“Equipping Soldiers for Small Combat Teams” 23 February 2011 Brigadier General (Promotable) Peter N. Fuller Program Executive Officer Soldier
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PEO Soldier Mission
Increase Soldier Lethality Increase Soldier Survivability Improve Soldier Capability to Operate in any Environment
We’re Here to Make a Difference To America’s Most Deployed Combat System 2
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PEO Soldier ARFORGEN Requirements
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1 Corps HQ
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5 Div HQs
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20 BCTs 90 K
41K
1 5 49K
Enablers
AC 1:2
RC 1:4
~170,000 Soldiers FY10 = 230K Soldiers & 17.8M pieces of Kit
Volume and Velocity 4
PEO Soldier Portfolio ≈ 477 Products/Programs
Lethality
Survivability
Operating Environment
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Program Executive Office Soldier As of 9 February 2011
Chief of Staff
PEO
Command Sergeant Major (PEO)
Executive Officer (PEO) G1: Human Resources
G7: Systems Engineering & Integration
Executive Assistant (PEO)
G3/6: Operations & Plans G8: Business Management G4: Logistics
G5: Strategic Communications PAO
Audits, Engagements and Compliance
DPEO
Executive Assistant (DPEO) ASA(ALT) Soldier Maneuver Systems (SMS) Directorate (SWAR)/(SPIE)/(SSL)/(SW)/(SW)
Congressional Affairs
Liaison Officers TRADOC / USAIC / FORSCOM
Project Manager Soldier Weapons
Project Manager Soldier Warrior
Project Manager Soldier Protection and Individual Equipment
Project Manager Soldier Sensors and Lasers
DPM Soldier Weapons
DPM Soldier Warrior
DPM Soldier Protection and Individual Equipment
DPM Soldier Sensors and Lasers
PM Soldier Clothing & Individual Equipment
PM Soldier Maneuver Sensors
PM Soldier Protective Equipment
PM Precision Targeting Devices
PM Individual Weapons
PM Air Soldier
PM Crew Served Weapons
PM Ground Soldier PM Mounted Soldier
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Team Soldier Enterprise HQDA
ASA (ALT)
AMC
TACOM LCMC
PEO Soldier
PEO STRI
PEO IEW&S
PEO AVN
JPEO JTRS
RDECOM
ATEC
NSRDEC
PEO CS&CSS
TARDEC
PEO GCS
ARDEC
PEO C3T
PEO Ammo JPEO CBD
PEO M&S
ILSC
TRADOC
PEO EIS
PEO Integration
CERDEC
AMRDEC 7
Soldier Modernization Efforts CROWS Gunner Under Armor Interceptor Body Armor PSQ-23 STORM Lighter w/7.62mm protection Rangefinder, Aiming Light , Digital Enhanced Combat Helmet M240L Compass, MILES 7.62mm Protection and Lighter 5 lbs Lighter Modular Shot Gun ABS/EOD 9 Helmet Reduce Transition Times Bomb/IED Neutralization MK48 LMG 8.7lbs Lighter Modular 40mm GL Advanced Combat Helmet Reduce Transition Times Blunt/9mm/Frag protection M4 Carbine w/Optics and Lasers Detect and engage farther Ballistic Eyewear Frag/Laser Protection TWS MG Tripod 33% Lighter 33% Lighter Fire Resistance Clothing 25% Range Increase No Melt/Drip/Self Extinguish 7.62mm and 50 cal Sniper Rifles Range/Semi Auto Improved First Aid Kit Image Intensifiers Blood Clotting Bandages 33% Lighter MOLLE Tailorable to Load Modular Sleeping Bag Tailorable to Climate ENVG ECWCS Gen III 2 Mountaineering Equipment Lighter/Warmer I & Thermal COTS state of the art Integrated Image Army Combat Shirt Pilot Oxygen System Moisture Wicking and FR Lighter & > Capability
Yellow = Lighter
2001
Specialty Boots Right for environment
MC-6 & T-11 Parachutes
2011 Capability
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PEO Soldier Mission
Operating Environment 9
Lethality Improvements M4 inventory – several modifications to convert to M4A1 underway – – – – – – –
Heavier barrel – supports increased sustained rate of fire Full automatic mode – additional firing option for Soldiers Ambidextrous operation – support left and right handed firers Improved bolt and bolt carrier – increased reliability Improved rails – increased accuracy Fielded flash suppressors in Afghanistan M855A1 ammo - positive response from Soldiers in Afghanistan
M240L MG – Fielding of lighter weight (~5lbs) MG and tri-pods (~xlbs)
XM2010 Improved Sniper rifle – Fielding new 7.62MM sniper rifle that extends engagement range from 800M to 1200M
XM25 – “The Punisher” – Smart weapon and 25MM munitions that provides counter defilade capability
Individual Carbine Competition – Draft RFP on street, with Industry Day planned for 30 Mar and final RFP released in mid May – down select in FY14 – Is there something better than M4A1?
