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SOF KeyProjectsUpdate2010

The PM-SOF SSES oversees the development, acquisition, and lifecycle management of survival, support, and equipment systems for special operations forces. It is organized with a program manager, deputy PM, and assistant program managers overseeing areas like survivability systems, individual equipment, and tactical combat casualty care. The portfolio includes personal protective equipment, load carriage systems, environmental protection, communications interfaces, and medical equipment. Recent focus areas have been on improving lightweight armor, communications systems, signature management capabilities, and tactical combat casualty care equipment.

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SOF KeyProjectsUpdate2010

The PM-SOF SSES oversees the development, acquisition, and lifecycle management of survival, support, and equipment systems for special operations forces. It is organized with a program manager, deputy PM, and assistant program managers overseeing areas like survivability systems, individual equipment, and tactical combat casualty care. The portfolio includes personal protective equipment, load carriage systems, environmental protection, communications interfaces, and medical equipment. Recent focus areas have been on improving lightweight armor, communications systems, signature management capabilities, and tactical combat casualty care equipment.

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UNCLASSIFIED

US Special Operations Command


PM-SOF Survival, Support and Equipment Systems (PM-SOF SSES) Overview
Assistant Program Manager PM-SOF SSES

Derived From: _____N/A________ Declassify On: _____N/A________

1 Distribution approved for Public Release; distribution unlimited, per DoD 5230.24 and OPSEC/Security Review conducted 20 July 2010.

PM-SOF Survival, Support and Equipment Systems

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Mission

PM-SOF SSES is a Chartered USSOCOM Program Management Office With Responsibility for the Development, Acquisition, Fielding, and Full Life Cycle Sustainment and Management of SOF Unique Individual Equipment and Systems.

PM-SOF Survival, Support and Equipment Systems

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PM Organizational Structure

Program Manager

Security Management Deputy PM / OPS MGR Financial Management

Administrative Management

APM Survivability Systems

APM Special Projects

APM Tactical Combat Casualty Care

APM Logistics

APM Individual Equipment

PM-SOF Survival, Support and Equipment Systems

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PM SOF-SSES Portfolio

Personal Protective Equipment and Systems


Hard Armor, Soft Armor, Supplemental Armor, Carrier Systems, Ballistic Helmets and VAS mounts Ballistic and Laser Protective Eyewear

Load Carriage Systems


Load Bearing Equipment Systems Family of Backpacks

Environmental Protection Systems


Protective Combat Uniform (Levels 1-10)

Extremity Protection Systems


Modular Glove System

Personal Signature Management Maritime Systems


PM-SOF Survival, Support and Equipment Systems

UNCLASSIFIED

PM SOF-SSES Portfolio

Communications Interface Systems Visual Augmentation Mounting Systems Tactical Climbing and Assault Systems Air Operations Systems and Equipment Aerial Delivery Systems Life Support Systems Tactical Combat Casualty Care Systems

Casualty Evacuation Operator Medical Kits Medic Kits Trauma Management Set

Logistics Management Activities Other Activities as Assigned


PM-SOF Survival, Support and Equipment Systems

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Successes and Advancements

Since the Last APBI, Our Collective Efforts to Facilitate Advancement of the SOF Operators Capabilities Include:
Solicitations for :
Improved Lightweight Communications Interface Systems Lighter weight Ballistic Helmets (WARCOM) Low Visibility Body Armor Vest Tactical Combat Casualty Care - Casualty Evacuation

Low Visibility Body Armor Systems Advancements in Personal Signature Management Capabilities

PM-SOF Survival, Support and Equipment Systems

UNCLASSIFIED

Current / Future Focus

Continue to Advance the State of SOF Unique Survival, Support and Equipment Systems.
Increased Performance Reduced Weight and Bulk Reduced Cost Increased Comfort and Durability Integrated System Capabilities Improved Personal Signature Management
PM-SOF Survival, Support and Equipment Systems
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