No single UUV is likely to satisfy the full range of requirements. AoA Recommended Two System Approach: Bottom UUV Localization System (BULS) Harbors and Open Areas Hull UUV Localization System (HULS) Hulls, Piers, and Pilings Fleet UOES MOAs signed by Fleet in August 04 UOES ROVs are being upgraded with Hull Search Sonar & Nav

10 EOD UUV Program Bottom UUV Localization System (BULS) Bluefin (SeaLion) Hydroid, Inc. (REMUS) Program Information Category: Abbreviated Acquisition Program Program Description: Bottom Search & Localization Capability will be Next Increment in a Spiral Development Strategy of S-C-M UUV Multi-generation system capable of performing low-visible, exploration and reconnaissance in support of EOD missions, including mine countermeasures operations, 10 to 300 FSW. Small (2-person portable), RHIB deployable Low unit cost such that inadvertent loss is not mission catastrophic Sub-tasks to evolve to more complex capabilities, i.e. in-place neutralization, detailed intel gathering, chem/bio detection Deliverable via multiple platforms (e.g., CRRC, COOP) Program Manager Assessment Key acquisition strategy tenets enabled by ONR initiatives and User Operational Evaluation System (UOES) approach UOES UUV prototypes being upgraded to more capable configurations: - Dual Frequency SSS, Enhanced Nav (GPS, INS, USBL) - Low Light Level CCD Camera - Enhanced Communications TT&P development with MDSU 2 and EODMU 7 Integration with M-HLD exercises and NURC demonstrations leverages non-usn and NATO engagement for integrated tactics Acquisition strategy is intended to rapidly field UUV capability Inventory Objective: 7 systems Event Testing Program Schedule FY04 FY05 FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 POC Midpoint 2 nd Gen & 3 rd Program Initiation Assessment Contract IOC FOC Award(BULS Modules) Spiral CIP Exercise Contract Option(POC) UOES UOES (Fleet Eval) 1 st Gen RCT&E 1 st Gen BULS (POC) 2 nd & 3 rd Gen Requirements Compliance Testing 2nd Gen 3rd Gen BULS(IOC) BULS(FOC)

11 EOD UUV Program Hull UUV Localization System (HULS) RESPONSE TIME IS THE ISSUE Assemble a search team Tag out intakes, screws, sonars, etc. Coordination with other ships Conduct hull search COMMON DIVER CHALLENGES: Poor visibility Disorientation Tending line entanglement Hazardous conditions Confined spaces

12 MK 15 MOD 0 Underwater Imaging System (UIS) Program Information Category: Abbreviated Acquisition Program Program Description: Diver-held sonar with precise navigation for MCM operations. Has ability to record and display mission data. Replaces AN/PQS-2A Hand Held Sonar. Program Manager Assessment Fielding Plan in place with user First 6 IOC systems delivered to Fleet Jan 05 IOC moved from Apr 05 to Jun 05 to address Quality Assurance issues No change to FOC 4QFY06 SBIR battery proposal proceeding to Phase II Inventory Objective: 222 Event Testing Program Schedule FY99 FY00 FY01 FY02 FY03 FY04 FY05 FY06 Program Initiation Design Review Demo / Test Production Decision FEU Testing Contract Fleet Evaluation First Articles IOC FOC Production

13 MK 15 MOD 0 UIS PIP Diver Visual Information System (DVIS) Program Information Category: Product Improvement Program Program Description: Alternate UIS display viewable in 0 to 2 feet visibility. Interoperable with MK48 Full Face Mask and MK 16 MOD 1 UBA (primary/secondary displays) COTS micro-display and optics in ruggedized waterproof housing. Program Manager Assessment Produce limited production quantities to support UIS IOC (36 systems) 14 DVIS May DVIS Jun DVIS Jul 05 Amend UIS Drawing Package Apr 05 Inventory Objective: 222 Event Testing Program Schedule FY01 FY02 FY03 FY04 FY05 FY06 FY07 Establish PIP Mid-point Decision CCB Contract ONR Tech Demo Proto Tests DT Fleet Eval Production First Articles