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PEO Soldier Mission
Operating Environment 11
Survivability Improvements Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV) Gen II – More adjustments to support small stature Soldiers – Improved quick release and load carrying capability
Enhanced Combat Helmet – Testing results very favorable – significant improvement in ballistic protection and slight blast and blunt impact protection improvement over current Army Combat Helmet (ACH)
Fire Resistant Materials and Uniforms – Continually improving wearability (Soldier acceptance) and durability of FR uniforms – evaluations underway at FPLA – Expanding industrial base and full and open competition
Modular Body Armor Protection – Working effort to provide scaleable and modular body armor to better support mission requirements
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PEO Soldier Mission
Operating Environment 13
Operating Environment Improvements Enhanced Night Vision Goggle (ENVG) – Fused Image Intensification (I2) and Infrared (Thermal) into a helmet mounted device – Fielding to both Conventional and SOF Soldiers
Land Warrior (LW)/Nett Warrior (NW) – LW used by Stryker BCT dismounts in OEF – “where are you, where are my friends and where is the enemy” – links to USAF SADL aircraft (F16/A10) - LW is an ONS supported system – NW is a pre MDAP Program of Record - rapid acquisition program – Working with other Army “smart phone” concepts/efforts to rapidly evolve to lighter configuration
Sense Through The Wall – In development with fielding in FY13
Individual Gunshot Detection – Limited numbers fielded via REF, objective capability in development with fielding in FY11
Operation Enduring Freedom Camouflage Pattern (OCP) – Tough fielding schedule since everyone wants now – USAF also now wearing same capability – OCP has “bug bite” protection included 14
Challenges
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Evolutionary vs. Revolutionary Viet Nam Era
WWII Era Approx. 1941 - 1946 Steel Helmet
Approx. 1961 - 1973 Steel Helmet
M1
Flak Vest*
Combat Belt w/Equipment
Load Carrying Equipment
Approx. 2001 - 2008
PVS 14 Monocular Night Vision Device & Accs. Army Combat Helmet & Accs. /NAPE Protective Eyewear
M16A1
IBA, ESAPI, DAP, Side Plates, IOTV
Uniform
Gloves
Uniform
Spats
Combat Boots
Combat Boots Measures of Effectiveness
35.83 Lbs
OEF/OIF/OND Era
$2,146
M4A2 Sherman Tank $50.9K
Thermal Weapons Sight II (Light) *
Item not shown
Measures of Effectiveness
35.06 Lbs
$1,586
M60 Patton Tank $297K UH-1H Huey
$1.9M F6F Hellcat
$35K (Cost in 1945)
F-4 Phantom
$2.4M
Close Combat Optic M4 Carbine (Modular) PEQ-2A Infrared Light Fire Resistant Army Combat Uniform (FR ACU) Knee & Elbow Pads Infantry Combat Boot Type II (Tan)
