Naval Tactics Training

Client:
Commander
Naval Air Systems Command
ATTN: AIR-1.4
47123 Buse Road
Patuxent River, MD 20560-1547
POC: Russell J. Gordon (201-757-6660)

Project:
SH-2G(E) Helicopter Tactical Development and Training Requirements.

Dates:
2007 to 2009

Objective:
Provide tactical ASW training.
Specific competencies include:
The training syllabus will be designed and developed by the MAI Chief Scientist, one of the world's recognized experts in underwater acoustics, and will relate directly to the maritime areas where forces will be required to conduct ASW operations. The execution of this effort requires an in-depth knowledge of the contracting process as well as specific competencies including:

• Preparation and processing of tactical programs
• Physical oceanography
• Military operations and training
  

Approach:
The scope of the work outlined in the Letter of Acceptance (LOA) is:

PHASE I: DEVELOPMENT OF ASW TACTICAL MANUAL(S)

• Environmental planning
• Search & classification
• Plot stabilization
• Localization
• Tracking & attack
• Air-to-undersurface weapon employment
• ASW search stores/ordnance
• Surveillance operations
• Over-the-Horizon detection, classification, targeting and damage assessment
• Flight crew duties and responsibilities
• Non-acoustic sensors
• Acoustic sensors
• Navigation, communication and identification
• Aircraft tactical data processing and display
• Employment concepts/mission planning
• Coordinated ASW operations using frigates and aircraft
• Shipboard command and control
• Shallow water ASW
• Search and rescue tactics
• Coordinated SH-2G(E) and submarine operations
• Tactical characteristics/specifications of SH-2G(E) weapons and sensors
• Dipping Sonar (AQS-18A);TACAN, RWR, Chaff & Flare dispenser, Radar data and equipment
  

PHASE II: DEVELOP TACTICAL CURRICULA "ASW, ASUW"

PHASE III: TEACH TACTICAL CURRICULA
Provide technical review and coordination for the Navy's Program Management Reviews.

Results:
MAI's professional expertise in environmental planning and in-depth understanding of underwater acoustics will culminate in the successful delivery of tactical training and data requirements, permitting airborne units to be able to detect submarines and employ tactics with the surface naval units using their AQS-18A dipping sonar system.

MAI will also provide addenda for the following manuals:

• NWP-P-55-2-60F
• NWP-55-2ASW TACAID
• NWP55-2-SH-SH-2/LAMPS TACMAN.

MAI Contact:
Clayton H. Spikes, Diane V. Miceli
703.465.8404