Advanced Technology Development
Abstract
This project provides for rapid prototyping, Advanced Technology Demonstrations (ATDs) and Joint Capability Technology Demonstrations. It is a means for demonstrating and evaluating the utility of emerging/advanced technologies in operationally relevant environments with Special Operations Forces (SOF) users. This project integrates emerging technologies and presents them in technology demonstrations, in conjunction with joint experiments and other assessment events. Evaluation results often facilitate the initiation of new programs and the insertion of appropriate technologies to acquisition programs. The element also addresses unique, joint special mission or area-specific needs for which a few rapid prototypes must be developed on a responsive basis, or are of sufficient time sensitivity to accelerate prototyping efforts of a normal acquisition program in any phase. Sub-projects within the SOF Special Technology Development efforts include: • Special Operations Special Technology Sub-Project. This sub-project integrates emerging technologies and presents them in technology demonstrations, in conjunction with joint experiments and other assessment events. • Tagging, Tracking, and Locating (TTL) Technologies Sub-Project. TTL funds SOF unique ATDs identified in the USSOCOM Quick Look Capabilities Based Assessments (QL-CBA). TTL rapidly prototypes and expeditiously transitions projects from laboratory to acquisition Programs of Record/operational use to address SOF capability deficiencies. • National to Theater Transition Sub-Project. Conduct additional testing required to transition items from national forces to theater forces. • Classified Sub-Project (provided under separate cover). • Signature Management Technology Demonstrator (details provided under separate cover).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2016
- Source ID
- S200_1160402BB_3_0400_PB_2016
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