The Future Scout and Cavalry System (FSCS) Advanced Technology Demonstration (1998–01) will demonstrate the feasibility and operational potential of an advanced lightweight vehicle chassis integrating scout–specific and advanced vehicle technologies developed in other technology–based programs. They are intended to provide the scouts a look into the "next valley" capability before moving in a robot or FSCS. They would have electro-optical sensors and a limited range (10 kilometers or less) and endurance (approximately 15 minutes). The MAVs are employed similar to firing a round of ammunition. The mast-mounted sensor would be able to elevate to a height of 5 meters to look over intervening terrain or pop-out of tree tops. The sensor package for the FSCS itself and the robots may include both visual and thermal capability.
FSCS would be armed with a notional 40mm gun system for self protection. The FSCS conceptual system, intended for future scout and cavalry units, features a three-man vehicle crew, mast-mounted sensor package, semi-expendable Micro Aerial Vehicles (miniature UAVs) and Un-manned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) or robots. FSCS and TRACER are the national program names for a new Armored Scout and Reconnaissance Vehicle (ASRV) as specified in the MOU. Tactical Reconnaissance Armoured Combat Equipment Requirement (TRACER)Īrmored Scout and Reconnaissance Vehicle (ASRV)Īn 07 July 1998 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the United States and the United Kingdom established the US Future Scout and Cavalry System (FSCS) / UK Tactical Reconnaissance Armoured Combat Equipment Requirement (TRACER) program.
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