This Briefing is:

UNCLASSIFIED

Headquarters Air Combat Command

MQ-1/9 Current and Future Ops

Maj Matt J. Martin

ACC/A3YU

May 09

Purpose/Agenda

• Provide overview of current MQ-1/9 ops and challenges

• Present ACC’s vision to expand and normalize

• Potential areas for industry assistance

2

119 FWND ANG2Q/FY07 IOC

147 FWTX ANG2Q/FY08 IOC

174 FWNY ANGMQ-91Q/FY 10

Satellite SOCs

163 ARW

CA ANG

Oct 24 06 IOC

AZANG

2Q/FY07 IOC

To C2Uplink Stations

VideoDistribution ANG SOCs conduct both

Title 32 and Title 10 missions

Global MQ-1/MQ-9 C2 Network

3 SOS

2Q/FY08

LREs in OIF/OEF

LREs in other theaters

Wing

Operations Center

Creech AFB

SOC As Dynamic Battle Center

SOC

AOR

DCGS

R

A

W

I

N

T

D

A

T

A

X

C

U

E

S

CAOC

JOINT INTEL CTR

FUSED INTEL

C3/SA

FMV EXPLOITATION

C

O

M

M

S

I

N

T

E

L

C

2

W

X

DIRECT WARFIGHTER SUPPORT

PPS

L

WORLD

FLTCF

VIDEO

AC CONTROL

AC SA

ROVER

Hardpoints/Pylons

Missile electronics

Laser

Designator

EO & IR CameraIR Marker AGM-114P Hellfire

MQ-1B Tactical Systems

Multi-spectral

Targeting System

IR Marker

• Turbo-prop – 225 kts, 50,000’ ceiling

• Weapons – 700 lb internal, 3,000 lb external

• GBU-12, GBU-38, SDBSAR MTI

FLIR FUSED LLTV

MQ-9 Tactical Systems

____ Line of Sight (LOS)

____ Datalink

____ Beyond LOS

Connectiv

ity

SOFTargetGP Forces

CRC

Full Spectrum CAF Integration

Hub for GBS distro

DCGS

Other Governmental Agencies

Civil

Authorities

Reachback

CAOC

JFCTIP

JFLCC

XX

DCGS

DCGSJTACALO

X

Mission Control

Element

C2 Nodes

HumanitarianHomeland

IrregularWarfare

RegionalConflict

GlobalTheaterConflict

Launch and Recovery

JFC

TIP

CAOC

JFLCC

COP

Mobile GCS

XX

C2

CRC

DCGS

DCGS

JTAC

ALO

DCGS

Mission Control

Element

Comm Hub

GP Forces SOFCAS Target

SIGINT

AI Target

FW StrikeX

RW MUM

CONTROL LINKSLOS Control

BLOS Control

DATA DISSEMINATIONLOS Video (OSRVT)

Common operating picture

BLOS Video/Data

Comms Relay (MUM)

Common Positive and Procedural controls provide for

dynamic re-tasking, airspace coordination, levels of

interoperability and C2. 9

MASINT

Theater MQ-1/9 Enabling Concept

Ground Forces

through TACP

II

Phase 4 Mission Set• COIN• CAS/RSTA• FAC-A• Convoy Escort• Light Interdiction• Counter IED• HVT Hunting• Counter Terrorism

Special Tactics

Teams

Ground based C2

Wide-Area Scan

(SIGINT)

Persistent and

Focused Stare

Quick-

response Scan

MQ-1/9 ISAF CONOPS in OEF

OEF NATO HVT Hunt

OEF NATO HVT Hunt

Total Program Flying Hours

MQ-1/9 Combat Actions

CY08 (CY07)

