NGAUS File # ANG 7 I Add GA Date (MM/DD/YY) May 4, 2015 State Georgia SME/Phone Marshall Kennemer/director@ngaga.org Input # 12 Air National Guard Search and Rescue Mission Category ANG Resolution # 7 Item # I (Add to I) Modernization of HH-60 to provide network communications capability (RTIC) "and situational awareness improvement." A Helmet Mounted Cueing System (HMCS) allows all crewmembers to quickly build SA with minimal need for voice communication. Sensor and data link symbols are visible on the helmet mounted display superimposed over the geographic location of friendly, hostile and survivor positions. Additionally, the ability to display sensor pictures and data link information while maintaining a heads-up posture will greatly enhance safety while flying in the low-level (<500 ft) environment. Since the majority of the HH-60 mission employment occurs at night, this capability must be compatible with Night Vision Goggles Integrate an available, qualified Helmet Mounted Cueing System (HMCS) into the Air National Guard HH-60G that supports day & night operations. The HMCS must be compatible with existing Night Vision Goggles used in the HH-60G. Integration of the HMCS must not require modification of the current HH-60G Block Cycle Configuration 6.4 (BCC 6.4) software configuration. The HMCS must support operations at all crewmember locations. The HMCS must be able to display red, blue, yellow, white, and green symbology and full motion color video imagery simultaneously in order to maximize crewmember situational and informational awareness. Head tracking susceptibility to aircraft structure and cockpit mapping must be minimized. The HMCS must be compatible with other critical system upgrades including 3-dimensional audio. The addition of day and night helmet mounted cueing and display capability in the HH-60 significantly increases aircrew Situational Awareness (SA) and weapons employment capability, enhances terminal area search and rescue operations, and speeds overall internal communication during critical mission phases. IN
NGAUS File # ANG 7 L Add GA Date (MM/DD/YY) May 4, 2015 State Georgia SME/Phone Marshall Kennemer/director@ngaga.org Input # 7 HC / MC -130 CSAR Mission Support Equipment Category ANG Resolution # 7 Item # L Support procurement of HC/MC 130 CSAR Mission Support Equipment Recent technical advancements provide the means to integrate existing HC/MC-130P/N sensors with modern processors and data links facilitating superior Command and Control (C2) and tactical coordination from either an overhead or offset orbit. Having an integrated eye-safe laser range finder, illuminator, and designator capability in a state-of-the-art Electro- Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) sensor that can Find, Fix, Track, and Target (F2T2) Targets of Interest (TOI), or to precisely determine survivor location information, takes the search out of search and rescue and provides the Combined Force Air Component Commander (CFACC) with a powerful collaboration tool in uncertain tactical environments. Equipping HC/MC-130P/N aircraft with an enhanced EO/IR infrared sensor capable of Full Motion Video (FMV) relieves reliance on high-demand Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) assets. In order for rescue forces to fully support information superiority operations they require the ability to utilize the Internet while on board the aircraft. The Internet on Board (IOB) allows for efficient information sharing across a digital network. Rescues performed in combat and during the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina highlighted the need to modernize the HC/MC-130P/N situational awareness capability. Real-time information exchange is paramount during personnel recovery operations, requiring great precision and speed in asymmetric battle space environments.
