MQ-1C Gray Eagle Unmanned Aircraft System (MQ-1C Gray Eagle)

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Abstract:

The MQ-1C Gray Eagle Unmanned Aircraft System MQ-1C Gray Eagle provides the Division Commander a dedicated, assured, multi-mission Unmanned Aircraft System for the tactical fight assigned to the Combat Aviation Brigade in each Division and supports the Division Fires, Battlefield Surveillance Brigades, and Brigade Combat Teams based upon the Division Commander s priorities. The MQ-1C Gray Eagle will also be assigned to Army Special Operations Forces and the Aerial Exploitation Battalions. MQ-1C Gray Eagle provides reconnaissance, surveillance, and target Acquisition command and control communications relay signals intelligence electronic warfare attack detection of weapons of mass destruction battle damage assessment and manned-unmanned teaming capabilities. The unit of measure for a MQ-1C Gray Eagle is balanced platoons, each with four aircraft and associated support equipment and payloads to include Electro-OpticalInfraredLaser Range FinderLaser Designator, communications relay, and up to four Hellfire Missiles. The Common Sensor Payload and STARlite Synthetic Aperture Radar Ground Moving Target Indicator are one per aircraft. Ground equipment per Platoon includes two Universal Ground Control Stations, three Universal Ground Data Terminals, one Satellite Communication Ground Data Terminal, one Mobile Ground Control Station per Company, an Automated Take Off and Landing System which includes two Tactical Automatic Landing Systems and ground support equipment to include Ground-Based Sense and Avoid.

Author(s):
Baxter, Timothy R.
Author Organization(s):
PROGRAM MANAGER UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE SYSTEMS (PROJECT OFFICE) REDSTONE ARSENAL AL
Descriptive Note:
Selected acquisition rept.
Supplementary Note:
The original document contains color images. DOI: 10.21236/ADA613350
Pagination:
0048

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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
Monitor Series:
PM-UAVS
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_4.2.1_Manage Supplies and Equipment; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.2.3_Manage Global Supplier Networks; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.3.1_Depot Maintenance; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_2.2.1_Signals Collection; JCA_2.2_Collection; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_JCA_4.1.2_Sustain the Force; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_1_Force Support
Modernization Areas:
Autonomy; Space
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*MILITARY PROCUREMENT, *REMOTELY PILOTED VEHICLES, CONTRACTS, COSTS, FOREIGN MILITARY SALES, MILITARY BUDGETS, PRODUCTION, SCHEDULING
Field(s)/Group(s):
Pilotless Aircraft, Logistics, Military Facilities and Supplies
Keyword(s):
MQ 1C GRAY EAGLE UAS, UAS(UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM), THRESHOLD BREACHES, NUCLEAR COSTS, COST VARIANCE
Report Date:
2013 Dec 01
Creation Date:
2015 Mar 11