MostGloriousLeader Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 (edited) US Department of DefenseLeadership Commander in Chief Secretary of Defense Glen C. Collins Chairman of the Joint Chiefs GEN Perry S. Crawford Chief, National Guard Bureau GEN Vernon C. Small US ArmyLeadership Secretary of the Army Ross T. Barnes Army Chief of Staff GEN Steven B. Walton Director, Army National Guard LTG Claudia D. Wallace Size 521,200 Combat PersonnelUnitsInfantry Divisions 1st Infantry Division 2nd Infantry Division 3rd Infantry Division 4th Infantry Division 5th Infantry Division (Light) 6th Infantry Division (Light) 7th Infantry Division 8th Infantry Division (Light) 9th Infantry Division (Light) 23rd Infantry Division 24th Infantry Division 25th Infantry Division (Light) 29th Infantry Division (Light) 38th Infantry Division 42nd Infantry Division (Light) 47th Infantry Division Mountain Divisions 10th Mountain Division Mountain Division Mountain Division Airborne Divisions 13th Airborne Division 17th Airborne Division 82nd Airborne Division Air Assault Divisions 11th Airborne Division 101st Airborne Division 61st Cavalry Division (Air Assault) Armored Divisions 1st Armored Division 2nd Armored Division 3rd Armored Division 27th Armored Division 40th Armored Division 30th Armored Division 48th Armored Division 50th Armored Division Armored Cavalry Divisions 1st Cavalry Division 15th Cavalry Division 21st Cavalry Division Special Operations Units US Army Special Forces 75th Ranger Regiment 160th Special Operations Air Regiment 95th Civil Affairs Brigade Equipment [spoiler]Infantry Weapons M-16A4 Assault Rifle M4 Carbine M249 SAW M240 GPMG M60 GPMG M110 SASS M24 SWS M107 AMR Anti-tank Weapons AT-4 M72 LAW M3 Carl Gustav Recoilless RIfle BGM-71 TOW FGM-148 Javelin Armored Vehicles M1A2 Abrams M2 Bradley M113 Stryker Artillery M224 60mm Mortar M252 81mm Mortar M120 120mm Mortar M109A7 Paladin SP Howitzer M777 155mm Howitzer M119 105mm Howitzer M270 MLRS M142 HIMARS Air Defense Systems MIM-23 HAWK MIM-92 Stinger MANPADS AN/TWQ-1 Avenger SHORADS MIM-104 Patriot SLAMRAAM ADATS MMEV THAAD M163 PIVADS M6 Linebacker Trucks/Tactical Vehicles HMWV M939 5-ton Truck FMTV HEMTT HETS Aircraft UH-60 Blackhawk CH-47 Chinook AH-64 Apache MH-6 Little Bird OH-58 Kiowa UAVs RQ-7 Shadow RQ-11 Raven [/spoiler] US Air ForceLeadership Secretary of the Air Force Michael J. Splawn Air Force Chief of Staff GEN Barbara R. Wolf Director, Air National Guard LTG Danny J. Tyree Size 350,000 Personnel 200,000 Active Duty 100,000 Air National Guard 30,000 Air Reserve 504 Combat Aircraft Aircraft List of aircraft used by the USAF. [spoiler]Fighters/Multirole F-22 Raptor (144) F-15E Strike Eagle (120) F-16E/F Block 60 Fighting Falcon (72) Ground Attack/Bombers A-10 Warthog (48) B-52 Stratofortress (24) B-1R Lancer (72) B-2 Spirit (24) AC-130 Spectre AWACS/Command Aircraft E-3 Sentry E-4 Advanced Airborne Command Post E-6 Mercury Gulfstream G550 CAEW Tankers KC-135 Stratotanker KC-10 Extender KC-130 Super Hercules KV-22 Osprey Transports C-5 Galaxy C-17 Globemaster C-130 Super Hercules C-27 Spartan C-12 Huron C-145 Skytruck CV-22 Osprey VC-25 UAVs RQ-4 Global Hawk RQ-170 Sentinel RQ-11 Raven MQ-9 Reaper MQ-1 Predator General Atomics Avenger Reconnaissance E-8 JSTAR U-2 RC-135 Electronic Warfare EC-130 EF-111 Helicopters/SAR/Utility Aircraft UH-60 Blackhawk V-22 Osprey HH-60 Pavehawk MH-53 Super Jolly Green Giant Strategic Missiles LGM-30 Minuteman III ICBM LGM-118 Peacekeeper ICBM MGM-134 Midgetman ICBM MGM-31 Pershing TBM BGM-109 GLCM Trainers T-1 Jayhawk T-6 Texan II T-38 Talon T-50 Golden Eagle [/spoiler] Munitions [spoiler] Air to Air Missiles AIM-120D AMRAAM AIM-9X Sidewinder Meteor Air to Ground Missiles AGM-65 Maverick AGM-86 ALCM AGM-129 ACM AGM-88 AARGM AGM-130 AGM-154 JSOW AGM-158 JASSM JSM Brimstone Bombs Mk 82 Mk 84 BLU-109 BLU-116 CBU-87 CBU-89 CBU-97 GBU-10 GBU-12 GBU-15 GBU-24 GBU-27 GBU-28 GBU-43 MOAB GBU-39 SDB GBU-53 [/spoiler] Units US NavyLeadership Secretary of the Navy Lee M. Sears Chief of Naval Operations ADM Vincent D. Moeller Size 300,000 personnel 102 Combat Vessels Ships 6 x Nimitz class CVN 3 x Wasp class LHA 3 x San Antonio class LPD 3 x Harpers Ferry class LSD 8 x BB 8 x Ticonderoga class CG 18 x Arleigh Burke class plus DDG (based on King Sejong the Great class) 28 x FFG 5 x SSN 2 x SSBN 18 x Corvettes Fast Attack Craft (Hamina class) Sacramento class AOE Supply class AOE Lewis and Clark class T-AKE Newport class LST HALCAC (Zubr) JHSV Algol class T-AKR Bob Hope class T-AKR Watson class T-AKR Shugart class T-AKR Gordon class T-AKR Stalwart class T-AGOS Impeccable class T-AGOS Mercy class Hospital Ship Aircraft F-14ST (120) F/A-18 E/F Advanced Super Hornets (120) EA-18G Growler (60) AV-8B Harrier II Plus (18) E-2D Hawkeye P-3C Orion P-8 Poseidon C-2 Greyhound S-3 Viking UnitsNimitz CVBG USS Nimitz (CVN) USS Ticonderoga (CG) USS Arleigh Burke (DDG) USS Porter (DDG) USS Reid (FFG) USS Reuben James (FFG) Corvette George Washington CVBG USS George Washington (CVN) USS Yorktown (CG) USS Mahan (DDG) USS Forest Sherman (DDG) USS Knox (FFG) USS Pharris (FFG) Corvette Eisenhower CVBG USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN) USS Bunker Hill (CG) USS Decatur (DDG) USS John Paul Jones (DDG) USS Valdez (FFG) USS Vandegrift (FFG) Corvette Abraham Lincoln CVBG USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN) USS Antietam (CG) USS Halsey (DDG) USS Spruance (DDG) USS Miller (FFG) USS Puller (FFG) Corvette Theodore Roosevelt CVBG USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN) USS Anzio (CG) USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG) USS Cole (DDG) USS Downes (FFG) USS Fanning (FFG) Corvette Ronald Reagan CVBG USS Ronald Reagan (CVN) USS Normandy (CG) USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG) USS Preble (DDG) USS Hawes (FFG) USS Ford (FFG) Corvette ESG 1 1 x (LHA) 1 x LPD 1 x LSD 1 x BB 2 x DDG 2 x FFG 2 x Corvettes ESG 2 ESG 3 Carrier Air Group 20 x F-14 Tomcats 20 x F/A-18 E/F Advanced Hornets 10 x EA-18G Growlers 6 x E-2D Hawkeyes 8 x S-3 Vikings 10 x KS-3 Vikings 6 x ES-3 Shadows 2 x C-2 Greyhounds 6 x SH-60 Seahawks US Marine CorpsLeadership Secretary of the Navy Lee M. Sears Commandant GEN Micheal E. Gray Size 70,200 combat personnelUnits US Coast GuardLeadership Secretary of Homeland Security Clarence A. Wildman Commandant ADM Jaime L. Lefevre Size Ships 16 x Legend class National Security Cutter 16 x Offshore Patrol Cutter 60 x Sentinel class Fast Response Cutter 50 x Island class Patrol Boat 80 x Marine Protector class Patrol Boat Aircraft Military Stats <To be completed> Edited October 21, 2014 by MostGloriousLeader Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynneth Posted October 5, 2014 Report Share Posted October 5, 2014 (edited) With no recognition granted yet, Tikalian troops in the protectorate claimed to be the USNA prevented large-scale access to weapons stores, citing the need for an agreement between the governments first before permitting access to all stores. For the time being, 50,000 troops were permitted to equip themselves with small arms. In the meantime, Tikalian forces would continue their duty of keeping the peace in the protectorate, working together with police forces, as they had done for the last years, since the first fall of New England. And in the years before New England's first rise. Edited October 5, 2014 by Lynneth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MostGloriousLeader Posted October 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2014 In accordance with the Status of Union Agreement approved by all the states, the various states national guard units and assets now fell under the command of the executive triumvirate to form the primary defense force for the USNA. More or less on loan, they would be returned to state control once a federal military force had been formed. Even so, they only numbered up to some 400,000 troops. It was projected that at least double that number would be needed to provide an adequate defense force. On the other hand equipment was not lacking at all. Between the former USA, which was the second largest military power in the western hemisphere, and the former New England government, there was quite a large surplus of weapons, munitions, vehicles and equipment available. Guns, tanks, planes, and even ships were inactive or in storage and could be readily prepared for operation easily. The process to quickly get them online was started in order to provide the necessary equipment. Capable manpower was also rather plentiful, with many former veterans of the armed forces heeding the call to duty and enlisting. Many had joined private contractors and many of these companies were hired in order to provide logistics, security and training services for the new burgeoning military. All in all the armed forces of the United States of North America was beginning to quickly take form. OOC: Moved the first post here to clear the first post for stats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MostGloriousLeader Posted October 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2014 General Thomas Bracken was the sitting in his office in the Pentagon reading through the large volume of reports flooding through his desk everyday. The Adjutant General of Virginia's National Guard, he had been appointed temporary Chairman of the Joint Chiefs by the executive council. A veteran officer of the second USA's military, he was an experienced staff officer who also served in the New England military during its short lived existence and had recently retired to accept the position of Adjutant General of the Virginia National Guard. Now it was up to him to lay the foundations of the military of this new nation. The next report he received had come in the form of a secured and encrypted flash drive that had arrived under armed guard. Access was gained when he entered his own personal password and a separate encryption key. CLASSIFIED TOP SECRET-EYES ONLY Encryption Key: 41TS91LD From: Office of the Inspector General, US Department of Defense To: GEN Thomas Bracken, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Subject: Formation of the Armed Forces of the United States of North America The following report has been conducted by the Office of the Inspector General at the behest of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the Secretary of