United States Air Force Unmanned Aircraft Systems Flight .

UNCLASSIFIEDUnited States Air ForceUnmanned Aircraft Systems Flight Plan2009-2047Headquarters, United States Air ForceWashington DC18 May, 2009-1-

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UNCLASSIFIEDList of Figures . 7References . 91. INTRODUCTION. 141.1 Purpose. 141.2 Assumptions . 141.3 Vision . 152. BACKGROUND . 152.1 Basic Environment . 152.2 UAS Characteristics . 153. PROCESS . 163.2 Implementation Plan . 173.3 Roles and Responsibilities. 173.4 DOTMLPF-P Immediate Actions . 173.5 DOTMLPF-P Future Portfolio Actions . 184. EFFECTIVE DATE . 185. OFFICE OF PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY (OPR): . 196. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS . 19ANNEX 1- DOTMLPF-P ASSESSMENT OF UAS THREATS- . 211.1 Threats . 211.2 Vulnerabilities . 21ANNEX 2- GAPS AND SHORTFALLS . 232.1 Application of Gaps and Shortfalls . 23ANNEX 3- CURRENT PROGRAMS . 253.1 Small UAS. 253.2 Medium UAS . 263.3 Large UAS . 273.4 GWOT- Supplemental to Baseline Funding . 283.5 Manpower . 283.6 Human Systems Integration (HSI) . 30ANNEX 4- EVOLUTION OF CAPABILITIES . 334.1 Family of Systems : . 334.2 Small UAS Family of Systems . 354.3 Medium System . 384.4 Large-size Unmanned Aircraft System . 394.5 Special Category System . 404.6 Path to Autonomy- DOTMLPF-P Synchronization . 414.6.1 Near Term . 424.6.1.1 Near Term Simultaneous Actions . 424.6.1.2 Additional Near Term Actions: Communications Network Issues . 434.6.1.2.1 Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) . 444.6.1.2.2 Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) . 444.6.1.2.3 Spectrum Management . 454.6.1.2.4 Protected Communications . 454.6.1.2.5 Bandwidth Management . 454.6.2 Mid-Term . 464.6.3 Long Term (FY15-25) . 484.6.3.1 NAS Integration . 484.6.3.2 Long Term (FY15-25) Technology Enablers . 494.6.3.3 Career Pyramid Development . 494.6.4 Long Term (FY25-47) Path Toward Full Autonomy . 504.6.4.1 Long Term (FY25-47) Technology Enablers . 504.6.4.2 Force Structure Reform . 50ANNEX 5- IMMEDIATE ACTION PLAN . 535.1 DOTMLPF-P Immediate Actions . 53-5-

UNCLASSIFIED5.1.1 Doctrine: . 535.1.2 Organization . 545.1.3 Training. 555.1.4 Materiel and Personnel: . 555.1.5 Leadership, Education and Personnel . 595.1.6 Policy: . 595.2 Independent Logistics Assessments (ILA) . 60ANNEX 6- ENTERING THE CORPORATE PROCESS . 636.0 Key DoD Corporate Processes. 636.1 JCIDS Process . 636.2 PPBE . 646.2.1 POM . 646.2.2 BES . 646.2.3 Entering the Air Force Corporate Process . 646.3 Acquisition Strategy . 666.3.1 Unmanned Aircraft Systems Acquisition Overview . 666.3.2 Unmanned Systems Acquisition Management . 676.3.4 Budget Investments . 676.3.5 Open Architecture . 686.3.6 Technology Assessment for Tactical UAS . 686.4 Relationship with Other Organizations . 696.4.1 Internal DoD Components . 696.4.2. Governmental Departments and Agencies . 716.4.3. Industry . 726.4.4. Coalition Partners . 726.4.5. International Organizations . 726.4.6 Lead MAJCOMs . 73ANNEX 7- LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT . 757.1 Unique UAS Characteristics and LCM Implications . 757.2 Goal #1 Improve Current Sustainment Posture. 767.3 Goal #2 Ensure Product Supportability for Future Systems . 777.4 Goal #3: Identify & Invest in Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Sustainability (RAMS)Technologies with Particular UAS Applicability . 78ANNEX 8- TRAINING . 81-6-

