Science and Technology for Army Homeland Security

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Science and Technology for Army Homeland
Security
Dr John W Lyons, Chair General Dennis J Reimer,
USA (ret) Vice Chair
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NRC-BAST Studies

• Science and Technology for Army Homeland Security
  Report 1 - 2003
• Survey of Army Technologies
• Army Science and Technology for Homeland Security
  Report 2 - 2004
• C4ISR Technologies

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Report 1

• Army still responsible for DOD efforts on
  Homeland Security/support.
• Statement of Task areas of emphasis
• Indications and Warnings
• Denial and Survivability
• Recovery and Consequence Management
• Attribution and Retaliation

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Study Methodology
Technology Review

• Working groups identified functional capabilities
  / technology areas required
• Specific products were not addressed
• Determined technology maturity

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Examples of Army Technologies

• Infrared Imaging sensors
• Bioagent and explosives detection
• Blast resistance for buildings
• Command and control
• Blue Force Tracking
• C2 on the Move
• Situational Awareness
• Medical CBR Triage
• Decontamination
• Multi-sensor fusion
• Robotics

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Report 1 - Findings

• Homeland security is an important extension of
  the Armys historical role of providing support
  to civilian authorities.
• The Army National Guard is the key Army asset to
  meet homeland security demands.
• There are many similarities between military
  operations involving allied or coalition forces
  and operations involving civilian emergency
  responders.

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Report 2 - Statement of Task

• In this follow-on study, focusing on the C4ISR
  area and the first responder mission, the
  National Research Council will
• Examine stated capabilities needed for Homeland
  Security and the Armys Future Force, identifying
  areas of similar technical needs.
• Highlight Army technology and systems solutions
  under development (in both ST and Acquisition)
  for the Future Force which can meet the needs of
  the Department of Homeland Security.

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Example Technologies of Mutual Interest

• Joint interoperable communication
• Shared operational pictures
• Tactical networking
• Mobile networking
• Smart sensor webs
• Advanced IR sensors
• Command and control in complex and urban
  settings
• Decision support systems
• Physiological monitoring of individuals

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Report 2 - Recommendations

• Put in place and institutionalize a process for
  collaboration and sharing between the Army and
  the DHS
• Assist the DHS in establishing the research,
  development, testing, and evaluation
  infrastructure to support the emergency responder
  community
• Work with the DHS to find common areas of science
  and technology collaboration and
• Work with the DHS to establish processes for
  joint civil-military operations, including joint
  training and exercises, shared standards, and
  interoperable systems.