Mortars Conference – 2 October 2003 COL Nate Sledge Project Manager for Combat Ammunition Systems (973) 724-2003, [email protected].
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Mortars Conference – 2 October 2003 COL Nate Sledge Project Manager for Combat Ammunition Systems (973) 724-2003, [email protected] Outline Mission and Vision Products and Organization Army Transformation OIF Observations Why Precision? Thrusts and How We Fit In Systems in Development Initiatives What we need to succeed Summary PM CAS: Mission and Vision MISSION Perform Life-Cycle Management of Tube-Launched Indirect Fire Munitions, Mortar Weapons, and Mortar Fire-Control Systems VISION Deliver Conventional and Leap-Ahead Munitions Combat Power to Warfighters, Giving them the Materiel Edge over Potential Adversaries PM Combat Ammunition Systems PM CAS Organization PM Combat Ammunition Systems PM, COL Nathaniel Sledge, Jr. DPM, Mr. Patrick Serao 973 724-2003 973 724-2110 Excalibur Mortar Systems PM, LTC Jeff Wilson DPM, Mr. Chris Grassano 973 724-3152 PM, LTC Andre Kirnes DPM, Mr. David Super 973 724-3636 PGMM Mr. Peter Burke 973 724-5802 Business Management Mr. Joseph Gormley 973 724-5891 Weapons and Fire Control Over 300 People! Mr. Ed Lewis 973 724-4993 Conventional Ammunition Advanced Systems Mr. Armando Herrera 973 724-3636 Mr. Steven Hromnak 973 724-5476 JMC Cell Artillery Mortars Energetics Mrs. Celia Hadden DSN 793-6491 Mr. Martin Moratz 973 724-5247 Mr. J Slivovsky 973 724-3665 Mr. J Rutkowski 973 724-2394 OPM CAS ATTN: SFAE-AMO-CAS, Building 171A Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806-5000 Phone: 973 724-2573, DSN: 880 - 2573 Fax: 973 724 -2907 Army Transformation Campaign Plan Special Operations Current Force Future Force Stryker Force Forced Entry 2003 IOC 2010 FOC 2012 Responsive, Deployable, Agile, Versatile, Lethal, Survivable, Sustainable Transforming Army Indirect Fires Networked through Battle Command Fully Interoperable with Joint systems Mobile (Strategic and Tactical) Responsive & Integrated with Maneuver Lethal (through precision and volume) Challenges Strategic Deployability Networked Capability (C4) Tactical Mobility Target Location (ISR) Accuracy / Rate of Fire Precision Munitions Discriminating Munitions Precise Effects with Area Options Reduced Logistics Footprint Ability to Mass Effects 24/7, All-Weather, All-Terrain To achieve Destructive, Suppressive and Protective effects while minimizing collateral damage taking advantage of emerging technology Joint System of Systems Battle Command Tactical Exploitation National Capabilities C4 (TENCAP) U2R NETWORKED Rivet Joint ISR Aerial Common Sensor JSTARS Fire Support Reconnaissance CAS (Ground and Air) UCAV-UAV The Soldier Comanche SOF Attack Helicopters Mortars Cannons Naval Gunfire Launchers TLAM Space Based Sensors Munitions Target Acquisition AI Army Airspace Command & Control System (A2C2S) Mix of Joint Fire Capabilities Interdiction Joint Fires and Deep Attack Range >300km Air Interdiction 300km ATACMS 150-180km UCAV Attack AVN 100km (LAM) 70km 60km (PAM) Shaping/Shielding Fires 30-40km PAM/ LAM Cannon Naval Gunfire GMLRS 10-15km CAS Mortar Protective Fires Close Support Fires Response Times TLAM Cannon Feedback from Operation Iraqi Freedom Cannons provided the majority of close support to committed forces Cannons paved the way during the historic advance to Baghdad Cannons were the most responsive inorganic fire support asset available for shaping and close fires Majority of targets attacked at maximum range DPICM not used extensively because of concern about collateral damage, accuracy and duds Precision fires needed to reduce Logistics burden Copperhead not used because of negative perceptions about ease of use SADARM was the only smart artillery munition available: destroyed 48 pieces of equipment with 121 Mortars Feedback from Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom Mortars were most responsive and most integrated means of providing close fire support Mortars were very effective - The primary organic killer Dispersed enemy requires more precise fires With spotty re-supply, units needed precision mortars to reduce rounds per mission (e.g., Required 16 rounds to engage enemy bunkers) Mortars proficient at “hip shoots” and at destroying RPG teams in urban environment. 