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he right equipment makes all the dif- ference. Ask any Soldier who’s ever been on patrol in the dark of night, or ready to jump from that “perfectly


good” airplane. Knowing you are equipped with the latest and greatest gear gives you an edge, both mentally and physically.


Where does all that great gear come from? The  for


Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology


(OASA(ALT)). Comparatively few items in the Army’s inventory are commercial-off-the-shelf, because few commercial items can stand up to the rigors of combat or meet the exact needs of the Soldier. With a cadre of approximately 42,000 Army Acquisition Workforce members specializing in everything from systems engi-  OASA(ALT) is literally “behind” everything in the Army.


This issue of Army AL&T is unique in that there are four different magazine covers designed to emphasize ASA(ALT)’s behind-the-scenes role to Design, Develop, and Deploy everything the Army uses, ensuring that our Soldiers Domi- nate  the Army is leading technology, both in direc- tion and development. Read about how experts at PEO Soldier are getting closer to selecting  see the many ways in which the Army sci- ence and technology community is improving  Army scientists as


they explore new battery


 sampling can help determine contract pricing.


Our guest columnist in this issue’s “Critical Thinking” feature is Dr. Genevieve Bell, a cul- tural anthropologist and senior researcher with   may have applications


for how the Army


Acquisition Workforce designs equipment and how Soldiers use it.


You can also read about how members of our workforce are making a difference every day. This issue’s “Spotlight” features Ms. Rachelle  Six Sigma (LSS) Master Black Belt in PEO Missiles and Space. Under her leadership of more than 50 LSS projects in the Joint Attack  has been credited with $202.2 million in cost  savings achievement!


Finally, it’s survey time again. Back in 2010, your comments led to a wholesale change in the focus, layout, and design of this magazine.


In an effort to better serve the acquisition community, we want your comments again. What do you like, dislike, or want to add? Your input will make a difference. Please go to the survey card and enter the URL, or use the QR code on your smartphone. Let us know what you think.


As always, I and the Army AL&T staff want to hear from you on what’s new and interesting. If you have a suggestion about our coverage or want to submit a story for an upcoming issue, please contact me at armyalt@gmail.com.


Nelson McCouch III Editor-in-Chief

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