This program funds research to develop and experimentally evaluate coordinated and individual behaviors for small groups of autonomous agents to learn doctrinal and novel tactics for maneuvering in military-relevant environments. It emphasizes resilience to disruptions and failures, planning under uncertainty, and learning coordinated strategies. Research must be demonstrated in sophisticated simulations and may include system-level demonstrations with ARL collaborators. The program operates in two-year cycles with annual reviews and encourages collaboration across academia, industry, and gove
Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations (large and small businesses), and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) as allowed by their effort agreements. Additional eligibility details are provided in the full
