Infantry Support Weapons
Abstract
A portion of this funding line directly aligns to the Soldier Lethality Army Modernization Priority. This Program Element (PE) Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) manages the Soldier as a system, with the goal of increasing Soldiers' combat effectiveness, increasing survivability, and improving the Soldiers' quality of life. It develops and tests prototypes of weapons, clothing, equipment, and other items useful to support the Soldier. Project CF3 (Integrated Soldier Systems (SL CFT)) test, maintain and evolve a Soldier/squad equipment configuration baseline, the Architecture Assessment Tool and conduct configuration management at the system level. Physically integrate components, improve compatibility and interoperability across programs. Establish and maintain tools that provide Systems Engineering, Configuration Management and Evaluation in a virtual and physical environment. Conduct evaluations and integrate mission-specific equipment into the Adaptive Squad Architecture (ASA) with continued emphasis on development of ICDs, evaluations, and improved fidelity. Project ES9 (Advanced Tactical Parachute System) improves personnel parachute systems and associated equipment for low and high altitude operations to include canopy improvements 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. Project EW4 (Crew Served Weapons Engineering Development) supports efforts to transition components or prototypes from Small Arms Improvement, Project S54, Program Element 0603827A, (Budget Activity 4) and other domestic and foreign sources of small arms weapons to demonstrate, test and evaluate capability near or at planned operational requirements. Project FF2 (Small Arms Fire Control) supports the development of an advanced fire control for the Next Generation Automatic Rifle (NGSW-AR) and Rifle (NGSW-R). The Next Generation Fire Control will increase the probability of hit and decrease the time to engage through a variable powered direct view optic with integrated range finder, ballistic calculator, and digital display capable of providing an adjusted aim point. Project FI2 (Lightweight 30mm Cannon) provides increased lethality modification to Product Directorate Counter-Rocket Artillery Mortars (PD C-RAM) under a JUONS. An upgraded medium caliber weapon will be developed, tested and evaluated for integration into a modified remote weapon station under an Urgent Materiel Release (UMR). Project FL8 (84mm MAAWS Ammunition) supports test, evaluation and quality up to seven types of 84 millimeter (mm) munitions for the U.S. Army use with the M3/M3A1 Multi-Role Anti-Personnel Weapon Systems (MAAWS). Project FM4 (Next Generation Squad Weapons) supports the rapid prototyping and development of a NGSW-AR, NGSW-R and common cartridge to provide capability improvements in accuracy, range and lethality, in order to maintain overmatch and meet future warfighter requirements. Project S58 (Soldier Enhancement Program) supports accelerated integration, modernization, and enhancement efforts of lighter, more lethal weapons, and improved Soldier items including lighter, more comfortable load-bearing equipment, field gear, survivability items, communications equipment, and navigational aids. Project S60 (Clothing & Equipment) supports pre-production development of state-of-the-art individual clothing and equipment to improve the survivability, mobility and sustainment affecting the quality of life of the individual Soldier. Project S61 (Acis Engineering Development) provides System Development programs with improved aircrew safety, survivability, and human performance that amplify the warfighting effectiveness and facilitates full-spectrum dominance of the Army aircraft including the AH-64 Apache/Longbow, CH-47 Chinook, UH/HH-60 Blackhawk, Light Utility Helicopter, and Future Vertical Lift (FVL) platforms. Project S63 (Individual Weapons Engineering Development) demonstrates engineering development models or integrated commercial items designed to enhance lethality, target acquisition, fire control, training effectiveness, and reliability for small arms weapon systems and ammunition. Programs include Improved Weapons Coatings, Personal Defense Weapon, 30 Round 5.56mm Magazine, Modular Handgun System (MHS), Precision Sniper Rifle (PSR), Sub Compact, and Interim Combat Service Rifle (ICR). Project S70 (Personnel Recovery Support System (PRSS)) provides system research, development and testing of the Personal Recovery Support System/Personnel Recovery Support Equipment supporting operations to report and locate isolated, missing, detained or captured Soldiers. Project VS5 (Soldier Protective Equipment) supports engineering and manufacturing development of Individual Soldier Ballistic Protection equipment. It will leverage advancements in technology to continue incremental improvements to body armor (to include improved outer tactical vests, plate carriers, and helmets) and other personal protective equipment. The total cost of the the Next Generation Squad Weapons Rapid Prototyping Middle Tier of Acquisition effort is $156.83 million RDT&E from FY19 to FY23. The remainder of the Next Generation Squad Weapons Rapid Prototyping is fully funded across the Future Years Defense Program.
Document Details
- Document Type
- R2 Budgetary Justification
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2024
- Source ID
- 0604601A_5_2040_PB_2024
- Change Summary Explanation
- Increase in FY 2024 funding request from Previous President's Budget to Current President's Budget to support Army investment in Soldier Enhancement Program and Acis Engineering Development.
- Service Agency Name
- Army
Entities
Organizations
- United States Army
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