7-Nov-15 Purpose Provide an overview of the United States Army Infantry Center’s requirements and priorities for mortar systems, both present and future. 7-Nov-15
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1 7-Nov-15 Purpose Provide an overview of the United States Army Infantry Center’s requirements and priorities for mortar systems, both present and future. 2 7-Nov-15 Agenda • Directorate of Combat Developments • Firepower Division • Mortar Priorities - Discussion of each Mortar Requirement • Questions 3 7-Nov-15 DCD Mission Combat Developments determines how the Infantry will be organized and equipped, and how it will fight. We play a leading role in the development of the Army’s Future Force by ensuring Infantry forces are optimally equipped with state-of-the-art systems and are enhanced with technology. Currently working over 300 Active Programs - Individual Soldier (Socks, Uniforms etc…) - Infantry Soldier 4 7-Nov-15 DCD Organization Mr Jim Stone Deputy Director DSN 835-1316 [email protected] COL JEFFREY BUCHANAN Director DSN 835-1316 [email protected] MAJ ROBERT PATTERSON Chief, Mounted Systems DSN 835-1915 [email protected] 5 Deployed to Iraq MAJ KEVIN FINCH Chief, Small Arms DSN 835-1910 [email protected] MAJ JEFF D. LANE Chief, Firepower DSN 835-1016 [email protected] MAJ DAN EVANS Chief, Concepts, Analysis & Integration DSN 835-5413 [email protected] MAJ ROLAND GADDY Chief, Clothing & Individual Equipment DSN 835-6407 [email protected] MR CLARENCE A. DUNMAN Chief, Test & Evaluation DSN 835-2416 [email protected] MAJ MATT ENGLAND Chief, Electronics & Special Development DSN 835-4952 [email protected] MR ROSS C. GOODE Chief, BCT Task Force DSN 835-9597 [email protected] 7-Nov-15 Firepower Mission Serve as the Infantry Center Combat Developer point of contact for all mortar systems, anti armor and non-lethal weapon systems and their related equipment. 6 7-Nov-15 Firepower Organization MAJ Jeffrey D Lane Mortars Chief [email protected] DSN 835-1016 Mr. Dave Hancock Mortar Cbt Dev Spc [email protected] DSN 835-4918 Deployed to Iraq Vacant as of 3 May 03 Project NCO Mr. Al Howard Military Analyst MFCS/FCS Mr. Jurgen Becker Military Analyst PGMM/SBCT Vacant as of 1 April Military Analyst (Documentation) 7 3 Vacant Positions 2 TDA Positions 1 Contractor Anti-Armor CPT Chad Calvaresi Anti-Armor Chief [email protected] DSN 835-1535 Mr. Ken Martz Anti-Armor Cbt Dev Spc [email protected] DSN 835-4810 Mr. Dave Bearden Military Analyst Non-Lethal Programs Vacant as of 1 Feb 03 Project Officer TDA Positions Contractor 7-Nov-15 U.S. Army Mortars Currently in the Field 120mm M121 Carrier Mortar 81mm M252 Improved Mortar 120mm SBCT- MC Mortar Version A Fielded Version B (IOTE APR 04) 120mm M120 Towed Mortar 8 60mm M224 Lightweight Mortar 7-Nov-15 Mortars Distribution PGMM Numbers 1064 = 6 BCT = 24 M120 = 5 Per Company I Per Battalion (Mortar Platoon) I II II II OOO II OOO 4 X 120mm XX 1 FDC XX Heavy Division XX XX 2 X 60mm L XX ARC Approved 11 July 03 XX Y Light Division 4 X 81mm 1 FDC 4 X 120mm III 1 FDC RGR Ranger Regiment 4 X 120mm / 4 X 81mm / 6 X 60mm 2 X 120mm 4 X 120mm 1 FDC X OOO Brigade Combat Team 9 2 X 60mm 4 X 81mm 7-Nov-15 Mortar Firepower Priorities Improved Mortar Ballistic Computer FCS BN Dismounted Mortar XM32 (Light) (1-N N0# 19) FCS and Current (Light) Mortar Fire Control System M95/M96 (Heavy) (1-N N0# 37) PGMM (1-N N0# 12) XM395 120mm Ammunition IR Illumination (1-N N0# 25) M983 120mm Ammunition DPICM (1-N N0# 28) XM984 120mm Ammunition Arms Room Concept (All Light Infantry) (1-N N0# 41) 81mm Tng Insert