USMC Concepts & Programs 2013 - Defense Innovation Marketplace

USMC Concepts & Programs 2013
Program Status
The program is scheduled to achieve a Milestone C
decision in FY 2014. Initial Operational Test and Evaluation
is to occur in FY 2014. A total of 1,482 systems
will be procured, with Initial Operational Capability
scheduled for FY 2015 and Full Operational Capability
in FY 2019.
Procurement Profile: FY 12 FY 13
Quantity: 0 0
Operational Impact
Operating forces continue to need additional capabilities
that increase options along the use of force
continuum. The capability to engage and incapacitate
point targets with precision accuracy during crowd
control/human shield situations or when facing ambiguous
threats is critical. The requirement to incapacitate
individuals refers to the capability of dissuading
or rendering individuals incapable of acting or reacting,
so that friendly forces may gain control, minimize
interference, and/or accomplish a task. The next generation
NL Untethered Personnel Incapacitation System
will provide this capability at distances greater than
current systems. Recent Science and Technology experimentation
and research have demonstrated practical,
available opportunities in this area. This system
will increase the standoff distance between the Marine
and a potential threat, allowing more time to determine
intent and to escalate force, if necessary.
Developer/Manufacturer: TBD
Disable Point Target (DPT)
Description
Operational Forces have an immediate requirement
for additional capabilities that provide Marines
with increased standoff when employing non-lethal
(NL) effects. There is a critical need to accurately incapacitate
individuals while simultaneously keeping Marines
beyond the reach of a hostile threat. Currently
fielded individual personnel incapacitation systems
require Marines to be in close proximity to the threat.
This close range places the Marine at greater risk and
compresses the Marine’s decision and response times.
The next generation non-lethal un-tethered personnel
incapacitation system will permit Marines to acquire
targets during both day and night operations at a range
greater than 21 feet.
Program Status
An Analysis of Alternatives is being conducted on
the Disable Point Target program.
Procurement Profile: FY 12 FY 13
Quantity: 0 0
Developer/Manufacturer: TBD
DoD Non-Lethal Weapons
Program
The Department of Defense (DoD) Non-Lethal
Weapons Program stimulates and coordinates non-lethal
weapons requirements of the U.S. Armed Services
and is the resource sponsor for the development of
technologies to satisfy these requirements. The Commandant
of the U.S. Marine Corps serves as the DOD
Non-Lethal Weapons Executive Agent.
Located at Marine Corps Base Quantico, the Joint
Non-Lethal Weapons Directorate serves as the Executive
Agent’s day-to-day management office. The U.S.
Armed Services work with the Combatant Commanders
and the Executive Agent through a joint process to
identify requirements and coordinate the planning,
programming and funding of non-lethal weapons research,
development, and test and evaluation. These
efforts directly support the services and U.S. Special
Operations Command in their efforts to procure and
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