MANNED MEETS UNMANNED


LARGER THAN LIFE A Universal Ground Control Station operates the MQ-1C Gray Eagle, one of the Army’s largest UAS. (U.S. Army photo by SGT Travis Zielinski.)


MANNED UNMANNED TEAMING OPERATIONS Frequently Asked Questions


Army Aviation has flown nearly 5 million flight hours on its manned and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), providing command- ers with the information they want when they want it, in real or near-real time. Manned Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) operations are made possible by the introduction of a standardized interoperability protocol supporting video and data transmissions among ground, manned, and unmanned platforms. This manned-unmanned network allows for the handoff of payload control, receiving and transmitting of real-time streaming video, and for manned pilots to control UAS. Following is an overview of MUM-T operations.


WHAT CAPABILITIES DOES MUM-T REPRESENT?


• Manned platforms, such as Apache and Kiowa, can receive full-motion video from UAS.


• Manned platforms can transmit video to the ground.


• Manned platforms can control UAS payload cameras.


• A ground station using the One System Remote Video Terminal (OSRVT) can receive Apache and Kiowa sensor video.


• OSRVT can receive relayed UAS video via Apache or Kiowa.


• Use of UAS assets is more flexible. 48 Army AL&T Magazine


HOW DOES MUM-T ALLOW FOR INTEROPERABILITY? MUM-T has the following levels of interoperability:


• Level 1—Indirect receipt, whereby information must be pulled.


• Level 2—Receipt of UAS video and other sensor information.


• Level 3—Control of the camera and sensors on the UAS.


• Level 4—Control of the flight path and weapon systems.


• Level 5—Full control of the UAS, including takeoff and landings.


HOW CAN THE ARMY TAKE ADVANTAGE OF MUM-T OPERATIONAL CAPABILITIES?


• Plan deliberately with the intent to employ manned and unmanned teams for reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition (RSTA).


• Have task organizing units provide the tactical or operational commander access to both manned aircraft and UAS, such as in a full-spectrum combat aviation brigade.


• Know the MUM-T platform in your area, and select it in the Air Vehicle Preset List.


• Use the OSRVT scan feature to search for MUM-T feeds in your area of operation.


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