120mm increased light force lethality - Need Arms Room Concept Army's Need for Greater Precision FCS ORD The NLOS Cannon provides networked, extended–range fires for precision attack of point and area targets in support of the US with a suite of munitions that include special purpose capabilities. [Para 1.5.2.5.8.2. FCS ORD] FCS NLOS Cannon must be capable of firing current ammunition with a total Circular Error Probable (CEP) (including bias and precision error) that does not exceed 0.55% of range at low angle, for ranges of 30 kilometers or less. [Para 2.0.4.1.5 FCS ORD, 2172] (i.e. CEP ≤ 165 meters @ 30 km) The FCS FoS must be capable of Joint networked lethal and non-lethal effects that achieve overmatch – out of contact, at tactical standoff and in close combat to defeat the target sets detailed in Chapter 4 of the FCS STAR. [Para 1.5.2.5.5. FCS ORD] The OF will exploit the effects of precision long range fires to close with and destroy the enemy [Para 1.2.1.1 FCS ORD ] … the UA employs destructive fires with great precision at extended ranges against high payoff targets…the increased long-range killing capability of fires will be employed to fix and destroy the enemy…fires ensure freedom of action and maneuver.. [Para 1.5.2.5.5 FCS ORD] FCS NLOS Cannon must be capable of firing munitions at least 30 km (Threshold) / 40 km (Objective) [Para 2.0.4.1.4 FCS ORD 2169] Fire Support’s Precision Role Supports engaged forces with immediately responsive fires against entrenched enemy positions Provides capability in All-Weather and All-Terrain Provides capability to defeat high payoff and most dangerous point and area targets with fewer rounds Provides efficient and scaleable effects Minimizes collateral damage to noncombatant persons and facilities Expands missions to address MOUT operations, and targets such as earth and timber bunkers PM CAS GOALS Get Smart and Precision-Guided Munitions to the Warfighter Improve and Sustain Conventional Munitions Satisfy Customers and Achieve Excellence Grow World-Class People and Teams PM CAS Thrusts Get PGM’s & Smart Weapons to Warfighters Executing Excalibur PGM Advanced Development Transitioning PGMM to Advanced Development Managing Course-Correcting Fuze (CCF) Technology Demonstration Fielding Mortar Fire Control System Heavy (MFCS-H) and Developing MFCS-Light Planning Sensor-Fuzed Munition (SFM) Compatibility Assessment Seeking funding for the Extended Range Mortar Program Improve and Sustain Conventional Munitions Satisfy Customers and Achieve Excellence Seeking funds for the Mortar Arms Room Concept Monitoring Lightweight Mortar and Less-Lethal Munitions Science & Technology Objectives (STOs) Working to Ease Transition of STOs into Advanced Development Developing Strategic Plan and Business Practice Guidelines and Harmonizing Business Practices with the Joint Munitions Command Developing Value Engineering and Cost Reduction Plan Reengineering selected Munitions, such as the 60mm Mortar (HE) and M864 (155mm DPICM) Producing Bomblet Self-Destruct Fuzes Preparing to Field the Modular Artillery Charge System (MACS) To meet FCS Emerging Requirements for Munitions, Working with Proponents to Develop Capabilities such as the FCS-M, the Advanced Cannon Artillery Ammunition Program (ACAAP) and Course Correcting Fuzes Reengineering Pyrotechnic, Explosives, and Propellants (PEP) for Improved Effectiveness, Safety, Insensitivity and Environmental Compliance Grow World-Class People and Teams Emphasizing Improved Communications Disseminating the PM CAS Management Philosophy and Disciplined Processes to Partners in Industry