ARMY AL&T
The radar will act as the eyes and ears of the Army Integrated Air and Missile Defense, providing data for a network of launchers to intercept threats.
coordination with all stakeholders, includ- ing user representatives of multiple project offices, to determine how the Army will develop and employ the system.
Te radar’s integration into the Army’s Integrated Air and Missile Defense system- of-systems allows convergent development paths with associated air and missile defense systems. In this case, rapid proto- typing informs requirements, leveraging prototypes to assess how to field, sustain and fight with the Lower-Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor as a component of the Army Integrated Air and Missile Defense System of Systems.
Tis is what enables the radar to func- tion as a network sensor. Tat means that the command-and-control structure commands any connected surface-to-air missile launchers and sensors. Access to multiple radars provides a better picture and increased defended range and coverage for our warfighters. With that informa- tion, the best launcher defeats the threat.
Te radar acquisition team collaborates with other project offices and industry partners to align the complex system- of-systems requirements to integrate the radar’s capabilities with the holistic Army Integrated Air and Missile Defense system- of-systems capabilities. Te effectiveness of the system-of-systems is assessed within the Program Executive Office for Missiles
and Space integrated-fires test campaign, which demonstrates capabilities resulting from the concerted effort of four program offices, industry partners and supporting agencies and organizations. Te integrated- fires test campaign is the culminating test event where the Program Executive Office for Missiles and Space systems test and operate in a system-of-systems configura- tion and demonstrate the Army Integrated Air and Missile Defense concept.
CONCLUSION Te Lower-Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor is the next-generation radar within the emerging Army Integrated Air and Missile Defense architecture that will replace the Army’s legacy radar, provide more air and missile defense coverage, and exploit the full capabilities of the Patriot Advanced Capability – 3 Missile Segment Enhancement. To deliver capability to the warfighter faster, the Army chose the mid- tier acquisition pathway to field the latest state-of-the-art technology in an aggres- sive timeline.
Success requires that senior leaders accept, proactively manage and mitigate risk to support the adaptive acquisition process. Leaders must have a realistic assessment of system capabilities and limitations, under- stand performance tradeoffs and effectively articulate them to all stakeholders. Failure to communicate and collaborate effectively with all stakeholders can be detrimental
to the success of any program, especially one that is executing a rapid prototyp- ing effort while simultaneously working toward the transition to a major-capabil- ity acquisition.
Developing a modernized digital radar system that incorporates new technol- ogy to meet Army requirements is an impressive feat. It is possible because of collaboration between stakeholders to design a system with significant capabil- ity for our warfighters. Te Lower-Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor will push boundaries as a radar. Te program management associated with such a tech- nological achievement should also push boundaries. The acquisition processes should not hinder the delivery of systems that help us fight and win.
For more information, go to https:// ms l . a rmy.mi l /Pa g e s /STA R E /
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MAJ. DAVID YI is an assistant product manager for Project Manager Search Track Acquire Radiate Eliminate
(STARE) at
PEO MS in Huntsville, Alabama. He holds an M.S. in systems engineering management from the Naval Postgraduate School, an M.A. in leadership studies from the University of Texas at El Paso, and an undergraduate degree in business management from Florida International University. He is a former infantry and air defense artillery Army officer.
CAPT. (P) WILLIAM WOOLSEY is an assistant product manager for PM STARE at PEO MS. He holds a B.S. in business administration from Te Citadel in South Carolina. He is an Army acquisition officer and a former financial management officer.
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