Defense Technology Analysis

Abstract

The Director, Defense Research and Engineering (DDR&E) is the principal staff advisor to the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology & Logistics (USD(AT&L)) and the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense for research and engineering (R&E) matters. In this capacity, the DDR&E has the responsibility to conduct analysis and studies; develop policies; provide technical leadership, oversight and advice; make recommendations; and issue guidance for DoD R&E programs. Additionally, the DDR&E provides technical support to the USD(AT&L) on R&E aspects of programs subject to review by the Defense Acquisition Board, to include assessments of technology maturity consistent with DoD acquisition policy. The mission of the DoD R&E program is to create, demonstrate, prototype, and apply technology that enables affordable and decisive military superiority. Pursuing the R&E mission requires attention to: identification and development of new technological opportunities; insertion of new technologies into warfighting systems and operations; and management and evaluation of the effectiveness of technology programs. This program element provides mission support to the Office of the DDR&E (ODDR&E). It covers a wide range of studies and analysis in support of the R&E program and it impacts the Department's decision to fund RDT&E efforts. The program element provides funding for the Defense Laboratory Office in the ODDR&E. The Defense Laboratory Office advocates and invests in the DoD laboratory system in three areas: facilities and infrastructure; quality of workforce; and global insight of critical or strategic technologies important to DoD and the Nation. The program element also provides engineering, scientific, and analytical support to the Office of the Director, Research in its responsibility for direction, overall quality, and content of the science and technology (S&T) program and ensures that the technology being developed is affordable and minimizes system development risk. The Defense Technology Analysis program conducts assessments and analysis to ensure maximum utilization of research and development funds to accomplish the overall objectives of the S&T program. The Weapons Systems Acquisition Reform Act (WSARA) of 2009 expanded the role of the DDR&E in acquisition decisions. Full implementation of the Act requires increases in both the number and depth of technology maturity assessments. FY 2012 funding reflects WSARA requirements. Funds are required for technical, analytical and management support, equipment and supplies, travel, and publications. The DoD's key expertise for reviewing and guiding R&E programs resides in the ODDR&E. The ODDR&E staff augments their responsibilities through their connections to technology experts in various fields throughout academia, industry, and government. The DDR&E Support Teams project supports the directed responsibilities by building teams of technology experts to conduct program technical assessments. The teams analyze the key engineering problem areas and offer adjustments in the development and test plan; alternate technical approaches; or new technologies that could enable successful development. The teams constitute expert non-advocate reviews and gather advice from the Nation's leading technical experts.

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Document Details

Document Type
R2 Budgetary Justification
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2012
Source ID
0605798D8Z_6_0400_PB_2012
Change Summary Explanation
The FY 2012 internal adjustment is derived from an increase in emphasis for Defense Laboratory Resource Management. Defense Efficiency – Baseline Review. As part of the Department of Defense reform agenda, implements a zero-based review of the organization to align resources to the most critical priorities and eliminate lower priority functions. Defense Efficiency – Report, Studies, Boards and Commissions. As part of the Department of Defense reform agenda, reflects a reduction in the number and cost of reports, studies, DoD Boards and DoD Commissions below the aggregate level reported in previous budget submission. Defense Efficiency – Civilian Staffing Reduction. As part of the Department of Defense reform agenda, eliminates civilian full-time equivalent positions to maintain, with limited exceptions, civilian staffing at the FY 2010 level. Defense Efficiency – Contractor Staff Support. As part of the Department of Defense reform agenda, reduces funds below the aggregate level reported in the previous budget submission for contracts that augment staff functions.
Service Agency Name
Office of Secretary Of Defense

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Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Business Administration
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Department Of Defense
  • Efficiency
  • Engineering
  • Governments
  • Guidance
  • Indicators
  • Intelligence Community
  • Investments
  • Military Acquisition
  • Personnel Development
  • Personnel Management
  • Resource Management
  • Test And Evaluation

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  • Defense Technology Research and Development.

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