SOF 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 SOF Technology Demonstration effort include: • SOF 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 2013: • Congressional add: Unfunded Requirement - Increased development of small unit dominance capabilities addressing highest priority unfunded requirements. Began assessing the integration of critical technologies focused on providing the dismounted special operator leap ahead capabilities via innovative collaborative processes. Initial focus is to initiate revolutionary technical advancement in warfighter protection and augmentation to maximize kinetic potential and minimize the risk to Special Operations Force’s direct assaulters.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2015
- Source ID
- S100_1160401BB_2_0400_PB_2015
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