NGAUS File # ANG 7 M Add NM Date (MM/DD/YY) Apr 1, 2015 angela.tapia@us.af.mil State New Mexico SME/Phone 505-853-5998 Input # 2 Air National Guard Search and Rescue Mission Category ANG Resolution # 7 Item # M Develop formal requirement input to Air Force Headquarters for long-lead and procurement input into Program Objective Memorandum (POM) for CV-22 aircraft. The CV-22 Osprey represents a major proven combat capability for the New Mexico Air National Guard (NMANG). Its ability for vertical take-off and landing, combined with fixed-wing speed and range has shown this to be a versatile multi-mission aircraft. The attributes of the CV-22 have enabled military planners to transcend traditionally defined roles and missions as currently dictated by legacy aircraft capabilities and resolve distance/time shortfalls for current Combat Rescue aircraft as noted by ACC/CC in Mar 15 regarding Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH) mixed fleet: "It [CV-22] is as a very attractive possibility to mitigate current risk in the Combat Rescue mission area, particularly the CRH (HH-60) capability gap for expeditious long-range extractions." The strategic shift to Africa and the Pacific clearly reflects a serious shortcoming in AF Combat Rescue (CR) that is unsustainable by the current HH-60/ C-130 force with regard to distance/response time. Today, the ANG provides 1/3rd of the CR capability and experiences the same limitations of the legacy fleet mix. In the current CRH replacement effort, the NMANG is the last unit to gain aircraft in 2024, if at all. While the CV-22 provides immense versatility to Combatant Commanders, it also fulfills the multiple mission sets of the Homeland Security/Defense Title 10 mission, SOF support/training and numerous State Title 32 missions in a much more rapid, efficient, and economically achievable manner. The CV-22 in the NMANG will provide concurrent and proportional modernization, increased long term recruiting/retention, along with a vast multi-mission capability. Counter Drug, day-night fire fighting, rapid Civil Support Team point-to-point response, Border Patrol, Global CR force projection into denied areas, and Homeland Security/National Response, are just a starting point for this aircraft. CV-22s in the NMANG is essential for ANG stability, dependability, and growth.
NGAUS File # ANG 7 N Add NM Date (MM/DD/YY) Apr 1, 2015 angela.tapia@us.af.mil State New Mexico SME/Phone 505-853-5998 Input # 3 Air National Guard Search and Rescue Mission Category ANG Resolution # 7 Item # N Capture force structure savings from Mixed Fleet as part of V-22 Multi-year III buy profile The CV-22 Osprey represents a major proven combat capability for the New Mexico Air National Guard (NMANG). Its ability for vertical take-off and landing, combined with fixed-wing speed and range has shown this to be a versatile multi-mission aircraft. The attributes of the CV-22 have enabled military planners to transcend traditionally defined roles and missions as currently dictated by legacy aircraft capabilities and resolve distance/time shortfalls for current Combat Rescue aircraft as noted by ACC/CC in Mar 15 regarding Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH) mixed fleet: "It [CV-22] is as a very attractive possibility to mitigate current risk in the Combat Rescue mission area, particularly the CRH (HH-60) capability gap for expeditious long-range extractions." The strategic shift to Africa and the Pacific clearly reflects a serious shortcoming in AF Combat Rescue (CR) that is unsustainable by the current HH-60/ C-130 force with regard to distance/response time. Today, the ANG provides 1/3rd of the CR capability and experiences the same limitations of the legacy fleet mix. In the current CRH replacement effort, the NMANG is the last unit to gain aircraft in 2024, if at all. While the CV-22 provides immense versatility to Combatant Commanders, it also fulfills the multiple mission sets of the Homeland Security/Defense Title 10 mission, SOF support/training and numerous State Title 32 missions in a much more rapid, efficient, and economically achievable manner. The CV-22 in the NMANG will provide concurrent and proportional modernization, increased long term recruiting/retention, along with a vast multi-mission capability. Counter Drug, day-night fire fighting, rapid Civil Support Team point-to-point response, Border Patrol, Global CR force projection into denied areas, and Homeland Security/National Response, are just a starting point for this aircraft. CV-22s in the NMANG is essential for ANG stability, dependability, and growth.
