Operational Energy Management System
JFX 27-2
Submit your experiment proposal for JIFX 27-2 | Deadline: November 13, 2026
Submit early to allow time for required technical reviews and documentation
SAVE THE DATE:
22–25 February 2027 NPS Field Laboratory Camp Roberts, California
SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL: https://nps.edu/web/fx/experiment-proposal
Each proposal should address one experiment. JIFX participation is self-funded; proposals are not requests for funding.
PROPOSAL REVIEW: https://nps.edu/web/fx/proposal-preview
OE-I is now sponsoring Joint Interagency Field Experimentation (JIFX).
JIFX 27-2 is now accepting experiment proposals. Join a collaborative environment where industry, government, academia, and military users come together to experiment with emerging technologies in realistic operational conditions.
For nearly 20 years, JIFX has connected technology developers with the government and military users who need their capabilities. Access to military installations and realistic operational environments gives participants the opportunity to test, evaluate, and refine technologies in conditions that are difficult to replicate elsewhere.
JIFX is built around collaboration, hands-on experimentation, and rapid learning. Participants bring their technologies, work alongside potential end users, and gain valuable feedback in an operational field environment.
PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS:
A complete proposal is essential for participation
Complete documentation is required
Proposals that do not include all required information will not be accepted for participation. Submitting a proposal does not guarantee acceptance. Incomplete flight or frequency documentation may prevent participation in the event.
1. Experiment Proposal All experimenters must complete Part 1 of the JIFX Proposal. This includes administrative information, experiment objectives, system descriptions, technology details, and applicable equipment.
Experiments involving unmanned systems or radio frequency devices will require additional information through Part 2 of the proposal. A submission link will be provided to the designated point of contact after Part 1 is submitted.
2. Aircraft & Flight Requirements Planning to fly at JIFX? All aircraft operations, including RC aircraft, hobby drones, and other unmanned aircraft systems, require additional documentation and review.
Non-government flyers may be required to submit:
* DD Form 2400 – Civil Aircraft Certificate of Insurance
* DD Form 2401 – Civil Aircraft Landing Permit
* DD Form 2402 – Hold Harmless Agreement
* Two Certificates of Liability Insurance with coverage of at least $1 million Government flyers must provide the applicable flight clearance or airworthiness authorization from their respective service.
Aircraft documentation must be complete and submitted by the applicable deadlines. Previously submitted forms may remain valid for one year if the aircraft configuration has not changed.
REQUIRED FORMS FOR FLIGHT: https://nps.edu/web/fx/flight-forms
3. Radio Frequency (RF) Requirements Any experiment using RF-emitting equipment must report the applicable devices and comply with U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and FCC regulations.
Be prepared to provide:
* Device manufacturer and model
* Operating frequencies and bandwidth
* Power output and device type
* Applicable FCC Part 15 certification, FCC license, Special Temporary Authority (STA), or government J/F-12 documentation Commercial and academic experimenters using non-Part 15 devices must obtain the appropriate FCC authorization before participation can be confirmed.
Submit RF information as early as possible. Active frequency management and monitoring occur throughout JIFX events, and noncompliant operations must stop immediately.
FREQUENCY USE REQUIREMENTS: https://nps.edu/web/fx/frequencies
If you are waiting on certifications, authorizations, or licenses, submit the information you currently have and contact npsfx@nps.edu with updates.
PLAN AHEAD:
17–20, MAY 2027, JIFX 27-3 at Camp Roberts, California
16–19 AUGUST 2027, JIFX 27-4 at Camp Roberts