1401 Technology Transfer Program Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Homeland Defense and Americas’ Security Affairs) UNCLASSIFIED

POLICY National Defense Authorization Act Section 1401 “Secretary of Defense shall designate a senior official of the Department of Defense to coordinate all Department of Defense efforts to identify, evaluate, deploy, and transfer to Federal, State, and local first responders technology items and equipment in support of homeland security.” 1. identify technology items and equipment that have the potential to enhance public safety and improve homeland security; 2. evaluate whether such technology items and equipment would be useful to first responders; 3. facilitate the timely transfer; 4. identify and eliminate redundant and unnecessary research efforts 5. expedite the advancement of high priority Department of Defense projects 6. communicate with first responders and facilitate awareness of available technology items and equipment to support responses to crises.” The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and America’s Security Affairs [ASD(HD&ASA)] has been assigned this responsibility.

POLICY Tech Transfer – Why ASD(HD&ASA)?  2003 National Defense Authorization Act Established the position of an ASD(HD) Related sets of missions and duties  ASD(HD&ASA) Principal Duties Overall supervision of homeland defense activities. Represents the Department on all Homeland Defense related matters with DHS, other Federal Departments and Agencies, and State and local entities. Policy and guidance for support to civil authorities, critical infrastructure protection, and national incident management.  Section 1401 Facilitate transfer of DoD technology to enhance public safety and improve homeland security. Coordination, cooperation and outreach with federal government officials outside DoD and with first responders.

POLICY 4 Objectives of the 1401 Program  Enhance the capabilities of first responders  Improve compatibility and interoperability between DoD and Federal, State and local first responders  Develop an efficient, effective, and coordinated process for transferring DoD equipment and technology items to first responders  Keep the DoD leadership, Interagency partners, and Congress informed on DoD’s support to first responders and homeland security  Assist the National effort to support first responders by contributing to the Enable activities of the Department, as outlined in the DoD Strategy for Homeland Defense and Civil Support

POLICY 5 What Is A First Responder? The term refers to “those individuals who in the early stages of an incident are responsible for the protection and preservation of life, property, evidence, and the environment, including emergency response providers as defined in section 2 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (6 U.S.C. 101), as well as emergency management, public health, clinical care, public works, and other skilled support personnel (such as equipment operators) that provide immediate support services during prevention, response, and recovery operations.” * *As defined in Homeland Security Presidential Directive 8, December 17, 2003.

POLICY 6 If You Are A….  TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPER. We are involved in creating opportunities to collaborate on research, development, testing, and evaluation of high priority technology, items, and equipment. We want to help expedite the advancement of high priority DoD projects that can result in first responder capability improvements.  MANUFACTURER. We want to help the DoD identify appropriate private sector manufacturers for the purpose of transferring and commercializing DoD technology for use by first responders.  FIRST RESPONDER or PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIAL. The program exists to leverage DoD investments to enhance your capabilities, today and tomorrow. We work across the DoD and with the DHS and DOJ to accomplish this. There are several types of assistance available.  PROCUREMENT OFFICER. There are several programs that allow you to leverage the Federal government’s buying power, and its inventory of surplus equipment, to get the best value for your first responders at the State and local levels.

POLICY 7 The Technology Transfer Cycle – DoD Technology For First Responders

POLICY 8 Communications and Outreach Visit our exhibit.* Fire Department Instructors Conference  Indianapolis, IN  April 16-21, 2007 GSA Expo  Orlando, FL (look for the Defense Logistics Agency’s booth)  May 15-17, 2007 National Sheriff’s Association Annual Meeting  Salt Lake City, UT  June 23-27, 2007 Technologies for Critical Incident Preparedness (City and dates are yet to be determined) *Planned as of January 2, 2007.

POLICY 9 DoD Support to First Responders Various programs exist to provide equipment, technology, and training to State and local first responders: Mandated programs DoD initiatives Technical expertise Individual support efforts Assistance to first responders Dual-use technologies

POLICY 10 DoD Support to First Responders: Mandated Programs  Section 1033 Defense Logistics Agency Surplus DoD property for law enforcement Examples: Weapons, vehicles, helicopters  Section 1122 Federal procurement channels Equipment and supplies for counter-drug activities or  Section 1706 DoD and U.S. Forest Service Excess property for fire and emergency services

POLICY 11 DoD Support to First Responders: DoD Initiatives  Fire and Emergency Services Program Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP) Allows purchases through Prime Vendor Program Hoses, respirators, personal protective equipment  Robotics System Pool Sponsored by DoD Joint Robotics Program Provides activities opportunity to evaluate and experiment with small, mobile robots

POLICY 12 DoD Support to First Responders: Technical Expertise  Interoperable Communications Technical Assistance Program (ICTAP) Executed by the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center (SPAWAR) San Diego. ICTAP has helped more than 75 states, urban and metropolitan areas develop and implement regional communications plans using Communication Asset Survey & Mapping Tool (CASM). It addresses interoperability issues, including governance and planning, technical needs and solutions, and exercising and training.  Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program (CEDAP) Executed by the US Army in Fort Huachuca, AZ. CEDAP provides technology, equipment, training and technical assistance to selected small and rural jurisdictions not funded by the Urban Area Security Initiative. Examples: Chemical detection equipment, sensor devices, personal protective equipment  Domestic Preparedness Equipment Technical Assistance Program (DPETAP) Executed by US Army Pine Bluff Arsenal. Mobile teams provide on site technical assistance to assist first responders in better selecting, operating, and maintaining radiological, chemical, and biological equipment, at no cost.  Homeland Defense Equipment Reuse Program (HDER) Executed by a partnership between the Departments of Homeland Security, Energy, the US Navy, and the Health Physics Society. HDER provides surplus radiological detection instrumentation and other equipment, training, and long term technical support to emergency responder agencies, at no cost.  Hazardous Devices School FBI facility operated by the Army’s Ordnance Munitions and Electronics Maintenance School at Redstone Arsenal, AL. Trains Federal, State, and local bomb squads. Since 1971, has trained thousands of technicians. Since 9/11, has trained and accredited more than 50 new bomb squads.

POLICY 13 DoD Support to First Responders: Individual Support Efforts  Beyond congressional mandates, formal DoD-wide initiatives, and direct DoD support to other government agencies, individual DoD organizations engage each day in cooperative projects that aim to benefit first responders. DoD works with: State and local governments. Industry and academia. First responder associations.  Individual cooperative efforts have resulted in increased civil capabilities in: Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). Robotic systems for bomb detection, disposal, and other applications. Interoperable communications. Emergency management / command center operations. Water purification. Emergency medical assistance. Many more.

POLICY 14 Conclusion  DoD develops and acquires technology, items, and equipment to support warfighters.  First responders can use some DoD technology, items, and equipment to enhance their capabilities.  DoD supports homeland security needs at many levels, through Congressionally mandated programs, DoD-initiated programs, and informal cooperative efforts.  In Section 1401 of the 2003 National Defense Authorization Act, Congress directed DoD efforts to transfer technology to first responders be coordinated by a senior DoD official.  The 1401 Program Office executes this coordinating function for the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Homeland Defense and America’s Security Affairs).