Joint Capability Technology Demonstration (JCTD)
Abstract
The value and impact of the JCTD program is to cost-effectively address the Department’s strategic priorities to mitigate emergent threats, and address affordability and interoperability of Defense systems through Pre-EMD prototyping. In FY 2014, the JCTD Program successfully completed the demonstration and transition of several JCTDs that addressed operational warfighting needs of the Department, providing affordable and sustainable solutions. In addition, the program initiated several key prototyping efforts to address the strategic priorities of the Department. Key values demonstrated by the JCTD program are: • The JCTD Program has a long history of providing enduring capabilities. See “Section D. Acquisition Strategy” for more details on transition. • Recent examples include: 1. A robust “detect and track” capability of "dark", i.e., non-emitting, maritime targets. This is accomplished through automated data fusion of an existing suite of sensors supporting the Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) function. This capability was successfully transitioned into the Sealink Advanced Analysis system at Office of Naval Intelligence and is now used by multiple agencies to provide a MDA capability. 2. Counter-electronics High powered-microwave Advanced Missile Project (CHAMP) that demonstrated the capability of a missile with an integrated High Powered Microwave source to degrade, disrupt, or damage electronic systems. The results are informing the acquisition system and will be used to address time sensitive capability shortfalls. 3. Jetpack fifth to fourth supports Combatant Commanders' airborne gateway needs to distribute fifth Generation data to fourth Generation fighters by translating 5th Generation tactical data link messages into Link-16 messages that can be viewed by fourth Generation aircraft. It is a critical force multiplier enabling 4th Generation aircraft to participate in a collaborative targeting environment that will be transitioning to our forces. • The JCTD Program enables coalition cooperative development by leveraging partner nation expertise and resources; approximately one-fifth of JCTD projects involve some degree of coalition partner participation. As a result of successful past collaborations, the program now enjoys routine interactions with the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and the Republic of Korea. • The JCTD Program also enables development and execution of interdepartmental cooperation projects with the Department of Homeland Security, State, Transportation, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. MEASURABLE OUTCOMES: • JCTDs will demonstrate capability objectives within 24 - 48 months. • The JCTD program achieved transition rates of the following: 70 percent transitioned to a new or existing Program(s) of Record, 24 percent transitioned to fieldable-prototypes (residual capabilities) sustained by non-JCTD funds in direct support of operations in theater. In FY 2014, 17 of 18 completed JCTDs successfully transitioned.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2016
- Source ID
- 0603648D8Z_3_0400_PB_2016
- Change Summary Explanation
- The increase in funding from FY 2015 to FY 2016 was added for Pre-Engineering and Manufacturing Development (Pre-EMD) prototypes to support Combatant Commanders' needs. The baseline adjustment of -$5.338 million reflects adjustments for Economic Assumptions and realignment for higher priorities and requirements.
- Service Agency Name
- Office of the Secretary Of Defense
Entities
Organizations
- Office of the Secretary of Defense
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