NGAUS File # ANG 7 O Add NM Date (MM/DD/YY) Apr 1, 2015 angela.tapia@us.af.mil State New Mexico SME/Phone 505-853-5998 Input # 1 Air National Guard Search and Rescue Mission Category ANG Resolution # 7 Item # O Develop accession strategy for the ANG to attain and operate the CV-22 as part of the total force package The CV-22 Osprey represents a major proven combat capability for the New Mexico Air National Guard (NMANG). Its ability for vertical take-off and landing, combined with fixed-wing speed and range has shown this to be a versatile multi-mission aircraft. The attributes of the CV-22 have enabled military planners to transcend traditionally defined roles and missions as currently dictated by legacy aircraft capabilities and resolve distance/time shortfalls for current Combat Rescue aircraft as noted by ACC/CC in Mar 15 regarding Combat Rescue Helicopter (CRH) mixed fleet: "It [CV-22] is as a very attractive possibility to mitigate current risk in the Combat Rescue mission area, particularly the CRH (HH-60) capability gap for expeditious long-range extractions." The strategic shift to Africa and the Pacific clearly reflects a serious shortcoming in AF Combat Rescue (CR) that is unsustainable by the current HH-60/ C-130 force with regard to distance/response time. Today, the ANG provides 1/3rd of the CR capability and experiences the same limitations of the legacy fleet mix. In the current CRH replacement effort, the NMANG is the last unit to gain aircraft in 2024, if at all. While the CV-22 provides immense versatility to Combatant Commanders, it also fulfills the multiple mission sets of the Homeland Security/Defense Title 10 mission, SOF support/training and numerous State Title 32 missions in a much more rapid, efficient, and economically achievable manner. The CV-22 in the NMANG will provide concurrent and proportional modernization, increased long term recruiting/retention, along with a vast multi-mission capability. Counter Drug, day-night fire fighting, rapid Civil Support Team point-to-point response, Border Patrol, Global CR force projection into denied areas, and Homeland Security/National Response, are just a starting point for this aircraft. CV-22s in the NMANG is essential for ANG stability, dependability, and growth.
NGAUS File # ANG 8 B Add NM Date (MM/DD/YY) Apr 1, 2015 angela.tapia@us.af.mil State New Mexico SME/Phone 505-853-5998 Input # 4 Modernization of Counterdrug RC-26B Aircraft Category ANG Resolution # 8 Item # B Develop infrastructure and basing plan for utilization with emphasis on Southwest border, human/narcotics trafficking, and natural disaster support with RC-26B aircraft and associated aircrew. The RC-26B Condor represents a major proven combat capability for the New Mexico Air National Guard (NMANG). Its ability for low and medium altitude Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance support has a proven record for mission versatility. The attributes of the RC-26B have enabled military planners to transcend traditionally defined roles and missions dictated by legacy manned ISR platform capabilities and resolve distance/time shortfalls. The current utilization of the RC-26B for Counterdrug, OCONUS, and natural disaster support is without an infrastructure that provides stability to Combatant Commanders, Domestic Civilian Support Agencies, and aircrew. By providing a foundation for support that establishes a basing plan congruent to the mission with the needs of the the supported commands and agencies, the NMANG will provide concurrent and proportional modernization, increased long term recruiting/retention, along with a vast multi-mission capability. Counter Drug, day-night fire fighting, rapid Civil Support Team point-to-point response, Border Patrol, Global force projection into denied areas, and Homeland Security/National Response, are just a starting point for this aircraft. RC-26s in the NMANG are essential for ANG stability, dependability, and growth. A definitive basing plan would take all mission areas and domestic requirements into consideration and would be conducive to quick response for time sensitive tasking. A primary consideration is that the program be MAJCOM gained and that the school house for all training provide a template similar to current formal training units. Currently, New Mexico is slated to be the RC-26B school house and will additionally provide operational support to domestic operations as available. Request that the future basing plan include NM as the FTU (with operational capability) and that the remaining RC-26B infrastructure be structured as a MAJCOM gained MDS with mission requirements fully addressed.
NGAUS File # ANG 9 A Change HI Date (MM/DD/YY) Mar 10, 2015 grady.green@us.af.mil State Hawaii SME/Phone (808) 448-8146 Input # 2 Type Draft Resolution Change Item To ensure readiness of the Air National Guard C-17 fleet Category ANG Resolution # 9 Item # A Recapitalize some C-130 units with C-17s. This change is required because production has shut down.
