Dry Combat Submersible (DCS) Now, Program Number 816

Abstract

The DCS provides for the advanced development, engineering, manufacturing, and testing efforts for a surface launched, dry, diver lock-in/lock-out vessel capable of inserting and extracting SOF and/or payloads into denied areas. Article consists of one Engineering Development Model (EDM). The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) tested one submersible prototype to validate test methodologies, commercial classification, and USOCOM safety certification processes and will continue to utilize the prototype to evaluate capability enhancing technologies and reduce risk within the DCS program. This program includes funding for enhanced warfighter capabilities such as Mid-Water Column Lock-In/Lock-Out, de-pressurization pump, and submarine/grey hull interoperability. The DCS is directly aligned with the 2022 NDS by building a resilient Joint Force and defense ecosystem.

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2024
Source ID
66d198ca46d4104a9984fef0709c5a1d

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Engineering

Readers

  • Enterprise Information Systems Architecture and Joint Command Capability Interoperability Support.
  • Naval Mine Countermeasure Systems Development.
  • Underwater engineering and Marine Technology.

Technology Areas

  • Fully Networked C3

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