Defense to lay out the current progress of the creation of the armed forces and to point out successful policies as well as issues that still need to be addressed. Army Progress As the primary ground defense force of the nation, the Army has consequently received top priority in terms of funds, manpower, equipment, and training. The national guard formations are at full manning and equipment levels as well as possessing an excellent level of training. The new regular army formations can vary but most are at full manning and equipment levels and most personnel have former military experience as per the policy of building these units around veterans and experienced soldiers. We estimate that less than 10% have no prior military experience, which isn't surprising considering the rather large size of the second USA's military. One could say it was two country's militaries in one in terms of sheer size. The officer corps is almost entirely former military and will remain so until officer training programs are implemented. Deployment Force levels currently stand at over 500,000 combat personnel for regular, reserve and national guard formations. As stated above most are at full strength and equipment levels. Currently most national guard troops are currently deployed for general security, assisting local law enforcement and maintaining civil order. The presence will remain until the constitutional convention is over and a new constitution ratified. Regular forces are currently either undergoing a rigorous re-training cycle or are deployed on the borders as security until a national border regulatory agency can be created. The current unit layout of the army can be seen in figure 1a. Figure 1a Future Future plans for the army are the reduction of the national guard and an increase in the active duty components for a roughly 2:1 ratio. As time passes several national guard formations will be transitioned to active duty units. While current equipment and munitions stocks are adequate and quite extensive, a modernization program has been deemed necessary to improve certain aspects of the army's capabilities, most notably its network-centric warfare capabilities. Air Force Progress Responsible for the defense of the nation's airspace and the support of ground troops, the Air Force will no doubt be the first line of defense against most opponents in any conflict. The massive size of the second USA's Air Force means that we have a great excess in equipment and experienced manpower. In fact, the Air Force currently has more aircraft and pilots than it really knows what to do with. The Air Force has also come into possession of the former USA's satellite and missile network which are currently at full operational status. Deployment Currently the Air Combat Command and Strategic Air Command components of the Air Force has over 500 aircraft in 42 operational squadrons (which can be seen in figure 2a which also lists naval aviation combat aircraft). As it currently stands all formations are combat ready and capable and have received basing assignments. Support and logistics units are also at full readiness. Figure 2a Future For the most part the Air Force is at good operational readiness and currently has adequate capabilities. Plans for the immediate future include aircraft and munitions upgrade/development programs and the acquisition of additional support aircraft and equipment to further enhance Air Force capabilities. Expansion of the number of combat aircraft is probable down the line. Expansion of the USNA's military satellite and global strike networks will also be given top priority. Navy Progress Due to the very nature of a naval force, progress in reconstituting the Navy is going at a slower rate than the other branches of the armed forces. While ships and experienced sailors are in excess, the reactivation of naval vessels takes time. Ships are undergoing a process of refueling, rearmament and reactivation of systems. Even so, the process is being completed ahead of schedule and the all ships designated for reactivation should be fully operational within a short time frame. Deployment Currently ships are being organized on the basis of availability, with the formation of four out of six planned carrier groups completed along with two of three planned expeditionary strike groups. These formations are currently conducting intensive war games and training as they are formed. Naval Aviation assets are currently at full operational capability and are awaiting operational carriers to base from. The list of planned combat vessel force levels is available in figure 3a. Figure 3a Future Future expansion of the navy down will most likely be necessary. In the meantime focus should be given to improving existing naval vessels as well as the acquisition of new ships and systems to improve operational capabilities. For example, top priority should be given to the upgrading/replacement of the Oliver Hazard Perry class frigates currently in service considering their generally obsolete design. Marine Corps Progress The primary ground combat expeditionary force of the military, the Marine Corps provides these critical capabilities in conjunction with naval assets