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From Hackathon to Military Innovation

Under the SOCOM Ignite program, military cadets collaborate with research scientists and special operations forces to address technological challenges faced by the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM).

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  • November 2, 2023
U.S. Navy Rear Adm. (Ret.) Thomas Cullison, former deputy surgeon general, U.S. Navy, teaches fundamentals of global health engagement to a class on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Mar. 21, 2023. Marine Forces Special Operations Command hosted the course for military health care professionals at all levels to broaden their knowledge on the subject and its relationship to the special operations forces area of operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Henry Rodriguez)
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Under the SOCOM Ignite program, military cadets collaborate with research scientists and special operations forces to address technological challenges faced by the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). Initiated as a two-day hackathon, it has now expanded into a year-long program involving cadets from numerous military academies and ROTC programs across the nation. The program’s objective is to create innovative solutions in areas like machine learning, autonomy, and biotechnology, among others.
  

Key Points: 

  1. SOCOM Ignite, now in its fourth year, connects cadets with research scientists and special operations forces to solve USSOCOM’s technology challenges, fostering the next generation of tech-savvy officers.
  2. The program began as a small-scale hackathon but has grown to include over 80 cadets from 19 different universities, representing the Army, Navy, and Air Force.
  3. During the hackathon, cadets address challenges such as developing methods to deploy air tags from UAVs onto ground vehicles, enhancing autonomous UAV flight and mapping, and improving the storage and delivery of blood in tactical situations.
  4. Cadets, post the hackathon, continue to work on their concepts, developing prototypes, and receiving feedback from SOCOM leaders. Some also get opportunities for internships or as military fellows to advance their research.
  5. The initiative offers valuable leadership experience, introducing cadets to diverse career fields and influential military officers, with many considering it life-changing.

 

Source: https://news.mit.edu/2023/military-students-innovate-technology-solutions-us-special-operations-command-1031 

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