UNCLASSIFIEDList of FiguresFigure 1: Joint UAS Group ClassificationFigure 2: Potential Mission Sets for UASFigure 3: SUAS Family of SystemsFigure 4: Medium System EvolutionFigure 5: Large System EvolutionFigure 6: Special System EvolutionFigure 7: DOTMLPF-P Synchronization- Near TermFigure 8: Mid Term – Accelerate InnovationFigure 9: Long Term – Fully Integrate UASFigure 10: Long Term – Full AutonomyFigure 11: DoD Corporate ProcessesFigure 12: USAF POM Development TimelineFigure 13: FY10 Notional TimelineFigure 14: OSD UAS Task Force StructureFigure 15: LCM Implications-7-

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UNCLASSIFIEDReferencesAir Force Capability Review and Risk Assessment (CRRA), A5XC, 2007Condition Based Maintenance Plus (CBM ) Guidebook, May 2008DoD Instruction 4151.22, Condition Based Maintenance Plus, 2 December 2007Existing Joint Capability Integration and Development System Requirements, A5RI, 2008Focused Long-Term Challenges Overview (and current Ongoing Technology Efforts), Air Force Research Lab(AFRL/XP), 13 October 2008Joint Requirements Oversight Council Memoranda, VCJCS (General James Cartwright), 25 November 2008Joint UAS Center of Excellence (JCOE) Concept of Operations for Unmanned Aircraft Systems, JROCM 229-08,25 November 2008OSD Quadrennial Roles and Missions Review UAS ISR Report, USD (I), 2008OSD FY2009–2034 Unmanned Systems Integrated Roadmap, OSD AT&L, 6 April 2009Reliability, Availability and Maintainability Policy” Memo, SAF/AQ, 28 August 2008US Navy Strategic Vision”, Briefing, OPNAV N882, 18 December 2008Intentionally Left Blank-9-

UNCLASSIFIEDList of AbbreviationsACTDAdvanced Concept TechnologyDemonstrationACCAir Combat HSIOAFOSIAcquisition DecisionMemorandumAdvanced Extremely HighFrequencyActive Electronically ScannedArrayUAS Aeronautical SystemsWingAir Education and TrainingCommandAir Force Corporate StructureAir Force Global LogisticsSupport CenterAir Force Human SystemsIntegration OfficeAir Force Office of SpecialInvestigationAFRLAir Force Research LaboratoryAFSCAir Force Specialty CodeAFSO21Air Force Smart OperationsAir Force Special OperationsCommandUnited States Space CommandAir Force.Artificial IntelligenceAFSOCAFSPACEAIALPABAMSBATMAVBES(B) LOSAir Traffic ManagementAirborne Warning and ControlSystemBattlefield AirborneCommunications NodeBroad Area MaritimeSurveillanceBattlefield Airman TargetingMicro Air VehicleBudget Estimate SubmissionsBQT(Beyond) Line-of-SightBattle Management Commandand ControlBasic Qualification TrainingC2Command and ControlCAFCombat Air ForcesCAMCAPCentralized Asset ManagementCore Automated MaintenanceSystemCombat Air PatrolCASClose Air SupportCBACBPCapabilities-Based AssessmentCondition Based MaintenancePlusCustoms and Border ProtectionCBTComputer Based TrainingCCDRCombatant CommanderCDLCommon Data LinkCEACareer Enlisted AviatorCFRBMC2CAMSCBM AMCAirline Pilots AssociationAir-launched Small UnmannedAircraft SystemAir Mobility CommandAoAAnalysis of AlternativesAOCCLSAORAir Operations CenterAircraft Owners and PilotsAssociationArea of ResponsibilityCOACode of Federal RegulationsChairman of Joint Chiefs ofStaff InstructionContract Logistics SupportConference of NationalArmaments DirectorsCourses of ActionASAcquisition SustainmentCOCOMCombatant CommandASCAeronautical Systems CenterAirborne Signals IntelligencePayloadAcquisition, Technology, andLogisticsAdvanced Tactical Data LinkAutomatic Takeoff and LandCapabilityCOECenter of ExcellenceCONEMPConcept of EmploymentCONOPSConcept of OperationsCOTSCSARCommercial Off-The-ShelfCapabilities Review and RiskAssessmentCombat Search and RescueD&SWSDevelop & Sustain Warfighting SystemsAL-SUASAOPAASIPAT&LATDLATLCCJCSICNADCRRA- 10 -

