RCCTO

The Advanced Concepts and Critical Technologies (ACCT) Project Office within the Army Rapid Capabilities and Critical Technologies Office (RCCTO) plays a crucial role in rapidly developing and testing advanced technologies. Its mission is to address high-priority needs identified by RCCTO and Army leadership while serving as a quick reaction cell for research, prototyping, and experimentation.

ACCT's mission is to swiftly develop, test, and integrate advanced technologies in response to critical requirements from RCCTO and Army leadership. It operates as a dynamic response unit, showcasing initial technology readiness and providing enduring combat capabilities.

For Soldiers, ACCT translates into direct benefits such as rapid access to advanced technologies for improved effectiveness and safety. Its quick reaction capabilities mean soldiers receive timely solutions to emerging threats, potentially saving lives.

With increased range and speed, hypersonic weapons can travel at speeds exceeding Mach 5 (five times the speed of sound) or approximately 6,174 kilometers per hour. These high velocities enable the Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) to cover vast distances quickly, giving Soldiers the ability to strike targets located at greater distances.

The RCCTO mission is to deliver an experimental prototype LRHW with residual combat capability at the Battery Level as part of the Long-Range Fires Battalion in support of Multi-Domain Operations.

The ability to rapidly deliver highly accurate and devastating strikes from great distances serves as a strong deterrent, dissuading adversaries from engaging in aggressive actions against U.S. interests.

Counter-small UAS prototype demonstrations include Low Collateral Effects Interceptors, Handheld Dismounted System, Ground Based Aerial Defense, High Power Microwave, and Counter UAS.

C-sUAS conducts experiments to evaluate emerging technologies.

The C-sUAS Project Office brings a synchronized approach across Joint Services.

The Army RCCTO CEID Project Office focuses on developing innovative technologies that address critical Army warfighter needs through experimental prototyping and demonstrations.

The mission is to rapidly advance cyber, electronic warfare, and information dominance technologies to counter emerging threats posed by adversaries integrating these capabilities into their attacks.

Soldiers benefit by having access to evolving technologies that enhance their security and effectiveness on the battlefield, ensuring operational relevance and protection against modern threats.

The Army RCCTO CEID Project Office seeks to develop innovative and disruptive technologies that meet critical Army warfighter needs and priorities through experimental prototyping and demonstrations.

The DEPO strategy delivers Directed Energy (DE) weapons to include a Short-Range Air Defense 50kW-class laser, indirect Fire Protection Capability-High Power Microwave, and IFPC-High Energy Laser.

Deliver Directed Energy prototypes into the hands of Soldiers.

Directed Energy weapons offer a significant defensive capability against groups 1-3 Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), rotary- and fixed-wing threats, and Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar (RAM) threats.

RAPPO is a key player in RCCTO's technology advancement efforts, specializing in accelerating acquisitions and technology assessments.

RAPPO's mission aligns with the Army's Electrification Strategy with an emphasis on rapid innovation and transitioning operational prototypes. RAPPO also supports the FoCUS initiative in collaboration with USASOC, with RCCTO overseeing the program and C5ISR Center handling system integration.

Soldiers benefit from RAPPO's streamlined acquisitions and access to cutting-edge technologies, contributing to sustainability and efficiency.