SOF Visual Augmentation, Lasers and Sensor Systems

Abstract

This program element provides for development, testing, and integration of specialized visual augmentation, laser and sensor systems equipment to meet the unique requirements of Special Operations Forces (SOF). Specialized equipment will permit small, highly trained forces to conduct required operations across the entire spectrum of conflict. These operations are generally conducted in harsh environments, for unspecified periods and in locations requiring small unit autonomy. 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 enemy threats to ensure mission success.

Document Details

• Document Type: R2 Budgetary Justification
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2014
• Source ID: 1160479BB_7_0400_PB_2014
• Change Summary Explanation: Funding: FY 2012: Net decrease of -$0.289 million is due to reprogramming to higher command priorities (-$0.212 million) and Small Business Innovation Research transfer (-$0.077 million). FY 2013: None. FY 2014: None. Schedule: None. Technical: None.
• Service Agency Name: United States Special Operations Command

Entities

Organizations

• United States Special Operations Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

• Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

• Acquisition
• Assault Rifles
• Combat Effectiveness
• Demographic Cohorts
• Detectors
• Reconnaissance
• Short-Wavelength Infrared Radiation
• Situational Awareness
• Small Business
• Special Operations Forces
• Target Acquisition
• Test And Evaluation
• Unconventional Warfare
• United States
• Warfare
• Weapon Systems
• Weapons

Readers

• Irregular Warfare and Special Operations Cyberspace Operations against Adversarial Threats.

Technology Areas

• Directed Energy