Defense Science Board (DSB)
The Defense Innovation Board (DIB) has merged into the Defense Science Board (DSB) to create a singular advisory body, the Science, Technology, and Innovation Board (STIB). The STIB is a discretionary advisory committee chartered to provide independent advice and recommendations on matters supporting the Department of War’s (DoW’s) scientific, technological, and innovative enterprises. The STIB operates under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (chapter 10 of Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.), Government in the Sunshine Act, and other applicable federal statutes, regulations, and policies. STIB RDT&E Funding covers travel and contract costs associated with the completion of five to six studies annually at the direction of Department leadership pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) of 1972 (chapter 10 of Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.), Government in the Sunshine Act, the STIB charter, DoD Instruction 5105.04, "Department of War Federal Advisory Committee Management Program”, and other applicable federal statutes, regulations, and policy.
FY2027 planned work In FY 2027, the STIB is anticipated to cover travel and contract costs associated with four Quarterly meetings and the completion of five to six studies at the direction of Department leadership pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) of 1972 (chapter 10 of Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.), Government in the Sunshine Act, the STIB charter, DoD Instruction 5105.04, "Department of War Federal Advisory Committee Management Program”, and other applicable federal statutes, regulations, and policy. This includes the completion of Section 907 of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 requiring a comprehensive study to determine the optimal…
FY2026 to FY2027 change Decrease in FY 2027 is due to a reduction in contract services and travel.
FY2026 plans — current year In FY 2026, the STIB is anticipated to cover travel and contract costs associated with four Quarterly meetings and the completion of five to six studies at the direction of Department leadership pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) of 1972 (chapter 10 of Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.), Government in the Sunshine Act, the STIB charter, DoD Instruction 5105.04, "Department of War Federal Advisory Committee Management Program”, and other applicable federal statutes, regulations, and policy. This includes the completion of the Congressionally mandated assessment on the “Designation of Certain Facilities on Kwajalein Atoll as a Major Range and Test Facility Base,” pursuant…
FY2025 accomplishments DSB will conduct four Quarterly meetings of the full Board, complete the previous full Board FY2024 Summer Study to include briefings to senior stakeholders, conduct an FY2025 Summer Study with the full Board. Additionally the DSB will operate four Permanent Subcommittees and up to six subcommittee studies (Task Forces) as directed by the Secretary of Defense, the USD(R&E), and Congress. These studies, often highly classified, will provide independent advice and recommendations on matters concerning science, technology, manufacturing, acquisition processes, and other topics of special interest to the DoD. The DSB will utilize contracted services to procure professional, analytical, and…