SOF Underwater Systems

Abstract

This program element provides for engineering & manufacturing development and operational systems development of small combat underwater submersibles and underwater support systems and equipment. This program element also provides for pre-acquisition activities (materiel solutions analysis, advanced component development and prototypes) to respond to emergent requirements. These submersibles, systems, and equipment are used by Special Operations Forces (SOF) in the conduct of infiltration/extraction, hydrographic/inland reconnaissance, beach obstacle clearance, underwater ship attack, and other missions. The capabilities of the submersible systems and unique equipment provides small, highly trained forces the ability to successfully engage the enemy and conduct clandestine operations associated with SOF maritime missions.

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Document Details

Document Type
R2 Budgetary Justification
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2012
Source ID
1160483BB_7_0400_PB_2012
Change Summary Explanation
Funding: FY 2010 Net increase of $5.464 million due to a decrease for Small Business Innovation Research Transfer (-$.103 million), an increase of $1.514 million for Non-Gasoline Burning Outboard Engine congressional add reprogrammed from the Navy, a reprogramming increase of $4.058 million from the Joint Multi-Mission Submersible program and a decrease of ($.005 million) for higher headquarters priorities. FY 2011 None. FY 2012 Net increase of $83.963 million due to new SOF Undersea Mobility Strategy and the reallocation of resources from the Joint Multi-Mission Submersible program ($84.131 million) and a decrease due to an economic adjustment (-$.168 million). Schedule: None. Technical: None.
Service Agency Name
United States Special Operations Command

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Special Operations Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Contracts
  • Cost Analysis
  • Costs
  • Developmental Tests
  • Diver Equipment
  • Engineering
  • Manufacturing
  • Shallow Water
  • Special Operations Forces
  • Submersibles
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Underwater Vehicles
  • United States
  • Unmanned Underwater Vehicles
  • Vehicles
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Irregular Warfare and Special Operations Cyberspace Operations against Adversarial Threats.
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

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