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Keynote AddressPrecision Strike AssociationSummer PEO Forum27 Jul 2005: 

Keynote Address Precision Strike Association Summer PEO Forum 27 Jul 2005 Air Armament Center Maj Gen Robert “Chedbob” Chedister I n t e g r i t y - S e r v i c e - E x c e l l e n c e

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Why Am I Here? Give a Keynote Address Related to Precision Engagement Capabilities for the Future What’s the Desired Outcome? Outline Some Issues Be Interesting Be Thought Provoking

The Plan: 

The Plan USAF Air Armament Enterprise Overview Air Armament Historical Review Future Air Armament Opportunities Future Technology Opportunities Future Acquisition Opportunities Disclaimer – This is ChedBob’s Perspective

USAF Air Armament Enterprise Overview: 

USAF Air Armament Enterprise Overview

USAF Air Armament Enterprise: 

USAF Air Armament Enterprise Eglin AFB, FL Air Armament Center 96th ABW 46th Test Wing AFRL/MN Hill AFB, UT Ogden ALC HURLBURT FIELD - 46 OG Det 1 AFSOC DT & E PEO AMMO - Picatinny Arsenal HOLLOMAN AFB - 46 Test Group: H-Speed Test Track Inertial Guidance RCS Test Facility Indian Head, MD -EOD RDT&E WPAFB - Two 46 TW Facilities -- Aerospace Vehicle Survivability -- Landing Gear Test Crystal City, VA - JSF SPO White Sands Missile Range, NM 46 TG Det 1 San Antonio, TX - 46TG Det 2 Info Ops/Warfare The Only Enterprise with Lab, SPO’s, Test, and Users Together – A Great Combination + Our Industry Partners NAVY PEO (W) HANSCOM AFB, MA - 46 TS Det 1 C2 DT&E Robins AFB, GA Warner Robins ALC ARMY PEO Missiles & Space

What We Do at AAC: 

What We Do at AAC From Concept to Employment Transition Technology to Weapon Systems and Provide War Winning Capabilities On Time, On Cost

We Have Been Well Recognized: 

SDB 2004 John J. Welch Award PAW 2003 John J. Welch Award David Packard Excellence in Acquisition Award AMRAAM Bernard J. Schriever Award Outstanding AF System Program Director Outstanding AF Program Manager SFW DoD Value Engineering Award B-2 Shelter Jacobs Master Builder Award We Have Been Well Recognized

Air Armament Historical Review: 

Air Armament Historical Review

Air Armament – A Historical Perspective: 

Air Armament – A Historical Perspective

Air Armament – A Historical Perspective: 

Air Armament – A Historical Perspective 1953 - AIM-9 “Sidewinder”

Air Armament ACapability TransformationSuccess Story: 

Air Armament A Capability Transformation Success Story

B-2 Drop of 80 JDAMs: 

B-2 Drop of 80 JDAMs Precisely Struck 80 Different Targets in One Pass

Air Armament In Review: 

Air Armament In Review 70s 80s 90s 00s Future Prior

Future Air Armament Opportunities: 

Future Air Armament Opportunities

Future Air Armament Opportunities: 

Future Air Armament Opportunities Old/New Aircraft Integration with Old/New Weapons Universal Aircraft Interface Weapon Testing in Future Long Range Strike Networked Weapons Hitting Moving Targets in Weather Directed Energy as an Air Delivered Weapon

Aircraft –Weapon Integration 1: 

Aircraft –Weapon Integration 1

Aircraft - Weapon Integration 2: 

Aircraft - Weapon Integration 2

Universal Armament Interface (UAI) Technical Approach: 

Universal Armament Interface (UAI) Technical Approach Program Objective: Decouple weapon integration schedules from aircraft OFP update cycle

Weapon Footprint Reality: 

Weapon Footprint Reality DoD Land DoD Airspace

Weapon Footprint“A Solution”: 

Weapon Footprint “A Solution”

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Gulf Range Complex Weapons Testing in the Future

New Strike Weapons Challenges: 

New Strike Weapons Challenges Best way to meet requirement = Networked Weapons Strike Long Range Targets Quickly

Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile(JASSM / AGM-158): 

Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile (JASSM / AGM-158) Precision Guided Standoff Weapon For High Value Targets Range: Greater Than 200 NM Length: 14 Ft Weight: 2200 Lbs Technology Mature and Proven Lethality Proven Survivability Proven Effectiveness Proven Multi-Platform Integ Tested on B-1, B-2, B-52, F-16 Affordability Achieved Reliability We’re Working On It!

