Future Naval Capabilities (FNCs)

Autonomous Operations Capable Manpower Advanced Capability Electric System Fleet/Force Protection Knowledge Superiority & Assurance Littoral Antisubmarine Warfare		Littoral Combat & Power Projection Missile Defense Organic Mine Countermeasures Total Ownership Cost Reduction Time Critical Strike Warfighter Protection
Overview of FNCs

In 1999 the Department of the Navy adopted a new process for concentrating its scientific and technological resources to achieve Future Naval Capabilities (FNCs). Since then much of the Navy's and Marine Corps' nearer-term, applied science and technology effort -- its Exploitation and Deployment program -- has been devoted to providing the means to achieve these capabilities.

The Department of the Navy's Science and Technology Corporate Board, a high-level body composed of the Vice Chief of Naval Operations, the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, and the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Research, Development, and Acquisition, approves and prioritizes Future Naval Capabilities. Each FNC is directed by an integrated product team (IPT) that addresses the perspectives of all the following stakeholders: Requirements, Acquisition, Science and Technology, Resource Sponsor, and Operating Forces.

In May 2001, the Board approved twelve Future Naval Capabilities that are listed above.