RC-IED ECM Lessons Learned and Implementation

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1 RC-IED ECM Lessons Learned and Implementation ACT C-IED Conference 21 st of Jun /06/2016 NATO UNCLASSIFIED 1

2 Outline Lessons Learned Implementation Conclusions 27/06/2016 NATO UNCLASSIFIED 2

3 ECM against RCIED LESSONS LEARNED 27/06/2016 NATO UNCLASSIFIED 3

4 ECM against RC-IED ISAF and RSM NATO Tactical FP Capability saving lives in theatre 150+ ECM Systems at ECPs and in ISAF Vehicles Hardware Active jammer Software fill Provided by two nations Current Status & Outlook Active: 90 vehicles, 7 ECPs Support phase started 01 Apr 2014 RSM has stated continued requirement for ECM ~34.5 M USD Investment, ~1.7 M USD Support costs 27/06/2016 NATO UNCLASSIFIED 4

5 ECM against RC-IED Support Provided Management of on-site contractor Continuous on-site contractor support using three technicians (2 based at HQ RS and 1 based at HKIA) Corrective and preventative maintenance Repairs under warranty Non-warranty repairs Non-warranty spares (antennas) plus shipping Training (ongoing training of vehicle crews) Remote SME Support from NCI Agency, The Hague RF and Electronic Counter Measure (ECM) SME support on the ground by NCI Agency scientific staff based in The Hague Support to fill management 27/06/2016 NATO UNCLASSIFIED 5

6 ECM against RC-IED Technical Lessons Learned (1) LLT1: Acceptance Testing Locations in Europe were difficult to find Operational fill not provided by contractor Availability of credible devices LLT2: Jamming and de-confliction are difficult Expert contractor is essential Scientific / technical support is essential LLT3: Flexibility in the equipment fill is essential Counter dynamic threat Handle interferences Area Of Operation specific 27/06/2016 NATO UNCLASSIFIED 6

7 ECM against RC-IED Technical Lessons Learned (2) LLT4: Obsolescence Active jamming alone is insufficient Hybrid approach Technology refresh required LLT5: Coverage Small number of systems with large masts vs more systems and local cover Antenna kits LLT6: Community approach to interferences Fill management Change of user frequency Hard filtering 27/06/2016 NATO UNCLASSIFIED 7

8 ECM against RC-IED Technical Lessons Learned (3) LLT7:Integration Testing known integration requirements essential Beware mixing ECM with COTS RF Products LLT8: Consistent HW and SW Use of same HW for vehicle and static (low numbers!) Integrated and available fill software essential 27/06/2016 NATO UNCLASSIFIED 8

9 ECM against RC-IED Procurement Lessons Learned LLP1: Procurement cycle is slow Technology and threat are dynamic Procurement and Support issue LLP2: Export and security restrictions Resulted in delays in procurement LLP3: Consider how contractor can be bound to operational performance Technical performance Operational effectiveness Interoperability 27/06/2016 NATO UNCLASSIFIED 9

10 ECM against RC-IED Operational Lessons Learned LLO1: Education and Awareness Inactive equipment = No protection Jamming bubble - myth LLO2: No clear NATO route for fill generation LLO3: No clear NATO route for interoperability LLO4: Experienced C-IED cell essential Lead for operational testing LLO5: Experienced Spectrum Managers essential Support for investigation of interference 27/06/2016 NATO UNCLASSIFIED 10

11 Addressing Lessons Learned IMPLEMENTATION 27/06/2016 NATO UNCLASSIFIED 11

12 Addressing Lessons Learned NRF C-IED CP9A1102 NATO TOE ECM RCIED NATO C-IED AP ACT POW LLT1: Acceptance Testing LLT2: Jamming and de-confliction LLT3: Flexibility in the equipment fill LLT4: Obsolescence LLT5: Coverage LLT6: Approach to interferences LLT8: Consistent HW and SW LLP2: Export and security restrictions LLO1: Education and Awareness LLT2: Jamming and de-confliction LLT6: Approach to interferences LLP1: Procurement cycle is slow LLO1: Education and Awareness LLO3: No clear NATO route for interoperability LLT2: Jamming and de-confliction LLO2: No clear NATO route for fill generation LLT2: Jamming and de-confliction LLP1: Procurement cycle is slow LLO2: No clear NATO route for fill generation 27/06/2016 NATO UNCLASSIFIED 12

