ARMY ACQUISITION SUPPORT TO UKRAINE
gaps via joint urgent operational needs statements and other urgent requirements.
As part of the acquisition support for Ukraine, TAGM provided Switchblade 300 (SB300) and Switchblade 600 (SB600) lethal miniature aerial missile system munitions, as well as support equipment. Switchblade is a single-use, man-portable ground- launched direct-fire missile, capable of night and day operations, providing the operator the ability to abort the engagement, there- fore minimizing collateral damage and civilian casualties.
SB300s were provided via multiple methods of procurement. Te first method of procurement was part of the presidential draw- downs, where the Rapid Capability Product Office leveraged existing stock, as well as assets straight from the active produc- tion line. Coordinating across multiple commands, the systems were collected, inventoried and tested to ensure functionality. Working with industry and Army Contracting Command, the team was able to shift shipping destinations for systems coming off the production line to deliver them in support of Ukraine. Te second method of procurement used by the Rapid Capabil- ity Product Office was a Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative. Collaborating with the TAGM International Directorate, the Security Assistance Management Directorate, U.S. Army Secu- rity Assistance Command and the Defense Cooperation Security Agency, the team was able to get the case implemented and awarded on contract in a short amount of time. All the systems were delivered by the second quarter of 2023.
Te Rapid Capabilities Product Office also used the USAI case to procure and field SB600 systems and support equipment. Tis was unique, as TAGM had not previously purchased SB600 on its existing contracts. Te Army Contracting Command ‒ Redstone Arsenal was instrumental in ensuring that the contract was modified accordingly to allow the procurement of these critical munitions for Ukraine. Te team continues to support multiple combatant commands worldwide, while maintaining a posture to provide the warfighter with critical capability on short notice.
TOW WEAPON SYSTEM PRODUCT OFFICE Te TOW Weapon System Product Office has supported multi- ple presidential drawdowns by providing materiel, transportation and documentation in support of ongoing efforts to furnish Ukraine with modern weapon systems. Te U.S. Army has shipped TOW missiles for use on separately provided Humvees and Bradley Fighting Vehicles. Te Tube-Launched, Optically Tracked, Wireless-Guided missile is a heavy precision assault missile optimized for performance against main battle tanks and
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is also effective against buildings and field fortifications. Addi- tionally, the TOW Product Office, as the office responsible for the Improved Bradley Acquisition System, has supported the efforts of Project Manager Medium Armored Vehicles to provide M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicles to Ukraine. Te TOW Product Office will continue to support efforts to provide superior, mounted, long-range, heavy assault and anti-tank close combat missile systems as directed.
CONCLUSION Te Tactical Aviation and Ground Munitions Project Office remains dedicated to U.S. Soldiers by developing, fielding and sustaining versatile air- and ground-launched weapon systems that provide a decisive advantage in joint and multidomain operations. TAGM uses innovative technologies and continu- ous modernization efforts to enable Soldiers to effectively and efficiently execute their mission. TAGM continues to work to maximize readiness and harness innovative and affordable future capabilities.
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BELER H. WATTS III is the product lead for the Rapid Capabilities Team. He holds an MBA and a B.A. in business management, both from Columbia College. He holds the DAWIA Advanced certification in program management and logistics.
MIKE CROSSLEY is the deputy product director of the TOW Weapon System. He holds an MBA in acquisition and contract management from the Florida Institute of Technology. He holds the DAWIA Advanced certification in program management.
RYAN R. WOOD is the program officer for the Javelin Product Office. He holds a Master of Strategic Studies from the U.S. Army War College and a B.S. in mechanical engineering from Michigan State University. He holds the DAWIA Advanced certification in program management.
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