(U)Future Naval Capabilities Applied Research

Abstract

FNC investments are typically 3-5 years in duration. They provide a continuance of basic research by maturing technologies from a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 3 or 4 to a TRL of 6. All FNC products require BA2 and BA3 funded technology development, which is coordinated to ensure tangible technology products are delivered upon completion of each investment. Each year the TOG refreshes the FNC Program by approving new ECs and technology products as older ones get delivered. After transition to an acquisition program, FNC products are further engineered, integrated and ultimately, delivered to the warfighter. The development and delivery of each FNC product is guided by a Technology Transition Agreement (TTA) that is signed by the requirements and acquisition sponsors, as well as the S&T developer. This project supports the naval pillars of Capable Manpower, Enterprise and Platform Enablers, Expeditionary Maneuver Warfare, Force Health Protection, Forcenet, Power and Energy, Sea Basing, Sea Shield and Sea Strike. Each of these pillars is listed as a separate R-2 Activity as is FNC Management. Under each R-2 Activity, the BA 6.2 accomplishments and plans for every Enabling Capability (EC) and Technology Product in the FNC Program are listed. ECs are composed of one or more interrelated technology products, so for clarity, each product is shown under its EC.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2013
• Source ID: 0000_0602750N_2_1319_PB_2013

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Readers

• Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies
• Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.