and Government Reshaping and Reorganizing the Workforce Developing Individual and Team Training Strategies Recognizing and Promoting People of Merit Transformation - How We Fit In 155mm M795 HE Projectile 155mm M107 HE M782 MOFA 105mm M915 DPICM 155mm M231/ M232 Prop 155mm M864 Recap MFCS 120mm XM984 DPICM ACAAP Current Force Stryker Force 81mm LW Mortar Future Force CCF 60mm Mortar Family • High Explosive • Smoke 81mm Mortar Family • Illuminating High Explosive • Full Range PC Smoke Illuminating M1155 PIAFS Full Range PC 120mm Mortar Family • High Explosive • Smoke • Illuminating • Full Range PC SFM Excalibur • Unitary PGMM • Discriminating Indirect Fires Investment Strategy (POM 04-09) Terms of Reference • Minimize investment in current force • Improve precision and strategic mobility • Invest in Future Force Capability 25% Current Force Paladin Mortars 75% Future Force Stryker Force LW155 Networked Joint Mobile Lethal Sustainable Responsive Continuous Survivable Precise Full Spectrum Excalibur Gunner’s Display PDA PGMM SINCGARS Radios Commander’s Interface Software Pointing/ Navigation Driver’s Display MFCS-H Systems Investigations Production Excalibur System Acquisition Phase ACAT IC ACAT IC Current: System Development & Demonstration Contractors Raytheon Missile Systems (Tucson, AZ) Bofors Defence (UDLP) Teamed with Raytheon IC FY06 (M777) Why Excalibur? Extended Range Fire Support (30-40 Km) 10m Circular Error Probable (CEP) at all ranges Decreased collateral damage Decreased volume of fire per engagement Greater flexibility and selectivity Expansion of fire support missions (MOUT) Carrier for future smart and discriminating munitions General Dynamics – Ordnance & Tactical Systems System Description Precision guided, extended range carrier for a family of 155mm cannon ammunition All weather, day/night, fire & forget, urban/complex terrain 4-Axis Canard Actuation System Spinning Base GPS-Inertial navigation system guidance w/anti-jam technology Fielding Status Excalibur’s Role Supports engaged forces with an immediately responsive, 24/7, all weather, long range, precise capability to defeat high payoff point and area targets in all environments while minimizing collateral damage to persons and facilities Fills critical shortcomings of US cannon artillery: Range Accuracy at longer ranges Collateral damage Precision in Urban Environment Gives the ground commander an organic precision standoff engagement capability that can be employed by any soldier Fulfills FCS concepts of engaging enemy at standoff, developing situations out of contact, acting first, and finishing decisively Concept of Operations • • • • Precision Delivery Regardless of Range Limits Collateral Damage Decreases Volume of Fire Per Engagement Enhances Soldier Survivability Deploy Canards prior to Apogee (Ballistic prior to Apogee) GPS Acquisition and Track Fragmenting Warhead System Initialization • Gun Target Location • Trajectory Information • GPS Crypto Keys • Precise Time • Fuze Setting • Power Mission Planning Impact Near Vertical for Max Lethality Structure Top Attack (Detonation after Penetration) Latitude / Longitude / Altitude Targeting Unitary Warhead XM982 Is Designed To Meet User Needs Height of Burst Sensor Fragmenting Warhead or Top Attack Penetrating Warhead depending on the target Excalibur Provides Improvement in Both Precision and Range 10m 10m 10m 10m 10m 10m Excalibur CEP M549A1 CEP (1/2 hr MET) M107 CEP (1/2 hr MET) Aim Point Circular Error Probable (CEP) - the radius of a circle within which 50% of the projectiles fired will impact. Excalibur Unitary vs M549A1 Aim Point 100 M 0 100 M 20 Precision Guided Mortar Munition 120mm XM395 (PGMM) Key Performance Parameters: Increment I Lethality - Incapacitate protected personnel, in two rounds or less, within: Earth and timber bunkers Masonry walls Stationary lightly armored vehicles Range: Current/Interim Systems - 7.2km (T), 10km (O) FCS – 8 km (T), 10 KM (O) Compatibility: 