System Description: The Chameleon system is a Vehicle Mounted Active Electronic Countermeasure system (Jammer) designed to counter high and low powered Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Devices (RCIED). The system utilizes five (5) waveform programmable radio frequency (RF) Channels. The system covers the High (HF), Very High (VHF) and Ultra High Frequency (UHF) bands.
The system consists of four major components: 1) Mobile Countermeasures (MCM) Unit, 2) Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) Remote Control, 3) Programming Laptop, and 4) Vehicle Integration Kit (VIK).
The system draws up to 60 amps of vehicle power, weighs approximately 120 lbs, and measures 25”L x 19”W x 5.25”H.
| Locations: |
| CE: |
OEF |
| GCE: |
OEF |
| ACE: |
OEF |
| CSSE: |
OEF |
| Programmatic Information: |
| Manufacturer: |
General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products (GDATP) |
| Contract Vehicle: |
MCSC IDIQ Contract |
| MCSC Acquisition Status: |
Operations and Support Phase |
| P3I: |
N/A |
| IOC: |
FY06 |
| FOC: |
FY09 |
| Fielding Plan: |
Completed |
| Unfunded Requirement: |
N/A |
| Lifecycle Configuration Control: |
| Initial Fielding: |
FY06 |
| Quantity Fielded: |
4,599 |
| Warranty: |
None |
| Logistics Support Concept: |
2 level (I and D) |
| Upgrades: |
N/A |
| Variations: |
Air and Liquid Cooled |
| Legacy Equipment Substitute: |
Warlock |
| Lifecycle Status: |
Fielded |
| Expected Replacement System: |
CREW 2.1 CVRJ |
| Expected Replacement Timeframe: |
FY09 |
| Requirement:
Stated Need: UUNS CDTS #05208UA, 04321UA
Operational Requirements Documentation (ORD): None
Concept of Employment: Chameleon 2.0 provides Vehicle mounted Marines a RCIED jamming device which emits radio frequencies that disrupt or jam signals needed to detonate RCIEDs. It is designed principally to support mounted Marines conducting combat operations.
Operational Impact: USMC CREW Systems continue to provide a significant operational impact by effectively countering (jamming) RCIEDs and providing protection to tactical vehicles and mounted Marines during combat operations.
| Risks: |
| Cost: |
Low |
| Schedule: |
Low |
| Performance: |
Low |
Status: Fielded |
