UNCLASSIFIED
RDT&E BUDGET ITEM JUSTIFICATION SHEET (R-2 Exhibit)
DATE March 1996
| APPROPRIATION/BUDGET ACTIVITY |
R-1 ITEM NOMENCLATURE |
| COST (In Millions) | FY1995 | FY1996 | FY1997 | FY1998 | FY1998 | FY2000 | FY2001 | Cost to Complete | Total Cost |
| Total Program Element (PE) Cost | 0 | 3.339 | 14.523 | 19.223 | 27.946 | 32.453 | 37.547 | Continuing | Continuing |
| Project Name/No. and Subtotal Cost
JWIP/P528 |
0 | 3.339 | 14.523 | 19.223 | 27.946 | 32.453 | 37.547 | Continuing | Continuing |
(U) BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF ELEMENT : The Joint Warfighting Integration Program (JWIP), formerly called the Joint Technology Insertion Program, provides early solutions to the warfighter's most critical needs. The JCS has developed Vision 2010, the Chairman's vision of the operational capabilities we will need fifteen years from now and is performing Joint Warfighting capability assessments. Critical Joint Warfighting Operational capabilities have been identified, e.g. Battlespace Information Dominance, and supported by the Defense Science Board. Although Joint Warfighting experiments often include the products of ACTDs, ATDs, and other Service/Agency funded S&T programs, there frequently is a need for intergrating technologies and other recently identified commercial technologies, which are either needed to optimize the CINC Joint Warfighting experiments or offer a promising alternative to other technologies. The apportionment of JWIP funding will be directed by the DDR&E and J8 co-chaired panel with full participation by the Military Services and Agencies. The JWIP approach is for operators and technologists to try what is possible with available technology; see what is deficient; explore alternatives offered by revised tactics and advanced technologies; and does not duplicate ACTDs and ATDs. JWIP provides the means to integrate promising technologies that are then evaluated in joint exercises and simulations. Joint Warfighters and technologists see what works, and near-term solutions provided quickly before the technology becomes obsolete.
(U) The JWIP is currently under Budget Activity 3 because this program funds the integration and demonstration of advanced technology for field experimentation and assessment. The result of the JWIP efforts is an integration of the demonstrated technological capabilities in addition to the development of concepts of operation by the joint forces. This leads to greatly improved understanding of the Joint Warfighting utility and value assessed in realistic operational context. Whereas the Military Services provide air, land, and naval technological superiority, and ACTDs rapidly prototype & transition technological solutions to specific threat scenarios, the JWIP provides timely resources & flexibility to horizontally integrate across services & experiment with providing joint warfighting solutions during computer assisted joint warfighting exercises.
This is a new start program commencing in FY 1996.
The first JWIP objective will be to provide an integrated sensor-shooter-C2 grid--an essential element for realizing the vision of precision force, dominant battlespace awareness, and information superiority. Some of the current technologies that could be inserted for demonstration and evaluation are automatic target recognition using multiple sensors, collaborative targeting, integrated real-time tactical picture, and digitization of the battlespace. ($3.339 Millions)
Building on the experience in FY 1996 with battlefield awareness, the JWIP will address other high priority operational capabilities including, battlespace information superiority, theater ballistic missile defense, joint logistics total asset visibility and planning, military operations in built-up areas and precision force. ($14.523 Millions)
(U) Provide an Acquisition Strategy: Not Applicable
| B.Program Change Summary | FY 1995 | FY 1996 | FY 1997 | Total Costs |
| Previous President's Budget | 0 | 4.976 | 4.976 | Continuing |
| Appropriated Value | 3.476 | |||
| Adjustments to Appropriated Value | ||||
| a.Congressionally-directed undistributed reduction | (.137) | |||
| c.OTHER | 9.547 | |||
| Current Budget Submit/President's Budget | 0 | 3.339 | 14.523 | Continuing |
(U) Change Summary Explanation:-These additions are due to program adjustments as directed by the August 1995 PDM I.