| Army AL&T, October-December 2008 |
Dec-2008 |
95 pages |
| Authors:
ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY (ACQUISITION LOGISTICS AND TECHNOLOGY) FORT BELVOIR VA
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 | This issue showcases the magnificent work being done by our program executive offices to provide warfighters with world-class weapon systems and equipment for increased lethality, situational awareness, and survivability. From the success of our Soldier-as-a-System approach, to the development and fielding of individual equipment, to the Future Combat Systems integrated System-of-Systems Engineering construct for synchronizing multiple weapon systems platforms with networked operations, to the acquisition of conventional ammunition for all ... |
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| Army AL&T, July-September 2008 |
Sep-2008 |
73 pages |
| Authors:
ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY (ACQUISITION LOGISTICS AND TECHNOLOGY) FORT BELVOIR VA
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| I am always pleased by the significant number of success stories within the acquisition, logistics, and technology (AL&T) community. We have a vast number of programs that range from developing transformational technologies for our warfighters to destroying stockpiled chemical weapons for the safety of the American public. I would like to share with you some of our recent successes. Our Soldiers at war need efficient, reliable, mobile power sources that ... |
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| AMC's Fleet Management Initiative (FMI) |
Sep-2008 |
5 pages |
| Authors:
Michael Holcomb; ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY (ACQUISITION LOGISTICS AND TECHNOLOGY) FORT BELVOIR VA
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| In February 2002, the FMI began as a pilot program between the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) and the U.S. Army Materiel Command (AMC) to realign the training equipment maintenance mission from TRADOC to AMC. The goal of the FMI effort was twofold: (1) It was primarily intended to shift the maintenance function to AMC, the Army's recognized expert for performing maintenance, thereby enabling TRADOC to refocus its ... |
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| AMC Stands Up the New U.S. Army Contracting Command |
Sep 2008 |
4 pages |
| Authors:
Sarah Haggerty; ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY (ACQUISITION LOGISTICS AND TECHNOLOGY) FORT BELVOIR VA
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| Developing the Class I Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) |
Jun-2008 |
5 pages |
| Authors:
Win Keller; David L Jones; ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY (ACQUISITION LOGISTICS AND TECHNOLOGY) FORT BELVOIR VA
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| Military leaders have been seeking the bird's-eye view for warfare long before the airplane's invention. While the hot air balloon was no doubt invaluable in the Civil War, today's Soldiers need a light and practical aerial vehicle that watches without additional risk to their platoon. They need the Class I UAS. The UAS team within the Future Combat Systems (Brigade Combat Team) (FCS(BCT)) is capitalizing on the lessons learned by ... |
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| Future Combat Systems (FCS) Creates Cannon and Mortar Synergy |
Jun-2008 |
7 pages |
| Authors:
Kirby Beard; Jeff James; Vincent J Tolbert; ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY (ACQUISITION LOGISTICS AND TECHNOLOGY) FORT BELVOIR VA
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| In June 2008, the first FCS Manned Ground Vehicle (MGV), the Non-Line-of-Sight Cannon (NLOS-C), will be on display in Washington, DC, marking the first new Army cannon in many years. The NLOS-C is one of the eight MGVs. Program Manager FCS (Brigade Combat Team (PM FCS(BCT)) is leveraging previous and current research and development efforts to create synergy between cannons and mortars, without duplication of effort. This is a quantum ... |
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| Army AL&T, April-June 2008 |
Jun-2008 |
69 pages |
| Authors:
ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY (ACQUISITION LOGISTICS AND TECHNOLOGY) FORT BELVOIR VA
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| With this issue, we are showcasing the Army's Future Combat Systems (FCS) in a series of articles designed to give you a better understanding of just how far this program has progressed since System Development and Demonstration began in 2003. One may think that FCS is only about providing future capabilities to our Soldiers, but FCS-like capabilities are protecting our Soldiers and giving them a decisive advantage on today's battlefield. ... |
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| Future Combat Systems (FCS) Autonomous Navigation System (ANS) Technology Will Revolutionize Warfare |
Jun 2008 |
4 pages |
| Authors:
Michael W Price; Steven Munkeby; ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY (ACQUISITION LOGISTICS AND TECHNOLOGY) FORT BELVOIR VA
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| The capabilities that the UGV and ANS provide to the warfighter will revolutionize the way we conduct combat operations. They will reduce risk to the soldiers in hazardous situations and reduce soldier workload and manpower requirements, particularly with the MULE family of vehicles during combat and convoy operations. |
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| Lessons Learned from Product Manager (PM) Infantry Combat Vehicle (ICV) Using Soldier Evaluation in the Design Phase |
Jun 2008 |
5 pages |
| Authors:
Todd Cline; ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY (ACQUISITION LOGISTICS AND TECHNOLOGY) FORT BELVOIR VA
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| In September 2007, the PM for the Manned Ground Vehicle (MGV) XM1206 Infantry Combat Vehicle (ICV), Future Combat Systems (Brigade Combat Team) (FCS(BCT)) conducted an ingress and egress demonstration to optimize squad configuration and verify ICV platform design characteristics. The demonstration was conducted using Soldiers from the Army Evaluation Task Force and a vehicle mock-up of the ICV mission module area. Demonstrations using mock-ups or prototypes often prove to be ... |
