160th SOAR - Knowledge on Line

AUSA Aviation Symposium
ONE TEAM – ONE FIGHT – ONE FUTURE
Integrating
Special Operations
Aviation
BG Ray Palumbo, DCG, USASOC
COL Steve Mathias, DSOA
COL Clay Hutmacher, RCO, 160th SOAR
COL Pat Mason, TAPO
Major Points
• ARSOA is an important tool on today’s
Organize, Train, Educate, Man, Equip,
battlefields, and
beyond…
Fund,
Administer, Mobilize, Deploy
and Sustain Army Special Operations
Forces to successfully conduct worldwide
Special Operations across the range of
military operations in support of the
Geographical Combatant Commanders,
American Ambassadors
and other agencies
as directed.
• ARSOA is a key member of the Army
Aviation Team.
We have some challenges
USASOC Mission
Man, Organize, Train, Educate, Equip,
Fund, Deploy and Sustain Army Special
Organize, Train, Educate, Man, Equip,
Operations
Forces to successfully
Fund, Administer, Mobilize, Deploy
conduct operations
the range
of
and Sustain across
Army Special
Operations
to successfully
conduct
worldwide
military Forces
operations
around the
globe
in
Operations across the range of
support ofSpecial
Combatant
Commanders and
military operations in support of the
American
Ambassadors
andCommanders,
other
Geographical
Combatant
American
Ambassadors
agencies
as directed
and other agencies
as directed.
NOTE: Shared responsibilities exist between US Army and USSOCOM
ARSOA
USASOC
USASFC
160thSOAR
USAJFKSWCS
1 SFG
19 SFG
3 SFG
20 SFG
JTF SWORD
75th RGR RGT
SUST BDE
4th POG
USASOC
FLT DET
95th CA
5 SFG
7 SFG
10 SFG
SF Groups
160th SOAR
RGR RGT
28 x RQ-7B
51 x AH/MH-6
4 x RQ-7B
72 x MH-60
61 x MH-47
184 TOTAL
Represents organizations with aviation assets
ARNG
UFD
1 x C12
1 x UH-60
1 x Porter
5 x CASA
8 = TOTAL
Operational RW Aircraft
160th SOAR
(138)
1ID CAB
(116)
9%
7%
CABs, ACS, TAC, etc
(1304)
84%
~ 1558
160th SOAR Total Aircraft = 184
TYPE
PMAI
PTAI
BAI
TAI
AH/MH-6
30
16
5
51
MH-60
60
8
4
72
MH-47
48
8
5
61
TOTAL
138
32
14
184
Operating Force
ARMY AVIATION
160th SOAR = 11%
~ 27K
ARMY AVIATION
160th SOAR
11%
ARMY
OPERATING
FORCE
(386)
~ 386K
ARMY AVIATION
OPERATING
FORCE
DoD Budget Comparison
(In Billions)
Total
Budget
$606.6
Total
Budget
$585.1
Total
Budget
$671.1
250.6
221.1
184.2
159.2 164.6
155.0
149.3 151.5
148.7
87.3
84.7
74.5
7.9
USSOCOM = 1.3%
USASOC = .4%
2.3
9.4
USSOCOM = 1.4%
USASOC = .4%
2.6
7.1
2.8
USSOCOM = 1.2%
USASOC = .5%
Note: includes OCO
Budget
SOCOM Budget
USASOC Total
24%
160th
8%
USASOC Budget
USASOC
16%
Other SOCOM Components
160th SOAR
33%
OTHER USASOC
Subordinate
Figures are O & M Baseline
Top 10 Challenges
• Sustaining the fight
• Improving synchronization (from battlefield to Pentagon)
• Growing ARSOA…any growth will stress the Army
• Advancing technology in light of fiscal realities
• Building new / upgrading existing facilities
• Expanding an inadequate training base
• Squeezing the P-11 budget (improving efficiency)
• Achieving fleet commonality
• Fixing the span of control
• Developing new aircraft: USASOC can’t go it alone
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DSOA
DSOA Mission
Principal staff directorate to advise and assist the
Commanding General on all matters pertaining to Army
Special Operations Aviation (ARSOA).
• Exercise staff supervision and oversight for ARSOA
Personnel, Operations, Plans, Training, Logistics, Doctrine,
Standardization, Safety. Provides critical link to Aviation
Programs and the requirements integration process.
• Coordinate with other staff elements, as required, to ensure
ARSOA is properly organized, trained, equipped and
resourced.
• Provide connectivity with external aviation-related
organizations and agencies.
