Requirements Analysis and Maturation
Abstract
The Requirements Analysis and Maturation (RAM) program funds development planning (DP) of long-lead and strategic capabilities, emerging technology, and Air Force game-changers. Key activities include mission forecasting, problem decomposition and technology-focused requirements analysis, capability decomposition and trade space characterization, technology-enabled concept development, architecture design for technology integration, cost implications and assessments, model validation, analytical tool development, and focused technology risk reduction. Outcomes of RAM development planning activities include technologically informed requirements; mature concepts that are technically feasible and operationally relevant; and recommendations for science and technology (S&T) investment to reduce technical risks. Strategic development planning activities provide the Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership and Education, Personnel, Facilities, and Policy (DOTMLPF-P) analytic basis for cost and capability trades driving non-materiel and materiel solutions. Technical planning activities funded by this program provide informed strategic investment decisions and sound technical foundations for successful program establishment. Strategic development planning efforts arise from engagements with industry and academia, intersections of technology improvements with Air Force missions, emerging operational requirements, vetted future-fight strategies, and threat-informed future-fight forecasts. This requirement supports performance of a full financial audit as required by title 10 U.S.C. Chapter 9A, Sec 240-D. This program element may include necessary and emergent civilian pay expenses required to manage, execute, and deliver Requirements Analysis and Maturation capability for both Projects. The use of such program funds would be in addition to the civilian pay expenses budgeted in program element 0605831F, 0605827F, and 0604858F. This program element may include necessary emergent or unanticipated civilian pay expenses required to manage, execute, and deliver Integrated Simulation and Analysis for emergent or unanticipated weapon system capability. The use of such program funds would be in addition to the civilian pay expenses budgeted in program elements 0605831F, 0605827F, and 0604858F. This program is in Budget Activity 6, RDT&E Management Support because this budget activity includes research, development, test and evaluation efforts and funds to sustain and/or modernize the installations or operations required for general research, development, test and evaluation. This program is in Budget Activity 6, RDT&E Management Support because this budget activity includes research, development, test and evaluation efforts and funds to sustain and/or modernize the installations or operations required for general research, development, test and evaluation.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2025
- Source ID
- 0606017F_6_3600_PB_2025
- Change Summary Explanation
- FY 2025 funding decreased compared to FY 2024 by 12.424M due to stand up and transfer of Requirements Analysis and Concept Maturation (RACM) PE 604609F. The 604609F PE standup clarifies the distinct roles and missions between two organizations (AFLCMC/XA and AFRL/SDPE).
- Service Agency Name
- Air Force
Entities
Organizations
- United States Air Force
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