SO Technology Development

Abstract

This project conducts studies and develops laboratory prototypes for applied research and advanced technology developments, and leverages other organizations' technology projects that may not otherwise be affordable within MFP-11. Small incremental co-investments with DoD, other government agencies, and commercial organizations allows USSOCOM to influence the schedule and direction of technology developments, emerging technologies, and capabilities for Special Operations Forces (SOF), with significant economies of investment. This USSOCOM investment strategy is used to link technology opportunities with USSOCOM capability deficiencies, capability objectives; technology thrust areas, and technology objectives. Requirements in these areas may be advertised to industry and government research and development agencies via broad area announcements and calls for white papers. Sub-projects within the Special Operations Technology Demonstration effort include: • Special Operations Technology Development Sub-Project: This project conducts studies and develops laboratory prototypes for applied research and advanced technology developments, and leverages other organizations' technology projects that may not otherwise be affordable within MFP-11. • Tagging, Tracking, and Locating (TTL) Sub-Project: TTL funds Applied Research projects identified in the USSOCOM Capabilities Based Assessments. TTL applies leading edge nanotechnology, biometric and biotechnology, and chemistry S&T which is directed towards the development of revolutionary tags, taggants, sensors, communications, and data processing. • Classified Sub-Project (provided under separate cover). • The following technology activity was added by Congress in FY 2012: • Congressional add: Unfunded Requirement - Increased development of multi-spectral optics which will address night vision capability gaps; assessed approaches to address unique power requirements for SOF mobility platforms; and initiated efforts to address biometric and non-lethal engagement needs. Classified unfunded requirement details are provided under separate cover.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2014
Source ID
S100_1160401BB_2_0400_PB_2014

Tags

Readers

  • Irregular Warfare and Special Operations Cyberspace Operations against Adversarial Threats.
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
  • Public Financial Management and Budgeting

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Fully Networked C3
  • Fully Networked C3 - Command and Control

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