Sensing And Supporting Communications Capabilities For Special Operations Forces

Author : National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Standing Committee on Research, Development, and Acquisition Options for U.S. Special Operations Command,Committee on Sensing and Communications Capabilities for Special Operations Forces
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 27 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2009-09-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780309146098

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Sensing and Supporting Communications Capabilities for Special Operations Forces by National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Standing Committee on Research, Development, and Acquisition Options for U.S. Special Operations Command,Committee on Sensing and Communications Capabilities for Special Operations Forces Pdf

Among its key responsibilities, the U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) plans and synchronizes operations against terrorist networks. At any given moment, SOF are likely to be engaged in some state of the planning or execution of special operations in many countries around the world, spanning a wide range of environments and mission. SOF therefore must be capable of operating in environments ranging from tropical jungle to arctic, maritime to desert, subterranean to mountainous, and rural to urban. Within this vast range additional factors may influence technical and operational requirements including weather, topography, bathymetry, geology, flora, fauna, and human population density. All of these factors must be weighed in terms of the challenges they pose to supporting communications and operational security. In short, SOF must maintain the capability to operate globally, in any environment, angainst any threats that can be countered by its unique capabilities. Sensing and Supporting Communications Capabilities for Special Operations Forces focuses primarily on the key core SOF task of special reconnaissance, to determine SOF-specific sensing and supporting communications needs and mapping them to existing and emerging technologies. The book discusses preliminary observations, issuees, and challenges, and identifies additional capabilities and technology areas that should be addressed.

Author : National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Standing Committee on Research, Development, and Acquisition Options for U.S. Special Operations Command,Committee on Sensing and Communications Capabilities for Special Operations Forces
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2009-10-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780309137607

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Sensing and Supporting Communications Capabilities for Special Operations Forces by National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Standing Committee on Research, Development, and Acquisition Options for U.S. Special Operations Command,Committee on Sensing and Communications Capabilities for Special Operations Forces Pdf

Among its key responsibilities, the U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) plans and synchronizes operations against terrorist networks. At any given moment, SOF are likely to be engaged in some state of the planning or execution of special operations in many countries around the world, spanning a wide range of environments and mission. SOF therefore must be capable of operating in environments ranging from tropical jungle to arctic, maritime to desert, subterranean to mountainous, and rural to urban. Within this vast range additional factors may influence technical and operational requirements including weather, topography, bathymetry, geology, flora, fauna, and human population density. All of these factors must be weighed in terms of the challenges they pose to supporting communications and operational security. In short, SOF must maintain the capability to operate globally, in any environment, angainst any threats that can be countered by its unique capabilities. Sensing and Supporting Communications Capabilities for Special Operations Forces focuses primarily on the key core SOF task of special reconnaissance, to determine SOF-specific sensing and supporting communications needs and mapping them to existing and emerging technologies. The book discusses preliminary observations, issuees, and challenges, and identifies additional capabilities and technology areas that should be addressed.

Author : National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Standing Committee on Research, Development, and Acquisition Options for U.S. Special Operations Command,Committee on Universal Radio Frequency System for Special Operations Forces
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2009-10-28
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780309132428

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Toward a Universal Radio Frequency System for Special Operations Forces by National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Standing Committee on Research, Development, and Acquisition Options for U.S. Special Operations Command,Committee on Universal Radio Frequency System for Special Operations Forces Pdf

The U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) was formed in response to the failed rescue attempt in 1980 of American hostages held by Iran. Among its key responsibilities, SOCOM plans and synchronizes operations against terrorist networks. Special operations forces (SOF) often operate alone in austere environments with only the items they can carry, which makes equipment size, weight, and power needs especially important. Specialized radios and supporting equipment must be carried by the teams for their radio-frequency (RF) operations. As warfighting demands on SOCOM have intensified, SOCOM's needs for significantly improved radio-frequency (RF) systems have increased. Toward a Universal Radio Frequency System for Special Operations Forces examines the current state of the art for both handheld and manpackable platform-mounted RF systems, and determines which frequencies could be provided by handheld systems. The book also explores whether or not a system that fulfills SOF's unique requirements could be deployed in a reasonable time period. Several recommendations are included to address these and other issues.