for 120mm Ammunition: FCS Family of Extended Range Munitions FCS NLOS Mortar Items are not in any Specific Priority as they change daily 10 7-Nov-15 Current Mortar Plan Program Overview Future Mortar Fire Control System 60-mm 81-mm 120-mm Fielding Ongoing M95/96 and the XM32 IR Illumination Fielding Ongoing Future Extended Range Family Commonality and capability enhancements XM32 IMBC - Uses M95/96 V 2 Software -FUE May 04 (Light) M67 Sight - Fielding PGMM FUE FY08 FCS Future Extended Range Family DPICM FUE FY10 FCS Future Extended Range Family ongoing 3 Fuzes Training - Fielded Multioption - Fielding Ongoing Electronic time – 2QFY06 Contract Awarded 11 FCS Dismounted Morter FUE FY10 FCS NLOS Mortar FUE FY 10 FCS 7-Nov-15 Mortar System Evolution Existing Emerging FCS NLOS Dismounte d Mortar System M224, 60mm M16/19 Plotting Board Future M23 MBC XM32 IMBC M252, 81mm Arms Room Concept M120, 120mm (Ground Mounted) FCS Common Software “Lighter, More Range With more Lethality” DA G-3 Approved 11 July 03 M121, 120mm 12 M95/96 MFCS Heavy IAV Mortar 120mm NLOS Mortar FCS Common Software 7-Nov-15 XM32 IMBC Digital Ballistic Solution Includes all Mortar Ammunition • One for One Replacement for the M23 MBC (BN Mtr Plt FDC & 60mm Sec) • Computer Only (Gun still Requires M-67 Sight/Posts and Aiming Circle) • Full Digital Connectivity within the VMF/JVMF • Digitize the BN Mortar Plt FDC & 60mm Mortar Sections • Digital Link with FATDS (AFATDS & FOS) • Land Warrior Interface Provided For •FQT 3Q FY04 FUE 1Q FY05 13 M23 MBC 7-Nov-15 Mortar Fire Control System M95/96 Communications PLGR Pointing Device Drivers Display Cdrs Interface Gunners Display • Fire Control System for the Gun and FDC • Provides Technical and Tactical Fire Direction • Eliminates the use of M-67 Sight/Posts and Aiming Circle • Full Digital Connectivity within the VMF/JVMF • Digitize the Mortar FDC & Gun • Digital Link with FATDS (AFATDS & FOS) • First Round Effects 14 Fielding Complete 1st CAV Division 1 May 03 STRYKER is planned for BCT 3 7-Nov-15 Mortar Ammunition Evolution Existing Emerging Future 120mm M933 PD HE M934A1 MO HE Mounted Family of Extended Range Munitions 12-15 Km M929 Smoke M930 Illum PGMM (XM395) M931 FRTR 81mm M821A1 MO HE M889A1 PD HE M819 RP Smoke DPICM (XM984) M853A1 Illum M880 SRTR M879 FRTR M816 IR Illum 60mm M720E1 MO HE XM768 PD HE M983 IR Illum FUE September 03 Dismounted Family of Extended Range Munitions 81mm = 6 Km 60 mm = 4 Km MAPAM Fuzes M767 IR Illum Increased Lethality M721 Illum M722 Smoke M766 SRTR M769 FRTR 15 Electronic M734A1 Time M783 7-Nov-15 PGMM Operations Task Force Commander’s Precision Indirect Fire Weapon KPP’s: Increment I Glide Acquire 1. Lethality: Incapacitate protected personnel, in two rounds or less 2. Range: 7.2km (T), 10km (O) 3. Compatibility: Destroy Target 120mm Battalion Mortar System Stryker-Mortar Carrier FCS NLOS Mortar Laser Designator 16 120mm Mortar with MFCS is more Responsive Brick over Block Structures Stationary Light Armor Vehicles Earth and Timber Bunkers FUE will be FY10 7-Nov-15 IR Illumination Options • All IR Cartridges (60mm, 81mm, and 120mm) have same ballistics as their corresponding visible white light cartridges. • Can light the target from 40-60 seconds (Meet or exceed White Light Ill) • Enhances Night Vision Devices 17 Material Release for all Calibers was Complete 4Q FY03 7-Nov-15 DPICM XM984 Coast (74 sec) Rocket Burn Artillery Submunitions (4 sec) Multifunction Electronic Fuzing Ignition Delay (12 sec) Payload Expulsion Ejects Grenades STO completed 2001 • Extended Range (12 – 15 