DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT D: Distribution authorized to the Department of Defense and U.S. DoD contractors. This document contains technical data for Administrative or Operational Use. Date of Determination October 29, Other requests for this document shall be referred to the FCS Security Office at: Program Executive Office, Ground Combat Systems, ATTN: SFAE-GCS-FCS-WS / MS #515, 6501 East 11 Mile Road, Warren, MI /10/2015 4:41:35 AM Future Combat Systems Unmanned Ground Vehicle Systems Combat Vehicles Conference W. Alan Walls 8 September 2004 Combat Vehicles Conference W. Alan Walls 8 September 2004 Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited, TACOM 7 Sept 2004, FCS Case

2 9/10/2015 4:41:35 AM Outline Unmanned Ground Vehicles in the FCS Unit of Action –Purpose and Functions –Organizational Structure UGV Concepts –Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle (SUGV) –Multi-Function Utility/Logistics/Equipment (MULE) Vehicles –Armed Robotic Vehicles (ARV) –Autonomous Navigation System (ANS) Development Approach and Status Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited, TACOM 7 Sept 2004, FCS Case

3 9/10/2015 4:41:35 AM How the UGV Contribute to the FCS Operational Concept FCS equipped UAs implement the operational desire to: see first, understand and act first, and finish decisively in a new way The FCS operational concept features: –Seeing more accurately over greater distances using unmanned systems and sensors and integrating Joint assets –Battle Command systems that permit faster better understanding and decisions to act –Fire and maneuver capabilities featuring precision engagement at all ranges to finish decisively FCS UGV’s support all of these functions: –“Provide the eyes” to support to BLOS and LOS fires and overwatch to enable rapid movement –Enhance survivability and lethality by extending battlespace coverage and situational awareness –Provide the relays needed by the information and decision support network UGVs provide the commander a valuable tool that increases mission performance, Force Protection and Survivability, while reducing logistical support and manning requirements. Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited, TACOM 7 Sept 2004, FCS Case

4 9/10/2015 4:41:35 AM FCS UGV Systems Autonomous Navigation System Partner: GD Robotic Systems Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle Partner: iRobot Air Assault Transport Countermine MULE Vehicle Family Partner: Lockheed Martin ARV Variants Partner: United Defense ARV - Assault ARV- RSTA Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited, TACOM 7 Sept 2004, FCS Case

5 9/10/2015 4:41:35 AM Unit of Action Design FCS (Manned): ICV C2V R&SV MCS NLOS Mortar FCS Cannon FCS MV-Evac FCS MV-T FRMV FCS (Unmanned): ARV-RSTA ARV A (L) ARV-Assault MULE – Transport/Retrans NLOS LS SUGV MULE w/ GSTAMIDS FCS (Manned): ICV C2V R&SV MCS NLOS Mortar FCS Cannon FCS MV-Evac FCS MV-T FRMV FCS (Unmanned): ARV-RSTA ARV A (L) ARV-Assault MULE – Transport/Retrans NLOS LS SUGV MULE w/ GSTAMIDS Trucks/Trailers: HMMWV (C2) HMMWV (SPT) HEMTT – LHS HEMTT – Fueler HMMWV – CMT HMMWV - AMB HEMTT Wrecker Trailers – PLS FRS (Includes LHS) Tank Racks (POL) Hippos Camels SATS Trailers Trucks/Trailers: HMMWV (C2) HMMWV (SPT) HEMTT – LHS HEMTT – Fueler HMMWV – CMT HMMWV - AMB HEMTT Wrecker Trailers – PLS FRS (Includes LHS) Tank Racks (POL) Hippos Camels SATS Trailers UA HHC BIC FSB NLOS V UAVs: UAV CL I L/C Units UAV CL I Aerial Vehicles UAV CL II L/C Units UAV CL II Aerial Vehicles UAV CL III L/C Units UAV CL III Aerial Vehicles UAV CL IVa L/C Units UAV CL IVa Aerial Vehicles UAV CL IVb L/C Units Other: RAH-66 Comanche (or alternate) 81mm Mortar Forklift – 10K Forklift – 4K E-Q36 Radar Q64 Radar AAFARS HTARS UAVs: UAV CL I L/C Units UAV CL I Aerial Vehicles UAV CL II L/C Units UAV CL II Aerial Vehicles UAV CL III L/C Units UAV CL III Aerial Vehicles UAV CL IVa L/C Units UAV CL IVa Aerial Vehicles UAV CL IVb L/C Units Other: RAH-66 Comanche (or alternate) 81mm Mortar Forklift – 10K Forklift – 4K E-Q36 Radar Q64 Radar AAFARS HTARS All MGVs include ANS Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited, TACOM 7 Sept 2004, FCS Case

