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Trapezoid: Needs Analysis
ASW Results, Insights and Recommendations
oUNDERSEA JOINT ENGAGEMENT ZONE (UJEZ)
oCooperative mix of assets unlocks future ASW force capabilities oFuture ASW forces may require the establishment of the UJEZ oLow false positive and low fratricide rates are required
Needs Analysis
Obj Analysis
Alt Generation
Modeling
Analysis
Conclusions
•Undersea Joint Engagement Zones (UJEZ) are the key to unlocking the power of future ASW technology.
•Finding that no single ASW alternative was the best solution for our littoral ASW scenario and after gaining insight on the preceding themes of Reaction Time, Presence and KCT tradeoffs, SEA-8 concluded that a dramatic shift in ASW doctrine and methodology was required to unleash the power of future ASW technologies.  The waterspace management and Prevention of Mutual Interference (PMI) techniques employed during the late 20th century are akin to stove-pipe engineering; they prevent complimentary platforms and sensors from operating together to fill other systems weaknesses in deployment timelines, endurance, prosecution and engagement capabilities.  This study shows that future littoral ASW requires a scenario specific mix of sensors, UUVs and manned platforms that will operate with one another in the same waterspace.  It is imperative that these forces be designed to operate cooperatively, with low false positive and low fratricide rates, in a manner that more accurately resembles the Joint Engagement Zone currently used by air warfare systems.
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