United States Department of Defense United States Special Operations Command Naval Special Warfare Command

This document outlines USSOCOM's Science and Technology (S&T) strategy to address evolving global dynamics and technological advancements. It focuses on achieving 'Mission Assured Communications' (MAC) to equip Special Operations Forces (SOF) with resilient capabilities in contested environments. Key areas include mitigating identity security risks, leveraging AI and machine learning, and fostering an S&T Innovation Ecosystem to provide asymmetric advantages for critical 'No-Fail' missions.

This document, created by the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), outlines a strategic approach to 'Signature Management' (SIGMAN) in response to rapid technological changes and evolving geopolitical dynamics. It addresses the need for Special Operations Forces (SOF) to remain undetected in complex operational environments, counter advanced threats, and maintain an unmatched advantage through the discovery and rapid injection of effective technologies. The strategy focuses on obscuring physical and virtual presence, ensuring resilient communications, and building an S&T Innovation Ecosystem to meet future challenges.

The Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF) program is designed to optimize and sustain performance, readiness, and longevity for special operations mission requirements through integrated and holistic programs. Its key priorities include enhancing the readiness of Special Operations Forces, fostering collaboration with services and academia, developing innovative solutions, securing necessary authorities, evaluating programs, and reducing the stigma associated with seeking care. The program achieves these goals through a focus on five core domains: Physical, Psychological, Social and Family, Cognitive, and Spiritual health.

This document provides an overview of the Program Executive Office Rotary Wing (PEO RW), outlining its mission, organizational structure, key personnel, and strategic direction for Special Operations Forces (SOF) aviation. It details ongoing advancements and future efforts across various aircraft platforms (A/MH-6, MH-60M, MH-47G), mission equipment, and training systems. The overview also highlights technology investments in areas such as Assured Position, Navigation, and Timing (APNT), aircrew workload management, data processing, and Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA). Additionally, it addresses critical challenges, referred to as 'wicked problems,' related to aircraft reach, situational awareness, and lethality, and aligns with broader government focus areas including Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML), consolidation of efforts, and continuous modernization of enduring fleets.

This strategic briefing outlines the mission, vision, and focus areas for the Program Executive Officer, SOF Digital Applications. The mission is to deliver innovative, relevant, and dependable special operations-peculiar software and data capabilities to achieve information dominance and ensure success for the SOF warfighter. The vision is to be trusted experts for interoperable software and data solutions, digitally accelerating the kill chain. Key strategic focus areas include integrated software solutions, infrastructure and deployment, data centricity and interoperability, and AI implementation and sustainment, all emphasizing open systems architecture and cloud/edge independence.