Measures of Effectiveness
75.31 Lbs
$19,454
M1A2 Abrams Tank $6.2M AH-64D Apache
$15.4M F35 Lightning
$60.0M
Body Armor Evolution 3 out of every 10 Soldiers from 3rd ID(M) deploy with body armor plates
7.62mm threat drives hard armor plates (SAPI) – initial fielding 50K, final fielding 2M plates
IOTV is 3lbs lighter, increased area of coverage, and has a quick release capability
Evolving 7.62mm threat drives fielding of ESAPI plates – final fielding of 2M plates
Jun 2008
Aug 2007 Aug 2004
Soldier
Vest Enhancement 10th MTN deploys to AF with 100% body armor. Required reallocation from all Army stocks - depleted Army inventory of body armor plates
Protection DEMO III Apr 2007
Jan 2006
Apr 2004
Transition To IOTV Aug 2006
Mar 2004 Vest Enhancement Mar 2003
Sep 2005
3rd Qtr 2009
Soldier
Protection Sep 2008 DEMO V NDTE Operational in Kuwait May 2009 Jul 2008
May 2008
Soldier
Soldier
Soldier
Protection
Protection DEMO VII
Protection DEMO IV
DEMO VI
“Grandmother’s china wrapped in Kevlar… Increased protection is more china and more Kevlar…”
Used approximatel 20 years y
Operation Iraqi Freedom Begins
Used approximate 20 ly years
1980s
1960s
Plate
1999
Interceptor
Authorized
Deltoid Ancillary Plate Protection Fielding
Soldier
Mar 2006
Protection DEMO I
Jan 2005
Side Plate
Body Armor
Personnel Armor System Ground Military Flak Troops (PASGT) Vest Vest
DAPs Fielding Complete To Theater
Enhancement
Plate Enhancement
Soldier Cooling (Passive & Powered)
Complete To Theater
Body Armor For Mounted Soldier
Concealable Body Armor
Complete To Theater
Begin procurement of Plate Carriers XSAPI
NonExtremity Destructive Protectio Test n& Evaluation Helmet (NDTE) Plate Pads Inspection Facilities
SEP 11, 2001
Evolving IED threat drives DAPs – fielded within 45 days
Evolving threat drives 7.62mm side plates - ESBI
Since Mar 04 over 1.2 million body armor vests and 3 million ballistic plates have been procured, fielded and are saving Soldiers lives
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IBA Configuration Baseline Deltoid Axillary Protector (set) (DAP)
An XSAPI plate weighs 6-11 oz. greater than an ESAPI Plate depending on size X-SAPI Ballistic Inserts (set)
Deltoid Protector (DP) (set)
E-SAPI Ballistic Inserts (set)
Weight (set): 5.5lbs Weight (set): 2.5lbs
Weight (set): 12.0lbs*
X-SAPI Side Ballistic Inserts (set) (XSBI)**
Outer Tactical Vest (OTV)
Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV)
Weight (set): 10.5lbs*
Enhanced Side Ballistic Inserts(set) (ESBI)
Weight: 9.6lbs* Weight: 12.0lbs* Weight (set): TBD
Weight (set): 5.0lbs*
Side Plate Carriers (set)
DP + IOTV Weight: 14.5lbs. Weight: 2.5lbs
DAP + OTV + Side Plate Carriers Weight: 17.6lbs.
