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Engineer Field Reconnaissance (ENFIRE)

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Published Oct. 15, 2025
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Background

The AN/TKQ-5(v) Instrument Set, Reconnaissance and Surveying (Common name: ENFIRE) is a tactical engineering toolset designed to modernize the collection and dissemination of engineer information.  ENFIRE enables the user to auto-populate bridge, road, hasty minefield, IED/UXO, river, ford, ferry, tunnel, and other engineering information on standard Army forms in PDF format.  ENFIRE places the right tools in the hands of the engineer that decrease time per task through automation/semi-automation and increase stand-off through long range precision measuring devices enabling rapid terrain data collection while minimizing exposure to enemy observation.  ENFIRE is a modular hardware and software solution that exploits commercial technologies to continuously modernize.  Leveraging commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) with very few government-off-the-shelf (GOTS) components enables modernization at the pace of the commercial market and uncomplicated replacement of individual components through multi-year manufacturer warranties. 

Capabilities

ENFIRE expedites hasty/deliberate route, area, and zone reconnaissance, route clearance, inventory, and construction management efforts through the integration of digital tools into a common computing platform.  COTS and GOTS components are linked to a robust Geospatial Information System (GIS) or digital mapping engine which enables interoperability with Command, Control, Computers, Communications, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) and other networked systems.  ENFIRE’s construction planning and management tools provide construction and facilities engineers and survey and design teams commercial tools to plan, design, and monitor every aspect of their projects cradle to grave. 

Major ENFIRE Features

  • Ruggedized high performance touch screen laptop w/ full keyboard that converts to a tablet – 5-year warranty. 

  • Army Interoperability Certification (AIC) for Mission Command network data sharing. 

  • Inertial Measuring Unit (IMU) automates slopes and curves – dismount not required. 

  • Authority to Operate (ATO) on NIPR & SIPR for tactical and local area networks. 

  • Multiple precision laser measurement devices with a collective range from 2cm to 6km. 

  • Does the math so you don’t have to, e.g. slope, volume, MLC, and others. 

  • Common Operating Environment (COE) v4.0 compliant for geospatial data. 

  • NettWarrior/ATAK integration 

  • HD video capture & DSLR camera w/ telephoto lens. 

  • Industry standard commercial CAD and Survey & Design suites;  

  • MARV II Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) HyPack for hydrographic survey 

  • Army Geospatial Enterprise (AGE) compliant 

  • Constant modernization through COTS integration at the pace of industry to meet user need. 

Benefits

  • Reduced time per task, increased stand-off/soldier safety, and standardized geospatially rich terrain data capture. 

  • Fielded to USMC – immediate interoperability and commonality of products 

  • Rapid sharing/transmission of data and enhanced situational awareness – during recon not just after mission complete. 

  • Interoperable/compatible with DCGS-A/IS&A enterprise tools for further exploitation and analysis – IPB and more. 

  • Construction design and management tools enable cradle to grave construction project management. 

  • COE compliance ensures enduring capabilities through Waypoint and Aimpoint – modernization through COTS 

  • Common computing platform enables integration with a wide range of technologies from other PMs, e.g. Close Terrain Shaping Obstacles (CTSO) TSO Management Software, Nett Warrior & ATAK, USMC Route Reconnaissance and Clearance (R2C). 

  • Modular systems architecture enables swift adaptation to support other communities’ needs, e.g. Cav Scouts, MPs, GPCs, and many more…. 

For more information contact Product Director Combat Terrain Information Systems (PD CTIS). 

PD CTIS:  Mr. Cory Baron; Cory.J.Baron@usace.army.mil; 703-428-6702 

Deputy PD: Mr. Joseph Gross; Joseph.G.Gross@usace.army.mil; 703-428-3709 

ENFIRE Technical Lead: Mr. Jeremy Wasson; Jeremy.W.Wasson@usace.army.mil; 703-220-9151 

Product Support Manager (PSM): Mr. Kenneth Gross; Kenneth.L.Gross@usace.army.mil; 703-428-6733 

Logistics Support:  Mrs. Melba Barney; Melba.D.Barney@usace.army.mil; 703-428-6628 

Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM): Mr. Linh Do; Linh.N.Do@usace.army.mil;  703-428-6866 

ENFIRE Training Lead:  Mr. Fred Knudsen; Frederick.M.Knudsen@usace.army.mil; 703-428-6853 

For hardware or software support send email to: ENFIRE@usace.army.mil