NGAUS File # ANG 9 E Delete HI Date (MM/DD/YY) Mar 10, 2015 grady.green@us.af.mil State Hawaii SME/Phone (808) 448-8146 Input # 3 Type Draft Resolution Delete Resolution Category ANG Resolution # 9 Item # E Delete Item E in Resolution #9 To ensure readiness of the Air National Guard C-17 fleet This deletion is required because production has shut down.
NGAUS File # ANG 11 J Change AR Date (MM/DD/YY) Apr 18, 2015 State Arkansas SME/Phone michael.culley.1@ang.af.mil Input # 5 Type Draft Resolution Change Item C-130 Avionics Modernization Program (AMP) Category ANG Resolution # 11 Item # J (Add to J) Avionics Modernization Program (AMP) or similar capability to meet CNS/ATM, "ADS-B compliance," net centric operations and the warfighters requirements The FY15 National Defense Authorization Act and Omnibus funding bills signed into law identified FY15 funding and added significant language supporting moving forward with the C-130 Program of Record. Failure to move forward and execute an upgrade program that addresses all aspects of modern airspace requirements such as ADS-B, NPN.3 or better and prvides a growth path to future requirements will result in the Air National Guard assets being unable to execute their mission set in 2020 and beyond. Add ADS-B language. The Air National Guard and AFRC C-130 fleet will not remain relevant in the future without a full update of its aging avionics. Restarting C-130 AMP and issuing a contract change to address a subset of the AMP capability to include ADS-B as an interim step to full AMP.
NGAUS File # ANG 11 R Add GA Date (MM/DD/YY) May 4, 2015 State Georgia SME/Phone Marshall Kennemer/director@ngaga.org Input # 2 C-130 Modernization: Satellite hatch mounted terminal Category ANG Resolution # 11 Item # R Provide funding for self-contained satellite hatch mounted terminal The C-130 mission is a critical one and they need mobile broadband service, C-130 operators can send live, full-motion high-definition video over the horizon, make phone calls, conduct video conferences, access classified networks, and perform mission-critical communications while in flight. The solution needs to be a "hatch mounted" solution that can "roll on/roll off" and does not require additional safety of flight or FAA certification IN
NGAUS File # ANG 11 S Add GA Date (MM/DD/YY) May 4, 2015 State Georgia SME/Phone Marshall Kennemer/director@ngaga.org Input # 3 Modernization of C-130 Aircraft: Blue Force Tracker II Category ANG Resolution # 11 Item # S Provide funding for Blue Force Tracker II (BFT2) for C-130 Aircraft. Installation of a tactical data link (TDL) provides comprehensive command and control (C2) and maximizes C-130 aircrew situational awareness with beyond line-of-sight/secure line-of-sight (BLOS/SLOS) capabilities. It provides critical real-time data to aircrews to participate in the network-centric battlespace. Gateways are crucial to allow the disparate data links used by various assets to communicate and provide a cohesive battlespace picture. Currently, the C-130s This upgraded communication and avionics suite must be equipped with modern data loading capabilities to include a digital mapping interface system, secure internet protocol, and Blue Force Tracker II (BFT2). BFT is a modernized joint tracking system that is compatible with Enhanced Position Location System/Situational Awareness Data Link and Link-16 TDLs, providing BLOS interactive data between aviation assets and C2. These capabilities enable aircrews to receive near real-time BFT data and text messaging from the battlefield. A TDL capability must be compatible with situational awareness cockpit display units and compatible with all existing TDL architectures. Without a TDL, the ANG C-130 aircraft do not have access to the C2 networks used during operations. MO, AR
