Ground Manouvre in the COE

AFV SYMPOSIUM 28 APR 2010 Ground Manoeuvre in the COE 

Colonel Richard Nixon-Eckersall (Late QRL) AD Cap HQ DRAC

DRAC Capability Priorities

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WARTHOG UOR

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BRF

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JACKAL ‘FIND’

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CVR(T)

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CR2 CSP

CONTEXT

Mission ‘To provide coherence across the DLoD (1), the provision of  policy, direction and professional advice to the Army and Defence on

• Mounted Close Combat (MCC) (2); • Ground Mounted Manned Reconnaissance (GMMR)(3); • HCav / RAC issues; • All Arms AFV Technical Training; and • CBRN Defence in order to sustain the delivery of military capability from the Army now and in the future.' 1. 2. 3.

Defence Defence Lines of Developme Development: nt: Traini Training, ng, Equipment, Equipment, Personn Personnel, el, Informatio Information, n, Doctrine Doctrine & Concepts, Organisation, Infrastructure and Logistics. Incorporati Incorporating ng the use use of armour in all all phases phases of war war.. Incorporati Incorporating ng Close Close and Formation Formation Reconn Reconnaissa aissance nce and the the dismounted dismounted aspect aspects s

DRAC Intent Mindful of CGS’s Strategic Intent, I will continue to reinforce and develop the enduring utility of  the Armoured Armoured Corps throughout the spectrum of  conflict and across the epochs – epochs  – we must think of current and future operations in a continuum not discrete actions – actions  – maintaining its primacy in MCC, GMMR and CBRN. I will provide provide expert, relevant and timely professional advice on MCC, GMMR and CBRN and the Armoured Corps in general. I will will engage with all appropriate elements to further the Armoured Corps’ interests, taking into account wider  defence issues.

Current Commitments 

HERRICK 12:  – FR: › RHQ(-), FR Sqn & elms of BRF

 – Armour: ›

PM: Viking Sqn (c. 130 pax)

 – Yeo:

MASTIFF

› CORTEZ › IRs 

Future:

CVR(T)

 – FR: › RHQ, BRF & FR Sqn (TBC) ( TBC)

 – Armour:

VIKING

› PM ~ Viking (Warthog) ~ MASTIFF

CORTEZ

› MCB (Mentoring - EbP)

 – Yeo: › CORTEZ

JACKAL

WARTHOG TES ACCELERATED DELIVERY

WARTHOG 

Completed:  – User / Operator T3 (STK)  – Maint Level 2 & 3 T3 (STK)  – User / Operator Level 1 Maint Training (ArmCen)  – First vehicles in the UK  – BC awarded to VT for Level 2 & 3 Maint Sp  – Mobility Trials (Millbrook)  – Mine Blast Trials

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Ongoing:  – User / Operator Trials (ATDU)  – EMC Trials  – Training Course Development  – Rubb Shelter (ArmCen)

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Future:  – Training Course Delivery  – Log Demo  –  Acceptance  – Fielding

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Risks:  – Delivery Schedule  – User Operator Trials  – Fielding (Mixed Fleet)

WARTHOG TCV

C2

AMB

RRV

Total

OPS

31

8

3

3

45

OTEP

27

7

3

3

40

REGEN

7

2

1

1

11

AR

9

3

3

3

18 114 11 4

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

H11 H12 H13 RDG

VIK1/2 &WHG

2RTR

VIK1

SCOTS DG

TOA VIK2&WHG

TOA WHG

DEVELOPMENT OF THE BRF

Purpose SSUN: “Brigade Commanders require a robust, agile and high-quality sub-unit  able to operate independently for extended periods, across the AO and, where appropriate, with the Afghan National Army. Army.” 

Statement of Purpose : Primary Conduct FIND tasks, in order to be able to develop the Commander’s understanding of the human and physical terrain and inform decision making. It must be able to act overtly or covertly and fight for information if  required.

Secondary Conduct Strike operations in order to exploit tactical opportunities, or  enable other operations. Act as a 2 nd echelon force for shorter periods able to reinforce rapidly, conduct manoeuvre tasks, or temporarily hold ground.

