LOGISTICS
Abstract
This activity supports Marine Corps Expeditionary Logistics which is the practical discipline and real world application of the deployment, sustainment, reconstitution, and re-deployment of forces engaged in expeditionary operations. Expeditionary Logistics replaces mass with assured knowledge and speed, is equally capable ashore or afloat in austere environments, and is fully scalable to meet uncertain requirements. Expeditionary Logistics logically divides into five pillars: deployment support, force closure, sustainment, reconstitution/redeployment, and command and control. These pillars are thoroughly integrated and perpetually related in execution. FY 2009 funding reflects efforts in lightweight portable battlefield power sources supporting USMC priorities in lightening the load of the individual Marine and enhancing the Marine Corps rifle squad's overall capabilities; and a DoD directed integrated capability demonstration supporting the Protection of Ground Forces and Systems. This capability demonstration has been directed to be wide ranging and encompass technologies for: -Pre-detonation of IEDs, -Personal protection materials, -Personal power generation, -Micro power sources, and -Augmented reality The integrated demonstration will be a broad, multi-year thrust to both investigate technology integration as well as spur application of more fundamental technologies to force and platform protection. The goal is multiple broad phased force protection applications and technologies, with off-ramps for fielding successes. Technologies being developed by the Logistics activity are central to the integrated demonstration program. The FY 2009 to FY 2010 increase results from initiation of new applied research directed at producing a lightweight device for converting hydrocarbon fuels to electrical energy. The FY 2010 to FY 2011 increase results from planned accelerated efforts to transition novel electrochemical capacitors required for meeting the peak power requirements of USMC squad level equipment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 5691900abe003e0ca987063de09f3365