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| Multifunctional Utility/Logistics and Equipment (MULE) Vehicle Will Improve Soldier Mobility, Survivability and Lethality |
Jun 2008 |
4 pages |
| Authors:
D B Byers; ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY (ACQUISITION LOGISTICS AND TECHNOLOGY) FORT BELVOIR VA
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| The Army is on the cusp of a paradigm shift. It has been mandated that one-third of Army vehicles are to be robotic beginning in 2015. So what progress is the Army making? Just around the corner is a new breed of robots that will impact how the Army moves and fights. This journal article describes the MULE. The MULE is the multifunctional vehicle developed by Lockheed Martin Missiles and ... |
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| Future Combat Systems (Brigade Combat Team) Joint Multinational Experimentation |
Jun 2008 |
4 pages |
| Authors:
Troy Crosby; Charlene Deakyne; Scott Schnorrenberg; ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY (ACQUISITION LOGISTICS AND TECHNOLOGY) FORT BELVOIR VA
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| As the weather clears at the Nevada Test and Training Range, Soldiers, government personnel, and contractor partners begin to bring the Future Combat Systems (FCS) equipment and network online. The team works quickly getting the unattended ground sensors, mobile ad hoc network, and vehicles ready to execute the experimentation mission plan. Connections from the FCS Brigade Combat Team (BCT) to the Combined Forces Land Component Command (CFLCC), the U.S. Navy ... |
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| Engineering the Army's Next Generation Medical Vehicle (MV) for Rapid Responses |
Jun 2008 |
7 pages |
| Authors:
Nicholas Song; James E Mentel; ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY (ACQUISITION LOGISTICS AND TECHNOLOGY) FORT BELVOIR VA
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| Future Combat Systems (FCS) has developed the next generation Medical Vehicle (MV) that fills a capability gap desperately needed by the Current Force. The ongoing conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan have proven that the Army is facing an adaptive and resilient enemy. The enemy has exposed and exploited vulnerabilities in U.S. and coalition forces' equipment, particularly manned ground vehicles (MGVs). Depending on the situation, Iraq theater policies sometimes limit or ... |
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| Safeguarding Against Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) on the Future Combat Systems (FCS) Program |
Jun 2008 |
4 pages |
| Authors:
Sandra T Toenjes; ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY (ACQUISITION LOGISTICS AND TECHNOLOGY) FORT BELVOIR VA
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| The impact of a conflict of interest is significant. Whether we view ourselves as shareholders, citizens, or casual observers, the mere appearance of impropriety is enough to undermine our confidence in individuals, corporations, and the reputations of entire professions. Government employees are all too aware of the public scrutiny placed on the acquisition process in an attempt to ensure prudent expenditure of precious taxpayer dollars. To provide the best-value product ... |
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| Army AL&T, January-March 2008 |
Mar-2008 |
93 pages |
| Authors:
ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY (ACQUISITION LOGISTICS AND TECHNOLOGY) FORT BELVOIR VA
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| From the Army Acquisition Executive: Our constant first priority within the acquisition, logistics and technology (AL&T) community is providing world-class weapon systems and equipment to the warfighter, and I am proud of my entire organization's success in fulfilling this important duty. Still, while at war, we must continue to work hard and work together to get even better capability to warfighters -- especially those in the warfight right now -- ... |
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| Conventional Ammunition Demilitarization (Demil) - A Growing Challenge |
Mar-2008 |
5 pages |
| Authors:
Brian W Raftery; ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY (ACQUISITION LOGISTICS AND TECHNOLOGY) FORT BELVOIR VA
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| The current demil stockpile is estimated at almost 480,000 short tons of conventional ammunition and more than 300,000 missiles and missile components. At an approximate cost of $1,800 per ton to demil this stockpile with future additions or generations, the demil liability to DOD is almost $2 billion through the current budget and program years. At the current funding level, the stockpile, instead of getting smaller, continues to grow. Most ... |
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| The Future of Gun-Fired Precision Munitions (GFPM) |
Mar 2008 |
5 pages |
| Authors:
Ole A Knudson; Martin Moratz; Frank Altamura; ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY (ACQUISITION LOGISTICS AND TECHNOLOGY) FORT BELVOIR VA
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| The Excalibur 155mm artillery projectile can precisely engage targets in urban and complex terrain with minimal risk of collateral damage. The successful use of Excalibur in theater over the last several months has demonstrated its effectiveness, signaling the arrival of a new generation of GFPM. |
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| Army AL&T, October-December 2007 |
Dec-2007 |
101 pages |
| Authors:
ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY (ACQUISITION LOGISTICS AND TECHNOLOGY) FORT BELVOIR VA
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| We are excited to bring you an issue loaded with news from the forefront of Army S&T about the latest technological developments, academic partnerships and research initiatives. Dr. Thomas H. Killion, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology, Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics and Technology (AL&T), and his entire S&T community bring their curiosity, ingenuity and technical expertise to bear on research that keeps ... |
