Warrior Systems
Abstract
This program element provides for development, rapid prototyping, testing, and integration of specialized equipment in the areas of automation, communication, radio, weapon, soldier protection and survival, visual augmentation, lasers and sensors, munition and Military Information Support Operations (MISO) systems. Warrior Systems specialized equipment will permit small, highly trained forces to conduct required operations across the entire spectrum of conflict. Special Operation Forces (SOF) must infiltrate by land, sea, and air to conduct unconventional warfare, direct action, or deep reconnaissance operations in denied areas against insurgent units, terrorists, or highly sophisticated threat forces. The requirement to operate in denied areas controlled by a sophisticated threat mandates that SOF systems remain technologically superior to threat forces to ensure mission success. The efforts within this Program Element (PE) improve SOF warfighting capabilities by continuing efforts to develop smaller, lighter, more efficient and more robust capabilities. The SOF mission mandates that SOF systems remain technologically superior to any threat to provide a maximum degree of survivability while, generally, being conducted in harsh environments for unspecified periods and in locations requiring small unit autonomy. Communications efforts will maintain a Command, Control, and Communications (C3) link between SOF Commanders and SOF Teams, and provide interoperability with all Services, various agencies of the U.S. Government, Air Traffic Control, commercial agencies and allied foreign forces. Efforts relating to soldier protection and survival requirements will improve survivability and mobility of SOF while conducting varied missions. Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) efforts rely on cutting edge detection sensors, both passive and active, paired with kinetic and non-kinetic defeat systems will allow SOF Operators to conduct Special Forces missions in denied and hostile environments worldwide. Specialized visual augmentation, lasers and sensors will permit small, highly trained forces to conduct required operations across the entire spectrum of conflict. Munition efforts include advanced engineering operational system development and qualification efforts related to SOF-peculiar munitions and equipment. Precision Strike Systems (PSS) will develop a SOF organic strike mission package to surgically strike an agile and mobile enemy, protect own forces, and minimize collateral damage. Additionally, MISO efforts include planned operations to convey selected information and indicators to foreign audiences to influence their emotions, motives, objective reasoning, and ultimately, the behavior of foreign governments, organizations, groups and individuals. These technologies will be pursued via rapid prototyping efforts when appropriate. This R-1 PE received Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) funding in FY 2019 and FY 2020. FY 2021 funding includes OCO funding for Enduring Requirements ($5.796 million). MISO: This project provides for the development, test and integration of MISO equipment. MISO are planned operations to convey selected information and indicators to foreign audiences to influence their emotions, motives, objective reasoning, and ultimately, the behavior of foreign governments, organizations, groups, and individuals. This project funds transformational systems and equipment to conduct the seven phase MISO process (planning, targeting audience analysis, series development, product development and design, approval, production/distribution/dissemination, and measures of effectiveness) in support of combatant commanders. Weapons Systems: This project provides for next generation system development and Pre-Planned Product Improvements (P3I), testing, and integration of specialized weapon systems and weapon accessories to meet the unique requirements of SOF. Efforts include muzzle brakes and suppressors, and P3I for assault, sniper, and crew served weapons leveraging the latest technological advances to achieve overmatch capability against emerging threats. Soldier Protection and Survival Systems: This project funds development, testing, integration, rapid prototyping and evaluation of specialized equipment to meet the unique soldier protection and survival requirements of Special Operations Forces (SOF), to include, but not limited to, individual survival equipment, hearing protection, clothing systems, load bearing equipment, Counter Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Device (RC-IED) systems, Counter Unmanned Systems (aerial, ground and maritime), and personnel safety equipment to improve the mobility of SOF, while conducting varied missions. These missions are generally conducted in harsh and hostile environments, for unspecified periods and in locations requiring small unit autonomy. Body Armor and Associated Equipment: This project provides specialized equipment with ballistic protection to meet the unique soldier protection and survival requirements of SOF. Specialized ballistic equipment improves survivability and load bearing equipment impacting the mobility of SOF while conducting varied missions. This project enhances the SOF Personal Equipment Advanced Requirements program by providing for the research, development, and testing of body armor plates, soft armor, helmets, eye protection, and other personal protective equipment to meet current ballistic threats that exist on the battlefield. Visual Augmentation, Lasers and Sensor Systems: This project provides for development, testing, and integration of specialized