14 MK 12 AFS PIP AFD / AFCT / HVEBC MK 12 Acoustic Firing System (AFS) AFS Product Improvement Notional EDM Program Information Category: Product Improvement Program Program Description: PIP for increased deployment versatility and streamlined supportability. Consists of smaller, resettable Acoustic Firing Device (AFD) with field-installable battery. Includes insensitive munition HVEBC to reduce size and increase safety. Program Manager Assessment NSWC CRANE (ISEA) partnership with PMS- EOD for PIP Improves AFCT Electronics Unit to program AFDs acoustically, reducing life-cycle cost. Optimize early operator input for human systems integration. Removes requirement for electric blasting cap initiation, improving safety. Inventory Objective: 1500 (IDIQ) Event Testing Program Schedule FY03 FY04 FY05 FY06 FY07 FY08 Authorization to Proceed PDR ADM Tests WSESRB SSSTRP/ FISTRP Tech Assists HVEBC Qual Tests Field Test CDR EDM Tests SSSTRP/ WSESRB CCB Fleet Eval Production IOC

15 Limpet Mine Neutralization System (LMNS) Program Information Category: Abbreviated Acquisition Program Program Description: A small, inexpensive neutralization system for limpet mines. Consists of a hand-packed explosive tool and its attachments. Designed to be more effective against wider range of threats than in-service system (SWAG). Program Manager Assessment Characterization and Effectiveness to be completed in 3Q FY05. Effectiveness testing against live fuzed limpet mines (MK 1, VS-ss-22, and MDM7). Fleet evaluation in 4Q FY05 to include user explosive testing. Establishing Interface Control Document (ICD) between LMNS and DHINS (back-pack) Inventory Objective: 216 Event Testing Program Schedule FY03 FY04 FY05 FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 Program Initiation WSESRB Characterization WSESRB Production Decision Fleet Eval Contract Award Effectiveness Production First Articles IOC FOC

16 Next Generation Underwater Breathing Apparatus (NUBA) Program Information Stealth EOD-M MK 16 Mod 2 VIPER E Category: Abbreviated Acquisition Program Program Description: Navy EOD MCM diving apparatus to replace inservice system. Closed circuit diving system capable of safely operating to 300 feet utilizing existing U.S. Navy Dive Tables. Program Manager Assessment NUBA FCT proposal integrated into Acquisition Strategy. Contract strategy includes Fleet Evaluation User Suitability as part of the selection criteria. NUBA FCT enabled 2 additional foreign candidates to participate in evaluation Unmanned hours to date 139 hours Manned hours to date 30.5 hours Inventory Objective: 234 Event Testing Program Schedule FY04 FY05 FY06 FY07 FY08 AoA Program Initiation Swim Off Phases I-III Contract Award SS Phases IV-V Production Decision First Articles IOC Production FOC

17 MARINE MAMMAL SYSTEMS MK 5 MMS MK 4 MMS Mine Countermeasures MK 7 MMS Mine Countermeasures Object Recovery System MK 8 MMS VSW MCM MK 6 MMS Force Protection Swimmer Defense

18 Multi-Capability Enhancement Program (MCEP) Program Information Category: MK 4, MK 7, and MK 8 Capability Enhancement Program Program Description: Series of product improvements to MK 4, MK 7, and MK 8 MMS to provide each system with increased capabilities and greater interoperability. Enhances capabilities and flexibility of existing MMS to support the entire MCM mission in the DW, SW, and VSW zones. Operates in pre-assault and permissive environments; exploratory or clearance mode; reports bottom vs. moored mines; searches from station to station for buried targets; reduces footprint. Program Manager Assessment Coordinated group of product improvements to the MK 4, MK 7, and MK 8 MMS under three separate ECPs All MCEP enhancements and integration efforts expected to be complete by FY MK 4 will be enhanced to include DW mapping and pre-assault capabilities and will be integrated with the MK 7 and MK 8 MMS Detachments to provide DW capabilities. At FOC, Sep 07, two MCEP Detachments will provide full capability to perform the full MMS MCM mission. Inventory Objective: 1 system Event Test Phases RDT&E ($K) OPN ($K) Program Schedule FY04 FY05 FY06 FY07 FY08 Deployment-Ready MK 7 (Phase I) Integrate with MK 4 MK 8 MCEP (Phase II) ILA MCEP Deployment- Ready System POC Integrate with MK 4 MCEP IOC Test MCEP Deployment- Ready System ILA IOC Spares Training Logistics Retrofit & Outfitting ILA FOC

