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.

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Document Details

Document Type
R2 Budgetary Justification
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2015
Source ID
1160479BB_7_0400_PB_2015
Change Summary Explanation
Funding: FY 2013: Decrease of -$0.799 million is due to sequestration reductions (-$0.357 million), congressional rescissions (-$0.005 million), a reprogramming to higher command priorities (-$0.302 million) and a transfer of funds to Small Business Innovation Research (-$0.135 million). Sequestration Impacts: Delays the testing of the Hand-Held Laser Marker Designator by four months. 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

  • Assault Rifles
  • Combat Effectiveness
  • Demographic Cohorts
  • Detectors
  • Image Intensification
  • Night Sights
  • Prototypes
  • Reconnaissance
  • Short-Wavelength Infrared Radiation
  • Small Business
  • Special Operations Forces
  • Target Acquisition
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Unconventional Warfare
  • United States
  • Warfare
  • Weapons

Readers

  • Military History / Militaries and War Studies
  • Sensor Fusion and Tracking Systems.
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy

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