USMC FNC Technology Candidates
Abstract
This R-2 Activity addresses the applied research associated with the Marine Corps' participation in the Department of the Navy's (DoN) Future Naval Capabilities (FNC) Program. The objective of the work in this Program Element (PE) is to develop and mature technologies needed by the Marine Corps to initiate FNCs in PE 0603640M Marine Corps Advanced Technology Development (ATD) that can be commenced at higher Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs). Investments in this activity are coordinated with similar and non-duplicative efforts in PE 0602750N Future Naval Capabilities Applied Research, where the Navy's participation in the FNC Program is funded. The FNC Program is structured to accelerate the transition of new technologies to the Fleet and Force. Each effort is assessed for its technology maturity and transition commitment. Funding for FNCs, which have Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) of 4/5 to 6 and also have transition funding commitments from acquisition Programs of Record, are resourced in PE 0603640M Marine Corps Advanced Technology Development. Funding for technology candidates at lower TRLs (3 to 4) are resourced in this PE 0602131M, Marine Corps Landing Force Technology. ONR works closely with the Resource Sponsors and acquisition stakeholders to develop high priority technological capabilities needed by the operational forces. FNC Budget Activity (BA) 2 investments develop candidate FNC technologies in an agile fashion by exploiting technology advances that respond rapidly to naval needs. This approach facilitates an optimum response when developing and maturing the technology options that can be developed further in PE 0603640M Marine Corps Advanced Technology Development (ATD). The FNC Program favors a high level of collaboration. PE R-2 activities are mostly organized by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) Departments, which are tasked to collaborate with the acquisition stakeholders and their resource sponsors. A complete accounting of the technology candidates being developed and a full disposition of each technology development effort funded in this PE is provided annually to the Congressional oversight committees.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2022
- Source ID
- 62c4bead34df9cfca953c76d38368467