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Agenda • Mission and Organization • Program Updates – Army Combat Uniform – GEN III Extended Cold Weather Clothing System – Parachutes – Fire Resistant Clothing – Combat Glove – RFI • FY 06 Initiatives • What to expect in FY07 Clothing & Individual Equipment Mission Optimize Soldier readiness by providing the most functional, versatile, and modern equipment Army-wide Clothing & Individual Equipment Vision To remain the most relevant capabilities based Product Management Office in the Army by creating a systemic capability to continuously equip the Army’s single most vital weapon system (the Soldier) with the right Clothing and Individual Equipment at the right time and at the right cost. We will accomplish this by optimizing and integrating existing governmental technological, logistical, and acquisition expertise and effectively linking it to domestic industrial capability. A Focused Effort on The Soldier as a System Program Executive Office Soldier As of 08 Sep 06 Congressional Affairs Liaison Officers DASC PEO Confidential Assistant PEO Soldier CSM DPEO Administrative Assistant Executive Officer (XO) Executive Assistant Chief of Staff Project Manager Soldier Weapons Project Manager Soldier Warrior DPM Soldier Weapons DPM Soldier Warrior Contracts Management Operations & Plans Admin & Program Resources Business Management PM Individual Weapons PM Air Warrior PM Crew Served Weapons PM Land Warrior Project Manager Soldier Equipment Strategic Communications Director Rapid Fielding Initiative DPM Soldier Equipment Systems Integration PM Clothing & Equipment PM Sensor & Lasers PM Soldier Survivability Operations Logistics Fielding CONUS Iraq Afghanistan Clothing & Individual Equipment Product Manager LTC Lemondes APM Personnel Airdrop MAJ Shawn Lucas APM Ind Equipment/ Load Carriage MAJ TJ Wright APM Mounted/Air Soldier MAJ Clay Williamson Deputy Product Manager Al Dassonville System Integrator Barry Hauck Operations Debbie Ward Config Mgmt Fernanda Crivello Admin Diangela Helms Contracts Mgmt Vacant Ind Base Liaison Lushana Offutt Quality Assurance Duane Cook APM Core/Ground Soldier Dave Geringer APM Extreme Weather MAJ Robert Helms APM NBC/Hydration/Eyewear S. Morgan-Clyborne Clothing and Individual Equipment Eng Team Leader Jim Brennick Air Drop Eng Team Leader Takas Blanas Log Team Leader Gary Colello Military 7 Government 8 Matrix 54 Contractor 27 Resource Mgmt Holly Nesaw PM CIE Active Projects MAJ TJ Wright [email protected] 703-704-XXXX MAJ Clay Williamson [email protected] 703-704-3813 Dave Geringer [email protected] 703-704-2161 MOLLE Family of Flashlight RFI Armor and Aircrew Protective Clothing Electronic Stun Devices Modern Army Combatives Kit Army Combat Uniform Service Uniform Modernizations Clothing Bag Modernization IPFU Enhancements ACU Ancillary Items Fuel Handlers’ Coverall MAJ Shawn Lucas [email protected] 703-704-4968 Advanced Tactical Parachute System MC-6 Electronic Automatic Activation Device Parachutist Drop Bag Military Free Fall Sarah Morgan-Clyborne [email protected] 703-704-3826 On-the-Move Hydration System Military Combat Eye Protection JSLIST JSLIST Glove/AFS JPACE STEPO JC3 MAJ Robert Helms [email protected] 703-704-3460 Cold Weather Stove Glove Enhancement Initiative Modular Boot System Generation III ECWCS Modular Sleep System Cold Weather Gloves Combat glove Army Service Uniform Prototype Configurations Officer NCO Service Cap Junior Enlisted Beret (CPL & above) (SPC & below) Gray Shirt (Military Creases) Heavier Coat Fabric Heavier Coat Fabric (Military Creases) Gray Shirt Belted Low-waist Trouser Belted Low-waist Trouser Trouser Stripe No Trouser Stripe (CPL & above) (SPC & below) Heavier Trouser Fabric Heavier Trouser Fabric Army Service Uniform Schedule FY06 FY07 FY08 CONCEPT SYST DEVEL DEMO EVAL Phases & Milestones CSA Decisions Technical Development FY09 FY10 FY11 PRODUCTION Concept Approval Intro to AAFES 30 SEP 07 Concept Designs MPD 4FY11 Intro to Clothing Bag 1FY09 Develop Shade Standards Pattern Modifications Develop Specifications Fit Test Outer Release Supply Garment Request Package Spec (SRP) Certify Suppliers Shirt Approval AAFES Production Modify Shirt Contract DSCP Production Delivery of AAFES Uniform Production (Current Fabric) Modify Garment Contracts Delivery of AAFES Officer Uniform Coat Production (10.3 oz) Delivery of AAFES Poly/Cotton Shirt Production GFM Solicitation Contract Solicitations/ Mods Delivery of AAFES Poly/Wool Shirt Production GFM Award Delivery of DSCP Uniform Poly/Wool Production (10.3 oz) Delivery of DSCP Uniform Production Contract Awards Delivery of DSCP Poly/Cotton Shirt Production Army Combat Uniform Army Requisitions: - Unit fielding requisitions remain on schedule - AAFES cash sales began Jan 06 - Army National Guard fielding began Mar 06 - Army Reserve requisitions begin in FY07 through KYLOC - The mandatory possession date is May 2008 Hook and Loop Tape Fastener: - Revised Specification A-A-55126B has been completed and uploaded to ASSIST - Incorporates Colorfastness, Shade Consistency, Durability, Extruded Hook, Selvage and Non-selvage Tapes Design Improvements Under Consideration: - Addition of a Pen Pocket in Front Flap Closure - Cargo pocket flap angled corners and closure - Standardize bartack types and thread size Gen III Status • 30 Jun 05 Contract award for field test quantities • 31 Jan 06 Completed fielding to 10th Mtn units deploying to Afghanistan "During Operation Mountain Lion I found myself praying for bad weather, the first time in my military career I was actually begging for a cold front to come through. I knew my Soldiers could handle it and the enemy couldn't. ECWCS allowed my men to out last the enemy on their own terrain. When the enemy was forced out of the mountains due to the bitter cold to take shelter, that's when we got them.“ LTC Christopher Cavoli, Commander, 1-32 IN BN, 10th MTN • Full rate production contract solicitation closed; evaluations on-going • Award anticipated 1st quarter FY07 Parachute Update • T-11 – Formal Developmental Testing is complete. (249 of 229 jumps) – Operational Testing set to begin in January at Fort Bragg – QPL process begins in November 06 – Fielding is scheduled to begin in mid-2008 • MC-6 – Full Rate Production contract awarded April 06 – Spares contract awarded July 06 – Fielding began in April 06 Fire Resistant Clothing Strategy Two phased approach: • Near term – Identify end items that offer protection from IED burn injuries for all Soldiers • Long Term – Integrated systems approach for Aviation and Mounted Soldiers – Leverage emerging technologies that could be utilized for all Soldiers Fire Resistant Clothing • Army Aviation Combat Uniform (A2CU) • Improved Combat Vehicle Crewmen (iCVC) • FR Advanced Combat Uniform – Testing FR alternatives • FROG – will leverage USMC under layer recent effort • Fire Resistant Environmental Ensemble (FREE) – Skin out layered system similar to Gen III ECWCS – Focused on