and those of the other branches. With over 70,000 combat personnel, current marine units are reporting at full manning and equipment levels, with larger scale training maneuvers now taking place. Deployment Current marine forces are organized into three Marine Expeditionary Forces (illustrated in figure 4a). Operational deployment of marine units on navy expeditionary groups are beginning to take place. This is to be followed by intensive amphibious warfare training to further develop expeditionary capabilities. Figure 4a Future The Marine Corps current force size is considered adequate and in line with projected operational needs. That being said, improvements in weapons and equipment, as well as new deployment platforms, will be needed for the Marine Corps to maintain its combat capabilities in the future. Coast Guard Progress While generally lagging behind the other services in terms of public image, the Coast Guard is still an important component of national defense from both a military and law enforcement perspective. As a result the Coast Guard has been given due consideration for funding and manpower priorities. Reports estimate the Coast Guard is currently at roughly 80% effectiveness in manning, equipment and training. Deployment Current Coast Guard operations are providing an adequate measure of effective coverage. Exclusive Economic Zone patrol and enforcement readiness ranges between 60-80% with the currently available vessels and aircraft. Future Vessel and equipment acquisition is currently a top priority for the Coast Guard. Additional assets are required to provide the desired level of readiness and coverage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MostGloriousLeader Posted October 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 USAF Space Command The Air Force Space Command is responsible for the command, control, development, and maintenance of Department of Defense space based, space monitoring, and cyber warfare assets deemed critical to the war fighting capabilities of the armed forces and the national security of the United States. It is composed of two numbered air forces, the 14th Air Force (Space Forces & Early Warning) and the 24th Air Force (Cyber warfare), as well as numerous direct subordinate commands. Early Warning Assets AN/FPS-132 Upgraded Early Warning Radar (Solid State Phased Array Radar System) 25 x DSP Block V Satellites [Fully Operational] 24 x Space Tracking and Surveillance System Satellites [10 operational, 10 scheduled for launch, 4 in production] 10 x Space Based Infrared Satellites [6 operational, 4 scheduled for launch] Space Surveillance Assets AN/FPS-132 Upgraded Early Warning Radar (Solid State Phased Array Radar System) 24 x Space Tracking and Surveillance System Satellites [10 operational, 10 scheduled for launch, 4 in production] GEODSS 20 x Pathfinder Satellites (SBSS) [10 operational, 5 scheduled for launch, 5 in production] 10 x GSAP Satellites (SBSS) [8 operational, 2 scheduled for launch] Space SIGINT Assets 8 x Mentor SIGINT Satellites [4 operational, 3 scheduled for launch, 1 in production] 8 x Trumpet SIGINT Satellites [5 operational, 3 scheduled for launch] 6 x Mercury SIGINT Satellites [Fully Operational] 12 x Intruder NOSS Satellites [Fully Operational] Space Communications Assets 10 x MILSTAR communications satellites [Fully Operational] 10 x AEHF communications satellites [6 operational, 4 scheduled for launch] Space Reconnaissance Assets 20 x KH-11 Block IV Satellites [12 Operational, 4 scheduled for launch, 4 in production] 8 x Enhanced Imaging Satellites [6 operational, 2 scheduled for launch] 10 x Onyx Radar Reconnaissance Satellites [10 fully operational] 10 x Topaz Radar Reconnaissance Satellites [6 operational, 4 scheduled for launch] 10 x Quasar SDS Relay Satellites [8 operational, 2 scheduled for launch] NAVSTAR Global Positioning System 36 x GPS Block IIF Satellites [Fully Operational] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MostGloriousLeader Posted October 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 (edited) The collapse of Tikal was a truly unexpected event but there were always plans for various contingencies and the appropriate protocols would be initiated. A marine expeditionary group would land and secure Bermuda. The 13th Airborne Division was dispatched to Panama to secure the canals. The 17th Airborne Division would be dispatched to secure Cape Horn, the southern tip of Argentina and the Falklands. While a bit of a stretch, the 82nd Airborne were dispatched to secure Alaska and Hawaii for follow on forces, the latter for which a marine expeditionary group would be immediately dispatched. They would also secure the closer Pacific Islands such as the Galapagos and Guadalupe Island among others. Carrying mainly paratroopers, C-17s would be able to make the long distance trips. Closer to home several infantry divisions would begin moving into Massachusetts and New Hampshire. As forces were being dispatched a public announcement was made declaring the USNA's stewardship and protection of the areas in question. Edited October 22, 2014 by MostGloriousLeader Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MostGloriousLeader