120mm Battalion Mortar System Stryker-Mortar Carrier FCS NLOS Mortar What PGMM Brings to the Battlefield: Organic Indirect Fire Precision Effects for the Maneuver Commander Increased Force Lethality and Survivability Significantly Reduced Collateral Damage Tremendous Logistics Savings • ORD & TEMP approvals are in Process to support the MS B decision. • MDA scheduled to make a decision in September 2003. • PGMM SD&D fully-funded, on-schedule (FUE in FY08) • CAD Warhead/Fuze work completed. Demonstrated sufficient Technical Readiness Level for SD&D entry. • Program has achieved great momentum and the capability that it offers is critical to the operational effectiveness of organic fire support in the Current, Interim, and Objective Force. • TRAC AoA demonstrated that KPPs can be met. –Increased force effectiveness and logistics savings –Excellent results reported on Mortars and PGMM from FCS AoA • Current SD&D/LRIP Final Proposal Revisions (FPR) and evaluations in process and on track for contract award following MS B. PGMM Program of Record PHASES / USFY Concept & Tech Development 01 ATD 02 03 CAD 04 05 06 09 10 11 12-18 Incremental Upgrades Increment 1 Milestone C Operational Tests Production & Deployment Low Rate Decision Review Operations & Support Full Rate Type Classification Material Release Fieldings & Sustainment MFCS Software Integration PB04 Funding Profile 08 Milestone B System Development & Demonstration RDTE (TY$M) PAA (TY$M) Quantity 07 Fire Control System Compatibility 2.7 7.7 30.1 35.8 62.0 13.4 9.9 100 24.5 22.6 960 19.6 956 11.0 9.5 375 9.0 12.0 530 159.0 9,152 Mortar Fire Control Gunner’s Display SINCGARS Radios Commander’s Interface PDA Software Driver’s Display Pointing/ Navigation Acquisition Phase MFCS (Heavy) IOT&E November 2002 FUE May 2003 MFCS (Light) – Computer only • IOT&E September 2004 • FUE January 2005 Fielded to the 1st Cav Div 2003 Why Mortar Fire Control System? Responsiveness: 8 min versus 1.5 min first round out Ease and Efficiency: Automatic Data and positioning with 0-1 rounds adjust fire Accuracy: CEP reduced from 230 m to 70 m Survivability: Enhances shoot & scoot C2: Interfaces with AFATDS and FBCB2 Contractors Development – TACOM-ARDEC Integration – Honeywell under CONFIRE strategy MFCS-H successfully completed IOTE in November 2002 Future Combat System (FCS) Mortar Integrated with Network Fires Ammo Storage Acquisition/FCS Phase Concept Definition Autolaying Contractors Lead System Integrator (Boeing [SAC] Seattle, WA United Defense, Minneapolis, MN Semi-automatic Loader 360 degree traverse 120mm Direct and Indirect Fire Why NLOS? Provides organic short range indirect fire support to the UA Battalion/Company battle units. A smooth bore 120mm mortar weapon system capable of firing precision and conventional munitions (high explosive, illumination (visible light and Infrared), smoke, training and non-lethal) under protection. System Description Maximum rate of fire of 16 (T) and 24 (O) rounds for one minute First Round Fired within 30 Seconds emplaced and 60 seconds when moving. Fire a Fire Mission and move 750 Meters within 90 seconds. Semi Autonomous Turret 4 man crew (T) and Autonomous (O) 3 man crew. FCS NLOS Mortar must allow for firing from the platform from 6400 Mil. Provide tactical fire direction up to 12 Mortars. Capable of firing 12 Round MRSI mission. Smart Munitions 120mm ER Mortar M2000 High Explosive M2001 DPICM M2002 Smoke M2003 Illumination M2004 Red Phosphorus M2000 Practice M2005 VLAP ACAAP Self Destruct Fuze Acquisition Phase Case, Cartridge, M217 Series Fuze, ET, M762 Payload: 42 Grenade, DP: M80 w/ M234 SD Fuze Charge, Propelling, M200 (M915) Why SDF? Increases 105mm DPICM Range from 10.5 Km to 14.2 Km Doubles the Lethality of 105mm DPICM Adds Anti-Materiel Capability Reduces Dud Rate from 50/1000 (95% Reliability) to 2/1000 (99.8% reliability). This meets current DOD policy requirements of >99% reliability. Completed Fuze Production Line at