Mounted and Air Soldier – Working details of acquisition strategy; solicitation expected Oct 06 Combat Gloves • Currently fielding combat glove as part of RFI. – Solicitation closed; evaluation on-going – Contract award anticipated 1st quarter 07. • New effort forthcoming for a cold weather version – Design TBD: one glove or shell and liner are possibilities – Solicitation will be executed through Aberdeen as part of the FREE effort RFI Evolution “Equip all Soldiers with the best possible equipment, and do it before they deploy” GEN Schoomaker, CSA – Oct 2003 58 Items Equipment Soldiers 49 Items FY04 RFI Equipment List Additional Items for BCTs FY04 RFI Equipment List ItemsLethality for All Soldiers Force Protection/Mobility MICH Comms Systems & Access. (75S & 150D/BCT) Weapon Light (768/BCT) ICOM Repair Parts Kit (only as needed) M249 Rail (369/BCT) Knee and Elbow Pads (1/Soldier) Force Protection/Mobility M240B Rail (83/BCT) Grappling Hook (27/BCT) M122/A1 Tripods (87/BCT) Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH) and Accessories (1/Soldier) Door Ram (27/BCT) M24 Small Binoculars (882/BCT) Battle Axe (27/BCT) VIPER (VECTOR 21)/Mark VII (58/BCT) Lethality Fiber Optic Viewer (27/BCT) Shotgun System (162/BCT) M4/M16 MagazinesLightweight (14,700/BCT-eSB-EAB Set) Quickie Saw and Replacement Blades (27/BCT) MBITR (149/BCT) Modular Entry Tools (27/BCT) M249 Ammo Soft Pack (369/BCT) Soldier Mission Essential Equipment Double Key – Cuff (8500/BCT) M240B Combat Ammo Pack (83/BCT) Black Fleece Bibs (1/Soldier) Assault Ladder (27/BCT) USSOCOM Silk Weight Underwear (2 SE/Soldier) Hydration System (1/Soldier) Soldier Mission Essential Equipment Goggles (1/Soldier) Individual Weapons Optics GlovebySystem MOLLE Accessories* (1/Soldier & Special Eq. Type)(1 SE/Soldier) TA31F - 4X ACOG (170/BCT) Cold Weather Cap (1/Soldier) Individual Combat Shelter (1/Soldier) M145 Machinegun Optic(1(342/BCT) Infantry Combat Boot Type II (AF Desert) PR/Soldier) Multipurpose Tool (1/Soldier) Improved Hot Weather Desert Boot (1 PR/Soldier) COTS Socks (4 PR/Soldier) *Includes Hydration System Moisture Wicking T-Shirts (4/Soldier) Combat Belt (1/Soldier) Individual Weapons Optics IBA, MOLLE, TWS funded separately List approved by Army G3/G8 M68 Close Combat Optic* (1418/BCT-eSB-EAB Set) Page 24 - 9/20/2005 11:09 AM *Not an individual issue item 15-18 Items FY02 RFI Equipment List Force Protection/Mobility Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH) and Accessories (1/Soldier) Lethality M4/M16 Magazines (14,700/BCT-eSB-EAB Set) Soldier Mission Essential Equipment Black Fleece Bibs (1/Soldier) USSOCOM Silk Weight Underwear (2 SE/Soldier) Hydration System (1/Soldier) Goggles (1/Soldier) Glove System (1 SE/Soldier) Cold Weather Cap (1/Soldier) Infantry Combat Boot Type II (AF Desert) (1 PR/Soldier) Improved Hot Weather Desert Boot (1 PR/Soldier) COTS Socks (4 PR/Soldier) Moisture Wicking T-Shirts (4/Soldier) Combat Belt (1/Soldier) Individual Weapons Optics M68 Close Combat Optic* (1,418/BCT-eSB-EAB Set) *Not an individual issue item List approved by Army G3/G8 IBA, MOLLE, TWS funded separately FY03 List approved by Army G3/G8 IBA, MOLLE, TWS funded separately Page 23 - 9/20/2005 11:09 AM FY04 FY05 - 06 Five new items added for FY07... RFI Status • Approved additions to the Rapid Fielding Initiative for FY07: – Fire Resistant Fleece Jacket and Pant – Fire Resistant Hot Weather Boots – Wool Socks – Strap Cutter – Survival Axe • If RFI continues beyond FY07, potential