Soldier Systems - Advanced Development
Abstract
A portion of this funding line is directly aligned to the Soldier Lethality Army Modernization Priority. This Program Element (PE), Advanced Component Development and Prototypes, manages the Soldier as a system to increase combat effectiveness, test and deliver tangible products that save Soldiers lives and improve combat capability. The PE provides funding for evaluating, developing, and testing emerging technologies and critical Soldier support systems to reduce technology risk. CF2 The Integrated Squad effort includes the completion of the Adaptive Squad Architecture (ASA), Squad Performance Metrics (SPM) and the Soldier Integration Facility (SIF) programs. These efforts are Program Executive Office-Soldier (PEO-S) led and will develop a full system architecture for the Soldier and the Squad paired with a constructive and live integration capability with the SIF. This will be accomplished by developing Interface Control Documents (ICDs) in order to provide common established interfaces for internal and external stakeholders who will interface on or with the Soldier/Squad platforms. The critical elements are the development of the "Soldiers as Integrated Weapons Systems" and "Squad as an Integrated Combat Platform" vision based on threat, operational environment and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to inform investment decisions out to Fiscal Year (FY) 2050. The ASA/SPM/SIF will develop a metric-based approach that will include virtual, constructive and live evaluations and tools across the Department of Defense (DoD), academia and industry which will be used for senior leaders to make deliberate decisions based on the analysis of Soldier/Squad performance. ET8 Personnel Airdrop System improves Low Altitude and High Altitude personnel parachutes and associated equipment to include canopy improvement based on integration of new technology with the goal of enhancing the insertion capability and safety of the airborne Soldier and increasing the performance, reliability, and durability of personnel airdrop equipment. S53 This Project evaluates and integrates technologies and representative or prototype systems that help expedite Soldier Clothing and Individual Equipment technology transition from the laboratory to operational use. Efforts focus on proving out commonality across as broad a spectrum of users as possible to provide a modular, integrated uniform/clothing system from skin out and head-to-toe. It funds efforts to transition new technologies and domestically available fabrics with Flame Resistant (FR), moisture wicking, insect protection and camouflage technologies, including integration of fabrics appropriate for uniforms and equipment used in jungle/tropical and arctic environments. New technologies are identified to monitor health and improve Soldier survivability, reduce weight, and improve affordability, mobility and comfort in combat and training/administrative environments. Includes integration and interface on the Soldier system. S54 The Small Arms Improvement Advanced Component Development and Prototypes (ACD&P) program provides funds to mature, demonstrate, test and evaluate emerging technology from Budget Activity (BA) 3 Program Element 0603607A Joint Service Small Arms Program (JSSAP) Project 627 Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Department of Energy National Laboratories, Research Development & Engineering Centers (RDECs) and other domestic and foreign sources for small arms weapon systems and technology. Small arm weapon systems include weapons ranging up to 40 millimeter in caliber. Current and future efforts focus on improvements designed to enhance lethality, target acquisition and tracking, fire control, usability, training effectiveness and reliability of weapons to include ammunition when developing and/or evaluating standard and non-standard weapons. Focus areas include the maturing of technology through testing and evaluation of sub-system or system prototypes which demonstrates light weight materials, wear resistant/protective/anti-reflective coatings, observation/situational awareness improvements, human-systems integration, robotic armament capability, non-lethal capability, and equipment enhancements. Benefits include continuous improvements to small arms weapon systems, fire control equipment, optics, gun barrels, training devices, suppressors, component mounts, weapon mounts, and weapon/ammunition interface. Includes costs associated with efforts for integration and interface of products on Soldiers' head, body and weapons. VS4 This Project supports efforts to evaluate integrated technologies and representative or prototype systems that help expedite Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) technology transition from the laboratory to operational use.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2023
- Source ID
- 0603827A_4_2040_PB_2023
- Change Summary Explanation
- FY 2023 funding increase reflects the fact that the FY 2022 President's Budget request did not include out-year funding.
- Service Agency Name
- Army
Entities
Organizations
- United States Army
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