19 The EOD Ashore UXO Toolbag Toolbag Tactical Integration of Small UGVs with EOD Forces Rapid UXO Clearance Reduce Risk to EOD Technician Stand-of Disruption Remote Identification/Inspection Multiple UXO Clearance Ops

20 Man Transportable Robotic System (MTRS) Mission: The MTRS will be used in both peacetime and wartime operations by EOD technicians to perform remote reconnaissance at UXO and IED incident sites. Characteristics/Description: EOD reconnaissance tasks include locating, examining, and identifying UXO and IEDs. Threats include entire spectrum of conventional, special (NBC) and unconventional explosive ordnance. Evolutionary acquisition strategy employed to add capabilities beyond reconnaissance: Render safe / disruption CBRN detection Capability/Improvements: Reconnaissance/monitoring Two man portable Tele-operated 800 meters 2 hours of continuous use Video/audio feedback High reliability Contractors: irobot Corporation, Burlington, MA Foster-Miller, Inc. Waltham, MA Inventory Objective: Army 461 Marine Corps 73 Navy 220 Air Force 140 irobot MTRS Vehicle Foster Miller MTRS Vehicle

21 Large Improvised Explosive Device (LIED) Access And Disruption Systems Mission: Provides capability to the EOD technician to safely approach within visible or physical proximity to an LIED to enable further action and to prevent an LIED from functioning as designed through disruption or other means. Characteristics/Description: LIED Access systems are comprised of tools used to make holes, break hardware, sever wires and cables, and/or break apart or bend objects LIED Disruption systems consist of tools capable of making LIEDs non-functional by rapidly separating or destroying their firing circuits and/or their explosive payloads Capability/Improvements: Three approaches: Non-material - Revise procedures, tactics & techniques for existing EOD/Commercial Systems Commercial/NDI Systems - Shape Charges; Cutters Full Scale Development - Directional Energetic Tool EXPLOSVIE ACCESS DEVICE (EAD) EDWC Contractors: Commercial Systems: Cherry Engineering, Albuquerque, NM Initial Inventory Objective: EAD:Navy 240 cases EDWC: Navy 267 cases BLACK MAGIC CUBE RED MAGIC CUBE DETONATOR WIRE CUTTER (DWC) MEDIUM DIRECTIONAL ENERGETIC TOOL (MDET) NDI Systems Full Scale Development: In-House Development Production - TBD DWC: Marine Corps 63; Navy - 940; Air Force 300 MDET: Army - 141; Marine Corps 73; Navy 4; Air Force - 63

22 Submunitions Clearance System (SCS) Mission: The SCS will allow the EOD technician to rapidly render safe/neutralize large quantities of submunitions by remote means. Characteristics/Description: The SCS will primarily consist of a modified commercial, remote-controlled weapons aiming platform and use a service-approved rifle. The aiming platform may be mounted to a vehicle, tripod, or robotic platform. The system will complement and augment the EOD technician during extremely hazardous EOD missions, specifically those related to scatterable submunitions incident sites. Capability/Improvements: Improves existing standoff munition disruption (SMUD) techniques Provide blast protection when mounted to a vehicle Eliminates accuracy variability due to marksmanship level and user fatigue Fully interoperable with current military arms and ammunition Telepresent Rapid Aiming Platform (TRAP) System Contractor: Precision Remotes Inc. Point Richmond, CA Initial Inventory Objective: Army 124 Marine Corps 73 Air Force 81

23 EOD: Enabling Access