CHEMICAL/BIOLOGICAL DEFENSE (BASIC RESEARCH)

Abstract

This program element funds the Joint Service fundamental research program for (medical and physical sciences) Chemical, Biological, and Radiological (CBR) defense. The objective of the basic research program is to advance fundamental knowledge and understanding of the sciences with an emphasis in exploring new and innovative research for combating or countering chemical, biological and radiological weapons. Moreover, basic research supports a Joint Force concept of a lethal, integrated, supportable, highly mobile force with enhanced capability by the individual service member. Specifically, the program promotes theoretical and experimental research and studies in the chemical, biological, radiological, medical and related sciences. Research areas are aligned and prioritized to meet Joint Service needs as stated in mission area analyses, joint operational requirements and to take advantage of scientific opportunities. Basic research is executed by government laboratories, industry, and academia to include Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions (HBCU/MIs). Funds directed to these laboratories and research organizations capitalize on scientific talent, specialized facilities, and technological breakthroughs. The work in this program element is consistent with the Chemical Biological Defense Program Research, Development and Acquisition (RDA) Plan. Knowledge and technologies resulting from basic research efforts are expeditiously transitioned to the applied research (PE 0602384BP) and advanced technology development (PE 0603384BP) activities. This project also covers the conduct of basic research efforts in the areas of real-time sensing and immediate biological countermeasures. The projects in this PE are placed in BA1, because they are basic research efforts directed towards non-specific or non-unique military applications.

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Document Details

Document Type
R2 Budgetary Justification
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2011
Source ID
0601384BP_1_0400_PB_2011
Change Summary Explanation
Funding: N/A - Adjustments less than 10% of total program. Schedule: N/A Technical: N/A
Service Agency Name
Chemical and Biological Defense Program

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biological Factors
  • Biological Warfare
  • Biology
  • Chemical Compounds
  • Chemical Warfare
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Cognitive Science
  • Computational Biology
  • Information Science
  • Materials
  • Medical Countermeasures
  • Nerve Agents
  • Radiation
  • Small Business
  • Synthetic Biology
  • Systems Biology
  • Therapy

Readers

  • Critical Infrastructure Protection in CBRN and WMD Threats.
  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.

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