ANG HC-130Js require the ability to carry theater/mission-specific capabilities of electro-optical sensors, Search and Rescue/Ground Moving Target Indicator (SAR/GMTI), and electronic intelligence (ELINT) payloads mounted on external hard points without detrimental effects to baseline aircraft capabilities, specifically aerial refueling.

Background. ANG HC-130Js require the ability to carry theater/mission-specific capabilities
of electro-optical sensors, Search and Rescue/Ground Moving Target Indicator (SAR/GMTI), and
electronic intelligence (ELINT) payloads mounted on external hard points without detrimental
effects to baseline aircraft capabilities, specifically aerial refueling. This would allow a tailored
capability to geolocate and authenticate isolated personnel through low probability of
intercept/low probability of exploitation or passive means. The sensors listed are joint force
standard payloads capable of being integrated into a podded solution set. 12 ANG HC-130Js
require an agile pod with one spare for each location (15 total) to outfit the HC-130J community.
Additionally, two of each sensor type listed are required for each ANG HC-130J location.