JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT PRISM Air

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT PRISM - Air Defence From Training Aid to Expeditionary Force Protection Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT MISSION To enhance ADF combat power through integrated electronic warfare operational support In the tactical environment, products and support from JEWOSU enable timely and accurate electronic information - threat warning - situational awareness Crew and platform survival - EW self protection - intelligence collection Mission success Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JEWOSU provides EW Support (including mission JOINT ELECTRONIC OPERATIONAL support) and WARFARE EW Advice to 4 key. SUPPORT sets of. UNIT customers Defence Materiel Organisation Defence Intelligence Group Customers Navy, Army and Air Force Combat Units Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Allied Organisations Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT JEWOSU Products and Services - non-communications Electronic Support (ES) and Electronic Warfare Self Protection (EWSP) operational support to the RAN, Army aviation and RAAF; - operational support to trials; - intermediate ELINT analysis & reporting; - technical advice on EW systems to DMO & the capability development process; - technical support to EW simulators and stimulators; and - EW training with a focus on EWSP. Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT ADF Platforms Supported Air Force Army Navy Future F/A-18 F-111 AP-3 C C-130 H/J AEW&C ADGE CH-47 D Black Hawk ARH SSKs (Collins) FFGs (GM Frigate) FFHs (ADL Frigate) MHCs (Minehunter) ACPB Sea Sprite Sea Hawk Global Hawk JSF Mo. TES (Emitter) AAR MMA NH-90 AWD C-17 ADGE Tactically Mobile Fleet Passive Radar Identification Syste. M – Air Defence Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT Supported EW Systems – RWRs, ES, ECM, CMDS, MAWS, DIRCM AAR-54 AES-210 ALE-47 ALQ-126 B ALQ-213 ALR-2001 ALR-2002 ALR-67 APR-39 ARH, ECHIDNA CENTAUR CONDOR EL/L-8222 PRISM-AD PRISM III SLQ-32 SPS-1000 AMES PEWSS Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT EW Systems Analysis & Mission Support OIC Fighter (F/A-18) Section SI Section Strike (F-111) Section Signals Analysis Facility Transport (C-130) Section EOB Section Maritime Patrol (AP-3 C) Section Security AEW&C Section Army Helicopter Section Air Defence (PRISM) Section BRANCHES Systems Support Surface Section OIC Subsurface Section Database Support Section Rotary Section Operational Systems Maintenance Section Countermeasures OIC Regulatory, Quality and Training Wide Body Section OIC (SDE) Fast Jet Section Chief Instructor (DSDE) Helicopter Section Standards and Compliance Mgr Trials Tech Training Development Re-Programming Support Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT Air Defence (PRISM) Section Air Defence Operator Air Defence Engineer Air Defence Analyst - Liaison with Air Defence community - Analysis, production, testing, delivery and support of PRISM threat libraries Regulatory, Quality and Training OIC (SDE) - Development & delivery of EW Courses Chief Instructor (DSDE) - JEWOSU presentations, briefs & visits Standards and Compliance Mgr - Design Approval (Assumed Design Tech Training Development Acceptance) of JEWOSU engineering product Re-Programming Support Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT EW Training Operational Support Threat Library updates PRISM-AD x 2 SRG 41 WG 3 CRU 114 MCRU SACTU Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT DEC 05: Stakeholder Liaison • discuss training requirements • discuss support enhancements • listen to the customer • 3 CRU & SACTU, WLM • 114 MCRU, DAR • PBSPO, DAR Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT PRISM JAN 06: Stakeholder Liaison • 16 AD - partnering Active Detection Range ? km + identification RBS-70 PSTAR >> ER Passive WEZ ? km Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Detection Range ? km >> ? km Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT DSTO Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance Division (ISRD) is part of DSTO. Its work includes providing engineering, scientific, and technological advice in the fields of air surveillance, multisensor fusion, threat assessment and surveillance capabilities. Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT DSTO - Remote PRISM connections Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT DSTO - ROC connections Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT DEC 05: Stakeholder Liaison • Urban Legend: Mobile PRISM on Janes Online Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT FEB 06: Improvements • Library updates via boot floppy • PLM-4 Field Test Simulator PADIL: Panasonic Toughbook Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) PLM-4 Radar Signal Simulator Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT FEB 06: Improvements • Ex-Navy PRISM sets secured FCPB disposal providing up to 17 PRISM T 133 s Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT APR 06: EX Aces South 1 st full deployed support • Evans Head • Coffs Harbour • Cap. Sys. Man. Comm. MTG Brief to CDRSRG, OC 41 WG, OCGTESPO, DSTO, AOSG Sales Pitch: Deployed support, software improvements, training Ex-Navy PRISM acquisitions PLM-4 RSS Vehicle-based PRISM “A lack of operational self-esteem” Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT Active Service for PRISM With a network of deployed, reprogrammed, vehicle-based PRISM Surveillance posts, SRG can operate in remote environments beyond the continental WASP, independently or in support of Australian or Coalition elements such as Anti-Air batteries and provide early warning in the protection of installations against air attack. Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT The Promise OC 41 WG’s question: “Can you create a vehicle prototype in time for Exercise Pitch Black? ” When the hell is Pitch Black? Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Yes, Sir! Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT <3 Months! - Information E-mails, telephone calls, meetings • DSTO • 41 WG • GTESPO • Land Systems Division • 16 AD • LVSPO • TEWSPO • 1 AFDS • Clark Masts • PBSPO - Design • Platform • Power system • Crew • Training Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) • Performance • Cost • Management Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT Sharing the vision… Fitted For Radio (FFR) configured Land. Rover 110 Padded longitudinal bench seat 24 VDC / 240 VAC Inverter Custom built work table Defence Mobile Communications Network (DMCN) terminal Speakeasy secure modem PRISM console, sensor mast, cable PADIL laptop Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT Initial Concept Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT For the logisticians… Landrover 110 Fitted For Radio (FFR) - 1 AFDS PRISM Set - original configuration (240 VAC) Mast - 12. 3 m 24 VDC raised - $20 K GTESPO - 8 m in Raven mounts PADIL Laptop (240 VAC) - including GPS & Ozi. Explorer - DSTO 600 W 24 VDC-240 VAC modified sine wave inverter - SDSS Man-portable DMCN satellite ‘phone (24 VDC), antenna on bonnet. ASKY-1 Speak. Easy encrypting modem (240 VAC) - JEWOSU Ex-Rapier rear bar stabiliser mounts, customised retracting desk, various quick release brackets, oversize adapters and padded seat - $3 K DSTO 24 VDC power connectors for inverter and mast pump motor - SDSS Four outlet powerboard - JEWOSU Two combined camouflage nets - SDSS Total: $3 K Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT For the engineers. . . Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT The receiving end. . . Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT PRISM Display (U) 0 o 315 o 00: 27 16/08/06 45 o 1 270 o 90 o 2 3 135 o 225 o 180 o Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT Triangulation = Geolocation 0 o 315 o 270 o 45 o 1 90 o 225 o 135 o 180 o 0 o 315 o 270 o 45 o 1 225 o 90 o 135 o 180 o Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT J 14 JORN ATC MSCT Multi-Source Correlator/Tracker Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT Travelling configuration (RAAF Edinburgh) Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT Katherine Tennant Creek Alice Springs Coober Pedy Adelaide Route Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT The Acronym! ACE (Autonomous Combat ESM) BIGBIRD (Battle Integrated Ground Based Intercept Reporter – Deployable) CAMERA (Covert Autonomous Mobile ESM Reporting Asset) CANARI (Covert Autonomous Networked Air Reconnaissance Interceptor) CANETOAD (Combat Agile Networked ESM for Tactical Operations – Air Defence) CATNIP (Combat Agile Tactically Networked Intercept Platform) DINGO (Deployable Integrated Network for Ground Operations) FASTER (Fully Autonomous Surveillance, Tactically Enhanced Response) FATBITCH (Fully Autonomous Tactically Built Intercept Tracker, Computer en. Hanced) GECCO (Ground ESM – Covert Combat Operations) HAMMER (Highly Agile Mobile Monitoring of Electromagnetic Radiation) HOTDOG (High Operational Tempo Deployable Observer – Ground) HUMMER (High Utility Mobile Monitoring for Electronic Reporting) IMASTR (Integrated Mobile Air Surveillance, Tactical Response) MASSIVE (Mobile Air Surveillance System, Integrated Vehicle Enhancement) MICRO (Mobile Integrated Covert Radar Observer) SAPPER (Surveillance Air Picture Platform, Expeditionary Role) SCRAP (Self Contained Radar Acquisition Platform) Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT The Acronym! SCRAPER (Self Contained Radar Acquisition Platform, Expeditionary Role) SLAPPER (Satellite-Linked Air Picture Platform, Expeditionary Role) SNOT (Surveillance Network for Operations, Tactical) TAIPAN (Tactical Air Intercept Platform – Advanced Network) TAPPER (Tactical Air Picture Platform, Enhanced Response) TERRIER (Tactically Enhanced Remote Radar Intercept – Expeditionary Role) TOMBOI (Tactically Oriented Mobile Base for Observation and Intercept) TOPGEAR (Tactical Operations Platform, Ground-based Electronic Air Reconnaissance) TIMAD (Tactical Integrated Mobile Air Defence) TIGER (Tactical Integrated Ground ESM Reporting) TRAUMA (Tactical Reporting Unit, Mobile Application) TRIAD (Tactical Radar Identification – Air Defence) TRICERATOPs (Tactical Radar Intercept Capability Enhanced All Terrain Observation Platforms) TRIMASV (Tactically Responsive Integrated Mobile Air Surveillance Vehicle) TRIPOD (Tactical Radar Identification Post for Operational Deployment) VAMP (Versatile Airspace Monitoring Platform) VIAGRA (Versatile Integrated Air-defence Ground-based Reconnaissance Asset) VIPER (Vehicle-Integrated Passive Electronic Reporting) Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT Surveillance Network Integrated FFR (SNIFFR) Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT Predeployment configuration (RAAF Tindal) Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT Route Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT Deployment structure Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT Deployment infrastructure Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT Bonus GPS navigation! • Lat / Long • True / Mag BRG • Speed • ALT • ETA • Distance to go • Waypoints Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT Bonus satellite carphone! Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT Trial Objectives Requirement definition: “Rapid, covert deployment” Maxima • Safety • Mobility • Reliability • Concealment • Adaptability Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Minima • Time • Crew • Footprint • Vehicle impact • Logistic support Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT 1 month! - time to make mistakes & learn… What is the quickest way for a crew of two to safely transition from mobile to deployed configuration? Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT Deployment Sequence Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT Deployment Sequence Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT Deployment Sequence Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT Deployment Sequence Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT Deployment Sequence Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT Height / Stability Trial Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT Concealment Trial – F 111 Photo Run Wherefore art thou, oh SNIFFR? Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT Deployed Networking Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT Deployed Operations Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT Concept Development A fleet of tactically mobile passive sensors Now Future • Rapid mobility (2) • 6 platforms w/ current pers. • GPS navigation • team triangulation • Mobile (Sat) telephony • J 14 WASP integration • Accurate position data • ex-Navy acquisitions ( 17) • New training • Logistic support • Adequate manning (PB / TEW / GTESPO) Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT Concept Development New technologies Bi-static radar: Floodlight transmitters / sensor fleet receivers Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT STEALTH Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT Concept Development New technologies Versatility options: Silent data-only communication Platform diversity – Bushmaster? ASLAV-S? PRISM III Link 16 Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT Concept Development New technologies Versatility options: UHF communications Radio-linked sensor network UAV collaboration Convoy support – detection on the move! Special Forces employment Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT Concept Development Fleet Management Optimum utility: Teams of two or three SNIFFRs with a support vehicle? ‘Ammunition/support trailer’ for extended deployments? Qualifications and training: Licensed LR 110 drivers (LR 2), site selection tools Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT Concept Development Different Strokes for Different Folks – Air Force MSCT Multi-Source Correlator/Tracker Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT Concept Development Different Strokes for Different Folks – Army Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT Proliferation Air Force Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) EW Training Operational Support Threat Library updates Army Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT Trial Successes ü Morale: SNIFFR crew, deployment style ü Response: ROC crew, reliability and accuracy ü Concealment: extremely effective ü Agility: extremely mobile, tactical value ü Exposure: seen and appreciated by RAAF and Army ü Research: DSTO to contribute new technologies Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006

JOINT ELECTRONIC WARFARE OPERATIONAL SUPPORT UNIT JEWOSU Air Defence Contact Air Defence Section is staffed by: FLTLT Fernando Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) BEng(Comp. Sys)Hons MIEAust EW Instructor, Air Defence Engineer, DSDE (08) 839 34645 Fernando. Gonzalez@defence. gov. au …and tailored EW training! The AD Section website is at: http: //ednww 002. cer. defence. gov. au/jewosu then EWSB then Air Defence Fernando C Gonzalez MSc. MESE(EW) Land Warfare Conference 2006