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Trapezoid: Needs Analysis
ASW Results, Insights and Recommendations
oKILL-CHAIN TIMELINE (KCT) TRADEOFFS
oTraditional methods require short KCTs
oNon-traditional methods afford longer KCTs
oStandoff weapons systems more easily used if longer KCT are allowed
Needs Analysis
Obj Analysis
Alt Generation
Modeling
Analysis
Conclusions
•Kill-Chain Timeline (KCT) tradeoffs exist between traditional and non-traditional ASW methods.
•Traditional manned trailing assets require short KCTs because of the need for manned systems to operate from a safe trailing distance to prevent counter detection and counter targeting.  While maintaining safe standoff, a quieter future enemy will further complicate the problem for manned platforms.  Traditional ASW forces, using traditional ASW methods, have to make rapid choices concerning whether or not to shoot or else risk losing contact with a perspective target.  By comparison, invasive non-traditional unmanned trailing systems that are capable of tracking at a closer range, decreased their probability of lost track and allowed for the use of longer KCT capable weapons systems.
•Short KCTs relied upon rapid ROE decisions and required the engaging asset to either be the detecting asset or be within close proximity when detection occured.  Non-traditional tracking and trailing methods allowed for a longer KCT and expand the engagement envelope to include standoff weapons.
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