additions are: – Gen III ECWCS – Fire Resistant Equipment Ensemble FY06 Initiatives • 10% review to establish product scope • Soldier as a System Performance Baseline – – – – Flame Resistance NIR Anti-microbial Moisture Wicking • Communication with Industry – Advance Planning Brief to Industry – Meetings with representatives from AAFA, NTA, and PIA • Configuration Management Database – Consolidated, accessible, standardized info Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment Central Management Overview Why? Ensure Data Standardization Across the Army Create A Central Point Of Contact For All OCIE Stock, Store, Issue, and Redistribution Issues Create A Relationship Between Item Developers/Procurement And Sustainment Create An Organization That Has Total Asset Visibility Of All OCIE Stocks In Multiple Systems Establish An Organization Who Has Control Of OCIE Sustainment Funding And Stockage Objectives Oct 2006 Mar 2007 Establish Central Management Office Central Funding Of CM OCIE Oct 2007 Jan 2008 Total Asset Visibility Right Size Inventory Predictive Stockage Control redistribution Much more Accurate Planning and Requirements Determination Predict buys more accurately Control expenditures Begin controlling stockage and ordering Improve stockage and issue/accountability What to expect in FY07 • Industrial Base Mapping • APBI – Target Date – Ideas for sessions? Back Up The Equipment (All Soldier Kit) Advanced Combat Helmet (1/Soldier) RED = Trained Items Army Combat Boot (HW) (1pr/Soldier) Army Combat Boot (TW) (1pr/Soldier) Ballistic Spectacles (1/Soldier) Black Fleece Bib & Jacket (1set/Soldier) Cold Weather Cap (1/Soldier) Combat Belt (1/Soldier) COTS Socks (4pr/Soldier) Glove System (1set/Soldier) Goggles (1/Soldier) Hydration System (1/Soldier) Improved First Aid Kit (1/Soldier) Infrared (IR) Markers (1set/Soldier) Knee and Elbow Pads (1set/Soldier) Modular Sleeping System (1/Soldier) Moisture Wicking Sports Bra (4/F-Soldier) Moisture Wicking T-Shirt (4/Soldier) Silk Weight Underwear (2sets/Soldier) The Equipment (Unit Kit) Back-up Iron Sight (1/CCO/ACOG) RED = Trained Items Flex Cuffs (10,000/BCT-EAB) Helmet Repair Kit (1/100 Soldiers) M68 CCO (820/EAB – 2753/IN – 2298/HY – 3371/SBCT) Modular M9 Holster (Up to 75/EAB – 150/BCT) All Three-Point Sling (820/EAB – 2753/IN – 2298/HY – 3371/SBCT) Units Visual/Language Translator Card (1/5 Soldiers) Improved Spotting Scope (24/BCT) MOLLE Rifleman w/Accessories (1/Soldier) BCTs M4 Forward Grip Bipod (162/BCT) MOLLE Specialty: M4 Improved Buttstock (162/BCT) Medic Accessories (149/BCT) M4/M16 Improved Cleaning Kit (162/BCT) SAW Gunner Accessories (327/BCT) M24 Small Binoculars (696/BCT) Pistolman Accessories (654/BCT) MICH (Dual Comms Sub-System) (150/BCT) Grenadier Accessories (327/BCT) VIPER (VECTOR 21)/Mark VII (58/BCT) Weapon Light (768/BCT) MonoLoc (PVS-14 to Spotting Scope) (9/BCT) TA31F 4X ACOG (162/BCT) IR Strobe (350/BCT) M145 Machinegun Optic (324/BCT) Large Haligan Tool (9/BCT) M249 Rails (324/BCT) Grappling Hook (27/BCT) M249 Short Barrel (324/BCT) Door Ram (27/BCT) M249/M240B Spare Barrel Bag (324/Up to 140/BCT) Fiber Optic Viewer (27/BCT) M249 Collapsible Buttstock (324/BCT) Tactical Assault Ladder w/ Backpack (27/BCT) M249 Ammo Soft Pack - 100rd (648/BCT) Modular Entry Tool Kit (27/BCT) M240B Rails (Up to 140/BCT) M240B Combat Ammo Pack - 85rd (Up to 140/BCT) M203 Day/Night Sight (162/BCT) M192/M122 Lightweight Grnd Mount (Up to 140/BCT) Modular Weapon System Kit (M4 or M5 kit) (315/BCT)