As the Army moves at speed toward continuous transformation, ATEC is embracing early integration, diverse data, digital enablement and enduring partnerships to redefine how test and evaluation support the acquisition life cycle. Through Continuous Evaluation Campaigns, ATEC is providing Army senior leaders with agile, integrated strategies that deliver Soldier-validated feedback early and continuously to inform responsible, risk-informed decisions.
Charles Harris draws on a wide range of experience that equip him to handle challenges with confidence in his dual role as general engineer and a contract specialist at the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center.
CLEAR A PATH: The vehicle-integrated XM123 GOBLN, featured during the industry day demonstration, detects and neutralizes hazards at standoff, creating a passable vehicle-wide lane while reducing risk to the breaching…
CLASS ACTION: Macam Dattathreya, Ph.D., chief engineer at the DEVCOM Ground Vehicle Systems Center, leads a class on digital engineering for civilians and Soldiers assigned to the NGCV CFT at…
(Graphic provided by PEO EIS) The evolution and impact of MilTech. by Melissa Westcott and Jacqueline M. Hames In the dynamic realm of defense operations, DOD continually seeks to…
TWO FIGHTS, ONE TECH: Soldiers depend on technology that will provide them with strategic advantages needed to protect our nation and defeat enemies. With the help of ASA(ALT)-led programs, Soldiers…
COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments and Ammunition, Program Manager Towed Artillery Systems TITLE: Defense Acquisition University Senior Service College Fellowship; previously acting deputy program manager and Ukraine…
READY TO GO: Pallets of ammunition, weapons and other equipment bound for Ukraine are loaded on a plane in January 2022 during a foreign military sales mission. (Photo by Senior…
COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Ground Vehicle Systems Center (GVSC) TITLE: Deputy executive director for Ground Vehicle Modernization Technologies YEARS OF SERVICE IN WORKFORCE: 25…
AHD NET: A Soldier from the 8th Theater Sustainment Command at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii operates the watercraft mounted Acoustic Hailing Device during the New Equipment Training event held…
LOADED: A Soldier loads an M320 grenade launcher during a familiarization range hosted by Special Forces in Syria, July 19, 2020. (Photo by Spc. Chris Estrada, U.S. Army 126th Theater…
EQUIPPED FOR THE FUTURE: In supporting the Army’s Digital Transformation Strategy, training current and future Army acquisition leaders will equip those leaders with the knowledge and tools that are essential…
UP TO THE CHALLENGE: Maj. Kenny Torres of Army Futures Command demonstrates the pull-up bars during the command’s Murph Challenge event at Camp Mabry, Texas, on May 26. The Army…
COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM), Ground Vehicle Systems Center (Post-Senior Service College Fellowship broadening assignment) TITLE: Division chief, systems engineering planning and management YEARS OF…
COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center, matrixed to Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments and Ammunition TITLE: Acting deputy product director for special ammunition and weapon systems…
COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments & Ammunition (JPEO A&A) Project Director Joint Services TITLE: Program management engineer YEARS OF SERVICE IN WORKFORCE: 16 ACQUISITION CERTIFICATIONS: Defense…
TROOP TRAINING: Soldiers receive additional HIMARS launchers and training from the STORM Project Office. (Photo by 1st Lt. Kendra Thomas, 18th Field Artillery Brigade) SOFTWARE, LAUNCHED The future…
PURSUIT OF STEM: Charneta Samms encourages female students to study STEM sciences. (Photo courtesy of DEVCOM) Creating a more diverse workforce, one person at a time. by Argie…
RISING INFLUENCE: Women’s roles have become more influential over the past decade, DiVito said. Here, investigator Dr. Keersten Ricks programs software to scan a lateral flow test to determine whether…
ROUGH SEAS: The stakeholder network can answer a boat-load of questions and help workforce members as they navigate the sometimes treacherous waters of career planning and development. (Images by Getty…
We’re all living in an experiment about the “future of work,” but DEVCOM’s leaders say the real secret of the future of work is that it’s really…
NIGHT VISION: Soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division participates in a nighttime touch point at White Sands Missile Range during a positioning, navigation and timing assessment exercise in 2021. (Photo…
REMOTE, NOT DISTANT: John Willison, DEVCOM deputy to the commanding general, participated in the “Managing a Remote Workforce” panel on May 25 during the Association for Talent Development government workforce…
NETWORK TEST: Sgt. 1st Class Joshua D. Geren tested the Squad Area Network at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey, Sept. 10, 2020. The Squad Area Network is a part…
COMMAND/ORGANIZATION: Joint Program Executive Office for Armaments and Ammunition, Program Manager Maneuver Ammunition Systems TITLE: Medium cannon caliber research, development, test and evaluation lead YEARS OF SERVICE IN…
The AT4 Combined Space is fired in the open. (Photo courtesy of PM CCS) Project Manager Close Combat Systems takes the next generation shoulder launched munition in a…
The Army is bringing together many sources of data to enable better decision-making with “data fabric.” by Nihar Patel, Upesh Patel, Col. Evert R. Hawk II and Krupal…
A TRADITION OF INNOVATION: The Army has fostered a culture of innovation throughout its history, working with innovators like Bell Labs and other industry partners. Bell’s relay computer was used…
AEOP builds the STEM citizenry of tomorrow, one student at a time by Jack Meyer After Noel Obi, 17, graduates from his Houston high school, he…
THANKING THE TEAM: Secretary of the Army, Hon. Ryan D. McCarthy, visited defense contractor facilities and government offices at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama on July 1 to thank personnel…
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