Special Operations Forces Survival Support Equipment Systems (PM SOF SSES)
Plan, Develop, Acquire, Test, Field, and Sustain/Improve USSOCOM Survival, Support and Equipment Systems
SSES MISSION AREAS
– Individual Equipment Systems
– Survivability Systems
– Tactical Medical Systems
– Cradle to Grave Responsibility
ACQUISITION PHILOSOPHY
- Continued enhancement of the special operator‘s performance in eleven core activities through the evolutionary modernization of mission unique survival, support, and equipment systems
– Fully integrated with the requirements /development process - Evaluate Service Common / Commercial / Indigenous Material Solution
– Reduced Weight and Bulk
– Improve Personal Signature Management
– Increased Comfort and Durability
– Reduced Cost
– Increase Performance
– Integrate System Capabilities
SURVIVABILITY AND INDIVIDUAL EQUIPMENT PORTFOLIO
- Body Armor
– Ballistic Plates (HardArmor) – Soft Armor Inserts - Environmental Protection – PCULevels1-7,9
– Modular Glove System - Mobility
– Back Packs
– Body Armor Vests
– Load Carrying Systems - Communications
– Headsets/Hearing Protection - Helmets/VAS
– Ballistic Helmets
– SOF Operator Eye Protection
– VAS Mounts