TALENT MANAGEMENT
3 SOLDIER FEEDBACK IS CRITICAL
Thanks to virtual reality, Soldiers are getting a rare look at components of the Army’s new prototype Long Range Hypersonic Weapon and are influencing how the system is designed. (Photo courtesy of Lockheed Martin Corp.)
“ RCCTO is now executing a strategy that will deliver
new prototypes in both hypersonics and directed energy to operational units. In developing these prototypes for the U.S.
Army, we are changing the outcome for our nation.”
What’s ahead for RCCTO?
We are moving both hypersonics and directed energy out of government labs and into prototype develop- ment. This includes completing design, integration and fielding to operational units. Although not meant to be perfect solutions, the prototypes will get fielded to Soldiers who can start to test, train and learn how to fight with these first-ever capabilities. At the same time, we are establishing an industrial base for both hyper- sonics and directed energy, giving Army senior leaders options on moving the capabilities into programs of record. The Army must modernize to enable the United States to win in a great power competition. Playing a key part in that modernization strategy is RCCTO.
Starting this year, the Army, with the joint services, plans to conduct hypersonic flight tests focusing on range, environmental extremes, operational consider- ations and contested environments.
In late 2020, two vendors will produce a 50 kilo- watt-class laser subsystem, integrate it onto a Stryker platform and complete a competitive performance
down-select on a live test range against various threats. This effort will lead to the fielding of four experimen- tal DE-MSHORAD prototype combat vehicles in fiscal year 2022.
Army senior leadership assigned RCCTO as the mate- riel and acquisition support for the newly formed Joint Counter-small Unmanned Aerial Systems Office. The office is now conducting acquisition planning for a joint approach to support materiel equipping decisions on the “best of breed” for countering small unmanned aerial systems.
What role do Soldiers play in the organization?
“Soldier-centered design is at the heart of prototyp- ing,” said Thurgood. “Early and recurring interactions with Soldiers are critically important to the develop- ment of prototypes with residual combat capability, especially in critical strategic areas like hypersonics. Soldiers train with the systems, become familiar with operating them, and provide feedback on improve- ments so we can deliver the best possible outcome for them and our nation.”
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