US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal

US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal
Enabling Access
The Acquisition Perspective
CDR Scott Stuart
PMS-EOD
Mine Warfare Association Spring Meeting
May 2005
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)
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT OFFICE
EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL
(PMS-EOD)
¾ PMS-EOD Provides Life Cycle Management of:
• Joint Service EOD Programs
• Underwater EOD Programs
- Divers, Marine Mammal Programs, UUVs
¾ Responsibilities include Budgeting, Development, In-service
Engineering, and Operation and Maintenance Support
¾ 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:
EOD Forces have a “tool bag” approach to their missions.
Our job is to keep the tool bag relevant and supported.
The EOD Underwater UXO “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
NSCT-1 UUV System
Search-Classify-Map (S-C-M)
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)
Hydroid, Inc. (REMUS)
• 2nd Generation incorporates GPS and modular low light camera
Bluefin (SeaLion)
Program Schedule
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) – [1st 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
• 2nd Gen system currently undergoing RCT&E
- Competitive procurement
- On-schedule for IOC
• Inventory Objective: 3 systems
FY03
FY04
FY05
2ND Gen Production
Decision
Event
FY06
FY07
2nd Gen IOC
FOC
Contract
Award
Vendor
Down-select
Requirements
Compliance
Testing
Testing
Hydroid Bluefin
Fleet Deliveries
POC Delivery
2nd Gen Prototype
Delivery
Production
Deliveries
Cinder Blocks
Lobster Trap
E&T Manta
E&T PDM-2 18” Cement Pipe E&T Rockan
PLATFORM ALTERNATIVES
SENSOR ALTERNATIVES
NSCT-1 UUV System
Reacquisition-Identification (R-I)
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 Schedule
Program Manager Assessment
FY03
• 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
FY04
FY05
FY06
Production
Decision
Program Initiation
FY07
IOC
FOC
Event
Execute
ECP
UOES
Contract
RCT&E(Including FCT)
Testing
Deliveries
UOES & TTP
UOES
Deliveries
FCT
Deliveries
FCT Decision Point
IOC/FOC Delivery
FY08
Search-Classify-Map / Reacquire-ID
Search-Classify-Map
Hull Fixture
Reacquire-ID
Recover Launch
Transponder 1
Transponder 2
Mine/UXO?
Survey Area
Minelike
Object
Non-Mine/
Non-UXO
NSCT-1 UUV System
Neutralization
• System Description:
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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
• OPNAV approved Final Report Feb 05
• 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 1st Generation UUV-N
• Swimming “torpedo” platform
• SEAFOX Demonstration
Charge
Sensor
GPS
Expendable
Homing Vehicle
Capture Clamp
NonExpendable
Hovering
Vehicle
Supply
Canister
Charges
Dispenser
Non-Expendable / Expendable
Bottom Crawlers
Actuator
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)
¾ Harbors and Open Areas
• Hull UUV Localization System (HULS)
¾ Hulls, Piers, and Pilings
• Fleet UOES MOAs signed by Fleet in August 04
• UOES ROVs are being upgraded with Hull Search Sonar
& Nav
EOD UUV Program
Bottom UUV Localization System (BULS)
Program Information
Category: Abbreviated Acquisition Program
Program Description:
Bluefin (SeaLion)
Hydroid, Inc. (REMUS)
• 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
Program Schedule
FY04
• 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
FY05
FY06
FY07
POC Midpoint
Program Initiation Assessment
Event
Exercise Contract
Option(POC)
FY08
2nd Gen & 3rd
Contract
Award(BULS
Modules)
FY09
FY10
IOC FOC
Spiral CIP
1st Gen RCT&E
Testing
2nd & 3rd Gen
Requirements
Compliance
Testing
UOES (Fleet Eval)
Deliveries
UOES
Deliveries
1st Gen BULS
(POC)
2nd Gen
3rd Gen
BULS(IOC) BULS(FOC)
FY11
EOD UUV Program
Hull UUV Localization System (HULS)
RESPONSE TIME IS THE ISSUE
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COMMON DIVER CHALLENGES:
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Poor visibility
Disorientation
Tending line entanglement
Hazardous conditions
Confined spaces
Assemble a search team
Tag out intakes, screws, sonars, etc.
