What's an "interchangeable mission module?"
LITTORAL COMBAT SHIPS - MISSION MODULES
https://www.navy.mil/navydata/fact_display.asp?cid=2100&tid=406&ct=2...Each MP provides unique warfighting capabilities for one of three focused mission areas.
- Mine Countermeasure (MCM) detection and neutralization of mine threats.
- Surface Warfare (SUW) maritime security and prosecution of small boat threats.
- Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) detect, classify, localize and prosecute enemy submarines.
These unique capabilities will be supported by the LCS Mission Package Support Facilities (MPSF), located in Naval Base Ventura County, California. Due to the LCS seaframe�s flexibility to rapidly switch mission capabilities, the MPSF plays the integral role of primary provider for all seaframe-embarked mission packages. The MPSF will address afloat maintenance issues and provide technical support for the Mission Module Sailors. The MPSF will also have a virtual presence via distance support to provide �round-the-clock� services for all deployed LCS mission modules and will ensure LCS�s ability to reconfigure mission packages according to operational demand. An east coast MPSF is in the planning stages with a location at Naval Station, Mayport, Florida.
Mission systems fit inside standard 10-foot or 20-foot International Organization for Standardization (ISO) support containers (SCs), or on ISO compliant flat racks and transport containers. Using ISO SCs simplifies shipping, storage, availability of correct handling equipment, and container movement from shore to ship and ship to shore. MP reconfiguration will occur in homeport or overseas, using pre-positioned MPs or MPs that have been transported into theater by air, land or sea and staged near the LCS operating area....