UNCLASSIFIEDGMTIGround Moving Target IndicatorGPSGlobal Positioning SystemGWOTGlobal War on TerrorismHAAHigh Altitude AirshipDFGDefense Advanced ResearchProjects AgencyDefensive Counter AirDistributed Common GroundSystemDefense Fiscal GuidanceHALEHigh Altitude Long EnduranceDHSDept of Homeland SecurityHPTHigh Performance TeamDIRLAUTHDirect Liaison AuthorizedHRRHigh-Range ResolutionDMODistributed Mission OperationsHSlHuman-Systems IntegrationHVTHigh Value TargetDepartment of DefenseIADSIntegrated Air Defense SystemIBSDRUDoctrine, Organization,Training, Materiel, Leadershipand Education, Personnel,Facilities, and PolicyDirect Reporting UnitEAElectronic AttackIEDILAINSEMPExpeditionary Combat SupportSystemExtremely High FrequencyEnhanced Integrated SensorSuitestEnterprise Logistics for the 21CenturyElectro Magnetic PulseIntegrated Broadcast SystemInternational Civil AviationOrganizationIndefinite Delivery, IndefiniteQuantityImprovised Explosive DeviceIndependent LogisticsAssessmentIntegrated Life CycleManagementIntegrated Maintenance DataSystemInertial Navigation SystemIPLIntegrated Priority ListsEO/IRElectro-optical/infraredIPTIntegrated Process TeamEWIQTInitial Qualification TrainingIRInfraredIntelligence, Surveillance, andReconnaissanceIrregular WarfareFAAElectronic WarfareEnlisted Weapon SystemOperatorFind, Fix, Track, Target,Engage, AssessFederal Aviation AdministrationFAAFunctional Area AnalysisFLTCFocused Long Term ChallengesFNAFunctional Needs AnalysisJCOEFOAField Operating AgencyJCTDFOLForward Operating LocationsJFCFoSFamily of SystemsFSAFunctional Solutions AnalysisFSSFixed Satellite ServiceJFCOMFTDField Training DetachmentJICDFTUFormal Training UnitJIOPGCSGround Control StationGuidance for the Developmentof the ForceGlobal Information JPG- 11 -Joint Capability AreasJoint Capabilities Integrationand Development SystemJoint UAS Center of ExcellenceJoint Concept TechnicalDemonstrationJoint Force CommanderJoint Functional ComponentCommanderJoint Forces CommandJoint Interface ControlDocumentsJoint Interoperability ProfileJoint Precision ApproachLanding SystemJoint Programming Guidance

UNCLASSIFIEDOPCONOffice of CoordinatingResponsibilityOriginal EquipmentManufacturerOperation IRAQI FREEDOMObserve, Orient, Decide, andActOperational ControlOPFOROpposition ForceOPROffice of Primary ResponsibilityOffice of the Secretary ofDefenseProcessing, Analysis, andDisseminationPresident’s BudgetPolicy Board on FederalAviationProgram DecisionMemorandumProgram ElementKPPJoint ProgrammingDevelopment OfficeJoint Surveillance and TargetAttack Radar SystemJoint Tactical Air ControllerJoint Unmanned AircraftSystemJoint Requirements OversightCouncilJoint Tactics, Techniques andProceduresKey Performance ParameterLCMLife Cycle ManagementLCMPLife-Cycle Management PlanLD/HDLow Density, High DemandPBLHALogistics Health AssessmentPBFALOSLine of SiteLow Probability of Intercept orDetectionLaunch and Recovery ive, Virtual, and ConstructiveLive, Virtual, and ConstructiveIntegrating ArchitectureLive and Virtual TrainingMACMulti-Aircraft ControlMAJCOMMajor CommandMiniature Air Launch Decoy –JointMission Control MEPPDLProfessional Military Education(Amended) Program ObjectiveMemorandumProgram of RecordPlanning, Programming,Budgeting, and ExecutionPredator Primary Data LinkQCQuality ControlQDRR&EQuadrennial Defense ReviewResource AllocationEffectivenessReliability, Availability,Maintainability andSustainabilityResearch, Development, Testand Engin

BQT Basic Qualification Training C2 Command and Control CAF Combat Air Forces CAM Centralized Asset Management CAMS Core Automated Maintenance System CAP Combat Air Patrol CAS Close Air Support CBA Capabilities-Based Assessment CBM Condition Based Maintenance Plus CBP Customs and Borde