innovation and opportunities to provide better value to the Army.
Divesting programs is another way we assume positive control in times of fiscal uncertainty. As part of a broader Army modernization strategy, divestiture plays a crucial role in allowing us to make smart choices with limited funding. By divesting equipment the Army no longer needs, we can reduce our operation and sustainment costs. Tis reduction in cost helps us preserve our science and technol- ogy portfolio. Even in the face of austere budget realities, we cannot lose sight of strategies for future innovation.
SMARTER ACQUISITION Te Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-4 is heavily invested in reaching these affordability goals. Julia Lyons, chief, Army G-4 Sustainment Maintenance Division, noted that “in this pursuit of affordability, the acquisition and sus- tainment communities continue to work
CYBER WATCH
Spc. Isaiah Anderson, an information management officer with U.S. Army Alaska (USARAK), updates the anti-virus software on an off-network computer at USARAK headquarters, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. The newly established Rapid Capabilities Office will focus on rapid prototyping of select electronic warfare equipment, including cyber capabilities, with an eye toward addressing urgent needs in contested environments while still guiding longer-term procurement strategies for broader system fielding. (Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Joel Gibson, USARAK)
Every Soldier and Army civilian holds a duty to be efficient stewards of taxpayer dollars, doing his or her part to equip Soldiers with the materiel solutions needed for mission dominance while remaining cognizant of declining budgets.
together to shape policy, procedures and organizational changes that make acqui- sition, development and sustainment of software more affordable.” She gave the example
of post-production software
support (PPSS), which includes capabili- ties such as software license, information assurance and vulnerability alerts, and lab and field support.
“Tis program risks major costs once a weapon system transitions throughout the life cycle and [is] ultimately delivered to Soldiers. Te acquisition and sustain- ment communities have worked to make this program more affordable by imple- menting efficiency initiatives, divesting legacy systems, maximizing the use of
enterprise license agreements, reducing
configuration requirements, extending weapon system block upgrade cycles and eliminating redundant capabilities where it makes sense,” she said. Tese efforts have reduced PPSS requirements by approximately $1 billion over the past four years and enhanced our ability to provide Soldiers with more advanced weapon systems that operate safely and securely while remaining cognizant of funding realities.
As a second means of tackling the task of acquisition reform head-on, we look to enhance the speed and efficiency of our operations. One way we are streamlining our efforts is in program requirements:
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