KDI Jan 03 SDF Warm Line Test (On Going) GMLRS XM235 93% Reliability – Feb 03 GMLRS XM235 PIP 100% Reliability –Feb 03 M915 M234 99.88% Reliability – Mar 03 Prove Out Battery Equipment at RD Systems Jun 03 Prove Out Battery Equipment at KDI Aug 03 Battery FAT Sept 03 Fuze FAT Oct 03 Contractors KDI/L3 Precision Products, Cincinnati, OH Day and Zimmerman Inc, Texarkana, TX Chamberlain, Scranton PA Benefits of Self Destruct Fuze FIRE 100 M915 Cartridges: • 42 grenades per cartridge • 4200 total XM80 grenades M80 with M223 Fuze M80 with M234 SD Fuze TOTAL RELIABILITY = 0.9985 • PRIMARY MODE OF 0.97 • BACKUP MODE OF 0.95 (SDF) TOTAL RELIABILITY = 0.97 7 DUDS 126 DUDS Iraq – March 03 Arms Room Concept Provides Light Forces Maneuver Commander with 81mm & 120mm Mortar Support Enhances Light Force lethality and range Gives Light Force ability to fire PGMM Provides flexible organic fire support tailored to mission profile Common fire control (M67 sight) for 60mm and 81mm mortars HMMWV with HMT transports the weapon system and associated ammunition Warfighters currently using Arms Room Concept Advanced Cannon Artillery Ammunition Program (ACA2P) System Description 155mm Family 105mm Family Unassisted/Assisted with Base Bleed M2000 High Explosive M2001 DPICM M2002 Smoke M2003 Illumination M2004 Red Phosphorus M2000 Practice Extended Range HE M2005 VLAP ACA2P is an extended range Non-Developmental common carrier, various payloads with one airframe Common carrier for 155mm and 105mm families of projectiles Reconfigurable base (base bleed) IR-capable smoke rounds Increased Lethality through Pff technology Interoperable with multiple platforms, including US howitzers Common carrier for future developmental projectiles such as Non-Lethal ACA2P Meets FCS Requirements US Ammunition does not meet FCS NLOS-C Requirements 2.0.4.1.4 FCS NLOS Cannon must be capable of firing munitions at least 30 km (Threshold)/40 km (Objective) [ORD 2169] 2.0.4.1.3 FCS NLOS Cannon must achieve a minimum range of not greater than 4km(Threshold)/3km (Objective) [ORD 2169] 2.0.4.1.6 FCS NLOS Cannon munitions must be ballistically similar and incorporate widespread or worldwide advanced munitions technology …(Objective) US HE DPICM Screening Smoke Bi-Spectral Smoke Visiable Illumination Max Range Min range M107 M795 M549 M483 M864 M110 M825 18.1 km 22.5 km 29.5 km 17.1 km 28.3 km 18.1 km 22.5 km NONE 4.9 km 4.2 km 9.9 km 4.5 km 11.1 km 4.8 km 4.4 km NONE M118 18.1 km 4.8 km M485 17.1 km NONE 5.0 km NONE M2000 M2001 M2002 M2002 M2003 M2004 M0236 31.0 km 31.0 km 31.0 km 31.0 km 31.0 km 31.0 km 31.0 km 3.5 km 3.5 km 3.5 km 3.5 km 3.5 km 3.5 km 3.5 km IR Illumination Denel HE IM DPICM Screening Smoke Bi-Spectral Smoke Illumination Red Phosphorus IR Illumination Course Correcting Fuze Operational Sequence GPS Satellites or PTS • Guided Impact at Target • Predict Miss • Deploy Controls • Steer to Target • Unguided Impact • DeSpin Nose • Acquire GPS or Tracked by PTS Ideal trajectory is computed & stored on projectile On-board GPS-receiver / MEMS IMU / Radar establishes position Processors compares actual trajectory to the ideal • Ballistic Solution • Initialize Fuze Actual end point is predicted & compared to aimpoint Control surfaces or drag brakes correct trajectory The CCF Solution Range CEP 15km 20km 25km 30km 15-30km 8-37km 95m 112m 139m 273m 50m 10m Range CEP 15km 20km 25km 28km 15-28km 62m 89m 131m 212m 50m M549 Point Target Area Target Soft Hard 16 NF>120 NF-170 17 NF-111 NF-144 16 NF-71 NF-99 NF>120 NF>120 NF-305 4 15 31 2 3 M864 Point Target Area Target Soft Hard 6 27 17 8 35 23 15 64 37 NF-54 NF>120 NF-82 5 20 12 10m Notes - NF=No Fire - 39 cal Tube - 50 M TLE - Predicted Fire with half hour MET - BCS Aiming Policy - Item analysis w/Smart Munitions Analysis Code (SMAC) 10m 50m 50m 10m 273m 50m 10m Rounds Required (30% EFC/EFD) 10m 139m 50m 112m 50m 95m 212m 89m 62m 131m M864 CEP M549 CEP M864&M549 w/CCF Excalibur Target Grid Source: AMSAA data