Commander Mine Warfare Command

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Commander Mine Warfare Command
Future Vision
May 6, 2003
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Winds of Change

• INCHON decommissioned w/o replacement
• Ship of opportunity embarks on KEARSARGE, PONCE,
  CLEVELAND, GUNSTON HALL
• Organic systems progressing
• LCS is CNOs top priority-MIW modules high
  visibility
• MH-53Es under budgetary pressure
• Current Organic Plan Not in Sync with Sea Power 21

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HSV

• HSV Provides MCM C2 Platform
• Home for organic MIW capability
• MH-60 RMS UUVUSV
• Flexible Mission Packages
• MIWC Embarked on HSV
• Dual Crewing Maximizes Operational Availability
• High Speed Provides Rapid Surge Capability
• Synergy in Numbers

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Unmanned Systems

• REMUS operational with Navy Special Clearance
  Team ONE
• Just completed first wartime deployment of UUV
• ONR providing BPAUV for HSV module
• RMS on track for DDG 91 (and LCS)
• LMRS on track for submarine applications
• Spartan Scout potential for unmanned minesweeping

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CONOPS-Today

• FDNF supplemented by CONUS-based squadron staff
• MH-53s airlifted to theater
• Shore based and/or lily pad ops
• Ship of Opportunity
• MCMs self-deploy MHCs need heavy lift
• HSV X-1 has theater tasking
• HSV SWIFT will be delivered Jul 03

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CONOPS-2005

• HSV SWIFT Provides MCM C2 Platform
• Provides home for ESF organic assets
• MH-60, AQS-20, ALMDS, RMS, UUV, USV, EOD
• (RAMICS and AMNS IOC-07, OASIS IOC-08)
• ESF MIWC embarked on HSV
• High speed enables rapid deployment
• MH-53s airlifted to theater based ashore or
  afloat
• HSV supports AMCM 105 sled ops
• FDNF ships provide dedicated SMCM, supplemented
  by CONUS ships if reqd

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CONOPS-2015

• LCS hosts full complement of organic assets for
  CSG
• Multiple HSV / LCS support regional ESF
  deployments
• Exploratory, punch-through, and covert MCM
  modules
• ESF MIWC embarked on HSV / LCS
• Dual crewing maximizes operational availability
• High speed provides rapid surge capability
• Synergy in Numbers
• Could reduce requirement for dedicated AMCM
• FDNF SMCM still play role for large area clearance

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The Way Ahead

• Continue support for dedicated force
• MCMs and MH-53s indispensible
• Accelerate organic systems to support LCS
• Continue HSV experimentation
• Review optimal basing for contingencies and
  homeland security