NGAUS File # ANG 12 P Add AL Date (MM/DD/YY) Mar 26, 2015 Col Gary Kirk, garykirk216@yahoo.com State Alabama SME/Phone (334) 230-4001, DSN 330-4001 Input # 1 Common Interface Computer for the KC-135 Aircraft Category ANG Resolution # 12 Item # P Procure new Common Interface Computer (CIC) upgrade for KC-135 Aircraft The Common Interface Computer (CIC) used on the KC-135 is over 10 years old. Certifying a new computer takes over 1.5 years. A new computer package has been certified (CF-31 ruggedized laptop) is ready for deployment. Availability of the new CF-31 computer will cease in January 2016 as a newer version will be produced - and the certification process will begin again. The old Common Interface Computer (CF-28 and CF-29 ruggedized laptop) are no longer available and spare parts for the older Windows 2000 based system are unsupportable. - All KC-135 units require the CIC to upload aircraft software to the Fuel Management Advisory Computer, Flight Data Recorder, ARC-210 Control Panel, ARC-190, DADCs, Airspeed Indicators, and the Color Weather Radar. - CIC is used to view downloaded FDR/CVR files. - CIC is used to clear Hard Landing Faults and other aircraft exceedances. - Every State with a KC-135 Guard Unit requires this item. - Cost per CIC (computer, interface cables, external drives, Ghost Image DVD, & Case) is $7K each with a 6 month lead time. - Item Manager needs funding prior to ordering - CIC - CF-31 (Windows 7 based) will only be available until January 2016, after that, a new computer will be selected for the 1.5 year certification process. - Guard and Reserve Units require a minimum of 3 each. (2 for daily use, 1 for deployments). - The new CF31 CIC is the only computer being tested with the new Large Aircraft Infrared Counter Measures System (LAIRCM) - Due to its higher computing power, it will be the only computer authorized for use with the KC-135 LAIRCM aircraft. -The Common Interface Computer Modernization Program (CF-31 ruggedized laptop) used on the KC-135 is ready for deployment. The old Common Interface Computers (CF-28 and CF-29 ruggedized laptops) are no longer available for purchase and no parts are Arizona
NGAUS File # ANG 13 H Add GA Date (MM/DD/YY) May 4, 2015 State Georgia SME/Phone Marshall Kennemer/director@ngaga.org Input # 4 RELATING TO MODERNIZATION OF E-8C JOINT SURVEILLANCE TARGET ATTACK RADAR SYSTEM AIRCRAFT Category ANG Resolution # 13 Item # H Recapitalize current E-8C with a modern state-of-the-art aircraft to meet active duty and ANG requirements with margins for growth sufficient to meet future Air Force missions. RECOMMENDED ADDING H H. Recapitalize current E-8C with a modern state-of-the-art aircraft to meet active duty and ANG requirements with margins for growth sufficient to meet future Air Force missions.
NGAUS File # ANG 18 C Add IN Date (MM/DD/YY) Apr 1, 2015 tamala.saylor@ang.af.mil State Indiana SME/Phone 812-298-4782 Input # 17 Air National Guard Theater Air Control Systems/Air Defense Sectors Category ANG Resolution # 18 Item # C Implement scenario generation technology into our systems of execution to validate failure points, prevent defects, increase performance and reduce cost. We need to implement Scenario Generator technology that will not only automate the execution of system test scenarios at 20 to 100 times human speed - it will perform them at up to 250 years of human test generation every 90 minutes. Imagine it like this If two chess computers were left to play against each other for long enough, they would eventually play every possible game of chess. If the rules of chess could be rewritten to represent any situation like a game, then scenario generation software would output all the moves you can make according to the rules. Scenario generators can validate failure points, prevent defects, increase performance and reduce cost. In the ultra-lean environment we have in DOD, we must utilize scenario generators now!
NGAUS File # ANG 20 I Add AR Date (MM/DD/YY) Apr 18, 2015 bobbi.doorenbos@ang.af.mil / michael.culley.1@ang.af.mil State Arkansas SME/Phone 479-573-5188 / 501-987-3600 Input # 2 MQ-1/MQ-9 Aircraft Category ANG Resolution # 20 Item # I Support MQ-1/MQ-9 Distributed Mission Operations Capable Simulator Connectivity with the Distributed Training Operations Center Requesting the capability to link the MQ-1/9 PMATS simulators with the DTOC in Des Moines in order to do some virtual/distributed training. This simply means that in our sim, we could be connected to other sims real-time around the country to conduct training using multi-ship tactics, and potentially also link up with other platforms (like F-16's, MC-12's or A-10's) who we would traditionally work with to conduct training scenarios that we wouldn't normally be able to practice outside of combat.
