Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System/Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System Alternative Warhead (GMLRS/GMLRS AW)

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Abstract:

The mission of the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket SystemGuided Multiple Launch Rocket System Alternative Warhead GMLRSGMLRS AW is to attackneutralizesuppressdestroy targets using indirect precision fires. GMLRS provides Field Artillery units with medium- and long-range 70 kilometers Km fires while supporting brigade, division, corps, army, theater, JointCoalition Forces, and Marine Air-Ground Task Forces in full, limited, or expeditionary operations. GMLRS rocket is a solid propellant artillery rocket deployed from the M270A1 and the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System mobile launch vehicles. GMLRSGMLRS AW uses an Inertial Measuring Unit with Global Positioning System assistance to guide the rocket to a specific point to deliver effects on target. GMLRSGMLRS AW is transported and fired in a Rocket Pod Container that consists of six rockets. GMLRS family of munitions consists of three increments Dual-Purpose Improved Conventional Munition DPICM, Unitary U, and Alternative Warhead AW.

Author(s):
Mills, James
Author Organization(s):
U.S. Army Redstone Arsenal United States
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/AD1019443
Pagination:
0038

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;

RECORD

Collection: TR
Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_4.5.1_Contract Support Integration; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_7.1.1_Prevent Kinetic Attack; JCA_7.1_Prevent; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_4.2.3_Manage Global Supplier Networks; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_4.3.1_Depot Maintenance; JCA_5.3_Planning
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
test and evaluation, multiple launch rocket system, military acquisition, contracts, procurement, costs, cost analysis, cost estimates, foreign military sales, munitions, production, rocket launchers, rocket launching, rocket warheads, budgets, reliability, auditing
Keyword(s):
GMLRS GMLRS AW(GUIDED MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEM GUIDED MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEM ALTERNATIVE WARHEAD), PB(PRESIDENTS BUDGET), SAR(SELECTED ACQUISITION REPORTS)
Report Date:
2015 Dec 01
Creation Date:
2016 Dec 19