Km) • Increased Lethality • Greater Area Coverage • Targets are Area Type Targets • Low Dud Rate (All Terrain) 18 FUE FY 10 FCS Increment I 7-Nov-15 Arms Room Concept Based Off Mission Needs The “Arms Room Concept” will significantly enhance Light Forces’ Battalion fire support capability by having both an 81mm Mortar and a 120mm Mortar. This gives the Commander the flexibility to choose the Mortar for the Mission. Having this capability to pick and choose the right Mortar will increase the Battalion Mortar Platoon’s Combat Effectiveness. 81mm CBT LOAD HE 56 SMK 16 ILL 4 (White) ILL 4 (IR) 80 Total Rounds LTG Cody DA G3 Approved ARC 11 July 03 X 4 120mm CBT LOAD HE 25 SMK 7 ILL 2 (White) ILL 2 (IR) PGMM 5 41 Total Rounds OR 19 7-Nov-15 81mm Training Insert 81mm Gun Tube that Fits inside a 120mm Mortar Gun Tube •M303 Sub-caliber Insert M303 Training Insert – Limited to M300 Series ammo – Old 81mm Stocks depleting •Fires M880 Short Range Training Cartridge – Does not fire any other 800 series ammunition !!!!! •New Insert Being Developed (XM313) – One insert for training – Will be able to fire the entire family of ammunition 20 7-Nov-15 FCS Dismounted Mortar System Fire Control Lightweight Mortar “Triad” New Family of Ammunition Mortar Built as a “System”, Lighter, More Range, Accuracy and Lethality • Future BN & Tentative CO Systems address the “Triad” - Fire Control + More Accurate + Digital Network of Fires - Lightweight Mortar + Cut weight of Mortar by 50% (Addresses Soldiers Load) - New Family of Ammunition Lethal/Non-lethal (Built for this Mortar) + More Lethal (Larger Bursting Radius) + More Range (FCS Extended Ranges) 21 FUE will be FCS FY 10 7-Nov-15 FCS NLOS Mortar NLOS Mortar Requirements for NLOS FCS Mortar • Extended Conventional Range (8-12) • Extended Range Developmental (12-15) • High Rate of Fire (24-26 Rpm) • High Sustained Rate of Fire (12-16 Rpm) • Ability to shoot 12 Rounds MRSI • Direct Fire Capability to 1Km (Self-Defense) • Autonomous Turret (2 man crew) • Increased Responsiveness (15 Sec) • Objective Shoot on the Move capability 22 7-Nov-15 NLOS Mortar Company Mortar Platoon 1/0/13 NLOS Mortar NLOS Mortar NLOS Mortar PLT Ldr OFF Sec SGT NCO Mortar Platoon 1/0/13 CRM CRW CHF ENL NCO CRM CRW CHF ENL NCO FTTS-MS DVR NCO 23 Sec SGT NCO CRM ENL CRW CHF NCO Mule X 2 NLOS Mortar PLT SGT NCO CRM ENL CRW CHF NCO Mule X 2 NLOS Mortar Sec SGT NCO CRM ENL CRW CHF NCO NLOS Mortar PLT SGT NCO Sec SGT NCO CRM CRW CHF ENL NCO CRM CRW CHF ENL NCO FTTS-MS DVR ENL DVR NCO FTTS-MS FTTS-MS DVR ENL Btry HQ 1/0/5 CRM=Crewman FTTS-U (C2) CDR OFF CRM CRW CHF ENL NCO Mule X 2 Mule X 2 NLOS Mortar PLT Ldr OFF NLOS Mortar CHEM DVR NCO FTTS-U (C2) C4/SIG DVR NCO 1SG NCO FTTS-U (SPT) Sec Sgt Sustain NCO DRV ENL 7-Nov-15 FCS Mounted Mortar Ammunition • “Considered FCS Essential Core Enablers” FCS NLOS Mortar must be capable of firing future developmental munitions, (without modification) or degradation to mortar system performance. Must also be capable of firing developmental munitions (i.e. conventional, precision guided mortar munition (PGMM), and dual purpose improved conventional munitions [DPICM], training and non-lethal), 12 km (Threshold) and 15 km (Objective). Current Developmental Future • Extended Range 12 Km (T) 15 Km (O) M934 MO HE PGMM (XM395) M934A1 MO HE • Automated Fuzing • Modular Charge System • Family of Munitions M929 Smoke DPICM (XM984) • Built for this system • Non-Lethal M930 Illum • Unattended Ground Sensors M931 FRTR 24 M983 IR Illum • Point Detonating Fuze (Direct Fire Engagements) 7-Nov-15 QUESTIONS ? 25 7-Nov-15