•501 (333) Troops in Contact

•1,720 (789) Raids

•132 (112) Hellfire Shots

•55 (16) GBU Shots

•16 (53) Buddy Lase

•17,617 (10,413) ISR Tgts

•134,937 (82,802) Flight Hours

•7,185 (3,764) Sorties

MQ-1/MQ-9 Surges 2007-2008

5

10

15

20

25

30

Ja

n-0

7

Ap

r-0

7

Ju

l-0

7

Oct-

07

Ja

n-0

8

Ap

r-0

8

Ju

l-0

8

Oct-

08

Ja

n-0

9

Ap

r-0

9

Ju

l-0

9

Oct-

09

06 POR - 12 CAPs 1QFY08

07 POR - 21 CAPs 1QFY10

Jul Surge - 21 CAPs 1QFY09

Sep Surge - 18 CAPs 1QFY08 / 21 CAPs 3QFY09Jan Surge - 24 CAPs 3QFY08

Mar Surge - 25 CAPs 3QFY08

May Surge - 31 CAPs 1QFY09

Additional manpower

required in POM 10:

Ops – 200

MX – 500

PED – 480

Total – 1180

Jul SurgeExtended Tours

Jan SurgeAssignment Freeze

Add’l Mobilization

Mar SurgeContinue assignment freeze

179 day TDY to 365 days

Jul SurgeDelay WIC

Delay FTU start

Oct SurgeMobilize 200+ ANG/AFRC

CA

PS

Previous Surge Guidance

• Dynamically add combat capability based on availability

of equipment, personnel, and communications

• No Stop Loss

• Keep FTU going

• Continue critical Tests

• To that end:

• Stop all PCSs

• Fully man the FTUs

• Continue to recall previously-qualified crew members

• Explore incentives

• Seek waivers to regulations where needed

...until all hardware is manned.

Challenges

• Rapid expansion while normalizing

• Absorption of inexperience

• Realistic and CAF-integrated training

• Distributed Operations

• Exercise of OPCON/TACON

• Full integration into local operations regardless of distance

• Leverage capabilities of reach-back and other CAF assets

• Control System Modernization

• Improved human-to-machine and machine-to-machine interface

• Maximum efficiency while maintaining effectiveness

MQ-1 to MQ-9 Transition Plan

Desired End State: 50 MQ-9 CAPs 18

ACC’s Vision: Grow to 50 CAPs

• ACC Active Duty OCONUS LRE Support

• MQ-9 max 2 independent locations

• MQ-1 max 2 independent locations

• MQ-1/9 contract support for 3 more locations

• Keep on schedule with Scorecard

• Timeline based on delivery of MQ-9 assets and personnel

• Normalize MQ-1 and fly CT / WIC with any non-combat assets

• CENTCOM OPCON up to 40 ACC-gained to 432 AEW

• Supporting any other CCDR requires additional C2 structure

• SOCOM remains 10 CAPs

• Taking any CAPs from ACC will impact Active Associates

• ANG keeps 4 CAPs scheduled for DEMOB Dec 09

• Maintains 4 CAPs till Nov 10 with some support from ACC

• AD Squadrons will right-size to 5 CAPs plus 1 surge / CT

MQ-1/9 Organizational Picture

End State

20

2 SOSNellis

(AFRC)

27 SOGCannon

AFSOC10 CAPs

3 SOSCannon

53 TEG

556 TES(Creech)

57 WG

26 WPS(Creech/Nellis)

AD

CO

N

ANG5 (+2 AD) CAPS

CA (1 CAP)

March ARB

AZ (1 CAP)

D-M AFB

ND (1 CAP)

Fargo

TX (1 CAP)

Houston

AD Assoc1 CAP

AD Assoc1 CAP

XX OG

432 OG

15 RS5 CAPs

17 RS8 CAPs

42 ATKS4 CAPs

432 WG18 CAPs 232 OS

(NVANG) XX OG

XX ATKS5 CAPs

YY OG

YY ATKS5 CAPs

ZZ OG

ZZ ATKS5 CAPs

RSO SQs Embedded

in CAF WGs

Classic

Assoc

Classic

Assoc

Classic

Assoc

33 SOSCannon

NY (1 CAP)

Syracuse FTUs

49 FW

OG

11 RSMQ-1 FTU

29 ATKSMQ-9 FTU

6 RSMQ-1 FTU

16 TRS AFRC

Classic

Assoc

Vehicles assigned with LRE

Current Squadrons

Already Planned Squadrons

Proposed CAF Integration

CA ANG

MQ-1

78 RS (AFRC)

1 CAP

30 RS

Potential

for more ?

