The Technical Support Working Group (TSWG) is a

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Interagency program for

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into

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measures. Established in 1986, TSWG falls under the oversight of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations/Low-Intensity Conflict (ASD SO/LIC) and derives some authorities for international work from the

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at the

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. TSWG is organized into several subgroups and has representatives from more than 50 federal organizations. It addresses R&D requirement in various application and technology areas including: * Advanced Analytics * Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives * Expeditionary Force Protection * Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Explosive Operations * Forensic Exploitation and Identity Operations * Human Performance and Training * Indirect Influence and Competition * Protection, Survivability, and Recovery * Surveillance, Collection, and Operations Support * Tactical Offensive Support TSWG is a key sponsor of the

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TSWG was credited with helping save lives in the

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. Following the

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, TSWG conducted research into improved blast-resistant structures and windows, some of which was incorporated into the recently renovated part of the Pentagon which was hit by the attack.

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TSWG/IWTSD
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