Broad-spectrum battlefield identification modernization to allow reduced signatures for human weapon systems conducting reconnaissance/surveillance deep in enemy territory to support Joint Intelligence Preparation of the Operational Environment, for both ST and TACP.

Background. ANG Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) and Special Tactics (ST) require
supplemental capability to conduct Close Air Support and deep battlefield
reconnaissance/surveillance in support of Joint Intelligence Preparation of the Operational
Environment efforts. Additionally, ANG TACP and ST must be fully equipped with a diverse
menu of advanced sensors to integrate with the Joint All-Domain Command and Control
infrastructure. ANG TACP and ST require a tripod mounted laser range finding (LRF) device to
acquire long range targets at distances greater than 10km under day/night conditions and capable
of generating target locations, accurate within 0-6 meters (Category 1 Target Location Error), to
accommodate static operations in the overwatch position. This system must be able to be
controlled remotely from dislocated positions with full functionality and a Pan/Tilt/Zoom (PTZ)
capability. The LRF device must be interoperable with the Special Warfare Assault Kit (SWAK)
and must overcome GPS jamming and spoofing as well as have a true north finding capability in
a degraded environment. ANG TACP and ST require the capability to observe multiple 1064
nanometer (nm) coded lasers out to 6 km simultaneously, in a small form factor, that can be
stowed, rail mounted, or handheld with the ability to determine pulse repetition frequency code.
ANG TACP units require the ability to perform night operations using interoperable night vision
goggle (NVG) and Shortwave Infrared (SWIR) viewing devices. For dismounted operations,
ANG TACP units require the ability to mark a target with non-pulsed 1064 nm and 1550 nm
lasers (integrated with a camera) in a small form factor for dismounted operations.