GROUND AUTONOMY & LAUNCHED EFFECTS

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Ground Autonomy & Launched Effects
Ground Autonomy & Launched Effects enable commanders to project sensing, shaping, and lethal or non-lethal effects forward without exposing Soldiers, using unmanned ground systems and distributed launch platforms to contest terrain, disrupt enemy reconnaissance, and impose effects at scale. In LSCO, these capabilities expand operational reach, accelerate tempo, and support counter-reconnaissance, counter mobility, and deep shaping operations by allowing forces to influence the fight across depth while remaining dispersed and survivable.​

a. Ground Payloads to Detect, Disrupt, Defeat
Ground payloads for detection, disruption, and defeat integrate modular sensor suites—EO/IR, RF detection, acoustic arrays, seismic sensors, and chemical/biological detectors—with effectors such as jammers, directed-energy emitters, EW modules, or kinetic tools. These payloads can be mounted on unmanned ground vehicles, man-portable kits, or containerized platforms to expand reconnaissance and counter-threat capabilities.​
Operationally, these payloads enable standoff detection and threat neutralization, reducing Soldier exposure while enhancing the brigade’s ability to contest key terrain. They support shaping and security operations by identifying enemy ISR teams, electronic systems, or concealed hazards before they influence the close fight.​
Referenced Doctrine: FM 3-90 (Tactics), FM 3-12 (Cyberspace & EW Ops), FM 3-06 (Urban Ops), ATP 3-21.20 (Infantry Battalion).​

b. Uncrewed, Automated, Modular Ground Platforms
Uncrewed modular ground platforms provide reconnaissance, logistics, breaching, and protection capabilities through a common robotic chassis capable of accepting multiple mission kits. Their autonomy stack enables waypoint navigation, obstacle avoidance, and semi-independent operations in contested environments.​
Operationally, these platforms extend the reach and survivability of maneuver units by performing high-risk tasks without exposing Soldiers. They sustain tempo by conducting route clearance, resupply, and forward sensing tasks essential for dispersed operations in LSCO.​
Referenced Doctrine: FM 3-0 (Operations), FM 3-34 (Engineer Ops), ATP 3-90.5 (Combined Arms Battalion), ATP 3-21.21 (Stryker Infantry Battalion).​

c. Containerized Ground-Launched Effects System
Containerized ground-launched effects systems deploy sensors, munitions, or EW payloads from concealed or mobile positions. They support long-endurance sensing or precision effects deep into the operational area using autonomous mission planning.​
Operationally, GLE systems allow divisions and BCTs to saturate the deep fight with ISR and EW without revealing fires assets or command posts. They enhance counter-reconnaissance and distributed deep fires—central to FM 3-0’s shaping operations.​
Referenced Doctrine: FM 3-60 (Targeting), FM 3-09 (Field Artillery Ops), ATP 3-04.64 (Launched Effects), FM 3-90 (Tactics).​

d. Autonomous Minefield System
Autonomous minefield systems employ robotics and programmable munitions to deploy, monitor, and adapt obstacles along predicted enemy avenues of approach. They reduce the need for forward engineer presence under observation or fire.​
Operationally, these systems support defensive shaping by fixing, disrupting, or channelizing enemy forces in line with FM 3-90. They accelerate obstacle creation at scale and maintain dynamic control of obstacle belts to support counterattack or withdrawal operations.​
Referenced Doctrine: FM 3-34 (Engineer Ops), FM 3-90.8 (Combined Arms Mobility), ATP 3-34.10 (Engineer Tools), FM 3-90 (Tactics).​

e. Autonomous Entrenching & Obstacle System
Autonomous entrenching and obstacle systems use robotic dozers and earth-moving tools to construct fighting positions, berms, trenches, or protective works with minimal Soldier involvement. They leverage LIDAR and GPS-denied navigation to operate in degraded or high-risk conditions.​
Operationally, they increase survivability by accelerating the construction of positions for artillery, CPs, and maneuver forces. These systems preserve engineer strength and ensure formations can rapidly fortify terrain even under persistent enemy pressure.​
Referenced Doctrine: FM 3-34 (Engineer Ops), FM 3-37 (Protection), FM 3-90 (Tactics), ATP 3-34.40 (General Engineering).​