13 NRF C-IED CP9A1102 Addressing the lessons learned Provide counter-improvised explosive device (C-IED) equipment for the force protection of the Deployable Joint Staff Element (DJSE) providing command and control of the NATO Response Force (NRF) [MC 0589] CP9A1102 includes projects for: 1. 5HQ Mobile explosive detection vehicle screening system for NRF HQ, (authorised in 2013) - (Contract signed on Sep, 17, 2015) 2. 5HQ Mobile explosive detection personnel and luggage screening system for NRF HQ, (authorised in 2013) - (Contract signed on Sep, 17, 2015) 3. 5HQ Electronic Counter Measures (ECM) systems against Remote Controlled IEDs (RCIED) (vehicle and static), (Phase 1 authorised in 2014) - (IFB3 bid closed on Feb, ) 4. 5HQ C-IED-protected armoured vehicles, and (authorised in 2013) - (Contract signed on Dec, 11, 2015) 5. 5HQ Modular shelters for C-IED equipment service and storage. [NSPA Host Nation] 27/06/2016 NATO UNCLASSIFIED 13

14 NRF C-IED CP9A1102 Addressing the lessons learned LLT1: Acceptance Testing Contractor will provide testing location, test fills and credible devices LLT2: Jamming and de-confliction are difficult NCIA Scientific / technical support limited by funding LLT3: Flexibility in the equipment fill is essential Flexible Fill development concept proposal LLT4: Obsolescence Hybrid approach LLT5: Coverage Antenna kits limited number of systems LLT6: Community approach to interferences NATO involved in the Fill management process LLT8: Consistent HW and SW Use of same HW for vehicle and static (low numbers!) 27/06/2016 NATO UNCLASSIFIED 17

15 NRF C-IED CP9A1102 Addressing the lessons learned LLP2: Export and security restrictions Restrictions included in the IFB LLO1: Education and Awareness Operator, Maintenance and Train the Trainer included in the scope of the CP 27/06/2016 NATO UNCLASSIFIED 18

16 NATO TOE on ECM against RC-IED Addressing the lessons learned Multinational C-IED ECM tests and trials C-IED ToE Waveform Olympiad, Thors hammer NATO RC-IED exploitation database VNC support Will be deployed into BICES network in 2017 Coherence within NATO EW through EW Functional services RC-IED requirements and parameters (Prototype DB) Common EOB format for EW 27/06/2016 NATO UNCLASSIFIED 19

17 NATO TOE on ECM against RC-IED Addressing the lessons learned 27/06/2016 NATO UNCLASSIFIED 20

18 NATO CIED AP Addressing the lessons learned MR09 Establish a credible NATO Electronic Warfare Frequency Set (fill) management capability Fills for the NATO owned CREW equipment are provided under bilateral gentlemen s agreements Due to the complexity of fill production, this long term service is currently unavailable in the NATO domain. NRF C-IED CP 9A1102 will provide ECM capabilities to NATO Response Forces KD13 - Raise C-IED requirements in C2 of EW (ED)/ INTEL FS users groups with appropriate C-IED expertise present and adjust formal requirements as necessary INTEL FS Increment 1 delivered by the Contractor to NATO static commands - Level 1 like exploitation report. RC IED requirements included in the C2 of EW User Requirements document. Is RC-IED MMR for ACO? Can ACT include the RC-IED in the Supplementary Information Documents (SID) C2 of EW and INTEL FS? Tasks removed from the latest version of the Action Plan due to lack of funding. 27/06/2016 NATO UNCLASSIFIED 21

19 ACT POW Addressing the lessons learned Possible fill development concept ACT POW project proposal Scientific dev / test generate a fill library (exploitation) Pick from fill library and build/construct op fill base (AOO intel) Scientific and operational testing (Validation) 27/06/2016 NATO UNCLASSIFIED 22

20 Conclusions Key Lessons Learned The ECM has been effective! However some hard Lessons Learned Awareness No protection when systems are off Fill Provision & Management No clear way ahead in NATO Interoperability Potential solutions have been proposed by the CREW communities but there is no global adoption or clear way ahead as yet Technical Agility Response speed and refresh of technology 27/06/2016 NATO UNCLASSIFIED 23