FOCUSING ON SOLDIERS AS THE DECISIVE EDGE
an emphasis on competition and afford- ability in the vehicle’s development, and increased reliance on mature technologies.
Part of the Army Acquisition transforma- tion process hinges upon the results of the Army’s Capability Portfolio Reviews (CPRs), which holistically examine exist- ing requirements and revalidate them for groups of technologies and systems. A key emphasis of CPRs is to identify areas where efficiency can be increased and redundancies eliminated, recognizing that we will face a more constrained budget environment in the coming years.
We have continued to build the capability and capacity to manage systems-of-systems across their entire life cycle, and we work closely with the U.S. Army Materiel Com- mand (AMC) as partners in the Materiel Enterprise. Likewise, we work closely with the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), other Army enti- ties, and combatant commanders to fully understand and anticipate emerging require- ments for warfighter capabilities—through
IMPROVING PROTECTION
Advances in technologies are allowing the Army to provide the next generation of tactical vehicles. The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle’s first helicopter sling load transportability test with the Army’s CH-47D Chinook and the U.S. Marine Corps’ CH-53E Super Stallion was completed with four passenger General Purpose vehicles. (U.S. Army photo.)
refinement, development, and production processes, and throughout the operational lifespan of systems.
IMPROVE FORCE PROTECTION AND SOLDIER SURVIVABILITY In this area of critical importance, we are developing a host of cutting-edge tech- nologies to include lighter-weight armor composites that will be fielded as rapidly as possible. We are currently experiment- ing with combinations of fibers, polymers, and other materials for tactical and com- bat vehicles to provide protection equal to that of traditional steel at a significantly lighter weight so that the vehicles can deploy and move more easily in full- spectrum operations with the best armor protection available. The focus of both air and ground vehicle survivability is on increased protection for the occupants from current and emerging threats.
We recognize that the weight our Soldiers must carry has a direct impact on their performance and stamina. The load car- ried by the average Soldier can be 130
pounds or more, depending on the mis- sion. While training can help our Soldiers prepare for the physical demands of mili- tary operations, we are working to lighten this load. We are experimenting with lighter-weight materials in batteries, body armor, .50-caliber machine guns, rifles, and ammunition.
The Army is also developing the next gen- eration of capabilities for our Soldiers. The Joint Light Tactical Vehicle is the next- generation, lightweight vehicle designed to provide Soldiers an unprecedented capability of protection, payload, and per- formance. We are fielding the Acoustic Gunshot Detection System to our individ- ual Soldiers to assist them in determining situational awareness, as well as the dis- tance and direction of enemy fire.
Additionally, the Army continues to push the boundaries of scientific and technologi- cal innovation to discover and deploy the best counter-improvised explosive device (IED) systems available. These techno- logical capabilities include Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicles, counter-IED jammers, and aerial recon- naissance units such as Task Force ODIN
– Observe, Detect, Identify, and Neutralize, as well as the Stryker armored combat vehi- cle with improved hull design to protect from IEDs and roadside mines. The Stryker double-V hull, with enhanced armor, wider tires, blast-attenuating seats, and improved suspension, progressed from concept to production in less than one year. It is saving the lives of our Soldiers in Afghanistan.
ENABLE RAPID ARMY MODERNIZATION We work closely with G-8, TRADOC, AMC, the U.S. Army Test and Evalua- tion Command, and industry to ensure that weapon systems and equipment are delivered to our Soldiers as expeditiously as possible.
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