NGAUS File # ANG 23 B Change AR Date (MM/DD/YY) Apr 18, 2015 bobbi.doorenbos@ang.af.mil / michael.culley.1@ang.af.mil State Arkansas SME/Phone 479-573-5188 / 501-987-3600 Input # 1 Type Draft Resolution Change Item MQ-1/MQ-9 - Integrated Communications Suite Category ANG Resolution # 23 Item # B (Add to end of B:) "and Integrated Communications Suite." Procure improved MQ-1/MQ-9 Integrated Communications Suite. Capability must include provisions for clear, consistent, reliable and timely communications across all enclaves. Should consist of a single interface and single-point reception and transmission capability, integrating inter- and intra-gcs communication, intelligence personnel, aircraft ARC-210, and GCS DSN and IP-based voice systems. IA
NGAUS File # ANG 23 K Add AR Date (MM/DD/YY) Apr 18, 2015 bobbi.doorenbos@ang.af.mil / michael.culley.1@ang.af.mil State Arkansas SME/Phone 479-573-5188 / 501-987-3600 Input # 1 MQ-1/MQ-9 - minimal latency tactical data link system Category ANG Resolution # 23 Item # K Improve MQ-1/MQ-9 with upgraded minimal latency tactical data link system.
NGAUS File # ANG 23 L Add AR Date (MM/DD/YY) Apr 18, 2015 bobbi.doorenbos@ang.af.mil / michael.culley.1@ang.af.mil State Arkansas SME/Phone 479-573-5188 / 501-987-3600 Input # 1 MQ-1/MQ-9 - targeting pod that is capable of deriving Category I coordinates Category ANG Resolution # 23 Item # Q Equip MQ-1/MQ-9 platforms with a targeting pod that is capable of deriving Category I coordinates for improved targeting and tactical effects. IA
NGAUS File # ANG 23 M Add AR Date (MM/DD/YY) Apr 18, 2015 bobbi.doorenbos@ang.af.mil / michael.culley.1@ang.af.mil State Arkansas SME/Phone 479-573-5188 / 501-987-3600 Input # 3 MQ-1/MQ-9 - Pursue legislation which defines any Air National Guard presence at public use airports as inherently Category ANG Resolution # 23 Item # M Pursue solution to recognize any Air National Guard presence at public use airports as inherently aeronautical in nature, regardless of mission assigned. To bring Air National Guard units who ve recently lost manned flying missions into compliance with the FAA Operations Manual relating to nominal cost land leases. IA, TN
NGAUS File # ANG 23 N Add AR Date (MM/DD/YY) Apr 18, 2015 kevin.campbell.2@ang.af.mil / michael.culley.1@ang.af.mil State Arkansas SME/Phone 479-573-5188 / 501-987-3600 Input # 8 Modernization of MQ-1/9 Squadrons to provide Beyond Line Of Sight (BLOS)/ Secure Line of Sight (SLOS) Category ANG Resolution # 23 Item # N Procure an integrated, expandable, multi-level secure communications capability for the current and future fight for MQ-1/MQ-9. 1. Background. MQ-1/MQ-9 aircraft lack sufficient means to establish and maintain communications with Command and Control (C2) and tactical agencies in the Area of Responsibility (AOR). Line-of-sight (LOS) voice communication is limited to a single ARC-210 radio and the connectivity of the Ground Control Station (GCS) enabling use of off-board, beyond line-ofsight (BLOS) voice capabilities such as Defense Switching Network (DSN), Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP), and Radio Over Internet Protocol (ROIP). These systems are stand-alone and often require simultaneous operations during mission execution.. The capability must include provisions for clear, consistent, reliable and timely communications across all enclaves. It should consist of a single interface and a single-point reception and transmission capability, integrating inter- and intra-gcs communication, intelligence personnel, aircraft ARC-210, and GCS DSN and IP-based voice systems. 2. Source of Need. Capability Production Document (CPD) for MQ-9 HUNTER-KILLER paragraph 14c(2)(c), 8 Aug 2006; Air Force Central Command (AFCENT) Urgent Operational Need (UON) Combat Air Forces (CAF) 301-12, 17 Feb 2012; 2013 ARC WEPTAC Critical Capability. 3. Impact If Not Funded. Without DL and data transfer capability, aircrew flexibility and situational awareness is inadequate in current and evolving mission environments. Critical battle space information is not available to aircrew members or to monitoring C2 agencies tasked with execution of the assigned missions. Additionally, the inability to rapidly transfer critical information will further hamper battle space driven adjustment to mission requirements and increases the potential for damage to the aircraft and/or loss of life.