Posted October 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 (edited) US forces would beat their Plains Federation counterparts to the prize, with aircraft inserting paratroopers at critical points of the canals themselves and landing directly on airfields in the area to secure them. During lulls in between landings aircraft and other vehicles would be parked on runways, taxiways and other open areas that could facilitate landings. Troops on the ground would move to secure their operational areas and fortify their holdings. Particular attention would be given to reactivating local radar and air defense capabilities left behind as well as other weapons in general. The Plains Federation aircraft approaching were ordered to turn around at once or they would be fired upon. With its mission to Hawaii and Alaska scrubbed most of the 82nd Airborne was rerouted to join the 13th Airborne, although small attachments would still perform their missions to secure Tikal's Pacific holdings, landing and establishing control. The majority of the 82nd was now being dropped into Mexico, specifically the south east including the provinces of Chiapas, Tabasco, Campeche and Yucatan. Follow on forces that were now being lifted into Panama included two light infantry divisions, air and coastal defense units, engineering units and an armored brigade. In the south the 17th Airborne had conducted their drops and landings with minimal issues, pushing out from their drop zones and securing the area. Closer to home Massachusetts and New Hampshire had been secured, also with minimal problems. With tensions rising across the Hemisphere the US armed forces were ordered to full alert. Troops were mobilized and deployed while air defense units scanned the skies and air force patrols of fighters and AWACs aircraft would be constantly aloft. Missile forces were ordered to stand to and the full measure of the Navy was out of port and prepared for action. OOC: I have been informed by voodoo, apparently, that being the first to move troops in as well as declaring the protectorates first it has been granted to me as per the precedent set in the ruling in Italy. Edited October 23, 2014 by MostGloriousLeader Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MostGloriousLeader Posted October 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2014 US forces in the Panama region were ordered to expand their operations to the rest of Central America as reinforcements came in. Troops would begin moving to secure Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala and Belize. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MostGloriousLeader Posted October 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Air Defense Systems Detection Systems The first requirement for air defense is the tracking and identification of hostile targets. This is achieved by the numerous surveillance and early warning systems operated by the US military. To ensure effectiveness, all detection and surveillance systems are fully networked and interoperable with current air defense and command systems. AN/MPQ-64 Sentinel Deployed Sentinel Radar The Sentinel radar system is the centerpiece of the military's forward area air defense detection capabilities. A portable and mobile battlefield asset, taking the crew of two men less than ten minutes to set up, the radar has the ability to detect even low flying aircraft, UAVs and cruise missiles out to a distance of over 75km. An air search radar, the Sentinel provides advance warning and target cuing for air defense units. Adding to its versatility the Sentinel possesses a C-RAM mode, enabling it to track rocket, mortar and artillery rounds to provide advanced warning to ground troops and provide information for counter-battery fire. The Sentinel has built in ECM and ARM resistance capabilities, allowing it to survive and operate in a heavy electronic warfare environment. It is the most profligate radar system in service with the armed forces due to its affordability, with several hundred in current operation and in production. Ground Master 200 Deployed GM 200 A medium range search radar, the GM200 provides an advanced long range radar with mobility. Built as a single system, able to fit inside a standard 20 ft shipping container, it is transportable by truck, helicopter or cargo aircraft. Able to detect a wide range of low altitude and high altitude threats at a range of 250km away, the GM200 also possesses radar targeting capabilities and is able to link with numerous air defense systems. Like the Sentinel, the GM200 is able to operate in a heavy electronic warfare environment and also has C-RAM detection capabilities. Ground Master 400 Deployed and undeployed GM 400 The GM 400 is a mobile long range search radar, able to detect threats ranging from low flying cruise missiles to tactical ballistic missiles up to 470km away. Like the GM200, on which it is based, the GM400 comes in a single transportable form able to be moved by truck, helicopter or aircraft. It is also able to easily fit inside a standard 20 ft shipping container providing it with excellent tactical and strategic mobility. Giraffe AMB Giraffe AMB with radar mast extended