Showing papers on "Concept of operations published in 1996"

Tools integration interest group report: scenarios leading towards a concept of operations for an integrated systems engineering environment

Abstract: The Tools Integration Interest Group (TIIG) is developing a Specification for an Integrated Systems Engineering Environment (ISEE) in response to the Corporate Advisory Board. To develop a system specification, one must understand the context in which the system will operate. Consequently, the TIIG is developing, in parallel, the Concepts of Operations for the Integrated Systems Engineering Environment. Initial efforts leading toward the development of the full Concepts of Operations document are defined in terms of two types of scenarios: tool-oriented scenarios dealing with implementation issues and operation-oriented scenarios dealing with the envisioned ISEE and how it enables systems engineers to work. This paper collects the initial seven scenarios which have been developed by members of the Tools Integration Interest Group. Five scenarios are tool-oriented and deal with typical tool-to-tool data transfer procedures commonly used. Two scenarios are operations-oriented and deal with user navigation within an integrated program database for systems engineers and the change control process for managing requirements and assessing the impact of requirements changes.

The DIM MAK Response of Special Operations Forces to the World of 2025: "Zero Tolerance/Zero Error"

Abstract: : Special operations missions are both enduring and compelling in nature. In the past, special operations forces (SOF) led the way for conventional forces by applying cutting-edge innovative technology and tactics. This Department of Defense (DOD) force multiplier effectively leverages minimum capital investment into military capability equally effective in first, second, and third wave environments. The focus of this paper is to provide new ideas for employing SOF in the world which might exist in 2025. The methodology used allowed team members to produce new concepts of operation, employing innovative technologies against missions which will likely exist within the study time frame. After defining 2025 SOF offensive missions, the study group selected the top three capabilities needed to perform these missions. The three capabilities selected were required in all four SOF offensive missions and the missions could not be performed if any one of the three capabilities were missing. Numerous capabilities are required to successfully accomplish the SOF tasks, but the team restricted research to the top three priority enabling capabilities (EC). The paper takes the reader through a mission validation process which provides justification for the envisioned four SOF offensive missions. Assumptions are used to project these missions into the future. The paper's authors used alternate futures to form the boundaries for concept of operation development and technology solutions. The mission requirements, satisfied by the three ECs, resulted in three sets of unique capability requirements. Proposed technological solutions which might exist in 2025 fulfill requirements of the ECs. The result is a futurist view of SOF offensive missions and how these missions might be accomplished.

Concept of Operations for the ESC Product Line Approach.

Abstract: : Radically different approaches to software acquisition are required to support the procurement of mission-critical systems that are increasingly dependent on software. These new approaches are also necessary to take advantage of the most current, proven technology in available software. These new demands must be met despite the expectation that the Air Force Electronic Systems Center (ESC) will radically reduce its staffing levels over the next two years, and that additional reductions are planned in the future. Given a severely reduced workforce, technical and management techniques will be necessary to meet the challenges of increased software capability, avoidance of obsolescence, and acquisition of software intensive-systems of increased quality. The product line approach described in this Concept of Operations is one approach that can meet these challenges and be implemented today.

A conceptual framework for a customer‐centered system development lifecycle model

Abstract: This paper is divided into two parts. The first contains a survey of various system development lifecycle models, including the Waterfall, Spiral, and Evolutionary Models. The second part introduces a conceptual framework for a new approach to complex, large-scale system developments based upon a customer focus throughout the system development lifecycle. This customer-focused approach utilizes automated Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and group dynamics techniques to allow greater understanding of end-user ‘actual’ needs by system designers via more productive interactions. This approach is based on the development and use of detailed user objectives and critical success factors prior to and separate from their mapping into basic and derived system requirements. It provides a means for capturing previously obscure requirements within the user environment and mindset.

Air Expeditionary Forces: Providing Operational Alternatives.

Abstract: : Due to the post-Cold War draw down, the U.S. military has withdrawn from many of its overseas bases and the regional CINCs will now have to rely on CONUS based forces earlier and to a greater extent than in the past. The U.S. Air Force developed the Air Expeditionary Force (AEF) concept to provide alternative ways of matching needs with capabilities. Possible AEF employment scenarios include humanitarian relief operations, substitute for a similar capability, rapid crisis response, and air operational reserve. Issues affecting the employment of air expeditionary forces exist and should be addressed during the deliberate planning process. Specifically, generic air expeditionary force packages should be designed to speed force tailoring during crisis planning and to allow realistic peacetime training that is consistent with the CINC's wartime concept of operations.

