RQ-1 Predator, Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E), Test Support Plan

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Abstract:

This document provides the information necessary to support lead-in sorties for the Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center AFOTEC, Operational Test and Evaluation OTE for the medium altitude endurance unmanned air vehicle MAE UAV Predator on 16-18 October 2000. The lead-in missions are divided into three parts, CSAR, strike support and artillery spotter. They will require two predator sorties and eight A-10F-16 sorties, flown on two consecutive days. Mission Objectives From AFOTEC OTE Test Plan TP -00-001 dated June 2000 1 To determine whether Predator can function as an airborne forward air controller FAC and talk the fighter onto a target and then give corrections on the bomb drops. 2 To determine whether Predator can locate and monitor a downed aircrew member during combat search and rescue CSAR and what level of cueing is required to accomplish this task. 3 To determine whether Predator can operate as an artillery observer by talking mortar rounds onto a target.

Author(s):
Kilmurrary, Kenneth T.
Author Organization(s):
AIR WARFARE CENTER NELLIS AFB NV
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA399014
Pagination:
0008

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

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Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
USAFAWC/NELL
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1.3_Switching and Routing; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_1.3_Human Capital Management
Modernization Areas:
Cyber; Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*REMOTELY PILOTED VEHICLES, *SEARCH AND RESCUE, *TACTICAL AIR CONTROL SYSTEMS, TEST AND EVALUATION, OPERATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Pilotless Aircraft, Military Operations, Strategy and Tactics, Escape, Rescue and Survival
Keyword(s):
PREDATOR AIRCRAFT, CSAR(COMBAT SEARCH AND RESCUE), STRIKE SUPPORT, ARTILLARY SPOTTERS, MAE UAV(MEDIUM ALTITUDE ENDURANCE UNMANNED AIR VEHICLE)
Report Date:
2000 Oct 01
Creation Date:
2002 Feb 27