for unccorrected M864 & M549 CCF Improves Scalability Maneuver Unit Effects Requirements* Supports tactical maneuver out of contact G G G G G Easily coordinated with direct fires when in contact G G G G G Safely supports maneuver in danger close situations G G Y Y R Provides immediate response to HPTs G G G G G Shifts fires and mission types quickly G G G G G 24/7 availability G G G G G Effective in complex terrain G Y Y R R Effective launch and target effect in urban terrain G Y Y R R Avoids collateral damage G Y R Y R Resistant to countermeasures G G G G G Logistics Burden G G R G Y Launch vehicle survivability G G Y G Y All-weather capable G G G G G Range (30 km or greater) G Y Y R R How selected munitions meet effects requirements • CCF allows closer engagements CCF complements Excalibur and enhances extended-range artillery • CCF reduces collateral damage • Increased effectiveness requires less munitions • Increased effectiveness reduces counter-battery fire *Source: USAFAC, Range added by OPM-CAS Need for CCF The force needs CCF because… Increases efficiency Increases stowed kills Expands capability Completes spectrum of capabilities, improving scalability Provides for closer support of friendly troops in contact. 155mm Spin Stabilized Sensor Fuzed Munition (SS-SFM) Bonus – Bofors/UDLP Acquisition Phase • Comparative Test Program • Milestone C (scheduled) SMArt 155 – GIWS/ATK 2004 2006 SADARM - Northrop Grumman Contractors Why Sensor-Fuzed Munitions? • Defeats self-propelled howitzers & lightly armored targets • Effective day or night, in all weather & environmental conditions • Advances ‘fire-and-forget’ smart 155mm artillery projectiles • Bonus BOFORS Defense • SMArt 155 GIWS • SADARM Northrop Grumman • Others TBD SFMs were very effective in OIF against variety of threat vehicles 120mm Mortar New Ammunition Family Acquisition Phase Not funded to enter CAD Phase until FY07 ACAT III Why Extended Range Munitions? 120mm Extended Range – 12 Km Provides High Angle, Organic, Indirect Fire Advanced Munition for the UA BN/Co to cover FCS Area of Operation Objective XM984 DPICM will have 50% greater range and 80% greater effectiveness than the current M934/120mm Mortar system Multiple Payloads available to support maneuver commanders operation plan FCS Mortar 120mm Ammo Operation 81mm Light Weight Mortar Description: ARDEC STO to reduce the weight of the M252 81mm Mortar System Purpose: Provides a lighter dismounted mortar system Product: 30 to 40% lighter weapon system through use of advanced metal matrix and composite materials Payoff: Reduced system weight facilitates mobility in all terrains Improved portability through lightweight design improvements M252 Early Demonstrator Bipod Not Tested Enabling Technologies Deeply Integrated Guidance Digital Fire Control (LW155) Enhanced Fuze Setter (EPIAFS) Network Efficiency & Reliability Bandwidth SFM Auto Loading Ammo Marking Inventory Control Ammo Condition, Indicators ATR/ Discrimination Tech Sensors GPS Codes Modeling & Simulation IFF Fuze Setting Fire Control Algorithiums MEMS Fuzing Telemetry/Datalink Rocket Assist Tech Liquid Metal Molding What We Need To Succeed Fund the Arms Room Concept in the FY06-11 POM Get PGMM, ACAAP, and CCF on the FCS Complementary Systems List Protect PGMM funding in the FY06-11 POM Fund ACAAP and CCF in the FY06-11 POM Start funding 120mm ER Mortar earlier than FY07 Shift the paradigm on PGM affordability Better integrate Army and Joint Fires capabilities in experimentation and analysis Summary OPM CAS is . . . Supporting US Army Transformation Developing the Army’s first-ever Cannon-Launched, GPS-Guided Munition – Excalibur Developing the first-ever Precision-Guided Mortar Improving the effectiveness of the Warfighter by: Providing Smart and Precision Munitions Improving Mortar Fire Control Systems Improving and Sustaining the Conventional Stockpile (M864, 60mm Mortar, CCF, ACAAP) Improving mortar firepower for the light forces