(U) 2022-2023 AFSOC Areas of Interest 2022-2023.pptx

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This document is a slide presentation outlining the 2022-2023 Areas of Interest for the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC). It details a range of capability needs and research areas AFSOC is seeking industry partners to address, including aircraft maintenance training, artificial intelligence for threat identification, assault zone operations, battlefield trauma care, biometrics, beyond-line-of-sight communications, command and control, CBRN decontamination, global sensing, high-speed VTOL aircraft, information operations and cyber capabilities, low-visibility communications, maritime SOF mobility, multi-intelligence data fusion, personal protective equipment, precision navigation, scalable weapons effects, signature management, situational awareness, simulated training, austere base support, specialized strike operations, and survivor location. The document serves as a notice for industry partners to contact AFSOC's Technology and Industry Liaison Office to share relevant capabilities and submit meeting requests via the provided form and email address.

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2022-2023 Areas of Interest

Aircraft MX Training & RetentionMX technician training/certification and A/C availability for training due to legacy sustainment
AI Threat & Target IdentificationArtificial Intelligence technology to enhance threat and targeting Identification in any environment
Assault Zone OperationsSurvey, establish, and control LZ/DZ/AZ and conduct precision approach control
Austere Power GenerationSmall, lightweight, man-packable power generation for ground elements at austere locations
Battlefield Trauma CareProvide prompt, initial, blood sub transfusions to sustain life and manage trauma
Biometrics IdentificationIdentity Intelligence Program hardware, software, training, policy guidance
BLOS without SATCOMMaintain near real-time data connectivity while operating beyond line of sight
C2 Capability & CapacityC2 capability & capacity to operate during near-peer competition & conflict
C4ISR Systems InteroperabilityPlan, de-conflict, access, share operational information with various agencies/commands
Complex TargetingTrack and engage obscured and fast-moving targets in complex combat environments
Common Ops Picture/Common Intel PictureFuse geospatial data, static data, track data for near real-time battle space awareness
Forward-Deployed CBRN DECONCBRN DECON capability for forward-deployed aircraft, equipment, and personnel
Full Spectrum Threat Warning & CMAccess denied airspace with adequate countermeasures against RF, EO, IR, DE, EMP
Global Sensing EnterpriseConduct global sensing for timely collection, processing, exploitation, & dissemination of information
High Speed VTOLConduct medium lift, long range, runway independent, high-speed VTOL in contested environments
Human Systems Integration & PerformanceConduct life-cycle management (training, rehab, nutrition etc.) of the human weapons system
Improved AFSOC SensorsSense, acquire, engage, assess enemy activities through environmental conditions

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IO & Cyber Capability/Proficiency/CapacityInformation Operations & Cyber technical capabilities, proficiency, and capacity
Low Visibility CommunicationsLow visibility communications capability in degraded environments
SOF Mobility in Maritime EnvironmentsConduct runway independent, medium lift SOF mobility operations in maritime environments
Mission NetworkingAccurately receive, transmit, exchange, process, and display networking data
Multi-Intelligence Data Correlation & FusionAutomated, cross-domain, multi-INT fusion capability with national and coalition agencies
Personal Protective EquipmentPersonal protection against environment, small arms, blast/frag, laser, CBRN, etc.
Position, Navigation & TimingPrecision enroute, terminal, and formation aircraft navigation
Scalable Weapons EffectsAbility to scale effects of weapons against surface and sub-surface targets
Signature ManagementReduce and change aircraft and human signature to increase survivability & prevent compromise
Situational AwarenessCollect, disseminate, correlate, fuse, and display threat, target, and C2 data
SOF Air/Ground Training/RehearsalSubstitute realistic simulator training and rehearsal for live A/C training
SOF Support in Austere LocationsOrganic capacity to support & sustain AFSOF operations in austere environments
Specialized Strike OperationsConduct stand-off, persistent, and autonomous precision strike operations in any environment
Survivor Location and IDProvide accurate, near real-time location and ID data for team/aircrew/aircraft recovery
Training Infrastructure for OPEInstitutional and forecasted OPE training for Theater Air Operations and Special Tactics squadrons

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