visual augmentation, laser and sensor systems equipment to meet the unique requirements of SOF and facilitate future Hyper-Enabled Operator capabilities. Programs in this area include binocular/monocular devices; next generation laser designation and geo-location systems; weapon aiming lasers, scopes and accessories; and training and simulation systems. Communications Equipment and Electronics Systems: This project provides for communication systems to meet emergent requirements to support SOF. SOF units require communications equipment that improves their warfighting capability without degrading their mobility. SOF Communications Equipment and Electronics is a continuing effort to develop smaller, lighter, more efficient and more robust SOF Command, Control, Communications, and Computer (C4) capabilities. Tactical Systems Development: This project provides for development, testing, and integration of specialized automation equipment to meet the unique requirements of SOF. Tactical systems provide forward deployed forces with advanced networking, automated data processing, storage, and display capabilities to support situational awareness, mission planning and execution, and Command and Control (C2) of forces. Tactical Radio Systems: This project is for the development of all SOF tactical radio programs. SOF units require radio communication equipment that improves their warfighting capability without degrading their mobility. United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has developed an overall strategy to ensure that Tactical Radio Systems continue to provide SOF with the required capabilities throughout the 21st century. SOF Tactical Radios provide the critical C3 link between SOF Commanders and SOF Teams involved in operational missions and training exercises. They also provide interoperability with all Services, various agencies of the U.S. Government, Air Traffic Control, commercial agencies, and allied/coalition forces. Tactical Radios rapidly and seamlessly establish and maintain mobile and fixed C2 communications between infiltrated/operational elements and higher echelon headquarters, allowing SOF to operate with any force combination in multiple environments. Munitions Advanced Development: This project provides for the advanced engineering, operational system development, and qualification efforts related to SOF-peculiar and Foreign/Non-standard munitions and equipment. Funding supports development of Insensitive Munitions (IM) technology and evaluation, in accordance with statutory requirement set forth in U.S. Code, Title 10, Chapter 141, Section 2389 (December 2001). Testing is in accordance with the USSOCOM IM Strategic Plan. Funding also supports efforts to develop and improve Precision Strike Systems (PSS) and Stand-Off Precision Guided Munitions (SOPGM), including the development and integration of improved warheads, seekers, guidance navigation and control systems, operational flight software, and missile delivery on to SOF platforms. When appropriate, these technologies will be pursued via rapid prototyping to develop, demonstrate and evaluate residual operational capabilities.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2021
- Source ID
- 1160431BB_7_0400_PB_2021
- Change Summary Explanation
- Funding: FY 2019: Net decrease of $0.332 million is due to a transfer to Small Business Innovative Research/Small Business Technology Transfer programs (-$2.274 million); an increase in MMP to cover additional requirements related to Advanced Sniper Rifle development ($1.137 million); an increase for continued RC-IED systems engineering, test and evaluation ($0.990 million); and funding was made available to support critical emerging Command requirements during the year of execution (-$0.185 million). FY 2020: Net increase of $13.182 million is due to Congressional Add program increases for distribute audio media and next generation loudspeakers ($4.000 million), Small Glide Munition (SGM) unmanned aerial system integration ($3.000 million), SGM collaborative strike environment ($10.000 million) and Congressional General Reduction for prior year carryover (-$3.818 million). FY 2021: Net increase of $9.970 million due to an increase for the initiation of developmental, test and evaluation of new Media Production Center (MPC) ($2.694 million), begin the engineering and integration for the munitions guidance and control upgrades for Stand-Off Precision Guided Munitions (SOPGM) ($3.155 million), rapid development of a modular open systems architecture to provide Mission Command Common Operational Picture (MC/COP) ($4.583 million), and funding was made available to support critical emerging command requirements (-$0.180 million). Funding transfer from (-$5.796 million) base to OCO for Enduring Requirements ($5.796 million). For the Defense Wide Review (DWR), USSOCOM performed a comprehensive analysis of future capabilities and is streamlining the RC-CIED, Counter Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS), and Munitions Advanced Development project contract support efforts to better align with the Department's priorities as outlined in the National Defense Strategy (-$0.282 million). -$0.058 million - RC-CIED - reduces system engineering and test and evaluation efforts. -$0.204 million - C-UAS - reduces development and test of various capabilities. -$0.020 million - Munitions Advanced Development - reduces IM testing on various munitions. Schedule: None. Technical: None.
- Service Agency Name
- United States Special Operations Command
Entities
Organizations
- United States Special Operations Command
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