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Mine Warfare and Concept of Operations in (IMCMEX-MIPS) 2013

Mine Warfare and Concept of Operations in (IMCMEX-MIPS) 2013. CAPT Glenn Allen Commander, Task Force 522. UNCLASSIFIED. PROGRAM. What is Mine Warfare ? How do we do the MISSION ? IMCMEX and why it is IMPORTANT ? IMCMEX 12 and takeaways IMCMEX 13 CTF 522 CONOPS

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Mine Warfare and Concept of Operations in (IMCMEX-MIPS) 2013

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  1. Mine Warfare and Concept of Operations in (IMCMEX-MIPS) 2013 CAPT Glenn Allen Commander, Task Force 522 UNCLASSIFIED

  2. PROGRAM • What is Mine Warfare? • How do we do the MISSION? • IMCMEX and why it is IMPORTANT? • IMCMEX 12 and takeaways • IMCMEX 13 CTF 522 CONOPS • The next step, FUTURE multinational exercise focus UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO

  3. Mine Warfare 101 UNCLASSIFIED

  4. The Threat UNCLASSIFIED UNCLASSIFIED UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO UNCLASSIFIED • Naval Mines and IEDs are indiscriminate and can result in loss of innocent life • Irresponsible use of sea mines can threaten the use of global commons Bottom (Influence) Drifting (Contact) Bottom (Influence) Moored (Contact) Moored Influence Moored (Contact) UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO

  5. MCM Triad AMCM: Speed Area Coverage Deployability UMCM: Neutralization Flexibility Intel SMCM: Neutralization Endurance Deep capability AFSB UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO

  6. Airborne Mine Countermeasures UNCLASSIFIED

  7. Airborne Mine Countermeasures Contact Mine Influence Mine UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO

  8. Surface Mine Countermeasures UNCLASSIFIED

  9. Surface Mine Countermeasures Contact Mine Influence Mine UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO

  10. Underwater Mine Countermeasures UNCLASSIFIED

  11. Underwater Mine Countermeasures Contact Mine Influence Mine UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO

  12. Why IMCMEX Ease of cooperation…international waters enable multinational cooperation without boundaries Common interest…unimpeded flow of commerce is life blood to world economies Shared risk…closure of any strategic waterway will have global economic consequences Shared burden…mines are a classic asymmetric weapon. The IED of the maritime environment. Resource intensive UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO

  13. IMCMEX 12 UNCLASSIFIED

  14. The Scope of IMCMEX 12 Task GroupNORTH • 33 countries – 6 continents • TF 522 Personnel Total – 2730 • 3x MH-53E Sea Dragon Helicopters • 24 ships & vessels • 5x AFSBs: UK, Japan, US • 9x Mine Hunters: UK, Japan, US • 10x Force Protection: UK, Australia, Iraq, US • 116 MCM divers: France, Canada, Japan, Netherlands, • New Zealand, Djibouti, UK, US • 12 Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (UUVs) • 10 REMUS 100 from New Zealand, Japan, Singapore, UK, US • 2 REMUS 600 from US Task GroupSOUTH Task GroupWEST UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO

  15. IMCMEX 12 Takeaway MCM FREEDOM OF NAVIGATION MIP MSO • Mine are most challenging, but that’s not all • Port and infrastructure access • Countering other asymmetric threats • Convoys and escort operations UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO

  16. IMCMEX 13 UNCLASSIFIED

  17. IMCMEX 13 Objectives • Enhance cooperation, mutual maritime capabilities & interoperability • Develop multinational capability to address threats to freedom of navigation and commerce • Port of origin to the port of arrival for civilian and military vessels UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO

  18. 60NM • Integrate, embark, deploy multinational MCM forces • Conduct Afloat & Shore based MCM ops in CAG & SAG • Enable access by reducing risk in water space • Provide secure maritime environment (e.g. escort VLCC) • Exercise medical care to mariners EXERCISE LAYOUT H F G A F D B B A C A B UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO

  19. Multinational Mine Warfare Task Force RFA CARDIGAN BAY CAG SMCMC (CAG) UKMWBS CTU 522.1.2 SMCMC (SAG) FRMWBS CTU 522.1.3 SAG MIWC CTF 522 MCMC CTG 522.1 USS PONCE UMCMC (SAG) CAN CTU 522.1.5 UMCMC (CAG) ABNL CTU 522.1.4 AMCMC CO HM-15 CTU 522.1.1 UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO

  20. Multinational MCM Participants AMCMC CO HM-15 CTU 522.1.1 CAG SMCMC CAG UKMWBS CTU 522.1.2 • 1x UUV PLT; Divers • 1x UUV PLT; Divers • 1x UUV PLT; Divers • 1x UUV PLT • Divers • Divers MCMC CAPT Allen CTG 522.1 SMCMC SAG FRMWBS CTU 522.1.3 SAG SAG UMCMC SAG CAN CTU 522.1.5 UMCMC ABNL CTU 522.1.4 CAG • 1x AFSB; 4x MCM Ships; 3x MH53E Helicopters; 2 UUV PLTs; Divers • 1x AFSB; 4x MCM Ships; 1x Role 2 Med Team; 2 UUV PLTs; Divers • 2x MCM Ships; KLEIN; Divers • 2x MCM Ships • 1x MCM Ship • 1x MCM Ship • 1x HUGIN AUV UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO

  21. Future Multinational Focus UNCLASSIFIED

  22. Strategy for the Free Flow of Maritime Traffic Multinational Mil-to-Mil Partnership Civilian Maritime Partnership Science and Technology + Innovation The Global community remains committed to the free flow of maritime commerce. Mines and other asymmetric threats will be only a speed bump, not a road block. UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO

  23. Key Takeaway UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO Multi-national maritime partnerships are effective counters to asymmetric threats. 23 UNCLASSIFIED//FOUO UNCLASSIFIED

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