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Next Generation Combat Vehicle

Cross Functional Team
Robotic Combat Vehicle Update
January 23, 2020
Agenda
• Robotic Warfare Battlefield Geometry
• MET-D/RCV PH I
• Project Origin
• MET-D/RCV PH II
• Observations
• Discussion

Major Cory Wallace– Robotic Combat Vehicle Lead

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Robotic Warfare Battlefield Geometry
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Enemy COP
3 2

3 1
2
3

3
2

Network Lethality Sensor Influence Robotic Influence

Sensors collate data into a Common
Operating Picture. 1
AI/ML rapidly generate options for the
Commander and identify the best
available system to deliver effects. 2
Commander conducts multi-domain
strike. 3
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Theater assets develop situational Provide additional space and time prior to 1
understanding of the Close and Deep the first human engagement with the threat.
Maneuver Area. 1 Provide advanced capabilities at the
Unmanned ground sensors and UAS Company level via modular mission
swarms develop COP. 2 payloads. 2
EW capabilities and sensor feed identify Attrit and disrupt the threat’s scheme of
HPTs; UAS lethal strikes and loitering maneuver prior to first human engagement.
3
munitions achieve desired effects. 3
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MET-D/RCV
Phase I
Live Experiment
March-April 2020
Fort Carson, Colorado

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MET-D/RCV PH I Live Experiment (16 March 2019 – 24 April 2019)

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MET-D Phase I Configuration (2 Platforms)
MET-D/RCV Platoon  Technology List:
1. Robotic Combat Vehicle Control Stations (4)
• RCV Gunner Stations (2)
• RCV Mobility Stations (2)
2. Mesh Network Data Radio
MET-D
RCV
MET-D
RCV
3. Drive-By-Wire (B-kit)
4. Autonomous Mobility Kit (A-Kit)
• Laser Detection & Ranging (LIDARs)
5. Optionally-Manned (mobility/sensor functions) via a dismounted
RCV RCV
controller
MET-D Top View
6. Helmet Mounted Displays for indirect driving by the Crew - day only
as secondary experiment

 Leveraging MET-D PH 0:
– Remote 25mm Turret (MILES only; no live fire capability)
– Commander’s Independent Viewer (CIV)
– 2-Man Crew Operations
– Enhanced Crew Stations (Touch screens)
– Closed-hatch Indirect Driving
• 360o Situational Awareness (SA) Cameras
• Track Cameras
– Vehicle Intercom
MET-D Side View – Safety Driver

Rev: 9 April 2019

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RCV PHI – Configuration (4 Platforms)

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Project Origin

April-May 2020
Germany and Latvia

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Project Origin (RCV (L) Surrogates)

General
General Dynamics
Dynamics MUTT 8x8
MUTT 8x8

Lethality
Package
+ Lethality
Package
CROWS-J CROWS-J CROWS II .50 cal CROWS-J
.50 cal w/ Javelin .50 cal w/ Javelin w/ LMAMS + Javelin .50 cal w/ Javelin

Situational Situational
Awareness Awareness
Package Package
Tethered UAS w/ Tethered UAS w/ Comms Tethered UAS w/ EO/IR Tethered UAS w/ EO/IR
EO/IR Retransmission

Other Other
Modular Modular
Mission Mission
CBRNE EW Counter Payloads
Payloads UAS Obscuration
Sensors Sensors

• 25 MPH Top Speed

• 10 MPH Top Speed • Obstacle detection Initial**
Initial**
Unmanned • Basic obstacle detection and avoidance and avoidance Unmanned
Maneuver • Waypoint Navigation, Follow-Me, Teleoperation • Waypoint Maneuver
Navigation, Follow-
Me, Teleoperation

Delivering Initial Capability for Soldier Experimentation in FY20

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MET-D/RCV
Phase II
Live Experiment

Q2FY22

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MET-D/RCV Phase II Live Experiment

Republic of Donovia Opposing Force

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Observations
• The assured control wireless tether is the critical piece of
enabling technology.
• RCV crews require an NCO to provide mission command
(Two RCVs: Five Soldiers).
• Virtual experiments are a cost-effective way to develop
hypotheses to later verify during live experiments.
• Soldiers have demonstrated an intuitive ability to operate
RCVs and require less training time than anticipated.
• “360º Situational Awareness” includes other senses as well
as a camera feed.
• Signature management will be a challenge.
• Architecture and supply chain approaches mitigate cyber
vulnerabilities.

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NGCV CFT International Armored Vehicle

Conference Update

Questions

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