Author : National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Air Force Studies Board,Committee on Examination of the Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Capability Planning and Analysis (CP&A) Process
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 117 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-07
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780309258142

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Capability Planning and Analysis to Optimize Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Investments by National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Air Force Studies Board,Committee on Examination of the Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Capability Planning and Analysis (CP&A) Process Pdf

Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities have expanded situation awareness for U.S. forces, provided for more precise combat effects, and enabled better decision making both during conflicts and in peacetime, and reliance on ISR capabilities is expected to increase in the future. ISR capabilities are critical to 3 of the 12 Service Core Functions of the U.S. Air Force: namely, Global Integrated ISR (GIISR) and the ISR components of Cyberspace Superiority and Space Superiority, and contribute to all others. In response to a request from the Air Force for ISR and the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Science, Technology, and Engineering, the National Research Council formed the Committee on Examination of the Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Capability Planning and Analysis (CP&A) Process. In this report, the committee reviews the current approach to the Air Force corporate planning and programming process for ISR capability generation; examines carious analytical methods, processes, and models for large-scale, complex domains like ISR; and identifies the best practices for the Air Force. In Capability Planning and Analysis to Optimize Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Investments, the current approach is analyzed and the best practices for the Air Force corporate planning and programming processed for ISR are recommended. This report also recommends improvements and changes to existing analytical tools, methods, roles and responsibilities, and organization and management that would be required to ensure the Air Force corporate planning and programming process for ISR is successful in addressing all Joint, National, and Coalition partner's needs.

Author : N. W. Collins
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : History
ISBN : 9780300198416

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Grey Wars by N. W. Collins Pdf

An analysis of U.S. Special Operations, at the center of America's twenty-first-century wars This original and accessible book is a comprehensive, authoritative analysis of U.S. Special Operations. U.S. Special Operations Command trains and equips units to undertake select military activities, frequently high-risk missions, often for the purposes of counterterrorism and counterinsurgency. Since 9/11, impelled by an attack on U.S. soil, these forces have been a central instrument of America's military campaign--operating in about one hundred countries on any given day. This fight--neither hot war nor cold peace--was launched and executed as a new type of global war in 2001 and has since splintered into a spectrum of regional conflicts. The result is our nation's grey wars: hazy and lethal. This contemporary history, incorporating extensive interviews and archival research by security studies expert N. W. Collins, delves deeply into the transformation of these forces since 9/11.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Jeffrey Frank Jones
Page : 5351 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2024-05-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Manuals Combined: U.S. Marine Corps Basic Reconnaissance Course (BRC) References by Anonim Pdf

Over 5,300 total pages .... MARINE RECON Reconnaissance units are the commander’s eyes and ears on the battlefield. They are task organized as a highly trained six man team capable of conducting specific missions behind enemy lines. Employed as part of the Marine Air- Ground Task Force, reconnaissance teams provide timely information to the supported commander to shape and influence the battlefield. The varying types of missions a Reconnaissance team conduct depends on how deep in the battle space they are operating. Division Reconnaissance units support the close and distant battlespace, while Force Reconnaissance units conduct deep reconnaissance in support of a landing force. Common missions include, but are not limited to: Plan, coordinate, and conduct amphibious-ground reconnaissance and surveillance to observe, identify, and report enemy activity, and collect other information of military significance. Conduct specialized surveying to include: underwater reconnaissance and/or demolitions, beach permeability and topography, routes, bridges, structures, urban/rural areas, helicopter landing zones (LZ), parachute drop zones (DZ), aircraft forward operating sites, and mechanized reconnaissance missions. When properly task organized with other forces, equipment or personnel, assist in specialized engineer, radio, and other special reconnaissance missions. Infiltrate mission areas by necessary means to include: surface, subsurface and airborne operations. Conduct Initial Terminal Guidance (ITG) for helicopters, landing craft, parachutists, air-delivery, and re-supply. Designate and engage selected targets with organic weapons and force fires to support battlespace shaping. This includes designation and terminal guidance of precision-guided munitions. Conduct post-strike reconnaissance to determine and report battle damage assessment on a specified target or area. Conduct limited scale raids and ambushes. Just a SAMPLE of the included publications: BASIC RECONNAISSANCE COURSE PREPARATION GUIDE RECONNAISSANCE (RECON) TRAINING AND READINESS (T&R) MANUAL RECONNAISSANCE REPORTS GUIDE GROUND RECONNAISSANCE OPERATIONS GROUND COMBAT OPERATIONS Supporting Arms Observer, Spotter and Controller DEEP AIR SUPPORT SCOUTING AND PATROLLING Civil Affairs Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures MAGTF Intelligence Production and Analysis Counterintelligence Close Air Support Military Operations on Urbanized Terrain (MOUT) Convoy Operations Handbook TRAINING SUPPORT PACKAGE FOR: CONVOY SURVIVABILITY Convoy Operations Battle Book Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures for Training, Planning and Executing Convoy Operations Urban Attacks