AVIATION ENTERPRISE
HQDA
FORSCOM
TRADOC
DSOA
Army Aviation Center
of Excellence
• CDID
• Aviation Proponency
• DES
Unmanned Aircraft Systems
Fort Bragg
Combat Readiness Center
Material Management
Acquisition Force Management
J8, PEO, J31
SOF Unique Relationships
160th SOAR
TAPO/MELB
Army Material Command
Commercial Aviation Enterprises
ISR/RSTA & UAS
ƒ USASOC ISR/RSTA COUNCIL
¾ Initiated Sep 2008
¾ Chartered and Chaired by DCG
¾ Not Air Platform Centric
ƒ UAS Efforts
¾ Multi-Mission
¾ Multi-INT
¾ Persistent Reach
¾ Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination
(PED)
ƒ Extended Range Multipurpose (ERMP)
ƒ Shadow Platoons
FOR OFFICAL USE ONLY
160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne)
COL Hutmacher
Commander, 160TH SOAR (A)
This briefing is
FOR OFFICAL USE ONLY
160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne)
160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne)
Operation Enduring Freedom
• Deployed continuously since September 2001- Conducted first rotary wing operations
of the war w/ infill of ODA TMs ISO Northern Alliance
• Missions: Air Assaults (Direct Action HAF), Air Movements (Infil / Exfil),
Reconnaissance, Deliberate/Hasty Attacks, Personnel Recovery, Casualty Evacuation
(CASEVAC), Search and Rescue (CSAR), Re-supply of Special Operation Forces (SOF)
• Missions executed over long distances in desert and mountain environments in poor
weather forcing a heavy reliance on:
•Multi-Mode Radar
•High / Hot Environment Operations
•Helicopter Aerial Refueling
• Conducted the longest helicopter Air Assault in history – 1300 miles / 15 continuous
FLT hours
• Since DESERT ONE failure in 1980 (planned at 600 NM), more than 20 Air Assaults/Air
Movements of equal or longer distance were successfully completed
• Over 34,775 hours flown to date (majority are direct assault missions)
• Harsh environment for RW Aviation: Combat and contingency operations have
identified the need to modernize equipment and improve our operational envelope
11 WIA
31 KIA
160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne)
Modernization Goal
MH-6C
AH-6J
MH-6J
MH-6M (COMNAV)
MH-60L COMNAV
MH-60L DAP
MH-60L CAAS
MH-60L C2
MH-60K
MH-47D
MH-47E
10 Airframes
Light Assault
Light Attack
Armed Recon
(Reconfigurable)
51 MH-6M
Medium Assault
Medium Attack
C2
(Reconfigurable)
72 MH-60M
Heavy Assault
C2
Resupply
(Reconfigurable)
61 MH-47G
3 Airframes
FOR OFFICAL USE ONLY
Suite of Integrated Radio Frequency
Countermeasures (SIRFC)
160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne)
Common Missile Warning System (CMWS) w/
Improved Countermeasures Dispenser
Rebuilt Airframe Structure (New
Elect. Wires/ Hydraulic Lines)
AN/AVR-2B Laser Detection System
XM-216 Dark Flares
Enhanced Air Transportability
Pylons
Standard Aircraft
Max Gross Wt (54,000 lbs)
Left Gunner
Windows Modifications
Common Avionics Architecture
System (CAAS) Cockpit
Infrared Exhaust
Suppressors (IES-47)
Rescue Hoist
Standardized
Engines
(T55-GA714A)
New-build Nose/Cockpit Structure
New Electro-Optical Sensor System
(EOSS FLIR)
Improved Bilge Paint
& Corrosion Protection
WHITE = Army Provided
Standardized Extended
Range (Fat Tank)
Configuration
Multi-Mode Radar (MMR)
RED = SOF Unique
YELLOW = SOF Driven-Tested / Army-Adopted
FOR OFFICAL USE ONLY
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FOR OFFICAL USE ONLY
160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne)
NEW Airframe and
Dynamic Components
Wide Chord Blades
Active Vibration
Control
2500 shp YT706-GE-700 Engines
Electric External
Rescue Hoist
Dual Digital Automatic
Flight Control System
Aerial Refuel Probe
Multi-Mode Radar
Common Avionics
Architecture System (CAAS)
Cockpit
AN/AVR-2B Laser Detecting Set
Common Missile Warning System (CMWS)
w/Improved Countermeasures Dispenser
XM-216 Dark Flares
WHITE = Army Provided
RED = SOF Provided
60 KVA Generator
Suite of Integrated
Radio Frequency Countermeasures
(SIRFC)
AN/ZSQ-2
Advanced Electro-Optic
Sensor System (EOSS FLIR)
YELLOW = SOF Driven-Tested / Army-Adopted
FOR OFFICAL USE ONLY
160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne)
OPERATIONAL ENVELOPE: OEF HOGE
PAYLOAD COMPARISON
MH-60K/L
PAYLOAD WT-1,600
35c
HOGE CLG-4,200’
MH-60M
PAYLOAD WT-1,600
20c
HOGE CLG-10,500’
ITEMS INSTALLED
FRIES BAR
FLIR
SURVIVAL KIT
BPS
2 MINIS/MOUNTS/CANS
FAST ROPE
AMMO
FLARES
ITEM REMOVED
AUX TANKS
PROBE
TOOLBOX
HOIST
CARGO HOOK
JUNGLE PENETRATOR
CHAFF
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
FUEL
LOAD
1,000
1,600
SLIDE ASSUMES A TYPICAL AIRCRAFT SETUP WITH 1,000 LBS OF FUEL & 1,600 LBS OF CARGO.