6 9/10/2015 4:41:35 AM SoS Functional Allocations Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle Supports the soldier in dismounted operations –Man-packable - 30 lb, carried in the soldiers MOLLE –Conduct reconnaissance in urban and subterranean areas Remotely tele-operated by the soldier Leads the infantry - see before exposing soldiers to danger –Reduces the risk to the soldier –Clearing rooms, caves, tunnels, etc. –Extends the senses of the soldier –Microphone –Speaker –Cameras Soldier deployed and operated - remote sensing in high risk areas and situations Reconfigurable to meet mission needs –Fiber optic tether –UGS dispenser –Manipulator arm –CBRN sensors –EO/IR and SBB sensors –Mine detection Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited, TACOM 7 Sept 2004, FCS Case

7 9/10/2015 4:41:35 AM MULE/ARV-L Family Concepts Key Functional Allocations Support agile, sustainable dismounted operations Transport infantry squad equipment Conduct recon, surveillance and targeting Suppress dismounted forces and destroy MBTs Support assured mobility – mine location, marking and neutralization Mule TransportMule CountermineARV – Assault (L) The MULE vehicles are built on a common mobility platform and use many common subsystems Key Attributes 2.5 ton class vehicles C-130 and rotary wing aircraft transportable Designed for exceptional mobility Primary control by dismounts Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited, TACOM 7 Sept 2004, FCS Case

8 9/10/2015 4:41:35 AM ARV Variants Key Functional Allocations Support FCS forces with local and networked lethality Provide mobile, unmanned ground ISR capability in all weather conditions Deploy sensors and designators Operate with both mounted and dismounted forces ARV - Assault ARV - RSTA FCS ARVs Will Reduce Soldier Exposure In High Vulnerability Recon and Assault Missions Key Attributes 6-8 ton class vehicles C130 and rotary wing aircraft transportable MGV mobility and survivability equivalence (approximate) Primary control from MGVs Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited, TACOM 7 Sept 2004, FCS Case

9 9/10/2015 4:41:35 AM SoS Functional Allocation Autonomous Navigation System The ANS common subsystem provides substantial leap-ahead capabilities to the FCS UA Key SoS functional requirements Support remote operation of MGV, UGV platforms Support single crew member operation of MGV platforms Semi-autonomous mobility in complex terrain Leader-follower capability for UGV and MGV platforms –Dismounted infantry –Mounted forces Provide position/navigation data for MGV, UGV platforms Obstacle detection and location for COP dissemination Supports remote engagement and reconnaissance for MGV, UGV platforms Provide near-field surveillance around MGV, UGV platforms Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited, TACOM 7 Sept 2004, FCS Case

10 9/10/2015 4:41:35 AM Detecting on-coming traffic Near-field obstacle detection in obscurants Enhances driver performance in low visibility conditions ANS Concept – MGV Integration RH Imaging Perception Module (IPM) Forward LADAR Imaging Perception Module (LIPM) Rear LADAR Imaging Perception Module (LIPM) LH Imaging Perception Module (IPM) MMW RADAR ANS Computer (in “Attic) GPS Antenna Provides GPS/INS data for navigation and targeting Video data processing ANS algorithm processing SoSCOE on-board communication Primary ANS sensor package LADAR Stereo color, IR, and low light cameras Supports lane change, indirect driving, near field surveillance Mono color Infantry Combat Vehicle (ICV) Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited, TACOM 7 Sept 2004, FCS Case

11 9/10/2015 4:41:35 AM FCS UGV Development Status and Path Forward Requirements Development Nearing Completion –Preliminary System Level Requirements Reviews Conducted –Refinement Continuing Based on Detailed Mission Analyses –Baseline Requirements to be finalized at System Functional Review (~May ’05) Design Activities –Preliminary Design Reviews planned for March 2006 –Critical Design Reviews planned for Summer 2007 Risk Mitigation –Close working relationships with technology programs at DARPA and Army RDECOM –Simulation/Emulation in FCS SoS Integration Lab to verify network and S/W functions –Early test rigs planned for subsystem integration and verification –User experimentation planned to continuously evolve operational concepts and requirements Prototype Test and Evaluation –Initial prototypes planned for Summer 2008 –Extensive qualification and performance verification testing planned at the system and the FCS System of Systems level Approved for Public Release, Distribution Unlimited, TACOM 7 Sept 2004, FCS Case