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| An Overview of the Army Science and Technology (S&T) Program |
Dec 2007 |
5 pages |
| Authors:
Thomas H Killion; Carolyn Nash; ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY (ACQUISITION LOGISTICS AND TECHNOLOGY) FORT BELVOIR VA
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| This issue of Army AL&T Magazine focuses on the Army's S&T program, and this article provides an overview of the Army's S&T strategy. It is followed by a discussion of initiatives to promote technology transition. The third article, Technology Transition Lessons Learned from Fido(trademark)/ PackBot(trademark), describes one of the many technology fielding efforts to support our Soldiers in the field. For basic and applied research, we have included a discussion ... |
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| Technology Transition -- Lessons Learned from Fido (registered trademark)/PackBot (registered trademark) |
Dec 2007 |
5 pages |
| Authors:
John A Parmentola; Irena D Szkrybalo; ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY (ACQUISITION LOGISTICS AND TECHNOLOGY) FORT BELVOIR VA
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| Albert Einstein once said that we can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking that was used to create them. This article relates how new thinking was used to successfully address an urgent critical need to counter a major threat to our ground forces overseas. Recently, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) awarded a 15-month, $10 million completion-type, cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to small business qualifier Boston Dynamics Inc. ... |
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| Army AL&T, September - October 2003 |
OCT 2003 |
60 pages |
| Authors:
ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY (ACQUISITION LOGISTICS AND TECHNOLOGY) FORT BELVOIR VA
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| This document is a report of the Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology publication for September and October 2003. |
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| Army AL&T, September-October 2002 |
OCT 2002 |
67 pages |
| Authors:
Harvey L. Bleicher; ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY (ACQUISITION LOGISTICS AND TECHNOLOGY) FORT BELVOIR VA
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| ARMY AL&T: Objective Force, Our Legacy, Their Destiny, November-December 2001 |
DEC 2001 |
64 pages |
| Authors:
ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY (ACQUISITION LOGISTICS AND TECHNOLOGY) FORT BELVOIR VA
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| The Business Case for SBA Developing Confidence in M&S |
17 MAY 2001 |
9 pages |
| Authors:
Hank Dubin; ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY (ACQUISITION LOGISTICS AND TECHNOLOGY) FORT BELVOIR VA
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| This report concerns the business case for SBA, and how SBA will create benefits across DoD and reduce costs to Program Managers. |
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| Army Science and Technology Master Plan 2001. Volume I |
JAN 2001 |
416 pages |
| Authors:
ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY (ACQUISITION LOGISTICS AND TECHNOLOGY) FORT BELVOIR VA
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| Partial contents: Chapter I: Army Science and Technology Strategy; Chapter II: Training and Doctrine Command's Role in Science and Technology; Chapter III: Advanced Technology Development (Technology Transition); Chapter IV: Applied Research (Technology Development); Chapter V: Basic Research (Discovery and Understanding); and Chapter VI: Technology Transfer. |
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| Army Science and Technology Master Plan 2001. Volume II. Annexes |
JAN 2001 |
379 pages |
| Authors:
ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY (ACQUISITION LOGISTICS AND TECHNOLOGY) FORT BELVOIR VA
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| Partial contents: (A) Science and Technology Objectives (STOs); (B) Advanced Technology Demonstrations (ATDs); (C) Advanced Concept Technology Demonstrations (ACTDs); (E) Global Science and Technology Watch; (F) infrastructure; and (G) Manufacturing Technology (ManTech). |
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| Army Science and Technology Master Plan 2001: Accelerating the Pace of Transformation (CD-ROM) |
JAN 2001 |
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| Authors:
ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY (ACQUISITION LOGISTICS AND TECHNOLOGY) FORT BELVOIR VA
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 | ELECTRONIC FILE CHARACTERISTICS: 69 files; Adobe Acrobat PDF with hyperlinks, Reader software and Installer program. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: 1 computer laser optical disc (CD-ROM); 4 3/4 in.; 315 MB. SYSTEMS DETAIL NOTE: The ASTMP Installer copies the main program files and the associated system support files to your hard drive. ABSTRACT: The Army Science and Technology Master Plan (ASTMP) is developed under the direction of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Research ... |
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| Summary Digest. 22nd Army Science Conference, Baltimore, Maryland 11-13 December 2000. Accelerating the Pace of the Transformation to the Objective Force |
13 DEC 2000 |
305 pages |
| Authors:
ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF THE ARMY (ACQUISITION LOGISTICS AND TECHNOLOGY) FORT BELVOIR VA
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| This document contains proceedings of the 22nd Army Science Conference held in Baltimore, Maryland on 11-13 December 2000. Topics included advanced materials and manufacturing, microelectronics and photonics, advanced propulsion technologies, environmental geosciences, engineering sciences, force protection, high-performance computing and simulation, and soldier systems. |
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