TECHNOLOGY MATURATION INITIATIVES
Abstract
This Project funds the prototyping and demonstration of selected technology enabled capabilities to support advanced Soldier, ground, aviation, and command, control, communication & reconnaissance systems and equipment. Demonstration of these advanced technologies and systems are conducted in relevant environments and performing tactical/operational scenarios, taking technologies to a goal of Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 7 and reducing risk for acquisition programs. Efforts are typically 1-3 years in duration, and may include early competitive prototyping to facilitate transition of new capabilities into acquisition programs of record. Efforts are directed by an Army Senior Executive Steering Group (ESG) based on program priority and opportunity, to ensure that demonstrations have high potential for filling capability gaps and transitioning. This Project provides the Army an improved mechanism for fulfilling the goals of the Weapon Systems Acquisition Reform Act (WSARA) of 2009 by enabling greater competition in the latter stages of technology maturation and establishing a closer alignment between Science and Technology (S&T) and acquisition programs. The cited work is consistent with the Assistant Secretary of Defense, Research and Engineering science and technology priority focus areas and the Army Modernization Strategy. Work in the Project is performed by the Research, Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM), Engineering Research Development Center (ERDC), the Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2017
- Source ID
- DS3_0604115A_4_2040_PB_2017
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