Advanced Science and Technology Directorate (ASTD)

The Advanced Science and Technology Directorate is the technical staff of the Aviation and Missile Research, Development, and Engineering Center. It is responsible for managing the day-to-day operation of AMRDEC technology integration, advanced systems concepts, and facilitating technology transition.

Mission:
Provide capabilities assessments, centralized planning, advanced systems concepts, transition, and integration of advanced science and technology programs for aviation, missile, and unmanned systems.

Principal Function:

To serve as the AMRDEC focal point for advanced science and technology efforts pertaining to advanced system concepts, technology transfer, assessment and utilization:
Work with / Determine Capability Needs of:

Center of Excellence (CE) Lead Agents / User (changing from Force Operating Capabilities (FOC))
Acquisition Community, Program Managers / PEOs

Coordinate Capability Needs with the Technology Community (Aviation and Missile)
Advance, Evaluate, and Assist Transition of Technologies / Systems to Address Current and Projected User Capability Needs
Systems Concept Development / Evaluation
Unmanned Systems Collaborative Efforts
Missile & Aviation S&T Process Management
Coordinate Technical Issues / Topics with Relevant AMRDEC Entities
S&T Project Development / Management
Missile Small Business Innovative Research Program
Missile & Aviation International R&D Programs
Cooperative Programs between Government, Academia, & Industry
Technology Transfer
Strategic planning