The Giraffe is a mobile and rapidly deployable medium range radar system, able to set up in ten minutes and pack up in five. With a range of 120km the Giraffe can be quickly deployed to fill gaps that appear in air defense coverage. Other Numerous mobile and fixed platform Electro-Optical Tracking Systems are also in service to provide visual and IR tracking of air threats. These systems form a critical portion of the military's air defense detection capabilities due to their passive operation, making them immune to jamming and electronic warfare. The TARS and JLENS aerostat radar systems are able to stay on station for 30 days and optimized to detect low flying aerial threats in ground clutter over 340 miles away. Long Range Air Defense Systems MIM-104 Patriot Patriot Missile Launcher One of the more well known air defense systems in the world, the Patriot missile system has come a long way from its origins. A proven and capable system, the Patriot is able to engage a wide variety of threats. The upgraded PAC-2 GEM missiles are able to engage aircraft at a range of 160km with some capability to engage ballistic missiles. The upgraded PAC-3 MSE missiles are quite different altogether, designed specifically to engage ballistic missiles out to a range of 35km, although it still retains some capability against conventional threats. In addition, the equipment of the Patriot battalion has generally been improved with upgraded radars (AN/MPQ-65), command, and communications systems. MIM-190 Sky Streak Illustration of Sky Streak battery in action The Sky Streak missile system was developed to create a medium/long range missile system to complement the Patriot. The whole system consists of a mobile command module, and 8 cell mobile vertical launch systems, and a multifunction search radar. It is able to engage a full range of targets, from low level cruise missiles to high flying aircraft and tactical ballistic missiles at ranges of up to 120km. The missiles themselves each have an active radar seeker and do not require a target illumination radar. MIM-200 Arrow Arrow missile and launcher on display The Arrow is a portable theater ballistic missile defense system providing front line protection against tactical and intermediate range ballistic missiles. The system consists of a command network, long range ballistic missile tracking radar and mobile missile launchers. A highly capable system, the Arrow can intercept numerous simultaneous targets at a range of 150km and has advanced warhead/decoy discrimination capabilities. MIM-400 Eagle Claw Mobile radar and transport erector launcher The Eagle Claw surface to air missile system was developed to provide a very long range air defense capability. The system includes a command network, tracking/targeting radar system and transport erector launchers. The Eagle Claw provides multi-layered engagement capabilities through the usage of several missiles compatible with the system. The longest range is designed to engage AWACs, standoff jamming aircraft, and bombers at a distance of 400km and can also engage ballistic missiles. The second missile can engage aerial threats up to 250km away, while the other two missiles have ranges of 120km and 40km to engage closer ranged threats. Medium Range Air Defense Systems MIM-23 HAWK MIM-23 Hawk on towed universal launcher While older, the MIM-23 Hawk nonetheless remains an effective and capable air defense system thanks to periodic upgrades. The current Hawk 21 upgrades have decreased the logistics and transportation footprint of the system with the elimination of two separate function radars and replacing them with the Sentinel while adding additional improvements to the missiles. With a range of 50km, the Hawk can engage aircraft, cruise missiles, UAVs, and has limited tactical ballistic missile defense capabilities. The Hawk's systems have been fully integrated with the SLAMRAAM, with all Hawk launchers able to accommodate both missiles and allowing air defense units to operate both systems at the same time. SLAMRAAM SLAMRAAMs mounted in universal HAWK-RAAM launchers The Surface Launched AMRAAM missile is an advanced medium range air defense system. Based on the AIM-120 AMRAAM, the missile has been modified for ground launch. It is able to be mounted on a range of stationary and mobile platforms, including towed and humvee mounted launchers. Highly capable against the full range of conventional aerial threats, the SLAMRAAM can engage targets out to a range of 40km. Retaining the AMRAAM's active missile seeker, the SLAMRAAM does not require a targeting radar of its own. Using off-board sensors, the missiles can be cued and launched and will guide themselves to the target. SLAMRAAM and HAWK missile capabilities have been integrated and most launchers are able to utilize both missiles. Short Range Air Defense Systems FIM-92 Stinger Missile Stinger firing demonstration The Ubiquitous stinger missile is one of the most prolific and effective man portable air defense systems in the world. It currently forms the basis for many of the military's short range air defense systems. Usage ranges from individually operated launchers to vehicle and helicopter mounted