FUTURE CONCEPTS, TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT, AND ROADMAPPING
Abstract
This activity supports the planning and integration of technology development efforts across the entire PE. In conjunction with the Concepts Based Capabilities System and the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory, unique and novel concepts for advanced warfighting are developed and validated. Effectiveness analyses are conducted to identify the synergistic effects that can be achieved through the integration of emerging technology with innovative tactics, doctrine, and techniques. Technology assessments are conducted to determine the supporting technologies that have the highest impact across the warfare areas, and warrant further investment within this PE. Technology Roadmapping is conducted to help identify opportunities to leverage technology development within the Department of the Navy and the Department of Defense, as well as, with the commercial sector and university communities. The resultant technology investment strategy is developed and used to guide out-year technology development efforts. FY 2009 reflects funding for new assessments in Asymmetric/Irregular Warfare and Distributed Operations; 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 for force and platform protection. The goal is multiple broad phased force protection applications and technologies, with off-ramps for fielding successes. The FY 2010 to FY 2011 funding increase results from expanded assessments relative to how the Marine Corps supports the National Defense Strategy (NDS) and multinational efforts in Overseas Contingency Operations, the Long War and employment in the full Range Of Military Operations (ROMO).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- 8df2dd2de201503952e8d66660f64d2d