Cyberspace Operations Forces and Force Support

The Cyberspace Operations Forces & Force Support program is designed to enhance the Navy's cyber capabilities by developing foundational and specialized tools to support the Cyber Mission Force. This initiative focuses on expanding cyberspace activities development networks, reverse engineering of hardware and software, and creating cyber toolkits. It emphasizes research and development activities that identify opportunities and vulnerabilities within cyber tools, ensuring the Navy remains at the forefront of technological advancements in cyberspace operations.

Project 2952, known as Cyber Mission Force, is dedicated to delivering offensive cyber weapons to increase the effectiveness of cyberspace operations. This project supports U.S. Indo-Pacific Command's priorities by enhancing the lethality of Cyber Mission Forces through offensive capabilities, analytic support for Cyber Mission Teams, and developer assistance. The project is structured around several lines of effort, including tool integration with other military branches and vulnerability research, which are essential for maintaining a competitive edge in the Great Power Competition.

Project 2958, titled Cyberspace Activities, focuses on developing offensive cyber tools under the guidance of Joint Force Headquarters-Cyber (JFHQ-C) Navy. Key objectives include vulnerability research, reverse engineering, and expanding development networks. This project also involves creating foundational and specialized toolkits that enable more effective cyber operations. In FY24, resources were realigned to United States Cyber Command to further study joint access platforms in collaboration with other military branches.

These projects within the Cyberspace Operations Forces & Force Support program are crucial for advancing the Navy's cyber capabilities. By focusing on both offensive and defensive measures, these initiatives aim to ensure that the Navy can effectively respond to emerging threats in cyberspace while supporting broader Department of Defense objectives.