THE MAKING OF A PACKARD
from the QRC and rapid prototypes to inform the development of the long-term Terrestrial Layer System.”
What are the next steps for the effort?
“The ONS for Europe maintains the ongoing effort until the POR comes on board. We have already provided an initial capability and are on schedule to provide a Phase 2 capability in FY19. Tis new capability will provide a significant improvement over Phase 1 while inform- ing both the development of the POR and
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the Army’s decision-making on fielding quantities and timelines.
Also, with “The U.S. Army in Multi- Domain Operations, 2028” concept published, capabilities in the electromag- netic spectrum [EMS], cyber and space will become better integrated into opera- tions. Niche systems will no longer operate in stovepipes, but will become integrated and synchronized with operations occur- ring in all the domains: land, air, sea, cyber and space. Systems such as the [Electronic Warfare Planning and Management Tool], which links and synchronizes the EMS to the tactical commander, will become increasingly important.”
The user was actually in the lead of this project the entire time. From the delivery of the concept of operations to the performance of the system they wanted, the Soldiers and the EWOs in those brigades really helped shape how the system was going to operate.
Advice for rapid prototyping: “Imple- menting a rapid approach has to be a collaborative team process built on the adaptation of lessons learned and best practices. As PM EW&C moves into the second iteration of our rapid processes, hard timelines closely linked to the oper- ational force’s needs will drive timely and responsive decision-making. Ultimately, the success of a rapid approach is highly dependent on buy-in from all the team members, including industry partners and external stakeholders.”
multiphased approach, serving as our engine of innovation. We had continuous engagements with Soldiers who received the equipment, including from Stryker, armor and airborne infantry brigades. Although the initial phase repurposed existing equipment, the feedback iden- tified additional enhancements needed, such as how information was presented to the operator, how it was reported to higher headquarters and how it should be installed in the vehicles for optimal use. Tis feedback also identified a need for additional vehicle platforms that would support light, expeditionary operations, as well as for sensors that Soldiers could easily carry and operate during dismounted operations. Tese capabilities, which we didn’t address initially, were prioritized for the follow-on delivery phases.”
The toughest challenge? “Te ‘horizon- tal’ or system-of-systems integration and end-to-end engineering, because various sensors needed to function as a networked set. To make it all work, we needed to stitch together existing sensors that existed as both PORs and QRCs, in order to provide a common operating picture to our EW planning and management tool.”
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THE PRODUCT MANAGER: LT. COL. ERIC BOWEN
“Tis is the outcome of a Soldier-inclusive, Soldier-driven endeavor. Their feed- back laid the blueprint that guided our
Advice for rapid prototyping: “Keep priority on delivering the product on time. You are subject to the tyranny of time, and the solution delivered will not be perfect. It never will be. Tere are no more ‘drive- by fieldings,’ so forge a solid commitment with the user, who will shape develop- ment before delivery—and cultivate that relationship to fix, improve and maintain the equipment to ensure mission success. You are delivering more than just materiel; these capabilities will influence doctrine, change organizations and challenge policy to enable commanders and higher Army echelons to respond to rapidly evolving worldwide threats.”
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