The FR Box FIND

MANOEUVRE COUNTER DESANT COUNTER RECCE INTERDICTION

OP

MATRIXING

SCOUTING

PURSUIT

SCREENING

RAIDS

PATROLLING

LIAISON

DECEPTION RECCE

(1)

VCP GUARD RECCE STRIKE (2) ROUTE PICKET CONVOY ESCORT FORCE PROTECTION

COMMUNICATIONS

ISTAR

SURVEILLANCE

1. CTR, Route, Engr, CBRN, FOB/FARP.

RECONNAISSANCE

MANOEUVRE

The ‘Recce Box’ – Highlighting BRF Tasks on Op HERRICK

FIND

MANOEUVRE COUNTER DESANT COUNTER RECCE ROUTE PICKET

RECCE:

OP

SCS

MATRIXING

• Scouting • Screening • Patrolling • Route/Engr Recce • Close Target Recce • Search • CBRN • FUP / LD • FOB / FARP • HLS

INTERDICTION PURSUIT RAID LIAISON

VCP GUARD DECEPTION RECCE STRIKE CONVOY ESCORT DEMONSTRATION

FORCE PROTECTION

COMMUNICATIONS

BRF and FR Relative Strengths BRF Strength (relative to FR) 

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Dismounted Ops . The BRF’s major  strength lies in its suitability for a wide variety of dismounted ops. MVT. The BRF’s combination of  dismounted skills is particularly suited to targeting targetin g MVT. MVT. Endurance Ops at Reach . CVR(T) has a high logistic burden cf. Jackal. The BRF is often better-suited to endurance tasks at reach. Posture. Jackal has a less aggressive posture than CVR(T), which may help with ‘soft’ engagement tasks.

FR Strength (relative to BRF) 

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Mounted Recce . (CVR(T) equipped) FR is better  suited to recce tasks that are predominately mounted. CVR(T) has much better  day and night sights. Mounted Combat . In some terrain and tactical situations, CVR(T) armour  and gun provide a better  capability than Jackal.

ORBAT for HERRICK

SHQ

LOs

FSG TF 444

1st Troop

2nd Troop

Echelon

FST & DH3 Det

LEWT

JACKAL ‘FIND’

Jackal (FIND) Jackal / Coyote Mix

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Balance: FIND v. STRIKE

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Capacity - Dismounts

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FIND USUR in hand

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Future proof:

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 – Enduring capability (core)  – Complement FRES Scout ‘FIND’ Capability: (Information/Understanding/Comms) is power 

CVR(T) EM & RE-HULL

Op SABLE – EM Success 

Delivered:  – Environmental Mitigation  – Mine Blast & Ballistic Protection  – Spartan ODIN Turret  – Driver’s Night Vision System  – MSPIRE Gunner’s Sight

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In Hand:  – TARIAN RPG Netting  – Mine Blast Re-instatement  – Torsion Bars & Brakes  – RBJ Upgrade (ECM Power)

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Future:  – Long Range 24hr Surveillance  – TacSat Integration  – Band Track  – Re-hull Op Fleet

“I am very pleased to say that the vehicles performed superbly and delivered excellent  availability (100%) throug hout. hout. … It was  utilised extensively as a Recce, Fire  Support, CASEVAC, Comms and Coy  REPLEN platform. Put simply, simply, Op PP2  would have failed without it.”  Lt Col Gus Fair DSO 

CVR(T) • Plan to re-hull Ops + AR fleet:  – 15 MSPIRE Scimitar   – 11 BGTI Scimitar   – 11 Spartan  – 5 Sultan  – 6 Samson  – 5 Samaritan

• Complete in 2011

Re-Hull Proposal

Scimitar/Spartan Hybrid (Spartan hull with Scimitar Turret)

Scimitar/Spartan Hybrid (Spartan hull with Scimitar Turret) Standard Scimitar height shown

ARMOUR IN COE

 Armour SWOT SWOT Strengths: •Psychological Impact •Accurate Fire •Inherent Protection •Overwatch •Intimate Support •Assault/Break-in •Deterrent Effect •Force Multiplier •Minimise Collateral •Good Comms

Weaknesses: •Needs Protection •Terrain poss constraint •Planning vs Reaction •Impact on Infrastructure

Threats: •IED, ATGW, RPG •Totemic Asset •Core Skills Fade •TES Updates •Own Decision Process

Opportunities: Tanks in overwatch in direct sp of Inf – breaching ops. Surprisingly good mobility and terrain accessibility – subject to seasonal constraints. Mine plough and rollers 120mm as anti-structures and AP round. Potential for reduced collateral. Medium Armour.

CR2 Fleet status Original Fleet Size 386

Current Fleet Size 345 63 Comd

273 Gun (Incl 22 at T9 TES)

Headlines: Sustain CR2’s lethality and survivability in order to deliver credible capability on the  battlefield out to 2035  CSP planned 2018 - Priorities: • STA STA • Lethality • Survivability • Mobility

39 Hulls 1 Disposed 2 Display

Medium Armour  

Deployability

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Utility & Relevance

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Complement CR2

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Target < 40 tons

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Exploit CBP as Recce Family: -

Commonality

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Redu Reduce ced d Logi Logist stic ic / ES ES Bur Burde den n

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Reduced Tr Training Bu Burden

ASCOD 105 mm LRF

CENTAURO

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