Ellis Class MMRC Surface Squadrons in Competition and Conflict
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Authors
Paulo, Eugene P.
Subjects
Littoral Operations Area
Multi-Mission Reconnaissance Craft (MMRC)
Stand-in Forces (SIF)
Multi-Mission Reconnaissance Craft (MMRC)
Stand-in Forces (SIF)
Advisors
Date of Issue
2023-12
Date
Publisher
Monterey, CA; Naval Postgraduate School
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Abstract
This research assesses the makeup and capabilities of Multi-Mission Reconnaissance Craft (MMRC) squadrons in view of how effectively they could accomplish a given mission. This effort consisted of the development of a MMRC squadron system architecture, which defines and describes the functional and operational use of the MMRC squadron within the Littoral Operations Area (LOA). Various measures of effectiveness (MOE) were explored and analyzed to determine which metrics were most relevant to evaluate the successful employment of the MMRC squadrons. This was done to determine what functional and operational parameters carry the most weight when considering the capabilities of the MMRCs as well as the MMRC squadrons. Simulations were developed in Map Aware Non-Uniform Automata (MANA) for a subset of missions in both a competition scenario and a conflict scenario. A design of experiments was developed for each scenario and simulation analysis determined which input factors had the most significant impact on operational success. While significant factors varied per each MOE, radar classification range and aperture arc overall played a significant role suggesting that MMRC design should focus on procuring the best possible radar. For conflict radar factors also played a significant role, alongside the number of hits it took to ‘kill’ the MMRC. This suggests that focusing on durable design is an important part of ensuring success on missions in active conflict.
Type
Technical Report
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Identifiers
NPS Report Number
NPS-SE-23-010
Sponsors
Naval Postgraduate School, Naval Research Program, HQMC Combat Development and Integration
Funder
This research is supported by funding from the Naval Postgraduate School, Naval Research Program (PE0605853N/2098). https://nps.edu/nrp
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO)
Chief of Naval Operations (CNO)
Format
37 p.
Citation
Distribution Statement
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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This publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.