Domestic Prepare Against WMD
Abstract
As a FY 2024 new start, this program supports the Department's initiatives to Deter Aggression, Defend the Homeland, Provide Nuclear Deterrence, and Build Sustainable and Long-Term Advantage. The Radiological and Nuclear (Rad/Nuc) Detection Gear Modernization and Procurement for the Joint Force research and development activities (RDAs) enhance DoD’s capabilities to campaign across the domains of threats and spectrums of conflict by: improving our capability to operate in the Radiological and Nuclear environment – including in the information and early warning domain; reinforcing our own warfighting advantages by providing increased capability to detect and identify radiological and nuclear threats; and enhancing our interoperability and access to address acute forms of coercion. This program is specifically geared to provide improved rad/nuc detection, indications and identification capability to the warfighter and to upgrade obsolete equipment (2022 National Defense Strategy). RDAs provide enhanced Rad/Nuc capabilities. The Domestic Prepare against WMD portfolio enables DoD to provide Joint force and National Guard capability development for radiological and nuclear (R/N) capability development, acquisition and modernization funding to prepare for or to respond to any emergency involving nuclear, and radiological events in the United States; will ensure DoD strategic direction aligns with the National Defense Strategy’s priority for Homeland Defense; is a necessary action in the Homeland to improve resilience; and promotes integrated deterrence of WMD with state, local and other federal agencies. The Domestic Prepare against WMD portfolio is executing along cohesive lines of effort (LOEs) designed to prepare the Joint Force for a Future Operating Environment in which adversary pursuit or possession of WMDs pose threats ranging from existential to tactical, and limit U.S. strategic choices. The Office of the Secretary of Defense uses the Domestic Prepare against WMD portfolio to invest strategically in projects across the Military Services, Combatant Commands, and Defense Agencies. Funding is prioritized for projects that close Joint Force warfighter capability gaps. An annual investment strategy is used to meet emergent operational, and capability needs validated by the Joint Force and the National Guard Bureau, yielding new fielded capabilities within one to two years. The Domestic Prepare against WMD portfolio: Systems Development and Demonstration program invests in maturation of prototypes; integration of technologies, systems and components; developmental and operational test and evaluation; and transition to fielded capabilities that improve capability to detect and identify radiological and nuclear threats. This program bridges the gap between basic research to accelerate and enable transition of technologies to fielded capabilities by leveraging significant science and technology (S&T) investments made by the Department of Defense, other Federal agencies, and industry. This program funds labor, materials, and travel to support the requirements of this program, performed by a government agency or by private individuals or organizations under a contract with the government, for activities and acquisitions including RDT&E, assessments and analyses, research studies, education, and other activities related to capability development and fielding.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2024
- Source ID
- 0505167D8Z_5_0400_PB_2024
- Change Summary Explanation
- FY 2024 New Start
- Service Agency Name
- Office of the Secretary Of Defense
Entities
Organizations
- Office of the Secretary of Defense
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