From the Editor-in-Chief
ages innovation, continuous process improvement and, most critically, teamwork. Working collabora- tively with our industry partners toward a common goal provides access to greater resources, innovation, rewards and results. Working collaboratively with industry is Army acquisition.
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Te ubiquitous smartphone, for example, is not just one person’s eureka moment, but the collaboration of thousands of people and dozens of countries work- ing together, improving on each other’s work and delivering a state-of-the-art product. NASA’s recent collaboration with commercial space companies is accelerating development and reducing space explora- tion timelines from decades to years.
And so it is with defense. America’s military-industrial complex refers to a close and cooperative relationship among the nation's armed forces, its private industry and associated political interests. Consequently, the military is dependent on industry to supply material, innovation and other support, while the defense indus- try depends on government for requirements, oversight and revenue.
Tis issue of Army AL&T speaks directly to what everyone within the Army acquisition enterprise is doing right this minute, and has been doing for gener- ations—retaining and enhancing overmatch, and creating the future of defense, not reacting to it. Just as the recent Olympics showed yet again, it’s really difficult to stay on top of your game year after year. But the Army’s acquisition enterprise has done just that again and again with amazing results.
For a glimpse at how the Army is modernizing and collaborating, take a look at how Army Futures Command’s Future Vertical Lift Cross-Functional Team is using early input from Soldiers during system development to inform capability requirements and
s Forrest Gump might say, "Modern- ization and enterprise collaboration go together like peas and carrots!” It’s a symbiotic relationship that encour-
improve Army aviation modern- ization in "Feedback Loop" (Page 21). "One Munition, Multiple Targets" (Page 61) shows how the next-generation shoulder-launched munition, under development by Project Manager Close Combat Systems, will be based on exist- ing technology improved with new ideas. Te XM919 Individual Assault Munition will be lighter, able to be fired from within an enclosure, and capable of engaging targets from protected positions without being exposed to enemy fires and effects.
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However, no discussion of modernization and collabo- ration would be complete without talking about data. To that end, this issue showcases several articles where the Army is using and manipulating data to achieve a better Army:
• See how the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command is researching the inter- section of humans, data and technology across the military health system in "The Blueprint" (Page 8).
• Or how the Program Executive Office for Command, Control, Communications – Tactical is creating a digital “fabric” from a variety of infor- mation sources to support functions like logistics or aviation in "Stitching the Army’s Data Fabric" (Page 14).
• Finally, learn how the Army’s Office of the Chief Information Officer is taking a holistic approach to data in developing a strategic direction toward a lethal, ready and digital Army of 2028 in "The Digi- tal Army of the Future" (Page 30).
As always, if you have comments, concerns or critiques—or an idea for an article or even an actual article—please contact us at
armyalt@mail.mil. We look forward to hearing from you.
Nelson McCouch III Editor-in-Chief
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