Rapid Reaction Fund
Abstract
The Quick Reaction Special Projects Program (QRSP) (Program Element 0603826D8Z) supports three separate projects that provide rapid funding to expedite the development and transition of new technologies to the warfighter: The projects that are part of the QRSP are the Quick Reaction Fund (QRF), Technology Transition Initiative (TTI), and Rapid Reaction Fund (RRF). RRF is fully executed through the Combating Terrorism Technology Task Force (CTTTF), which was re-designated as the Rapid Reaction Technology Office (RRTO). The CTTTF was stood up to provide rapid response to operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and other theaters in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) and to accelerate the transition of high-potential science and technology projects into operationally useful products in the execution years. A key focus is to "anticipate" what future Irregular Warfare needs might arise. The dynamics and nature of current conflicts require a venue to prototype new capabilities in anticipation of their potential future need. In FY 2005/2006, CTTTF/RRTO leveraged the DoD science and technology base and those of the other Federal Departments; stimulated interagency coordination and cooperation; accelerated fielding of capabilities and concepts to counter emerging threats; and provided feedback to the S&T community to guide long term developmental strategies. The task force anticipated adversaries' exploitation of technology, including available and advanced capabilities. Additionally, the task force exploited technology developed outside of DoD in the commercial sector, in academia and internationally; as well as anticipated adversary’s application of available and advanced technology. In FY2007 RRTO built upon previous experience and pursued projects in: counter cover, concealment and deception in a counter insurgency environment; explored methods and approaches of persistent surveillance stimulation for counterinsurgency; developed alternate power sources for sensors and systems; and expanded human, social and cultural knowledge. In 2008 RRTO focused its projects in the areas of small unit situation awareness, program synchronization, non-kinetic operations, strategic communications, biometrics and forensic applications, persistent surveillance infrastructure, maritime surveillance, small unit dispersed capabilities within specific geographic areas, cross organization / agency sharing , network war concept development and strategic multi-layer assessments. In 2009 RRTO focused its projects in the areas of surveillance system testing, the interface of law enforcement and military operations, strategic communication and influence operations, biometrics and forensics capabilities development, capabilities to support denied area operations, small dispersed unit operations, autonomous system operations, strategic multi-layer assessment and the establishment of an Open Business Cell to facilitate better interactions with small innovative companies that do not normally do business with the DoD. In FY 2011 RRTO will continue to explore new and emerging capabilities to support Irregular Warfare operations. Potential areas for FY 2011 RRTO projects include: FOB protection, persistent surveillance, maritime domain awareness, interface of Law Enforcement and military ops, biometrics and forensics, autonomous operations, operations in cold environments, capabilities to exploit denied areas, strategic communications and multi-layer assessments and nontraditional approaches to leverage innovative businesses. The average length of a Rapid Reaction Technology Office project falls within an 6-12 month range in order to more effectively aid the Warfighter.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- P828_0603826D8Z_3_0400_PB_2011
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