Electronic Combat Spt, C3 Protection/Multi-Mission, Technology and Spt
Abstract
Rapid Cyber Acquisition (RCA) provides combatant commanders (CCDRs) with the ability to rapidly respond to emerging cyber needs. RCA provides rapid fielding of capabilities in three areas: defend the Air Force portion of the DoD Global Information Grid (GIG) in response to new and emerging threats; network attack and cyber exploit capabilities through all phases of warfare; and new cyber operations capabilities that address gaps to support evolving missions. Rapid Cyber Acquisition delivers cyber capabilities to 24th Air Force (24 AF) warfighters in mission-relevant timeframes. RCA provides capabilities in support of US national security interests, to counter current and future cyber threats, and to enhance the nation's ability to operate in cyberspace. It expedites cyber development and modifications of USAF and DoD cyber capabilities. RCA provides solution sets for cyberspace operations: attack, defense, command and control/situational awareness, exploitation, critical infrastructure support, and combat support. RCA provides integration, and technical support to other Service and Government Agency activities to leverage select Air Force-developed technologies and/or operational capabilities. RCA will develop materiel or non-materiel cyber solutions, conduct rapid prototyping, integration, and transition activities for cyber systems. Primary activities include, but are not limited to: development of software/hardware cyber systems; integration and transition of DoD lab-developed cyber capabilities to the warfighter; testing and evaluation; program management administration. Secondary activities include, but are not limited to: studies, analysis, pilots, demonstrations, and risk reduction to emerging technologies for USAF cyber systems. Congress will be notified when all projects have been approved by the end of the fiscal year via Congressional Notification Letters. This program is in Budget Activity 7, Operational System Development because this budget activity includes development efforts to upgrade systems that have been fielded or have received approval for full rate production and anticipate production funding in the current or subsequent fiscal year.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2015
- Source ID
- 670374_0305881F_7_3600_PB_2015
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- Root: Rapid Cyber Acquisition
- Child Accomplishment: Hardware/Software Development
- Child Accomplishment: HW Integration
- Child Accomplishment: Test & Evaluation