APRIL-JUNE 2012 FEATURES


FROM THE AAE 4


SERVING THE SOLDIER WITH TANGIBLE RESULTS


Cutting-edge technologies, world-class equipment, and operational energy innovations provide critical support to the Soldier


ACQUISITION 8


72 LOGISTICS


44 LEARNING UNDER PRESSURE PM ODI builds on experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan to adapt and improve on numerous fronts


48 IRAQI HEALTH CARE 911


Crafting a sustainable medical logistics infrastructure for the Ministry of Defense proves critical to rebuilding


POWER PUSH


Higher-efficiency solutions can meet operational needs with less fuel and fewer casualties


12 SOLDIER POWER


Operational energy solutions focus on lightening the load and reducing the logistical burden, with encouraging results


18 THE ENERGY EDGE


Mission success increasingly depends on more efficient operational consumption


22 DELIVERING THE NETWORK


With the most critical Network Integration Evaluation on the horizon, the Army takes stock of progress toward an integrated Capability Set for Soldiers


28 KEEPING WATCH


Integrated, multiagency C5ISR effort extends aerial layer for improved protection of operating bases in Afghanistan


34 A NEW GENERATION


The next family of vertical lift aircraft begins to take shape in a unified effort of DoD, the military services, industry, and academia


40 ON THE WATER FRONT


Army Watercraft Board of Directors forges united path forward for unique capability


SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY


54 PUSHING THE EDGE OF POWER Army S&T, with industry and academia, focuses on developing modular, flexible energy solutions to meet rapidly growing needs


62 EFFICIENCIES TEST BED


Base Camp Integration Laboratory provides realistic but controlled environment to test resource-efficient technologies for Soldier base camps


72 MICRO-GRID POWER Working intelligently and working together


76 SEEKING A LOWER PROFILE


Soldier input guides development of next- generation body wearable antennas


80 CORROSION CONTROL


Thorough knowledge and proper design of products and product support help reduce costly long-term risks


ON THE COVER With a “Smart Energy” mind-set, the Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology Workforce is seeking and finding ways to reduce energy demand and use power efficiently to lessen the burden on Soldiers and increase mission success.


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