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services. Subcommittee on Intelligence, Emerging Threats and Capabilities
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Special forces (Military science)
ISBN : MINN:31951D03715182R

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Hearing on National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014 and Oversight of Previously Authorized Programs Before the Committee on Armed Services, House of Representatives, One Hundred Thirteenth Congress, First Session, Subcommittee on Intelligence, Emerging Threats and Capabilities Hearing on by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services. Subcommittee on Intelligence, Emerging Threats and Capabilities Pdf

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services. Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats, and Capabilities
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : PSU:000063527339

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Current Manning, Equipping and Readiness Challenges Facing Special Operations Forces by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services. Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats, and Capabilities Pdf

Author : National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Naval Studies Board,Committee on the Navy's Needs in Space for Providing Future Capabilities
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2005-08-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780309096775

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Navy's Needs in Space for Providing Future Capabilities by National Research Council,Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences,Naval Studies Board,Committee on the Navy's Needs in Space for Providing Future Capabilities Pdf

The United States must operate successfully in space to help assure its security and economic well being. The Department of the Navy is a major user of space capabilities, although those capabilities are now primarily provided by DOD, the Air Force, and NOAA. Following a DOD assessment of national space security management in 2001, the Navy commissioned a Panel to Review Space to assess Navy space policy and strategy. As an extension of that review, the NRC was requested by the Navy to examine its needs in space for providing future operational and technical capabilities. This report presents a discussion of the strategic framework of future space needs, the roles and responsibilities for meeting those needs, an assessment of Navy support to space mission areas, and a proposed vision for fulfilling Naval forces space needs.

Author : U.S. Special Operations Command
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2024-05-02
Category : Low-intensity conflicts (Military science)
ISBN : WISC:89081873366

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United States Special Operations Forces Posture Statement by U.S. Special Operations Command Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 700 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Armed Forces
ISBN : CUB:U183046576942

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Signal by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 716 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Military intelligence
ISBN : STANFORD:36105019609762

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Military Intelligence by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 478 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Military intelligence
ISBN : UCR:31210013537608

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Military Intelligence Professional Bulletin by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Special operations (Military science)
ISBN : UCR:31210023605346

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Providing the Technology Edge for Special Operations Forces by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 7 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:318687371

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Technology: Force Multiplier for Special Operations by Anonim Pdf

The global war on terror has brought new attention to Special Operations Forces (SOF). Although SOF operators, regardless of mission or service, remain the essence of the force, they often rely on advanced technology to achieve superior speed, stealth, precision, survivability, and lethality. Today, U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is developing technology in a radically different environment from just a few years ago. Through streamlined development and acquisition processes, maximized use of commercial technologies when feasible, and technology applications modified to its requirements, USSOCOM provides the technology solutions that will enable its warfighters to become even more capable. Four areas are central to technology development in USSOCOM: the SOF warrior-as-platform concept, sensor technology, advanced power and energy, and support systems. The warrior-as-platform development area focuses on the individual and the mission equipment carried. In terms of survivability, the greatest potential is in developing a passive, tunable signature management capability for the dismounted operator. As for lethality, SOF is interested in low-weight, low-volume directed energy systems. The second development area is sensor technology, which includes sensors for manned and unmanned platforms, sensors for remote and fixed site placement, man-portable sensors, and sensors for identification and tagging, tracking, and locating (TTL). Power sources must be small, lightweight, inexpensive, high-performance, high-power, durable, rechargeable, and versatile enough to power a variety of equipment. Support systems constitute the final development area. These are all the other vital systems and include command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence systems; information operations systems; logistic systems; fire support systems; training systems; and mobility platforms.