systems. The latest upgrades provide the stinger with better capabilities to engage smaller targets like UAVs and cruise missiles in addition to normal aircraft. Swatter SPAAS Truck mounted Swatter The Swatter is an advanced self propelled anti-aircraft artillery weapon system designed to provide frontline air defense against a wide range of threats, from cruise missiles and UAVs to ground attack aircraft and helicopters. The weapons system itself is modular and self contained, allowing it to be installed on a trucks, armored vehicles or on stationary mounts. The tracking and targeting system combines a capable radar with advanced electro-optical targeting systems. The Swatter combines dual 30mm guns and anti-aircraft missiles, enabling it to engage threats out to 30km with precision and lethality. Skyshield Skyshield battery elements (guns, command post, fire control system, ADATs launcher) Skyshield is a generally stationary, but portable, point air defense system with an integrated and command and control system that is able to network with other air defense assets. The system consists of a command post, a fire control system (combining a radar and electro-optical sensors), and up to four 35mm gun systems and two ADATS missile launchers. Skyshield provides excellent capabilities against aircraft, UAVs, cruise missiles and a fully automated variant is operational as a base defense weapon providing C-RAM protection for forward bases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MostGloriousLeader Posted October 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 National Aerospace Defense Command The National Air Defense Command is an robust integrated air defense network able to defend US airspace against all forms of aerial attack. It is composed of numerous integrated early warning, command, and air defense weapons systems able to provide effective coverage over US territory. Organization The NADC is organized into several Air Defense Sectors responsible for their assigned geographical areas. Each is headed by an Sector Air Defense Commander and is assigned several air defense brigades and are usually in charge of fighter units stationed in their sectors. The NADC, while using much of the same equipment as regular formations of the army and marine corps, does not inherently have control over air defense assets present in regular combat formations and facility defense units, although such assets are able to, and regularly do, participate in the network. Air Defense Sector Central (Blue), Air Defense Sector Northeast (Red), Air Defense Sector Northwest (Orange), Air Defense Sector South (Brown) Early Warning & Detection The National Air Defense Command utilizes the same radar and passive detection systems as the rest of the armed forces, and integrates surveillance data from the FAA's air route surveillance radars, but does operate some of its own unique systems to facilitate long range early warning and surveillance. OTHR The longest range detection system is the National Over The Horizon Radar System, able to detect aircraft and naval vessels out to a range of over 3,000 km, covering a majority of North America. Deployed to provide all around coverage of the nation through multiple sites, it is a very capable system, even possessing a level of detection against stealth aircraft. E-3 Sentry Probably the most well known airborne early warning and control system in the world, the E-3 Sentry provides reliable long range airborne radar coverage and is fully networked with the NADC. The most recent upgrades have provided the Sentry with increased detection and processing capabilities, better engines. Even in peacetime, each air defense sector always has at least one or two aircraft airborne to provide their critical services to the defense of the nation. G550 CAEW The G550 CAEW combines a side mounted conformal AESA system with a widely used business jet to provide an AEW aircraft capable of easily utilizing smaller airports and landing strips, and generally do not operate from air force bases even in peace time. Intended to provide emergency gap coverage of the nation's airborne warning system, the system is very capable, able to track over 100 targets at a range of 370km and can relay this to ground control stations. Aerostats While aerial early warning coverage is provided by constant patrols by AEW aircraft, they are complemented by a series of aerostat mounted long range radar systems. The TARS and JLENS aerostats can remain aloft for a month while covering a radius of some 340 miles, scanning constantly for low flying ground threats. AN/FPS-117 A fixed AESA air surveillance radar, the AN/FPS-117 is able to provide long range coverage out to 250 miles away. Designed for minimal manning and support requirements, these radars operate autonomously and require little to no human input other than occasional maintenance. The result is a very cost effective and advanced radar system, able to even detect stealth aircraft at fairly long range. AN//TPS-77 Essentially a smaller and transportable version of the AN/FPS-117, the AN/TPS-77 is still almost as capable. Able to be transported by truck trailer, helicopter or tactical cargo aircraft, it