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Maj Gen (Ret) Robert H. Latiff, USAFMaj Gen (Ret) Robert H. Latiff, USAF
Director, Intelligence and Security Research CenterGeorge Mason Universityg y
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Introduction and Personal HistoryIntroduction and Personal HistoryWork I’ve Done and How It RelatedResearch and Development in the Federal Research and Development in the Federal GovernmentValue of a Notre Dame (Physics)EducationValue of a Notre Dame (Physics)Education
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Native of Rural Southeastern KentuckyNative of Rural Southeastern KentuckyB.S. Physics, ’71, M.S. and Ph.D., Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science, ‘73 and ’74g g ,
“Ultrasonic Study of Controlled Microstructures”US Army ROTC Scholarship, NSF Granty p,Active Duty 32 Yrs (6 Army, 26 Air Force)Industry VP, 3 yrs, 2006 – 2009y , y ,
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Senior YearSenior YearMaterials Science electivesOffered Graduate School – educational delayOffered Graduate School educational delay
Graduate SchoolDepartment no longer existsp gX-Ray Diffraction, Electron Microscopy, Electronic Theory of MetalsDissertation studied correlation between elastic wave behavior and material properties/microstructureproperties/microstructure
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Infantry School – Ft. Benning, GAInfantry School Ft. Benning, GAMunitions School – Redstone Arsenal, AL
Conventional Conventional Special (Nuclear)
US Army Europey pInfantry BrigadeSpecial Weapons Command
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Faculty, US Military Academy, West PointFaculty, US Military Academy, West PointTransfer to the US Air ForceResearch at Air Force Materials LaboratoryResearch at Air Force Materials LaboratoryHQ USAF, Strategic Defense Initiative (Star Wars)Wars)Classified Space Program (later NRO)Harvard JFK SchoolHarvard JFK School
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Space Defense Operations Center Program Space Defense Operations Center Program ManagerCheyenne Mountain Upgrade Program y pg gDirectorCommunications and Landing Systems g yProgram DirectorJoint STARS Program DirectorCommander, Cheyenne Mountain
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Vice Commander, Electronic Systems CenterVice Commander, Electronic Systems CenterDirector, Advanced Systems and Technology, National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)( )Director of Engineering, NROVP, Chief Technology Officer, SAIC Space VP, Chief Technology Officer, SAIC Space Intelligence Business UnitDirector, Intelligence and Security Research , g yCenter, GMU
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InfantryyPlatoon leader, Germany, Cold War, Fulda GapLeadership training and experience – unmatched
Nuclear weapons Nuclear weapons Served with German and Dutch unitsCustody, maintenance, commandKnowledge of nuclear physics – unique contextually Knowledge of nuclear physics unique, contextually rewarding
Faculty, US Military Academy, West PointMaterials Science elective juniors and seniorsMaterials Science elective, juniors and seniorsSelected only because of Ph.D. – diverted from other assignmentSummer research at NASA MarshallSummer research at NASA Marshall
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Non Destructive Testing and EvaluationFlaw detection and characterization in special materialsDirect application of Ph.D. research
Manufacturing Technology and ModernizationComputer aided manufacturing, robotics
d hProgram management, contracted research
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Survivability, Lethality, Space Power, LaunchSurvivability, Lethality, Space Power, LaunchReviewed all technologies for funding decisionExtensive reviews at Service DOE LabsExtensive reviews at Service, DOE LabsHigh power lasers, optics, materials hardening, control systems, nuclear power sources, rocket control systems, nuclear power sources, rocket propulsionNational Aerospace Planep
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Space Defense Operations CenterSpace Defense Operations CenterOrbital mechanics, space and ground based radars, deep space optical surveillance
Missile warningIR satellites, endo and exo-atmospheric flight, impact
di ipredictionAir warningT iTestingCommand – US and Canadian Forces
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Large Aircraft Large Aircraft Ground Surveillance SystemSynthetic Aperture Radar STAP processingSynthetic Aperture Radar, STAP processing,Ground moving target indicatorElectronic phased arraysElectronic phased arraysSecure data links, satellite communications