Coordination with other ships
Conduct hull search
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 Schedule
Program Manager Assessment
FY99
FY00 FY01
• 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
FY03 FY04
Production
Decision
Program Initiation
Event
FY02
Design Review
Demo / Test
FY05 FY06
IOC
FOC
Contract
FEU Testing
Testing
Fleet Evaluation
Production Deliveries
Deliveries
First
Articles
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 Schedule
Program Manager Assessment
• Produce limited production quantities to
support UIS IOC (36 systems)
FY01
FY02
FY03
Establish PIP
FY04
FY05
Mid-point Decision
FY06
FY07
CCB
Event
Contract
• 14 DVIS May 05
ONR Tech Demo
Proto Tests
DT
Testing
Fleet Eval
• 16 DVIS Jun 05
Production Deliveries
Deliveries
• 10 DVIS Jul 05
• Amend UIS Drawing Package Apr 05
• Inventory Objective: 222
First Articles
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 Schedule
Program Manager Assessment
FY03
• NSWC CRANE (ISEA) partnership with PMSEOD 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
Authorization
to Proceed
FY04
FY05
PDR
SSSTRP/
FISTRP Tech
Assists
FY06
FY07
SSSTRP/
WSESRB
CDR
WSESRB
FY08
IOC
CCB
HVEBC Qual
Tests
Testing
ADM Tests
Fleet Eval
Field Test
EDM Tests
Production
Deliveries
Deliveries
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
Program Schedule
• Characterization and Effectiveness to be
completed in 3Q FY05.
• Effectiveness testing against live fuzed limpet
mines (MK 1, VS-ss-22, and MDM7).
FY03
FY04
Program
Initiation
FY05
FY06
Production
Decision
Event
WSESRB
WSESRB
FY07
IOC FOC
Contract
Award
Fleet Eval
Testing
Characterization
Effectiveness
• Fleet evaluation in 4Q FY05 to include user
explosive testing.
• Establishing Interface Control Document (ICD)
between LMNS and DHINS (back-pack)
• Inventory Objective: 216
Production Deliveries
Deliveries
First Articles
FY08
FY09
Next Generation
Underwater Breathing Apparatus (NUBA)
Program Information
Category: Abbreviated Acquisition Program
MK 16 Mod 2
VIPER E
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.
Stealth EOD-M
Program Schedule
Program Manager Assessment
FY04
• NUBA FCT proposal integrated into Acquisition
Strategy.
AoA
Event
• 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
FY05
Program
Initiation
Swim
Off
FY06
Contract
Award
FY07
Production
Decision
IOC
FY08
FOC
SS
Phases I-III
Phases IV-V
Testing
Production Deliveries
Deliveries
First Articles
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
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 Schedule
Program Manager Assessment
FY04
FY05
FY06
ILA
• 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 2007.
• 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
FY07
POC
FY08
ILA
ILA
IOC
FOC
Spares Training
Deployment-Ready MK 7 (Phase I)
Integrate with MK 4
Test Phases
MCEP DeploymentReady System
MK 8 MCEP (Phase II)
Integrate with MK 4
MCEP DeploymentReady System
Deliveries
RDT&E ($K)
OPN ($K)
MCEP IOC Test
Logistics Retrofit & Outfitting
0
0
0
0
0
1536
886
1209
1654
0
The EOD Ashore UXO “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
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
iRobot MTRS Vehicle
Foster Miller MTRS Vehicle
Capability/Improvements:
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Reconnaissance/monitoring
Two man portable
Tele-operated – 800 meters
2 hours of continuous use
Video/audio feedback
High reliability
Contractors:
Inventory Objective:
iRobot Corporation,
Burlington, MA
Foster-Miller, Inc.
Waltham, MA
Army
Marine Corps
Navy
Air Force
461
73
220
140
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
EXPLOSVIE ACCESS DEVICE (EAD)
EDWC
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
Contractors:
Commercial Systems:
Cherry Engineering,
Albuquerque, NM
NDI Systems
BLACK MAGIC CUBE™ RED MAGIC CUBE™
DETONATOR WIRE CUTTER (DWC)
MEDIUM DIRECTIONAL
ENERGETIC TOOL (MDET)
Full Scale
Development:
In-House Development
Production - TBD
Initial
Inventory Objective:
EAD:Navy – 240 cases
EDWC: Navy 267 cases
DWC:
Marine Corps – 63; Navy - 940;
Air Force – 300
MDET: Army - 141;
Marine Corps – 73; Navy – 4;
Air Force - 63
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
Contractor:
Precision Remotes Inc.
Point Richmond, CA
Telepresent Rapid Aiming Platform
(TRAP) System
Initial Inventory
Objective:
Army
Marine Corps
Air Force
124
73
81
EOD: Enabling Access