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<p>Appropriate methods and the proper execution thereof are critical to the success of  technology transition. A significant hurdle in this process is the phase in which the  Science and Technology community is prepared to hand-off a technology, which has not  achieved a sufficiently high enough Technology Readiness Level (TRL), Manufacturing  Readiness Level (MRL), or System Readiness Level (SRL) for the Engineering and  Manufacturing community. This analysis concentrated on three technology transition  factors: Organization, Policy, and Metrics (OPM).  Organizational transformation encompasses the recent expansion of technology  transition groups and initiatives within DoD. Additionally, the overall mindset of  cooperative development and open communication are detailed within the Organizational  focal area. The Policy focal area delves into the various DoD technology transition  governing principles included in the DoD 5000, the Defense Acquisition Guidebook, and  other governing documents. Lastly, the Technology Metrics focal area concentrates on  the importance of technology maturation and how to qualitatively and objectively assess  technologies. Thorough research was conducted on these areas to demonstrate DoD's  recent efforts to bridge the gap and provide innovative solutions to the Warfighter within  a reduced timeframe.  Additionally, a case study analysis was conducted on a Defense Advanced  Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Program, Boomerang, to highlight attributes of a  successful technology transition.
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<br>Subjects: Technology; Technology Transition; DARPA</div>
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<dl><dd>Tew, Donnie</dd>
<dd>Wallace, Kevin</dd></dl></div>
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