Required Operational Capability (ROC No. 214.4.1) for the Lightweight Early Warning Detection Device (LEWDD)

摘要

The need exists to provide Marine Corps low altitude air defense (LAAD) section leaders with an early warning detection device to alert and cue LAAD gunners to maximize the utility and effectiveness of their surface-to-air weapons. A lightweight, man-portable, early warning detection device capable of detecting fixed and rotary-wing aircraft out to 20 kilometers would enable LAAD gunners to receive timely alerting information on hostile aircraft during both day and night operations and under all weather/visibility conditions. Detection devices would be organic to LAAD units and employed at the LAAD section level. In this manner, LAAD section leaders could provide alerting and cueing information to their LAAD teams. The requirement is in Mission Area 32, Antiair Warfare. An initial operational capability of 1989 is desired with a full operational capability of 1992.