DESIGN


DEVELOP


DELIVER


DOMINATE AR A &L TMY O CTOBER–DECEMBER 201 1 FEATURES


FROM THE AAE 4


FOCUSING ON SOLDIERS AS THE DECISIVE EDGE


The AL&T Workforce has the responsibility to provide Soldiers with the systems and services they need to have the decisive edge


ACQUISITION 8


8 57 READY, AIM, UPGRADE


Rapid acquisition of digital technology brings high-performance training capabilities to Soldiers in Korea


LOGISTICS AGILITY MATTERS


First Network Integration Evaluation affirms Army’s newly synchronized and streamlined evaluation and feedback process for its No. 1 modernization priority


18 THREAT TEST


Realistic electronic warfare and computer network operations environment supports Network Integration Evaluation


22 MISSION COMMAND


Software adapts to evolving needs to ensure Soldiers remain the decisive edge


28 RIGHT ON TARGET


Accelerated Precision Mortar Initiative promises revolutionary munitions for maneuver commanders


34 THE STRYKER DIFFERENCE


Army marks 10-year anniversary of versatile armored vehicle, a model of responsive acquisition


38 ARMY UAS: WHAT’S NEW AND WHAT’S NEXT


The growing demand for unmanned aircraft systems is driving improvements in availability and capability


44 MANNED MEETS UNMANNED


Army Aviation’s emerging capabilities displayed during MUSIC exercise


51 INTEGRATION IMPERATIVE


Transforming live training through common standards


ON THE COVER The technology, equipment, and programs developed, acquired, and fielded by the Army AL&T Workforce support “Soldiers as the Decisive Edge.”


SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY


76 PROBLEM SET Army takes new approach to identify and prioritize S&T ‘challenges’ that it will tackle in coming years


82 THE FUTURE OF S&T


AL&T professionals reach out to elementary and secondary schools to show students the rewards of science, technology, and engineering careers


CRITICAL THINKING


86 LOGISTICS GIANT FedEx Founder and CEO offers lessons learned in tough times


62 A HALF-CENTURY OF SUPPORT VADM Alan S. Thompson, Defense Logistics Agency Director, reflects back and looks forward as the agency marks its 50th anniversary


70 IMAGE CONSCIOUS


USAMMA biomedical maintenance technicians’ attention to detail minimizes downtime of essential medical imaging systems


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