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Intelligence SatellitesImageryImagerySignals
Director Advanced Systems and TechnologyDirector Advanced Systems and TechnologyFunded research at government labs, universities, contractors; staff of scientistsElectronics, focal plane materials, quantum communications, radar, lasers, control systems
Di t f S t E i iDirector of Systems Engineering
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SAIC - $10B RevenueDefense company (small fraction is civil, commercial)Surveillance systems, intelligence, signal processing, sensorssensors
Space and Geospatial Intelligence BusinessDigital signal processing, signal exploitationUnmanned Aerial VehiclesSatellite communicationsWireless communications
VP, Chief Engineer and Technology OfficerInternal Research and DevelopmentC R hContract Research
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Institute for Defense AnalysisSpace Operations, Situational AwarenessR&D E i i liR&D, Engineering policy
MITRE CorporationSpace control, communications systems
MIT/Lincoln LaboratoryDecision Support Systems Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissanceg , ,
National Academies, National Research Council National Materials Advisory Board
Critical and Strategic MineralsCritical and Strategic MineralsNanomaterials (manufacturing, toxicology)
Air Force Studies BoardSystems EngineeringSystems EngineeringWeapons Acquisition
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Research ProfessorResearch ProfessorDirector, Intelligence and Security Research
Intelligence agenciesIntelligence agenciesCorporationsBiometricsForensicsGeospatial Information Systems…
Adjunct ProfessorLeadership and EthicsS A h F d l GSystems Acquisition in the Federal Government
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Some FundamentalsSome FundamentalsResearch Funding OpportunitiesOpportunities
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Basic (6.1), Advanced (6.2), Applied (6.3, 6.4)Basic (6.1), Advanced (6.2), Applied (6.3, 6.4)Science of quantum dotsApplications to focal planespp pDevelopment of sensor system
Technology Readiness Levels (TRL)ATD, ACTD, JCTD
Advanced Technology Demonstration (prototypes)
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Basic 6.1
A li d 6 2Applied 6.2
D l 6 3 6 4Transition to and development of system Development 6.3, 6.4
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DOD/Military ServicesUndersecretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics, Service Acquisition SecretaryAF Offi f S i ifi R h (ONR ARO)AF Office of Scientific Research (ONR, ARO)AF Research Laboratory (NRL, ARL)
Materials, Propulsion, Human Factors, Sensors, Geophysics, Directed Energy…gy
Arnold Engineering Development Center, Natick Soldier Development Lab…National Reconnaissance OfficeDefense Contractors Defense Contractors
Military and civilian (civil servant) scientistsConduct researchManage contractor researchg
ContractorInternal Research and DevelopmentContract R&D
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Department of EnergyDepartment of EnergyNational Laboratories
“Weapons” Labs (Los Alamos, Livermore, Sandia…)Other (Brookhaven, Argonne…)
Department of Homeland SecurityNational Institute of Standards and TechnologyNational Institutes of HealthIntelligence Agencies (CIA, DIA…)
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MITRE Corp (Electronics, surveillance)AEROSPACE Corp (Space systems, missiles)MIT Lincoln Labs (Radar, surveillance)J t P l i L b t /CALTECHJet Propulsion Laboratory/CALTECH
(Space systems, NASA)Applied Physics Laboratory/Johns Hopkins…pp y y/J p
Special Government Relationship: “Quasi-governmental”Advise the governmentConduct researchConduct research
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PrimeSystem development and productionIntegrator
SubcontractorComponent developer, supplier
Systems Engineering and Technical AssistanceSystems Engineering and Technical AssistanceAdvisory only (technical, procurement)
Corporate Laboratory/Advanced Corporate Laboratory/Advanced Development
Lockheed Skunk WorksBoeing Phantom Works
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Advanced degree is important – sooner rather than g platerNotre Dame education makes/made a difference
R t tiReputationQualityUnique emphasis
Federal Government is a huge supporter of research
Overwhelmingly benign even in DODOverwhelmingly benign – even in DODNumerous opportunities
Many avenues to remain involved with science and technology