Introduction to Patriot
PAC-2 Launcher
4 Missiles per Launcher
PAC-2 Variant Missile
S-band Proximity Fuse - Semi Active Seeker
ECS
This Platform is manned by a the TCO, TCA, and Commo personnel for 24 hour continuous operations
Electrical Power Plant (EPP III)
1. Provides prime power for the ECS and RS 2. Prime power is 208VAC, 3 phase, 4 wire, 400Hz 3. Consists of two 150KW Diesel-driven generators interconnected through the power distribution unit (PDU) 4. Unmanned, monitored and refueled by ECS crew during operations 5. 75 gallon fuel tanks with 8-12 hours runtime depending on system load 6. Parallel capability for continuous operations
Battery Command Post:
1. Supports Force Operations 2. Provides SA for the CDR 3. Links with ECS via fiber to display ECS air picture 4. Receives and displays external air picture (Link 16) Transmits PPLI only (J2.5) 5. Monitors the Air Battle and sends required reports 6. Tactical Planner Workstation for Defense Design planning
Battalion C2
1. Tactical Command System 2. Information Coordination Central
PAC-3 MSE Launcher
12 Missiles per Launcher
Patriot Battalion
- Headquarters Company - Firing Batteries x4 - Maintenance Company
Patriot Battery
- Headquarters Platoon - Fire Control Platoon - Launcher Platoon
Radar Search Modes
1 (ABT) 2 (TBM/ABT) 3* (CM/ABT) LR ABT Search drops in SM3 4 (CM/ABT/TBM-SELF 5 (TBM)
The "Big Five" (Down Range)
1. Battery Command Post (BCP) 2. Engagement Control Station (ECS) 3. Electric Power Plant (EPP III) 4. Antenna Mast Group (AMG) 5. Radar Set (RS)
Engagement Control Station (ECS)
1. EWCC provides battle management and engagement commands 2. Manned by a crew of three personnel for 24 hour continuous operations (TCO, TCA, Communications personnel 3. Communicates with and controls the RS through the Radar Weapons Control Interface Unit (RWCIU) 4. Communicate with and controls Launchers through radio (VHF) and fiber 5. Contains 4 UHF radios for PADIL communications with higher echelon (ICC), sister FUs, and CRGs for remote launch (Voice and Data) 6. Communicates with BCP through Ethernet cable
PAC-3 CRI Launcher
16 Missiles per Launcher
Spurious track
A track that is classified when no real track exists (normally a function of EMI or adverse weather conditions)
ADW RED
Attack by aircraft/missiles is imminent or in progress
ADW WHITE
Attack by aircraft/missiles is not probable
ADW YELLOW
Attack by aircraft/missiles is probable
WCS HOLD
Engage only if directed by HEU or in self defense (most restrictive, normal WCS for ABTs)
BMC, SRPT, LRPT, GMT
Name some additional Support Equipment
RS, ECS, EPP, AMG, BCP
Name the Fire Control Equipment (uprange)
6 Launchers, a combination of PAC-2, PAC-3, and MSE
Name the Launcher Equipment
Tactical Director(TD), Tactical Director Assistant (TDA), Commo
The ICC is operated by a 3 person crew, name them.
5
The Patriot Radar has how many search modes ?
WCS FREE
Tracks not positively identified as friend may be engaged (least restrictive, WCS for TBMs)
WCS TIGHT
Tracks positively identified as hostile may be engaged
Tailored Search
Utilizes intelligence data to optimize system resources while defeating TBM threats ØReduction in radar resources to accomplish TBM Search ØDetermined by valid IPB threat launch areas and defended assets ØUsed to counter long range TBM threat ØProvides more time for target discrimination ØAvailable in Search Modes 2 and 5
Modified Ripple
What is the default method of fire against TBMs?
30 km
What is the planning range for PADIL when utilizing a CRG's AMG?
ICC
Which platform within the Battalion correlates tracks and resolves track conflicts?
SM 1
Which search mode is the ABT long range search sector
Misclassified track
Wrongful classification of a track (TBM, ARM, ABT)
Patriot Digital Information Link (PADIL)
a Patriot-unique data language used to communicate engagement operations (EO) and force operations (FO) voice and data to and from the various Patriot shelters (ICC), ECS, and Communications Relay Group (CRG)].
Patriot System Functions
Ø Command and Control Ø Communications Ø Radar Surveillance Ø Missile Guidance
Information Coordination Center
Ø Correlates tracks Ø Resolves conflicts Ø Protects friendly aircraft Ø Assesses threats Ø Assigns engagement priorities Ø Coordinates Fire Unit engagements Ø TD coordinates directly with the ADAFCO for track ID and engagements Ø Directs Alert State, ADW, and WCS for subordinate Fire Units Ø Transmits and receives Link 16 J-series messages with Joint C2 units
PAC-3 MSE Missile
Ø Dual pulse solid rocket motor, higher altitude, longer range Ø Kitted 2 pack configuration, up to 12 missiles per launcher Ø Provides Extensive TBM Battlespace Volume Increase Ø ABT Battlespace is Significantly Larger Than PAC-3 CRI and Includes Entire PAC-3 CRI Battlespace Ø RDP-C/PDB-8 supports MSE missile capabilities* (Config 3+)
Patriot Combats:
Ø Fixed Wing Aircraft Ø Rotary Wing Aircraft Ø Tactical Ballistic Missiles Ø Cruise Missiles Ø Anti-radiation Missiles Ø Unmanned Aircraft Systems Ø Large Caliber Rockets
PAC-3 CRI Missile
Ø High velocity hit-to-kill Ø Ka-band active seeker Ø Lethality enhancer for ABTs Ø Receives missile guidance commands support by the Fire Solution Computer (FSC)
Antenna Mast Group (AMG)
Ø Mobile Antenna System for BN/Btry PADIL UHF communications Ø Hydraulic raising masts w/pneumatic extension up to 100 ft 11 in (Base+3) Ø Supports four AN/GRC-245 radios in the ICC/ECS/CRG Ø Four Antennas with two masts each, remotely controlled from ICC/ECS/CRG in azimuth Ø Narrow bandwidth, line of sight (LOS) Ø Planning distance 30km - Max distance 40km
Tactical Command System
Ø Supports Force Operations Ø Battalion Operational control and tactical planning center Ø Provides guidance to the subordinate unit commanders on employment, organization, and intelligence Ø Provides IBS-I Early Warning (JTT) Ø Sends and receives link 16 messages over JREAP (CDLI) Ø The admin/logistics cell handles administrative and personnel matters, and most logistics functions
Radar Set (RS)
Ø Very low to very high altitude surveillance Ø Target detection Ø Target validation and correlation Ø Target track Ø Target classification, discrimination, identification Ø Missile track Ø Missile Guidance Ø Electronic Counter-countermeasures
