The last part of the USSOCOM equation “Understand, Communicate, Move, Engage” addresses the kinetic component of the SOCOM mission.
Active projects embraced by the engage variable include weapons, munitions, operator survivability, signature reduction, non-lethal technologies, vision augmentation and a variety of other activities that carry a classified status. Major programs and the offices responsible for development, acquisition and management are listed below:
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Visual Augmentation SORDAC-ST
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Target Engagement SORDAC-ST
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Non-lethal Interdiction of People and Vehicles SORDAC-ST
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Advanced Energetics SORDAC-ST
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Combat Swimmer Thermal Protection System PEO-M
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Dynamic Ride Impact Mitigation PEO-M
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Advanced Materials for Armor and Weight Reduction SORDAC-ST
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Multi-spectral Signature Reduction SORDAC-ST
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