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 is currently designed to carry two warhead payload variants, GMLRS Dual Purpose Improved Conventional Munitions GMLRS DPICM and GMLRS Unitary GMLRS-U. A third variant of the GMLRS, the Alternative Warhead AW, entered the Engineering and Manufacturing Development Phase after successful completion of Milestone B.

Author(s):
Stephens, Gary D.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY PEO (MISSILES AND SPACE) REDSTONE ARSENAL AL OFFICE OF PROJECT MGR (PRECISION FIRES ROCKET AND MISSILE SYSTEMS)
Descriptive Note:
Selected acquisition rept.
Supplementary Note:
The original document contains color images.
Pagination:
0037

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Project Number(s):
DD-A&T(Q&A)823-260
Monitor Series:
PEO(A)MSPFRM
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_7.1.1_Prevent Kinetic Attack; JCA_7.1_Prevent; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.2.3_Manage Global Supplier Networks; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_8.1_Communicate
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*GUIDED MISSILE LAUNCHERS, *GUIDED MISSILE WARHEADS, *MILITARY PROCUREMENT, CONTRACTS, COSTS, FOREIGN MILITARY SALES, MILITARY BUDGETS, PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING), PRODUCTION, SCHEDULING
Field(s)/Group(s):
Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies, Guided Missile Launching and Basing Support, Guided Missile Warheads and Fuzes
Keyword(s):
THRESHOLD BREACHES, NUCLEAR COSTS, COST VARIANCE, GMLRS(GUIDED MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEM), GMLRS AW(GUIDED MULTIPLE LAUNCH ROCKET SYSTEM ALTERNATIVE WARHEAD)
Report Date:
2013 Dec 01
Creation Date:
2015 Mar 11