The Science and Technology Division explores the concepts and advanced technologies shaping the future of distribution operations. The division serves as a focal point for SDDC and USTRANSCOM’s Science and Technology Programs, which includes the Advanced Concept/Joint Capability Technology Demonstrations (A/JCTDs) and the evaluation of applicable commercial concepts. The division cultivates relationships within the Research and Development (R&D) community, industry, and academia. The division recommends, coordinates, and evaluates appropriate change management proposals and actions.
- Explore concepts and advanced technologies shaping future deployment and distribution operations.
- Future Deployment and Distribution Assessment (FDDA)
- SDDC lead for Army Movement Asset Tracking System (AMATS) expansion using Next Generation Wireless Communications (NGWC) technology
- JDPAC lead for the Future Vertical Lift (FVL) Executive Steering Group (ESG)
- Develops inputs to and coordinates the Science and Technology Integrated Priority List (STIPL)
- AT21 Optimization Storyboards
- Air Mobility Command's "Global Mission Scheduling" (GMS) R&D USTC Optimization Integration POC
- SDDC/JDPAC lead to the USTRANSCOM Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) Program to include Joint Capability Technology Demonstrations (JCTDs).
- Consolidate and coordinate SDDC and JDPAC submission and review of USTRANSCOM R&D and JCTD proposals
- Cultivate relationships with the Research and Development (R&D) communities, industry, and academia.
- Manage and coordinate USTRANSCOM's partnership with Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT)
- Facilitate AFIT student research projects
- USTRANSCOM lead for the MIT Lincoln Lab Living Plan project