NGAUS File # ANG 23 O Add AR Date (MM/DD/YY) Apr 18, 2015 bobbi.doorenbos@ang.af.mil / michael.culley.1@ang.af.mil State Arkansas SME/Phone 479-573-5188 / 501-987-3600 Input # 1 Type Draft Resolution Change Item MQ-1/MQ-9 - Modernize MQ-1/MQ-9 fleet for high definition full-motion video Category ANG Resolution # 23 Item # O Modernize MQ-1/MQ-9 fleet for high definition full-motion video. IA
NGAUS File # ANG 23 P Add AR Date (MM/DD/YY) Apr 18, 2015 bobbi.doorenbos@ang.af.mil / michael.culley.1@ang.af.mil State Arkansas SME/Phone 479-573-5188 / 501-987-3600 Input # 1 MQ-1/MQ-9 - Ground Control stations Category ANG Resolution # 23 Item # P Optimize MQ1/MQ-9 Ground Control stations for improved software/hardware cockpit interface. IA
NGAUS File # ANG 33 C Add GA Date (MM/DD/YY) May 4, 2015 State Georgia SME/Phone Marshall Kennemer/director@ngaga.org Input # 14 Modernization and Standardization of Safety Toed Boots Category ANG Resolution # 33 Item # C Modernization and Standardization of Safety Toed Boots Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA's) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 29 Occupational Foot Protection (1910.136). "Each affected employee shall wear protective footwear when working in areas where there is a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, or objects piercing the sole, and where such employee's feet are exposed to electrical hazards." Appendix B to subpart I identifies the following occupations for which foot protection should be routinely considered: shipping and receiving clerks, stock clerks, carpenters, electricians, machinists, mechanics and repairers, plumbers, assemblers, drywall installers and lathers, packers, wrappers, craters, punch and stamping press operators, sawyers, welders, laborers, freight handlers, gardeners and grounds keepers, timber cutting and logging workers, stock handlers and warehouse laborers The ASTM F2413-05 standard covers minimum requirements for the design, performance, testing and classification of protective footwear. Footwear certified as meeting ASTM F2413-05 must first meet the requirements of Section 5.1 "Impact Resistant Footwear" and Section 5.2 "Compression Resistant Footwear". Then the requirements of additional sections such as metatarsal protection, conductive protection, electric shock protection, static dissipative protection and protection against punctures can be met. Protective footwear can meet all the requirements of the ASTM standard or specific elements of it, as long as it first meets the requirements for impact and compression resistance. The original steel-toed safety boot currently being issued is heavy and cumbersome. Composite-toe safety boots are lighter than steel-toe boots. Composite-toe Safety boots significantly improves protection from heat and cold while allowing the Combat Service Support Soldiers to work more efficiently and with less exertion supporting the force.