Networked Weapons: 

Networked Weapons

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Pre-Planned Target TST JASSM BIA Command & Control RETARGET Global Information Grid (GIG) JASSM Data Link Concept (Notional)

New Strike Weapons Challenges: 

New Strike Weapons Challenges Hit a moving target in weather

RESULTANT FURY (RF) Operational Concept: 

RESULTANT FURY (RF) Operational Concept

Directed Energy: 

Directed Energy Team Eglin is closely monitoring ongoing DE efforts: AFSOC Advanced Tactical Laser ACTD AFSOC Laser Gunship AFRL’s Laser Strike Fighter Preparing to meet test range needs for these advanced systems 46 TW/CV is AFMC designated DE Test Management Lead Program Update: DE Workshop a success!

Future Technology Opportunities: 

Future Technology Opportunities

Toward the Next Horizon…: 

Other Issues Fractured tech leadership / development Multiple vs. corporate process Vertical stovepipes too strong Complex operating model Span of control / functional interfaces Dependence on customer $$ Unfinished Business Horizontal Integration Project Management AFOSR integration Sectors Electronic knowledge Toward the Next Horizon… 4 Super Labs + oneAFRL The means to achieve a new future… The Journey Continues 1947 1997 Today Future One Lab HQ + Sectors 9 Technology Directorates AFOSR “The first essential of airpower is pre-eminence in research.” GENERAL H. H. ARNOLD Mandated 35% Manpower Cut New Realities & Opportunities Changes in the AF Global Changes Customer Expectations Grow Future Workforce

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Focused Long Term Challenges Anticipatory Synchronized Operations Tailored persistent collection for Predictive BattleSpace Awareness Robustly collect and deliver effects for difficult targets in urban environments Globally maneuver to and through anti-access/area-denied environments to deliver effects rapidly and/or persistently Remotely direct sense and render ineffective CBRNE Targets Complete all missions with impunity in a high threat aerospace environment. Covertly deliver integrated suite of cyber effects to influence adversary activity Integrated Information Defense System Tactical space access and operations Space superiority Anticipatory Support For Air and Space Fleet Readiness

If ChedBob Were King of Weapons Technology Development & Insertion: 

If ChedBob Were King of Weapons Technology Development & Insertion All Platforms & Weapons Would Require UAI All Future Precision Weapons Would Be Net Capable We Would Be Working On An ACTD For A Suite Of Miniature Munitions For UAV’s All Weapons Test Instrumentation Would Be Strap On, Miniaturized and Interoperable With All Ranges, We Would Be Busy Working On A DE Weapon ACTD – Now All Future Fuzes Would Be Electronic Vice Electro-mechanical Weapons S&T Funding Would Equal Other Sectors.

Future Acquisition Opportunities: 

Future Acquisition Opportunities “It’s Tough To Transform Without Changing” - Gen Speedy Martin April 3, 2004

… Not Just the Air Force: 

… Not Just the Air Force Joint Operations Joint Requirements Joint Acquisitions “We are focused always on programs, always on platforms. We are going to change that… Not only with ourselves but how we… join with the other Services, with coalition partners.” -- General John Jumper, Chief of Staff of the Air Force

Acquisition – A Study In Paradox: 

Acquisition – A Study In Paradox It Is All About Relationships, Yet Is Driven By Cold Hard Data. It Is Gut-deep Patriotism, Yet It Is Driven By Politics And The Stock Market. It Is Based On Rules Codified In Voluminous Laws, Regulations, And Policy Directives, Yet The Rules Change Constantly And Are Subject To Vastly Different Interpretations.

Acquisition - A Labyrinth: 

Acquisition - A Labyrinth Acquisition Team Workforce Personnel Systems Civilian Military Support Contractors Planning Programming & Budgeting Systems (Services, OSD, Congress, Industry) Industry Political Structure Requirements Services OSD Joint Staff Combatant Commanders Congress

Arms Linked vs. Length: 

Arms Linked vs. Length We are more likely to get What the warfighter needs - Capability Development Document (CDD) When they need it - Required Assets Available (RAA) At a price we can afford - Unit price within CDD threshold and program budget If we team with Industry

Business Practices That Have Worked For AAC: 

Business Practices That Have Worked For AAC Integrated Functional Expertise Simplified Source Selection Procedures Clear Specification Accountability and Control Codified Long Term Agreements Design Life Warranties Integrated Development, Production And Sustainment Incremental Growth In Product Performance

If ChedBob Were The King Of Acquisition: 

If ChedBob Were The King Of Acquisition All Weapons Programs Would Be Joint Fewer Programs – Adequately Manned And Funded All Programs Would Require a Competitive CAD Phase HHQ Would Set Policy But Stay Out Of Execution After No Milestone B

Closing: 

Closing Carpe Diem Get a Message to Garcia Three Questions