RED AREAS DENOTE THE INABILITY OF THE AIRCRAFT TO HOVER OGE AT THE GIVEN PAYLOAD WEIGHT.
HOGE CEILINGS BASED OFF OF STANDARD LAPSE RATES AT GIVEN TEMPERATURES.
160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne)
Ongoing SOF Growth
•
•
•
•
•
Additional 5 BNs worth of Army SOF Personnel
Additional 3 Ranger Companies
Additional 2500 Marine SOF Personnel
Additional 300 Navy Seals
Additional TSOC (SOCAFRICA)
The 160th is challenged to keep up with the demand
FOR OFFICAL USE ONLY
160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne)
160th Force (Pre 9/11)
160th
SOAR(A)
SIMO
(AugTDA)
FTCKY
1604 Personnel, 142Aircraft
HHC
FTCKY
1/160
SOAR
FTCKY
2/160
SOAR
FTCKY
A/1/160
15 x MH-6
A/2/160
12 x MH-47
A/3/160
10 x MH-60
B/1/160
15 x AH-6
B/2/160
6 x MH-47
B/3/160
8 x MH-47
C/1/160
15 x MH-60
ASLT/DAP
D/2/160
AVUM/AVIM
D/3/160
AVUM/AVIM
E/160
PACOM
6 x MH-47
110/270/1224//1604
3/160
SOAR
HAAF
D/160
SOUTHCOM
5 x MH-60
D/1/160
15 x MH-60
ASLT/DAP
SOATC
(AugTDA)
FTCKY
10 x A/MH-6
6 x MH-60
2 x MH-47
Total Aircraft = 142
TYPE
PMAI PTAI BAI*
AH/MH-6
30
10
5
MH-60
45
6
9**
MH-47
32
2
3
TOTAL
107
18
17
TAI
45
60
37
142
* BAI remains under Regiment control (Op a/c)
** 4 BAI flown as C2 A/C in 1st Bn; 1 BAI at USASOC
PMAI – Primary Mission Aircraft Inventory
PTAI – Primary Training Aircraft Inventory
BAI – Backup Aircraft Inventory (Spares)
TAI – Total Aircraft Inventory
F/1/160
AVUM/AVIM
FOR OFFICAL USE ONLY
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FOR OFFICAL USE ONLY
160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne)
Force Structure – End State (FY 12/13)
3/10/3/4 = 20
160th SOAR (A)
ROAE
(AugTDA)
FTCKY
SIMO
(AugTDA)
FTCKY
197/462/2334//2993
FY10
HHC
FTCKY
31/21/163//215
Auth: 2881 Personnel, 184 Aircraft
Assd: 2667 Personnel, 167 Aircraft
3/2/17/3 = 25 + 113
1/160 SOAR
Nat Msn BN
FTCKY
49/159/587//795
2/160 SOAR
SOAB
FTCKY
39/94/528//661
3/160 SOAR
SOAB
HAAFGA
39/94/528//661
4/160 SOAR
SOAB
FTLWA
39/94/528//661
SOATC
(AugTDA)
FTCKY
HHC
21/11/143//175
HHC
19/10/117//146
HHC
19/10/117//146
HHC
19/10/117//146
16 MH-6M
8 MH-47
8 MH-60
A/1/160
15 MH-6
5/26/23//54
B/1/160
15 AH-6
5/27/42//74
C/D/1/160
10 MH-60
ASSLT
5/27/45//77
E/1/160
10 MH-60
DAP
5/28/60//93
A/2/160
8 MH-47
6/23/99//128
A/3/160
8 MH-47
6/23/99//128
A/4/160
8 MH-47
6/23/99//128
B/2/160
8 MH-47
6/23/99//128
B/3/160
8 MH-47
6/23/99//128
B/4/160
8 MH-47
6/23/99//128
C/2/160
10 MH-60
6/28/75//109
C/3/160
10 MH-60
6/28/75//109
C/4/160
10 MH-60
6/28/75//109
D/2/160
AVUM/AVIM
2/10/138//150
D/3/160
AVUM/AVIM
2/10/138//150
D/4/160
AVUM/AVIM
2/10/138//150
F/1/160
AVUM/AVIM
3/13/229//245
FDU 05-1 Personnel Growth
FY
OFF WO ENL TOTAL
08
2
0
82
84
09
2
1
130
133
10
23
34
170
227
11
1
36
39
76
12
1
13
22
36
13
0
0
0
0
29
84
443
556
Total Aircraft = 184
TYPE
PMAI
AH/MH-6 30
MH-60
60
MH-47
48
TOTAL
138
PTAI
16
8
8
32
BAI
5
4*
5
14
* 2 BAI A/C assigned to ROAE
FOR OFFICAL USE ONLY
TAI
51
72
61
184
FOR OFFICAL USE ONLY
160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne)
Initiatives
–
–
–
–
–
–
Advancing Blade Concept
SOATB/SIMO CSL Transition
TSOC Outreach Program
CAB Outreach Program
Silent Knight Radar Program
Hostile Fire Indicating System
MH-47G
MH-60M
Transmitter
Main Structure
Radome
Up-Down Converter
Antenna Gimbal
MC-130H Talon
Inertial Measurement Unit
CV-22, BLK 30
