OCTOBER–DECEMBER 2012 FEATURES


FROM THE AAE 4


ACQUISITION 8


THE LE ADING EDGE


Network Integration Evaluations enable synchronized fielding of one Capability Set while simultaneously building the next


12 BUI L DING THE NETWORK BASELINE


How BMC, ATEC, and SoSI Directorate collaborate to carry out the Agile Process through Network Integration Evaluations


18 TOP–T IER SOLUTION


Army’s network aerial layer promises to increase network performance and reduce satellite reliance


22 LIVE TR AINING GOES MOBILE


PEO STRI advances Army vision for handheld applications with common architecture, data, standards, processes, and components


28 CONCE A LMENT CA PA BIL I T Y


Army prepares to complete the final phase of comprehensive camouflage assessment for uniforms, equipment


LOGISTICS


34 NETWORK SECURI T Y, SMA RT ER AND FA STER PD COMSEC identifies better ways to field improved capability to Soldiers


38 BIRTH OF AN ENT ERPRISE


Army Geospatial Enterprise delivers standardized and shareable geospatial solutions


ON THE COVER The theme of this edition of Army AL&T Magazine is in line with the Army Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology Workforce commitment to Design, Develop, Deliver, and Dominate. There are four distinct covers, each representing a different component of the mission.


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Pace of technological change will influence next- generation capabilities


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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY 44 DEL IVERING TECHNOLOGY


Investment portfolios frame Army S&T priorities by aligning broad problems and challenges in operationally relevant areas


52 FROM CONCEPT TO CA PA BIL I T Y


How the Army S&T community transitions leading-edge technologies to improve Soldiers’ advantage and protect them on the battlefield


58 BAT TERY POWER


U.S. Army Research Laboratory scientists bring new energy to critical area of study


64 HIGHER. FA RTHER. CHEA PER.


Improved turbine engine S&T program promises a more powerful future for Army Aviation


DESIGN DEVELOP DELIVER DOMINATE ASC . ARMY . MIL ARMYAL& T OCTOBER–DECEMBER 2012


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