SSN/SSGN Survivability Program
Abstract
The details of project activities are SECRET or higher. The SSN/SSGN Survivability Program (S3P) provides Director, Undersea Warfare Division (OPNAV N97) with qualitative and quantitative analysis of potential SSN and SSGN submarine vulnerabilities based on technology threats and operational requirements and recommends countermeasure concepts to mitigate these potential vulnerabilities. S3P informs the entire $10B submarine portfolio with validated analysis which informs risk to submarine survivability and stealth in contested environments. This analysis also informs methods by which stealth can be regained once compromised to execute missions such as weapons employment. S3P conducts technical analysis validated with at-sea testing. The technical analysis is put into an operational context using data from current submarine operations and Fleet war plans. S3P develops technologies and tools to increase the survivability of submarines by recognizing and mitigating sources of acoustic and non-acoustic vulnerabilities that put a submarine at risk when operating in contested waters and the littorals. S3P supports fleet development of Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) that facilitate new or enhance existing warfighting concepts.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2022
- Source ID
- e6e50ddd6c5ec2bb803a7e99c0e6e79b