Interceptor Body Armor Weights System
X-Small
Small
Medium
Large
X-Large
IOTV w Deltoid Protector /X-SAPI + ESBI
27.0lbs
29.4lbs
31.5lbs
34.5lbs
39.9lbs
IOTV w Deltoid Protector /E-SAPI + ESBI
26.1lbs
28.4lbs
31.1lbs
33.2lbs
38.5lbs
OTV w DAPS/E-SAPI + ESBI
29.1lbs
31.4lbs
33.1lbs
36.1lbs
41.6lbs
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= X-SAPI Side Ballistic Inserts not yet procured
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= Weight in size medium
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Mission Tailored Body Armor
Body Armor Type
Interceptor Body Armor (IBA) Complete (IOTV, ESAPI, ESBI, DAP, Collar & Groin Protector)
IBA in Minimum Configuration (IOTV and ESAPI/ESBI)
Weight Reduction of 5.31 lbs
Plate Carrier ESAPI/ESBI and Side Plate Carriers
Weight Reduction of 4.71 lbs
Size
Medium
Medium
Medium
Weight of System (w/o Ballistic Plates):
15.87 lbs
10.56 lbs
5.85 lbs (4.54 lbs w/o side plate carriers)
Weight of Vest w/ ESAPI* Plates:
26.77 lbs
21.46 lbs
16.75 lbs (15.44 lbs w/o side plate carriers)
Weight of Vest w/ ESAPI* & ESBI** Plates:
31.87 lbs
26.56 lbs
21.85 lbs
Complete System Area of Coverage:
1,085 sq.in
885 sq.in
432 sq.in (322 sq. in. w/o side plate carriers)
*ESAPI set (2) = 10.90 lbs **ESBI set (2) = 5.10 lbs
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Helmet Mounted Fusion Goggles Evolution
PVS-5
1979
1986
1997
AN/PSQ-20 Enhanced Night Vision Goggles (Gen III - Digital Integration)
PVS-14 (I2 Analog)
2006
2008
PVS-7
2011
2012
2014
2025
AN/PSQ-20 Enhanced Night Vision Goggles (Gen II - Optical Thermal Overlay)
Goggle Improvements I2 Only
• <100M detection range in star light conditions • FOV 400 Diameter
Thermal Only
• < 300M detection range • Functions up to no light • FOV 40o Diameter
Fused Full Thermal
• < 300M detection range • Functions in moon light, no light conditions • I2 FOV 40o Diameter • Thermal FOV 25o Diagonal
• < 300M detection range • Functions in moon light, no light conditions • Digital I2 FOV 50o Diagonal • Thermal FOV 50o Diagonal 20
Thermal Weapon Sight Improvements Thermals TWS I
TWS II
Quantity
Light
Light
Medium
Medium
Heavy
Heavy
Production Quantities Bought By Year
2003 2003
2009 38,393
2007
1,727 TWS II Improvements Thermal Weapon Sight II (Light):
• 33% less weight
Thermal Weapon Sight II (Medium):
• 41% less cost • 61% less power
Thermal Weapon Sight II (Heavy):
• 25% more range
Equipment Management Challenge Examples
2001
2011
Land Warrior Air Warrior Weapons Body Armor Helmets+ Eyewear
Uniforms ACU A2CU
FR ACU
Permethrin FR ACU
Boots Trend Is Toward A More Complicated And Expensive Kit With A Rapid Improvement Cycle
Fire Resistant Clothing Night Vision
Managing Change
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Digitization Example - Joint CROP
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Digitization Example (Cont)
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LW/Nett Warrior Capability Ground-To-Ground
Air-To-Ground
Battlefield Dominance: Situational Awareness & C2 - Where am I? Where are my men? Where is the enemy? What information is critical? - Connects Dismounted Soldiers and Leaders to the Network
P3I Radio (JTRS/SRW)
System Standards (Interfaces, connectors…)
Display (Hands Free)
Headset Computer
Networking Radio
User Input Device
ATL
Land Warrior – Unit requested capability in OEF – PSG weight is approx ATL 18 lbs – sole source
Power (Li-145)
Rifleman Radio Capability Interoperability
(Mouse)
Navigation (GPS)
Nett Warrior – POR – weight approx 12 lbs – rapid prototyping with three vendors Ground-To-Air Challenge – proliferation of “smart phone devices” and how to utilize this capability in a tactical/operational environment
Antennas
Battle Command Software
Cables Core Soldier Protection
Government Furnished Property (GFP)
Competition Focus
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Dismounted Soldier C4ISR Impacts
2012 Infantry Rifle Squad 24 Mission Hour Requirement
