(U) Modernized Imagery Exploitation System (MIES)

(The effects of any budget/program decisions made since the information was collected during 1997-98 are NOT reflected in the National Security Space Road Map (NSSRM).)

Overview: (U)
(U) The Modernized Imagery Exploitation System (MIES) is a tactical mobile imagery exploitation system used at corps and EAC levels.  Currently there are three MIES fielded.  They are located at XVIII Airborne Corps, Ft Bragg, NC; V Corps Mainz-Finthen, Germany; and 513th MI Brigade, Ft Gordon, GA.

Description: (U)
(U) The Modernized Imagery Exploitation System (MIES) is a tactical mobile imagery exploitation system used at corps and EAC levels. Currently there are three MIES fielded. They are located at XVIII Airborne Corps, Ft Bragg, NC; V Corps Mainz-Finthen, Germany; and 513th MI Brigade, Ft Gordon, GA.

(U)  The MIES is made up of several operational and support components:
- Exploitation van
- DDS Receive Location Shelter
- Earth terminal
- Tri-band Satellite System (TSS)
- Tactical Satellite and Communications System (TSCS)
- TSS Electronic Van
- TSCS Electronics Van
- 20 ft Diameter quick-erect antenna
- Power conditioning/distribution trailer
- Support/spare vans

(U)  The system has a six hour set-up/tear-down time and can be towed over semi-improved roads.  It is transportable via C-5/C-17 aircraft (drive-on/drive-off capable) or it can be palletized for C-130/C-141 movement.

User Impact: (U)
(U) None.

Programmatics: (U)
(U) Operational.

(U) Organizations and Funding:
	(U) ASPO: Funding Source.

Related Initiatives: (U)
(U) AEPDS, TES

Related Requirements: (U)
(U) None.

Related Categories: (U)
(U) Army TENCAP

Road Map Placements: (U)
(U) ISR.

Lead Office: (U)
(U) Army.

Date of Information: (U)
07 May 1998

(The effects of any budget/program decisions made since the information was collected during 1997-98 are NOT reflected in the National Security Space Road Map (NSSRM).)