WEATHER OR NOT New York Army National Guard LTC Kevin Ferreira, operations officer for the 42nd Combat Aviation Brigade, conducts a simulated flight dur- ing training in June at Fort Drum, NY. The goal of Army S&T research into DVE-M is to provide Army aviation the capability to conduct opera- tions 24/7, 365 days a year regardless of weather and environmental conditions. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by SGT J.P. Lawrence)
BEYOND OWNING THE NIGHT The Army is preparing to introduce the Enhanced Night Vision Goggle III (ENVG III), with fielding to begin in 2017. Worn on a helmet like earlier models, the ENVG III can be wirelessly linked to the Family of Weapon Sights Individual, which is mounted on small-arms weapons. The ENVG III is the latest technological breakthrough enhancing the U.S. military’s established ability to own the night. (Image courtesy of Program Execu- tive Office for Soldier)
Te multidisciplinary DVE-M S&T research explores the trade space between flight controls, sensors and cueing, and will enable Army aviators to safely fly in white-out, brown-out, rain, fog, clouds, smog or darkness. Te long-term goal is to provide Army aviation the ability to conduct operations 24/7, 365 days a year regardless of weather and environmental conditions.
RESEARCH LEADS INNOVATION Another example of the Army’s commitment to investing in innovative technologies is our laboratories. In 16 Army labora- tories across the country, nearly 12,000 scientists and engineers perform research that is vital to our Soldiers. In our labs, these scientists and engineers work on projects covering a wide variety of technological innovations that address the challenges facing the Army around the world.
Tese projects range from basic research in materials to applied research focused on solving specific military problems to advanced technology development demonstrating technical feasibility at the system or subsystem level. Examples of these technology projects include advancements in lighter and stronger armor, next-generation night vision goggles, directed-energy weap- ons, nontraditional ground-vehicle survivability demonstrators
optimized for occupant-centric protection, reducing operational energy consumption and Soldier load, optimizing training with live-virtual-constructive simulation, and medical research in sup- port of care for traumatic brain injuries and rehabilitation for wounded warriors.
CONCLUSION In order to win in an increasingly complex and uncertain world, we must have the capabilities to address the full spectrum of potential threats, from countering terrorism to helping partner nations counter nation-state threats. Tis entails rapidly develop- ing and fielding a broad portfolio of capabilities that will enhance our mobility, survivability, situational awareness and lethality in different environments.
Winning in an uncertain world is no small task. However, the Army has repeatedly risen to great challenges in its 240 years. With our focus on nurturing innovative S&T to enable the next generation of dominant capabilities and our strong partnerships with the commercial and defense industrial base, the Army is prepared to rise to tough challenges. Armed with this commit- ment to innovation and partnership, we will keep our forces Army Strong.
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