Maritime Systems

Abstract

This program element provides for engineering and manufacturing development (EMD) of Special Operations Forces (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 technologies, and new development efforts. Middle-Tier Acquisition (2016 NDAA, Section 804) to accommodate rapid prototyping, may be utilized. The Underwater Systems project provides for EMD of combat submersibles, SOF operator diving systems, underwater support systems, and underwater equipment. This project also provides for pre-acquisition activities (material solutions analysis, advanced component, prototype development, and exploitation of emerging technology opportunities to deliver enhanced capabilities) to respond to emergent requirements. These submersibles, equipment, and diving systems are used by SOF in the conduct of infiltration/extraction, personnel/material recovery, hydrographic/inland reconnaissance, beach obstacle clearance, underwater ship attack, and other missions. The capabilities of the submersible systems, diving systems, and unique equipment provide small, highly trained forces the ability to successfully engage the enemy and conduct clandestine operations associated with SOF maritime missions. The Surface Craft project provides for EMD of medium and heavy surface combatant craft, combatant craft mission equipment, and pre-planned product improvement and technology insertion engineering changes to meet the unique requirements of SOF. This project element also provides for pre-acquisition activities (materiel solutions analysis, advanced component development and prototypes) to quickly respond to new requirements for maritime craft and subsystems. 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.

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Document Details

Document Type
R2 Budgetary Justification
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2020
Source ID
1160483BB_7_0400_PB_2020
Change Summary Explanation
Funding: FY2018: Net increase of $23.965 million is due to Congressional Add of $14.100 million for the Dry Combat Submersible Program (DCS) depressurization pump, signature management, modeling and simulation, and submarine interoperability risk mitigation efforts, an increase of $12.800 million for the congressional requested transfer into DCS for the completion of manufacturing and acceptance testing of DCS 1 vessel and development of Mid-Water Column Lock-In/Lock-out (MWC LI/LO). A decrease of -$2.533 million to Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer Programs, and a decrease of -$0.402 million for higher command priorities. FY 2019: None. FY2020: Net Increase of $40.761 million due to an increase of $17.163 million to commence the Undersea Craft Mission Equipment (UCME), which supports Technology Insertion Roadmaps including technology development to support Assured Access and undersea clandestine insertion. An increase of $5.350 million to support active ride control and digital radar for Combatant Craft Mission Equipment (CCME), an increase of $13.537 million to continue the development, design, and integration of Maritime Precision Engagement (MPE), an increase of $2.986 million for development of DCS Next, and an increase of $1.725 million for development across undersea and surface programs. Schedule: None. Technical: None.
Service Agency Name
United States Special Operations Command

Entities

Organizations

  • United States Special Operations Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Contracts
  • Control Systems
  • Cost Analysis
  • Divers
  • Engineering
  • Environmental Protection
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Manufacturing
  • Navigation
  • Procurement
  • Situational Awareness
  • Software Prototyping
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Underwater Equipment
  • United States
  • United States Special Operations Command

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

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