MX Ownership

TBD

Multi-Aircraft Control (MAC)

GCS/P

OC

Targ

et

Aircraft

1

Aircraft

2 Aircraft

3

Aircraft

4

1 GCS, 1-2 Pilots, 4 Sensors

Pilot: Active; Sensor: ActivePilot: Monitor; Sensor: Active

SSSS P

PGCS Layout

• Technology Demonstration System

• Minimal automation/networking

• Flying three CAPs today

Sensor Stations

Health and Status Display

Aircraft Status

Aircraft Configuration

Aircraft Annunciator

Aircraft State

AGM-114PAGM-114P

(094)

PS 2

125

1434278

AGL

MAG

(096)

ABANDONED

RPM MAP

4050 23.5

125

1067076

MSL

MAG

POINT/CLICK

RPM MAP

3500 26.5

274

914083

MSL

MAG

PRE-PROG

RPM MAP

4000 12.5

340

1200080

MSL

TRUE

MANUAL

RPM MAP

3450 20.6

(095)(097)

PS 1

Flaps - commanded down at high

speed

Engine - over temp

AGM-114P

1000

60.2 psi

OIL PRESSURE

1000

59.1 psi

FUEL PRESSURE

390 lbs

FORWARD TANK

250 lbs

AFT TANK

640 lbs

FUEL QUANTITY

1000

60.2 psi

OIL PRESSURE

1000

59.1 psi

FUEL PRESSURE

185 lbs

FORWARD TANK

125 lbs

AFT TANK

640 lbs

FUEL QUANTITY

1000

60.2 psi

OIL PRESSURE

1000

59.1 psi

FUEL PRESSURE

390 lbs

FORWARD TANK

250 lbs

AFT TANK

640 lbs

FUEL QUANTITY

1000

60.2 psi

OIL PRESSURE

1000

59.1 psi

FUEL PRESSURE

390 lbs

FORWARD TANK

250 lbs

AFT TANK

640 lbs

FUEL QUANTITY

Rx Rx Rx Rx

Tactical Situation Display (TSD)

Auto centered

Auto zoomed

Displays:

RPVs being controlled

Operational Missions

Emergency Missions

Point and Click Loiters

Sensor Operator Containers

Routes

Map overlays

83

9140

097

76

10670

096

78

14347

095

80

12000

094

• Networked-Control

• Allows all aircraft to be

controlled from single station

• One Mind—One Mission

• Mission-focused combat crew

• Can use one or more aircraft

for a single scenario

• Multi-Aircraft Manager

• A pilot who controls multiple

aircraft in transit to/from

targets and benign ops

Networked Server

Global Aircraft Manger

Mission-focused

Control Stations

Global Aircraft Management

Squadron Model

• Integrates lessons learned, technology advances and

open architecture

• Phase one: improved ergonomics – fielding FY10

• Phase two: ―universal cockpit‖ redesign – FY12

• Phase three: Global Aircraft Management – TBD

GCS Modernization

Areas for Industry Assistance

• Rapid expansion while normalizing

• Training stan/eval management

• Hi-fidelity simulation

• Distributed Operations

• Automated tasking and fleet management

• Connectivity to overcome distance

• Integration of all players into a common operating picture

• Machine-to-Machine cueing and targeting

• Universal distribution of video and data

• Control System Modernization

• Networked aircraft control assisted by automation

• Integration of advanced sensors/weapons

• Open, scalable, interoperable architecture

This Briefing is:

UNCLASSIFIED

Headquarters Air Combat Command

MQ-1/9 Current and Future Ops

Maj Matt J. Martin

ACC/A3YU

May 09