USMC FNC TECHNOLOGY CANDIDATES
Abstract
This R-2 Activity, formerly named USMC Future Naval Capabilities (FNCs), addresses the applied research associated with the Marine Corps' participation in the Department of the Navy's (DoN) Future Naval Capabilities (FNC) Program. The objective of the work in this Program Element (PE) is to develop and mature technologies needed by the Marine Corps to initiate FNCs in PE 0603640M Marine Corps Advanced Technology Development (ATD) that can be commenced at higher Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs). Investments in this activity are coordinated with similar and non-duplicative efforts in PE 0602750N Future Naval Capabilities Applied Research, where the Navy's participation in the FNC Program is funded. The FNC Program was restructured for FY19 to accelerate transition to the Fleet and Force. This restructuring involved a zero based review of all ongoing FNC projects where each effort was assessed for its technology maturity and transition commitment. Ongoing efforts were categorized as FNCs or Technology Candidates. Some efforts were terminated and others were accelerated to achieve the goals of the restructured program. FNCs, which have higher Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs of 4/5 to 6) and transition funding commitments, are being resourced in PE 0603640M Marine Corps Advanced Technology Development (ATD). Funding for technology candidates at lower TRLs (3 to 4) is being resourced in this PE. ONR is working closely with the Resource Sponsors and acquisition stakeholders to develop high priority technological capabilities needed by the operational forces. Prior to FY19, the underlying FNC Program investments in this PE were aligned to specific FNC projects. In order to increase agility, exploit technology advances, and respond quickly to naval needs, future applied research investments supporting FNC technology candidates are being developed in a more flexible manner. This approach facilitates an optimum response when developing and maturing the technology options that will be developed further in PE 0603640M Marine Corps Advanced Technology Development (ATD). The FNC Program has been fully restructured in favor of a more direct and higher level of collaboration. Investments are organized to enhance collaboration with the acquisition stakeholders and their resource sponsors. A complete accounting of the technologies being developed in this PE will be provided separately to the Congressional oversight committees.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2020
- Source ID
- d1971b1e2f82199cc3ef8cf54254c66e