Captain Robert J Barton III graduated and earned his active duty commission from the US Naval Academy in 1985, with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. In 1995 he graduated from Naval Postgraduate School with Master of Science Degrees in both Electrical Engineering and Computer Science.... :: Read More

The JRU provides DDR&E a unique surge capability and needs-matched resource that extends OSD's reach into the public and private sector, delivering innovative and non-traditional solutions to the warfighter today and for the future. The JRU's mission is to be a "knowledge network," facilitating sharing and capture of emerging, innovative, and disruptive technologies, to maintain the U.S. military's preeminent capability advantage.

The JRU is focused on:

• Technical Intelligence and Security
• Technology Transition and Venture Markets
• Technical Assessments and Engineering

The JRU’s operational Strategy:

• Emphasizes the Reserve Science, Technology, Engineering, Venture Capital and Commercial Sector network to provide DDR&E Staff with fresh perspectives through dynamic and innovative thinking while augmenting DDR&E resources for emergent national security issues.
• Provides an extensive network beyond OSD, facilitating “outside the building” access to R&E laboratories, academic institutions and financial/commercial markets in the public and private sector.
• Leverages the network and provide DDR&E with technical, financial and commercial experts capable of applying unique skills to emergent and future warfighter needs.

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