Electronic Combat Spt, C3 Protection/Multi-Mission, Technology and Spt
Abstract
A.1. Mission Description. Program element includes the manpower, equipment, research and development, developmental testing, operational test and evaluation, transition funding to foundational programs, necessary facilities, legal and associated costs supporting cyber innovation through rapid development (days to months), technology transition and/or acquisition of cyber capabilities. Key areas include; defense of the Air Force Network, mission assurance capabilities to protect cyber infrastructure and attack and exploitation of networks and associated systems used by adversaries as directed by the appropriate Combatant Commander or Joint Force Commander. These capabilities will directly support interagency partners and joint forces. A.2. Other. May include expedited development of innovative solutions for existing and emerging technologies A.3. Budget Item Justification. Rapid Cyber Acquisition (RCA) provides Combatant Commanders with the ability to rapidly respond to merging cyber needs. RCA provides rapid fielding of offensive cyber capabilities in the following areas: attack, exploitation, defense, and command and control of offensive cyber operations through all phases of warfare; and new cyber operational capabilities that address cyber gaps in evolving mission areas. RCA delivers operational cyber capabilities to 24th Air Force (24 AF) warfighters in mission-relevant timeframes. RCA provides capabilities in support of US national security interests 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 offensive 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 material or non-material cyber solutions, conduct rapid prototyping, integration, and transition activities for cyber systems. Activities include, but are not limited to: development of software/hardware systems; integration and transition of lab-developed cyber capabilities to the warfighter; testing and evaluation; program management administration, studies, analysis, pilots, demonstrations, and risk reduction for emerging technologies. The Cyber Capability Support Office (CCSO) is a rapid cyber capability development organization charged with meeting AF Offensive Cyber Operations (OCO) mission requirements in support of multi-domain superiority across the 5 Air Force core missions. By utilizing a unique blend of technology, intelligence, and operations Subject Matter Experts, CCSO develops Phase-0 focused capability to enable the achievement of the CCDR's mission requirements. In FY19, RCA will shift focus from the rapid fielding of capability to funding a standing research and development team to conduct quick look assessments, solution design, rapid prototyping, and field quick reaction capabilities in support of urgent warfighter requirements. This program element may include necessary civilian pay expenses required to manage, execute, and deliver cyber weapon system capability. The use of such program funds would be in addition to the civilian pay expenses budgeted in program elements 0605826F, 0605827F, 0605828F, 0605829F, 0605830F, 0605831F, 0605832F, and 0605898F. 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, 2019
- Source ID
- 670374_0305881F_7_3600_PB_2019
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