Maritime Systems
Abstract
This consolidated PE provides for engineering & manufacturing development and operational development of SOF Surface and Undersea Mobility platforms. This program element also provides for pre-acquisition activities to quickly respond to new requirements for SOF surface and undersea mobility, looking at multiple alternatives to include cross-platform technical solutions, service common solutions, Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) technologies and new development efforts. The Underwater Systems project provides for engineering and manufacturing development and operational systems development of combat underwater submersibles and underwater support systems and equipment. This project 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 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. This program received a FY 2013 Congressional Add. The Surface Craft project provides for engineering & manufacturing development and operational systems development of light, medium, and heavy surface combatant craft and selected items of specialized equipment to meet the unique requirements of SOF. This project element also provides for pre-acquisition activities (materiel solutions analysis, advanced component development & prototypes) to quickly respond to new requirements for surface craft and equipment, such as the light and heavy combatant crafts. The craft capabilities and unique equipment provide small, highly trained forces the ability to successfully engage the enemy and conduct operations associated with SOF maritime missions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2015
- Source ID
- 1160483BB_7_0400_PB_2015
- Change Summary Explanation
- Funding: FY 2013: Net increase of $39.858 million is due to sequestration reductions (-$5.866 million), congressional rescissions (-$0.098 million), congressional add for Dry Combat Submersible ($35.000 million) and congressional transfer from procurement for Shallow Water Combat Submersible ($14.000 million), a reprogramming to higher command priorities (-$2.500 million), and a transfer of funds to Small Business Innovative Research (-$0.678 million). Sequestration Impacts: Delays development efforts for Next Generation Combatant Craft Forward Looking Infrared (CCFLIR), Next Generation Surface System studies, and increases weapons and communications integration risk onto surface programs. Reduces test support for undersea programs. FY 2014: Net increase of $10.209 million is due to congressional transfer from procurement for Shallow Water Combat Submersible ($10.000 million), a congressional transfer from procurement for Next Generation CCFLIR ($1.156 million) and a transfer of funds to Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) of (-$.947 million). FY 2015: Increase of $14.110 million supports the product development of Underwater Systems programs. Schedule: Delays in Shallow Water Combat Submersible Block 1 design challenges by prime contractor resulted in a program schedule slip. Technical: None.
- Service Agency Name
- United States Special Operations Command
Entities
Organizations
- United States Special Operations Command
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- Child Accomplishment: SWCS (Block 1)
- Child Accomplishment: Dry Combat Submersibles (DCS)
- Child Accomplishment: Dry Deck Shelter (DDS)
- Child Project: Surface Craft
- Child Accomplishment: Combatant Craft Medium (CCM)
- Child Accomplishment: Combatant Craft Heavy (CCH)
- Child Accomplishment: Next Generation Combatant Craft Forward Looking Infrared Radar (CCFLIR)
- Child Accomplishment: Next Generation Surface System (NGSRF)