2012 Infantry Rifle Company 24 Mission Hour Requirement
X 33 Batts per day, per squad Technology Focus - Soldier Worn Power Technology Focus – Portable Power
Technology Focus – Recharging
Technology & Sustainment Challenge
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DSA – Issues and Constraints • Man Machine Interface • Information presentation
MMI
Security
• What level at • what command position
TTPs/ Range • Voice/data range coherence • Low latency for SA • Two concurrent nets
GPS • Military v civilian
Trade Space Connectivity
SWAP • Size weight and power
Requirement
Cost
Frequency / Spectrum
• Quantity • Technical Readiness Level
What constraints are the prime drivers to material solutions
VHF
Low UHF
High UHF
SHF
Possible
Yes
Possible
Possible
Low weight / ergonomics
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Required Range
Yes
Yes
Possible
Possible
Bandwidth and Data capacity
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Spectrum efficient
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Low Power
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Air Warrior/Air Soldier Block 1 Survival Equipment Subsystem
Increment III
Aircraft Wireless Intercom System
Electronic Data Manager
GEN 3 Survival Gear Carrier
Flotation
One-Man
Collar
Raft
Overwater Survival
Portable Helicopter
Microclimate Cooling System
O2 Delivery System Helmet Hearthrough System Go-Bag & Hydration System
Microclimate Cooling Garment (MCG)
Microclimate Cooling Unit (MCU)
Aircrew Integrated Helmet System HGU-56/P Helmet w/ Maxillofacial Shield
Air Soldier • Modular & Integrated
• Net Ready
• Reduce Weight & Bulk
• Heads-Up Display
• Directed Energy Protection
• 3-D Cueing
• Multi-Use Fabrics
• Physiological Monitoring
• Improved Impact and Ballistic Protection
Increase Performance, Mobility, Duration, Comfort & Safety
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Why Air Soldier? 1) Bulk and Weight; 2) Situational Awareness; and 3) Compatibility Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) and Degraded Visual Environment (DVE) accounted for 98 a/c accidents, 103 fatalities, and total cost to the Army of $1.23B (FY 200210) Lack of terrain, weather, threat, and obstacle avoidance display capabilities Limited ability to perform in Degraded Visual Environments (i.e. Brown Out) Regardless of the information source, the helmet mounted display is common element to any DVE solution
25-30% AW users continue to report flight control interference Total body worn equipment weight averages from 65-85 lbs per mission; Air SS threshold is 49-64lbs Fatigue, discomfort, and the symptoms of physiological stress limit aircrew mission endurance (AW=5.3hrs; Air SS=11+ hrs)
During combat operations in OIF/OND/OEF capability gaps were identified through After Action Reviews; The Center for Army Lessons Learned 2005 report “The Modern Aviator’s Combat Load”; TRADOC Capabilities Manager 2007 “OIF Site Visit Outbrief”; 2010 Army Rotorcraft Terrain Awareness Study
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Integration Challenge Soldier Platform
Traditional Platform Procured (Developed – ASA (ALT))
Borrowed (Recruited – M&RA)
Single PM Integrator (CCB)
No single PM Integrator (Accessorized) Military Operational Medicine MRMC
PEO AMMO
Ammunition, Demolitions, Grenades, NLW, Pyrotechnics, Shoulder Launched Munitions Mortars
PEO CS&CSS
Rations, Tents
GPS, JTCI-G, Sensors
PEO AVN
Air Soldier System Integration
BC, COMSEC, CNRS, Common Controller, MEP, Tactical Network
IM Systems, Biometrics
PEO C3T
PEO JTRS
Networking Capabilities PEO GCS
JPEO CBD
CBRNE, Protection
PEO STRI
TADSS – LVC Training Environment
Mounted Soldier System Integration, Robotics 30
Soldier Integration Challenges
Air Warrior Kit – 88.43 lbs
Weapons and ammo – 17.53 lbs Medic Kit – 26.51 lbs Communications gear – 2 lbs
Sgt. Matthew Kinney, 6th Battalion, 101st Aviation Regiment 31