provides an excellent radar package with decent tactical and strategic mobility. The MRR is an even smaller version,able to be mounted right on a vehicle, providing even more mobility, while maintaining a detection range of 250 miles. AN/TPS-59 A mobile, field deployable long range radar, the AN/TPS-59 provides long range detection of conventional air threats, although its primary mission is the detection and tracking of ballistic missiles. Command & Control The very core of any defense network is its command and control capabilities. Effective communication between a network's assets and its command system is essential to provide coordination and interoperability. As such the National Air Defense Command possesses numerous assets to provide survivable command and control capabilities in the event of a conflict. National Air Defense Operations Command Center Located deep in the Appalachian Mountains, the National Air Defense Operations Command Center (NADOCC) is the primary hub of the National Air Defense Command and coordinates its efforts. Buried over 3,500 feet underground, it is designed to withstand a hit from a 100 megaton nuclear weapon. As such the NADOCC is virtually impervious to most forms of conventional attack. It has the space and facilities to accommodate some 800 personnel for over a month along with being able to coordinate the air defense of the entire country. Numerous, and hidden, emergency access points allow for escape or resupply in the event the main entrance is destroyed and also allows for alternate siting of the communications arrays vital to the NADC's operations. Air Defense Sector Operations Centers Essentially a scaled down version of the NADOCC, each air defense sector has its own Air Defense Sector Operations Center (ADSOC) which is responsible for the command and operation of that sector. Each ADSOC can accommodate 300 people for 30 days and has the necessary facilities and equipment to direct operations in its assigned air defense sector. While data is usually sent to and received from the NADOCC, the individual ADSOCs are capable of linking directly with each other if the situation requires it, providing a good measure of redundancy. If necessary, a single ADSOC is able to run the national air defense network, albeit not as well as the NADOCC or if other ADSOCs were operational. "Nightwatch" Airborne Command Post Operated in conjunction with the Air Force's Global Strike Command, the E-4B Advanced Airborne Command Post provides full command capabilities for both the NADC and the GSC. This specially modified aircraft uses its mobility to serve as a survivable mobile command post for these critical elements of the nation's defense. Consistent with protocols and procedures, at least one aircraft is always airborne at all times, with another on ground alert and ready for immediate takeoff. E-3 Sentry Not just an early warning platform, the Sentry is also a capable aerial command platform, able to provide command and control to aircraft as well as ground based air defenses for a large scale air battle. AWACS aircraft are fully integrated into the NADC network and can provide cooperative engagement capabilities to ground defenses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MostGloriousLeader Posted November 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2014 Integrated Naval Surveillance & Strike System Covering roughly one third of the continental United States, the USNA has a fairly sizable landmass. But despite this, the USNA can be construed as a maritime nation. Through the sea is where most of the trade of the nation is conducted. It is the Atlantic Ocean that provides a natural wall for the nation. As such it is in the vital interest of national security and prosperity that the USNA actively monitors maritime activities in its areas of interest and be ready to act and repel hostile forces seeking to attack the nation via the sea. Surveillance Systems Aerial surveillance systems include the P-3 Orion and P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, RQ-4 Global Hawk UAV, E-3 Sentry, and E-8 JSTARS. Ground based surveillance is provided by OTH radar networks covering most of the Atlantic, as well as installations installed in Central America and the Pacific, as well as mobile search radars. Sea based surveillance is provided by normal naval vessels as well as an extensive network of disguised naval intelligence trawlers. Strike Systems One of the most noticeable naval strike systems used by the USNA military is the Sea Strike Anti-Ship Ballistic Missile system. Other land based systems include numerous smaller mobile anti-ship missile launchers for a variety of missiles including Harpoons, NSMs as well as supersonic ASMs such as the Brahmos and Klub missiles. Launch systems utilizing common shipping containers for concealment are also in use to provide further survivability. The last line of coastal defense falls to special coastal artillery units, utilizing mobile guns designed to be able to engage larger ships in shore as well as fast moving landing craft, such as LCACs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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