The Integration of Situational Awareness Beacon with Reply (SABER) with the Enhanced Position Location Reporting System (EPLRS).

Abstract: : In 1992, The Joint Requirements Oversight Council validated a combat identification mission need statement. In support of the requirement for system interoperability, this thesis proposes a concept of operations for integrating two systems, Situational Awareness Beacon with Reply (SABER) and the Enhanced Position Location Reporting System (EPLRS). SABER is a program initiated by Naval Space Command to provide real time combat identification (CID) to the tactical user. It uses UHF satellite communications technology in conjunction with the Global Positioning System (GPS) to provide positioning information for up to 500 users. EPLRS is a situational awareness program used extensively by the U. S. Army to support tactical battlefield operations. In addition to providing automatic friendly identification of EPLRS-equipped units, it has a communications capability that allows for the passage of intelligence and targeting data, messages, and status reports. However, EPLRS operates in a line of sight mode only and uses military grid reference coordinates vice OPS for positional information. The integration of SABER and EPLRS has the potential to serve a major role in the armed services' common goal of reduced fratricide. This thesis gives a detailed description of both systems, examines their individual capabilities and limitations, discusses the ways in which the two systems complement each other, and provides a recommended integrated concept of operations.

Sea Dragon at the Operational Level.

Abstract: : Sea Dragon at the operational level of war is an evaluation looking at the concept from the operational vice tactical level of war. The new evaluation is similar to the original, however multi-service teams are used to prosecute the operational commander's concept of operations. The teams focus on operational targets and help the expand the width and depth of the battlespace while compressing the time. The teams create chaos and help prevent the enemy from seeing an accurate picture of the battlespace. The naval expeditionary forces that provide the fire and logistic support are critical to the concepts success.

An Arsenal Ship Design

Abstract: : The Navy's "Arsenal Ship Concept of Operations (CONOPS)" and "Arsenal Ship Capabilities Document (SCD)" address a need for the design of a large missile platform that can carry massive and precise firepower, accomplish long-range strike, and perform flexible targeting and multidimensional theater defense capabilities consistent with the policies of "Forward...From the Sea" and "Operational Maneuver from the Sea." The ship is designed to be a large missile magazine that receives its launch orders from remote air, land or sea forces. It is fully integrated into the joint command and control structure to assist current forces in the opening days of conflict. A major design goal of the Arsenal Ship is to limit the crew size to 50 personnel through the use of system automation, redundancy and equipment reliability, while imposing an additional constraint of limiting the sailaway price to 550 million dollars.

The concept of operation for an automatic radio control system

Abstract: The NATO HF Communications Systems Group (HFCSG) is responsible for generating NATO standards (STANAGs) for military HF users and as such is addressing the new technology issues. A top priority for the group is the production of a STANAG to meet the requirement for an automatic communications management system. Collaborative activities between HF research groups in a number of countries is leading towards this goal which will be achieved through the design and specification of an automatic radio control system (ARCS). Such a system will offer considerable benefits to military and non-military users alike. This paper discusses the currently perceived concept of operation for ARCS through reference to key features which have now been identified. Detailed specification of these features is being undertaken by the HFCSG.

Paper Session I-A - Creating Space Mobility: A Vision for Our Twenty-first Century Spacelift Architecture

Abstract: The current national spacelift architecture remains largely unchanged from the 60’s, consisting mainly of expendable boosters, a small number of operating ranges populated with vehicle specific launch complexes, and ground-based tracking, telemetry and command (lTC Single-Stage-to-Orbit (SSTO) Reusable Launch Vehicles (RLV); an Orbital Transfer Vehicle; and a Space Based Range -will offer synergistic benefits over our current architecture that finally lead to the true aircraft-like access envisioned since before Sputnik. Only when such a system is in place, either nationally or internationally, can we truly consider ourselves to be spacefaring, fully exploiting the opportunities that occupying the high ground entails. This paper outlines this future vision for a fully functional space architecture, reviewing the current state of development and key technologies necessary to field the key components. It will outline how their operational interaction maximizes spacelift capability for minimum cost, thus expanding the space transportation market and providing new capabilities for the civil, commercial and military sectors. The resulting document serves as an important concept of operations definition, usable by planning, RD&A and operations communities during this period of transition.