NGAUS File # ANG 33 D Add VT Date (MM/DD/YY) Apr 16, 2015 robert.gingras@partner.state.vt.us State Vermont SME/Phone 802-999-9745 Input # 1 Force Protection - Eye Protection from Battlefield Laser Light Category Joint Resolution # 33 Item # D Procure and field eye wear that protects the service member from laser eye damage Military forces around the world use lasers for a wide variety of purposes including, range finding, anti-missile systems, target designation and ranging of guided munitions and neutralizing enemy weapon systems. The specific purpose of a military laser is as a range finder and target acquisition system or as a target illumination and image intensifying system as well as for communications, targeting and detection. Increasingly, hand-held lasers are used at check-points for crowd control and to temporarily blind or disorient those exhibiting aggressive behavior. Additionally, large, multi-national companies are currently developing and are expected to field the next generation laser systems, including 1OOkW laser weapons which have enough power to knock mortars and rockets out of the sky. This increased proliferation of laser utilization has increased enemy, friendly fire and training threats to federally deployed soldiers and airmen. There is also a growing number of accounts relating to the criminal misuse of lasers. It is very easy for individuals to alter commercial off the shelf laser pointers for sinister use - potentially causing severe eye damage to National Guard Soldiers and Airmen operating in such roles as: Homeland Response forces, Civil support teams, Air Force security and Military Police. It is believed the ideal laser lens solution will fit into one of the Authorized Protective Eye Wear frames and be able to accommodate prescription users. In addition, the laser protective lens should offer: High luminous transmittance in the visible spectrum while blocking frequencies of military lasers Ability to provide broadband protection against tunable or mutable laser lines Can be injection molded into or coated onto ballistic grade substrates Angle independence allowing use on complex shaped substrates Compatible with hard and Anti-fog coatings AZ
NGAUS File # ANG 41 A New GA Date (MM/DD/YY) May 4, 2015 State Georgia SME/Phone Marshall Kennemer/director@ngaga.org Input # 5 Air National Guard Commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) Helicopter Pilot Program Category ANG Resolution # 41 Item # A Demonstrate that the Air National Guard (ANG) can accomplish all or a portion of the vital USAF UH-1N helicopter continuity of government and nuclear missile support missions, and do so at lower cost with the use of modern commercial-off-theshelf (COTS) helicopter. 1. National commission on structure of the Air Force recommended the Reserve component take over the UH-1N mission by using "Pilot programs", citing the ANG security forces unit augmenting active duty security forces at Minot AFB, ND as a model. Approach will refine requirements, add capability and reduce risk/cost. 2. Adds important new flying mission to the ANG--enduring homeland/domestic operations mission is good fit. 3. As a "Total Force" solution, the new USAF "UN-1N Replacement" program may provide a source for funding. 4. Having the ANG transition to new airframe, then augment the existing force, will ensure no mission capability gap. The ANG unit could then be expanded, to do more, the entire mission, or left as a mix with the active. 5. COTS helicopters can meet all or most UH-1N requirements at substantially lower cost. Savings over 40 years could be as high as $5 Billion. 6. ANG has the manpower and can likely do this flying mission at decreased cost over the active duty. 7. UH-1N maintenance is contract. A COTS aircraft transition to ANG Blue Suit maintenance may save cost to. 8. Pilot program could be stood up quickly -- 4 to 6 COTS aircraft, on-site Level D simulator - evaluate over 3/5 years MD, IN, WY
NGAUS File # ANG 42 A New IN Date (MM/DD/YY) Apr 1, 2015 tamala.saylor@ang.af.mil State Indiana SME/Phone 812-298-4782 Input # 16 Environmental Support Solutions Category Joint Resolution # 42 Item # A Utilize environmentally-friendly solutions to clean aircraft, vehicles, and equipment Enzyme cleaning solutions are a proven method of cleaning extremely challenging vehicles, aircraft and equipment to include gun gas and medical waste. There are potential future solutions to include use in CBRNE environments as well. - In the ultra-competitive cleaning solution marketplace, enzyme solutions are seemingly boundless. There are literally hundreds of applications for a high quality enzyme solution, and an equal amount of markets in DOD for these products. Why waste valuable resources on harsh chemicals; incorporate environmental friendly TOUGH military enzyme cleaners now. With new government regulations requiring green cleaning solutions, we need to proceed to not only better cleaning but more environmentally friendly solutions such as enzymes. Enzymes can also be used for pest control at home and abroad. Executive order (EO 13693) includes the purchase of Safer Choice-labeled products as a sustainability goal for the federal government.