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Payload Top Level Requirements
üDeploy, retrieve, and regenerate large UUVs semi-clandestinely
üSensor assets required to provide Pd 0.8 across contested OA (6,700 NM2) within 10 days
üProvide logistic support necessary to sustain SoS for 30 days
•Communicate on the following circuits:
• High Band Width Air/Space Line of Sight (LOS)  LOS Data
• LOS Voice OTH Data
• OTH Voice SATCOM
• Underwater Data
•Launch, recover, and control a 7,000 lb UAV
•Deploy box-launcher weapons and torpedoes for enemy engagement
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The Sea Tentacle’s Payload and Operational Concept address the first three top level requirements listed here.

Next, LCDR Glynn Harden will present the Sea Tentacle’s Combat Systems.