FOR OFFICAL USE ONLY
160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne)
Closing Comments
• (FOUO) The demand for precision Special Operations Aviation
missions has never been greater
• (U) The 160th is an ever changing organization – growing and
adapting as our supported forces change
• (FOUO) The key to our success is mature, experienced, and
professional aviators. Experienced aviators are required due to:
– Complex Mission Profiles
– Persistently High OPTEMPO and PERSTEMPO
– Joint Planning and Operational Environment
– New Technology Implementation
– TTP Development
• (FOUO) The process begins with successful recruiting / assessment
• (FOUO) Extensive initial training is required to supply operational
battalions with combat power (trained personnel)
Technology Applications Program Office (TAPO)
AUSA Aviation Symposium
COL Patrick Mason
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Technology Applications Program Office (TAPO)
TAPO Charter
•
Responsible for life-cycle program management of the Army
Special Operations Aircraft (ARSOA) fleet (A/MH-6M, MH60L/K/M, MH-47E/G)
– Single customer focus: 160th SOAR(A)
– Involved with Capabilities Development from Concept
Refinement through Disposal
– Provide continuous Sustainment and Modernization
– Support a 179 rotorcraft fleet that is growing to 184 rotorcraft
•
Additionally, manage the USSOCOM Aviation NVD programs
and provides DoD AAQ-16 FLIR, AN/ZSQ-2/3 and Suite of
Integrated Radio Frequency Countermeasures (SIRFC) system
life cycle management
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Technology Applications Program Office (TAPO)
SOF Acquisition Team
Equip the soldiers of the
160th SOAR(A) with the
most capable rotary wing
aircraft in the world.
Facilitate the
sustainment of 160th
SOAR(A) highly
modified and/or
unique aircraft.
USASOC
Systems Manager
(Combat Developer)
SIMO
(User Rep)
TAPO
(Materiel Developer)
Oversight
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Technology Applications Program Office (TAPO)
MH-47G Modernization Flow
Prep Aircraft at
160th SOAR and Fly
to Summit
Ship main fuselage and
pylons to Boeing
Remanufacture Line
Induct at Summit for
SOF-unique equipment
De-Mod
Summit Aviation preps A/C for Boeing Remanufacture Line:
De-populates control components, strips paint, and desplices nose (41 Section).
Boeing completes ECP’s, splices new 41
Section, populates equipment, and
additional remanufacture work
Fly A/C to the 160th SOAR
Flight Line. Combat
ready
Block 2.1
¾ Left Aft Gunners Window
¾ IR Exhaust Suppressor
(IES)-47
¾ 2nd ARC-231 multi-band
radio
¾ Q2 FLIR
¾ DC Mini-Gun
Summit Aviation for preBoeing induction activities
Completed aircraft is accepted by
the Government and flown to the
SOFSA for Post Production
Modification
SOFSA conducts 2.1/ 2.2 BGAD
Modifications. All unit mission equipment
installed; ground and flight tested
Block 2.2
¾ SIRFC
¾ CMWS
¾ Left FWD Window
Enlargement
¾ M-134 Gun Stowage MOD
¾ Dual Mode Searchlight
Block 2.3 (planned start FY11)
¾ Digital Automatic Flight Control
System (DAFCS)
¾ Digital Intercommunication
System (DICS)
¾ 3rd/4th ARC-231
¾ AC/DC PWR Upgrades
¾ Improved Crew Seats
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Technology Applications Program Office (TAPO)
ONE TEAM
ONE FIGHT ONE FUTURE