Quick Reactions Special Projects (QRSP)

Abstract

Quick Reaction Special Projects (QRSP) Program supports three separate projects that provide rapid funding to expedite new development and transition of new technologies to the warfighter. The projects that are part of the QRSP are the Quick Reaction Fund (QRF), Technology Transition Initiative (TTI), and the Rapid Reaction Fund (RRF). QRSP provides the flexibility to respond to emergent DoD issues and address technology surprises and needs within the years of execution outside the two-year budget cycle. The Technology Transition Initiative (TTI), authorized by Title 10 and Section 215 of the FY2003 Defense Authorization Act, facilitates the rapid transition of new technologies from the DoD science and technology (S&T) base into DoD acquisition programs. The program addresses the funding gaps that exist between the time a mature technology is demonstrated and the time it can be funded and procured for use in an intended weapons system or operational capability for the warfighter. The TTI program is mandated by Congress and receives high congressional interest. Since the program inception in FY 2003, 71 projects have been initiated and 32 are complete. Of the 32 completed projects, 24 (75%) have successfully transitioned to DoD Acquisition Programs of Record or procurement contracts for operational use and subsequent fielding; exceeding the objective of 30% for demonstration programs (Strategic Objective 4-3, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense, Acquisition, Technology & Logistics (OUSD (AT&L). The Quick Reaction Fund (QRF) program is focused on responding to emergent needs during the execution years that take advantage of technology breakthroughs in rapidly evolving technologies. Examples of the types of projects that are envisioned include: accelerating promising research that will enable transformation; or will fill critical gaps in DoD acquisition programs and will last no longer than 12 months; or maturation of technologies critically needed by combatant commanders for operations. Typically these projects are on the technology maturity scale where an idea or technology opportunity is proven and demonstrated. The Rapid Reactions Fund (RRF) objectives are to leverage the DoD science and technology base and those of the other Federal Departments; stimulate interagency coordination and cooperation; accelerate the fielding of capabilities and concepts to counter emerging threats; and provide feedback to the S&T community to guide long term developmental strategies. The task force works to anticipate adversaries' exploitation of technology, including available and advanced capabilities. Additionally, the task force works to exploit technology developed outside of DoD in the commercial sector, in academia and international arenas as well as anticipate adversary's application of available and advanced technology. The average length of a RRTO program falls within an 8-12 month range in order to more effectively aid the warfighter. RRF consistently exceeds the transition objective of 30% for demonstration programs (DoD Strategic Objective 4-3). For example, in FY 2009 RRF transitioned 94% of its completed projects to operational use.

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Document Details

Document Type
R2 Budgetary Justification
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2011
Source ID
0603826D8Z_3_0400_PB_2011
Change Summary Explanation
Note: In FY 2011, Technology Transition Initiative (TTI), resources will be transferred from Quick Reaction Special Projects to PE 0603942D8Z (Technology Transfer and Transition) as part of an effort to more effectively align interwoven program efforts that will benefit management communications, budget justification, fiscal tracking and improve overall program resource management of Technology Transfer and Transition efforts.
Service Agency Name
Office of Secretary Of Defense

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy
  • C4I
  • Cyber
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Sensors
  • Space

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  • Aircrafts
  • Application Software
  • Combatant Commanders
  • Computers
  • Contingency Operations (Military)
  • Control Systems
  • Ground Control Stations
  • Insensitive Explosives
  • Military Science
  • Mobile Devices
  • Mobile Phones
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Unmanned Aerial Systems
  • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
  • Warfare
  • Warning Systems
  • Weapons Effects

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