SOF Underwater Systems

Abstract

This program element provides for engineering and 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, 2013
Source ID
1160483BB_7_0400_PB_2013
Change Summary Explanation
Funding: FY 2011: Net increase of $13.739 million is due to a reprogramming from the Joint Multi-Mission Submersible program via the FY 2011 Appropriations Bill ($14.924 million), an economic assumption reduction (-$0.467 million) and a transfer of funds to Small Business Innovation Research (-$0.718 million). FY 2012: Decrease of $24.000 million due to a congressional reduction for program excessive growth (-$24.000 million). FY 2013: Net decrease of $78.583 million is due to postponement of the Dry Combat Submersible Light and the Future Dry Deck Shelter Extension Modification programs (-$68.716 million), reprogramming to higher command priorities (-$10.183 million) and an economic assumption increase ($0.316 million). Schedule: Delays in Dry Combat Submersible programs due to manpower limitations and competing priorities. 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
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Cost Analysis
  • Developmental Tests
  • Diver Equipment
  • Engineering
  • Government Furnished Equipment
  • Manufacturing
  • Prototypes
  • Shallow Water
  • Submersibles
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Underwater Vehicles
  • United States
  • Unmanned Underwater Vehicles
  • Vehicles

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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