Which system is used to make USV plans?

• A. MINENet Tactical
• B. NAVNET
• C. USV Planner
• D. MARNet

Answer: (A)

MINENet Tactical is the system used to make USV plans. It provides the mission planning and execution environment for unmanned surface vehicles, especially in mine countermeasures operations. Operators build plans by setting waypoints, assigning sensor payloads and actions, and sequencing tasks so multiple USVs can operate together safely and efficiently. The tool integrates navigational data, vessel status, and communications links, so planners can validate routes, estimate endurance and timing, and push the plan to the USVs. It also supports risk assessment, geofencing, and contingency behavior, enabling real-time adjustments if conditions change. In practice, this means the full sortie—from departure to patrol pattern to sensor sweeps and return—can be modeled, tested, and executed with coordination and reliability. Other networks exist for general navigation or communications, but MINENet Tactical is specifically designed to produce and manage USV mine-countermeasure plans, making it the best fit for this role.