Other Challenges Equipping 1.1M Active, ARNG and USAR Soldiers Statues and Regulations
Ramping Up and Down contractors Congressional interest Confidence in product and processes
Modernization and sustainment Funding stability Maintaining Soldier Focus
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Mitigation of Challenges
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FY11
FY12
Lightweight .50 Cal MG 50% Lighter
Green Laser Interdiction System Optical Non-lethal Effects
Helmet Sensors Gen II Reduced SWaP
Concealable Body Armor 6.5 lbs System Weight
Mountain Combat Boot Ankle Support; Sole Traction
FY13
FY14
FY15+
Individual Carbine Family of Weapons Sights Increased Reliability & Increased PoD at Increased Effectiveness to 600m Ranges Precision Sniper Rifle Counter Defilade Target Extended Range & Operational Engagement System Effectiveness Defilade Target Engagement Army Combat Uniform Globally Responsive Camouflage
Fire Resistance Clothing Upgrades - Increased Comfort & Durability Next Generation Advanced Body Armor 10-25% Lighter; Integrated Extremity, Maxillofacial, Eye & Hearing Protection; 7.62
MFFARAPS Multi-mission; Increased Load
Nett Warrior Incr 1 Networked Soldiers
SA
Mobility
Combat Glove Improved Functionality
Sustain
Operating Environment
Survivability
Lethality
Soldier Modernization Efforts 2011 – 2015 Plan
Personnel Recovery Support System 1B Encryption & SAASM
ECWCS Gen III P3I Thermal Management
Individual Gunshot Detector Counter Sniper
Nett Warrior Incr 2 Weight Reduction; Digital Comms
Water Treatment Device Battlefield Water Purification
2011 – 2015 Plan Trend is toward a more deliberate developmental approach leveraging electronics & increasing standoff
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TSU Integration Challenge Taking a Distributed Capability Perspective IBCT Rifle Plt w/Infantry Bn Augmentees
IBCT Rifle Plt w/NonInfantry Bn Augmentees/Reenforcements Squad Leader TEAM B Section Hqtrs
Rifle Squad
Mortar Team Mortars Team Team Leader
Platoon Leader
Grenadier Auto Rifleman
Rifleman IBCT
RTO
Platoon Sergeant
Infantry Company Mortar Section HBCT Crewman Mounted Soldier System
Rifle Squad 2 & 3
Fire Team
Rifle Platoon Medics
Sniper Teams
Hvy MG Teams Scout Teams
Infantry Battalion Augmentees
AT Team
Squad Leader MG Team
CAB Crewman Air Soldier System
Team Leader Member N Member 1
Weapons Squad
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Other Efforts Evolutionary to Revolutionary Improvements – Looking for Game Changing material solutions
– Developing dismounted Soldier Dominance concept – Working Weight saving initiatives – Working Modular vice “1 size fits all” concept, e.g.. female ACU
Working to better integrate Kit onto Soldiers – Within PEO Soldier portfolio – With all other organizations “touching” the Soldier
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The Wrapup
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PEO Soldier Mission
Operating Environment 39
“Cylinders of Excellence”
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Definition of Success: Different Perspectives • Program Manager: A system that is delivered on time, within cost, and meets the warfighter’s requirements. • Office of the Secretary of Defense: A program that satisfies national security objectives, provides a balanced force structure, and does not attract undue Congressional scrutiny. • Congress: A system that strikes a balance between Defense and social needs, and provides a fair distribution of Defense dollars by state/district. • Industry, success means a program that provides a positive cash flow, a satisfactory return on investment, and preserves the contractor’s competitive position in the industry. • Soldier/Operator: A system that is effective in combat and easy to operate and maintain. 41
Equipping Our Soldiers Is Rocket Science
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Questions?
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