CZE/GBR - MP TACP (mobilní pracoviště skupiny předsunutých leteckých návodčích)

MP TACP

The mobile workplace of a group of forward air controllers MP TACP is used to transport and security activities of the four-member group of forward air controllers (TACP) in field conditions. Kit MP TACP equipment allows for maneuvering of aircraft on ground targets in all weather conditions, day and night.

Kit MP TACP consists of personal acquisition of an ensemble, portable the acquisition of an ensemble, a portable tracking an ensemble and a mobile workplace MP TACP.

Personal acquisition set allows each member of the group MP TACP guide fire support of the air force in direct combat (CCO). Further supports the situational awareness and the activity in night conditions. The entire ensemble is placed directly on the tactical vest or partly on the personal weapon (assault rifle).

Manual acquisition set is designed for the commander of the groups of TACP and units an in-depth survey (LRRU). It is suitable for fast acquisition of targets, both at the CCO in CAS. At the same time also supports troop news the type of HUMINT (Human Intelligence) / IMINT (Imagery Intelligence) and situational awareness of small units. The entire ensemble is transmitted in the tactical backpack BFM.

A portable acquisition ensemble is designed for reconnaissance operations sesednutých groups LRRU. In the framework of the operating units of the ISTAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance) it can also use the group TACP, and that as a whole, so alone portable acquisition unit Nestor. The individual components of an ensemble are stored in the four tactical backpacks BFM.

Portable homing set is used primarily for the guidance of laser-guided munitions on the target. However, it can also be used for the acquisition of targets at large distances. It is designed for groups of TACP and its individual parts are stored in 2 - 4 tactical backpacks BFM.

Mobile MP TACP is designed to control and command the activities of groups of TACP and LRRU. They may be used by individual groups or may be part of the mobile command posts of the company, battalion and brigade. The foundation is a vehicle Land Rover Defender 110 in the design Space Wagon. The car has reinforced suspension and increased load capacity. In the back of the vehicle was created by connecting a workplace and a place to store backpacks with profitable ensembles sets MP TACP for the field of backpacks of the soldiers. Outside of the transport group of the TACP can be used as a staff vehicle for the liaison officer to the air force.

The contract for the amount of 83 209 543 Czk for the delivery of the first two sets of MP TACP was among the the Ministry of defence of the CZECH republic and VTÚLaPVO signed in December 2005. Testing the first sets began in October 2006 and the end of the year the system was finished. In the framework of the 2. stages of the acquisition of MP TACP was concluded in November 2009, the contract for 108 882 299 Czk (the amount was gradually increased to 113 932 648 Czk). On July 2014, it was scheduled the announcement of the contract on 3. stage of the acquisition of the MP TACP. The contract for 33 037 786 Czk was signed 3. September 2015. Her face was the delivery of radios AN/PRC-117G, AN/PRC-148, observation devices MOSKITO, of night vision devices NVBS-15, the terminals of the Net Rover, notebooks CF-19 Toughbook and load-bearing/protective vest CIRAS EAGLE.

Kits MP TACP were introduced into the armament of the unit of forward air controllers stationed at the air base in Náměšť nad Oslavou. Today (January 2015) this is a Center forward air controllers from the assembly 225. squadron combat security subordinate 22. the base of the helicopter of the air force..

MP TACP (OEM 022 19-97, serial number 001, year of production 2006), the Company FAC, 225. battalion combat security, October 2012..

MP TACP (OEM 022 19-80), 225. squadron combat security.
Days later, 2015, Ostrav-Mošnov 19.9.2015 for.