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Secretary of the Army / Chief of
Staff Army letter
Assistant Secretary of the Army (Research,
Development, and Acquisition) / Deputy Assistant Secretary Research and Technology letter
Foreword
Chapter I. Strategy and
Overview
Army Vision
Army Vision 2010
Army After Next
Army
Science and Technology Strategy
Science
and Technology Vision
Strategic
Objectives
Planning
Process and Oversight
Science
and Technology Objectives
Resourcing
the Strategy
Technology
Transfer
Technology Transition
Technology
Demonstrations
Advanced
Concept Technology Demonstrations
Advanced
Technology Demonstrations
Horizontal
Technology Integration
Acquisition
Reform—The Fast Track Program
Army
Modernization Strategy
Defense
Science and Technology Strategy
Guiding
Principles for S&T Management
Management
and Oversight
Joint
Chiefs of Staff Future Warfighting Capabilities Requirements
Other
S&T initiatives
Advanced
Concepts and Technology (ACT II)
Manufacturing
Technology Objectives
Infrastructure
Facilities
and Equipment—Essential Foundation for Success
People—The
Key to the Future
Army
S&T Laboratory Personnel Demonstration Projects
The Army
Legacy
Conclusion
Chapter II. Training and
Doctrine Command's Role in Science and Technology
A.
Background
B. Task Force XXI Advanced Warfighting Experiment
C. Where Do We Go From Here?
1. Division XXI Advanced Warfighting Experiment
D. Science and Technology Integration
1. Basic Research (6.1)
2. Applied Research (6.2)
3. Advanced Development (6.3)
E. TRADOC Innovations in Science and Technology
1. Advanced Technology Demonstration Review
2. Advanced Concept and Technology Demonstration Approval
by the Commanding General, TRADOC
3. Future Operational Capabilities
4. Strategic Research Objectives
5. Army After Next Science and Technology
Objectives
6. Battle Laboratory Developments
F. Science and Technology Review
G. Science and Technology Objectives Review
H.
Advanced Technology Demonstration Review
I. Advanced Concepts and Technology II Program
J. Summary
K. Army After Next Linkage to the Science and
Technology Community
Chapter III.
Technology Transition
A. Introduction
and Constraints
B.
Technology Transition Strategy
1.
Technology Transition
2. Manpower
and Personnel Integration Program
3. Army
Strategy for Systems, System Upgrades, and Advanced Concepts
4. Force
Modernization Planning
5.
Low–Intensity Conflict/Operations Other Than War
C.
Structure
D.
Aviation
1.
Introduction
2.
Relationship to Operational Capabilities
3.
Modernization Strategy
4. Roadmap
for Army Aviation
5. Relationship to Modernization Plan Annexes
E.
Command, Control, Communications, and Computers
1.
Introduction
2.
Relationship to Operational Capabilities
3. Army C4
Modernization Strategy
4. Roadmap
for C4
5. Relationship
to Modernization Plan Annexes
F.
Intelligence and Electronic Warfare
1.
Introduction
2.
Relationship to Operational Capabilities
3. IEW
Modernization Strategy
4. Roadmaps
for IEW Systems
5.
Relationship to Modernization Plan Annexes
G. Mounted Forces
1.
Introduction
2.
Relationship to Operational Capabilities
3.
Modernization Strategy
4. Roadmap
for Mounted Forces Modernization
5.
Relationship to Modernization Plan Annexes
H. Close
Combat Light
1.
Introduction
2.
Relationship to Operational Capabilities
3.
Modernization Strategy
4. Roadmaps
for Close Combat Light
I.
Soldier
1.
Introduction
2.
Relationship to Operational Capabilities
3. Soldier
Systems Modernization Strategy
4. Soldier
System Modernization Roadmap
5.
Relationship to Modernization Plan Annexes
J. Combat
Health Support
1.
Introduction
2.
Relationship to Operational Capabilities
3. Combat
Health Support Modernization Strategy
4. Combat
Health Support Modernization Roadmaps
5.
Relationship to Modernization Plan Annexes
K.
Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical
1.
Introduction
2.
Modernization Strategy
3. Roadmaps
for CB Defenses and Smoke Obscurants
4.
Relationship to Modernization Plan Annexes
L. Air
and Missile Defense
1.
Introduction
2.
Relationship to Operational Capabilities
3.
Modernization Strategy
4. Roadmap
for Air Defense Artillery
5.
Relationship to Modernization Plan Annexes
M. Engineer and Mine Warfare
1.
Introduction
2.
Relationship to Operational Capabilities
3.
Modernization Strategy
4. Engineer
and Mine Warfare Roadmaps
5.
Relationship to Army Modernization Plan Annexes
N. Fire
Support
1.
Introduction
2.
Relationship to Operational Capabilities
3.
Modernization Strategy
4. Fire Support Roadmap
5.
Relationship to Modernization Plan Annexes
O.
Logistics
1.
Introduction
2.
Relationship to Operational Capabilities
3. Logistics
Modernization Strategy
4. Roadmap
for Army Logistics
5.
Relationship to Modernization Plan Annexes
6. Logistics
Annex of the ASTMP
P. Training
1.
Introduction
2.
Relationship to Operational Capabilities
3. Army
Modernization Strategy
4. Roadmap
for Army Training
5.
Relationship to Modernization Plan Annexes
Q. Space
1.
Introduction
2.
Relationship to Operational Capabilities
3. Space
Modernization Strategy
4. Roadmap
for Space Systems
5.
Relationship to Modernization Plan Annexes
Chapter IV. Technology
Development
A. Introduction
B. Strategy
C. Aerospace Propulsion and Power
1. Scope
2. Rationale
3.
Technology Subareas
4. Roadmap
of Technology Objectives
5. Linkages
to Future Operational Capabilities
D. Air Vehicles
1. Scope
2. Rationale
3.
Technology Subareas
4. Roadmap
of Technology Objectives
5. Linkages
to Future Operational Capabilities
E. Chemical and Biological Defense
1. Scope
2. Rationale
3.
Technology Subareas
4. Roadmap
of Technology Objectives
5. Linkages
to Future Operational Capabilities
F.
Individual Survivability and Sustainability
1. Scope
2. Rationale
for Investment
3.
Technology Subareas
4. Roadmap
of Technology Objectives
5. Linkages
to Future Operational Capabilities
G.
Command, Control, and Communications
1. Scope
2. Rationale
3.
Technology Subareas
4. Roadmap
of Technology Objectives
5. Linkages
to Future Operational Capabilities
H.
Computing and Software
1. Scope
2. Rationale
3.
Technology Subareas
4. Roadmap
of Technology Objectives
5. Linkages
to Future Operational Capabilities
I.
Conventional Weapons
1. Scope
2. Rationale
3.
Technology Subareas
4. Roadmap
of Technology Objectives
5. Linkages
to Future Operational Capabilities
J.
Electron Devices
1. Scope
2. Rationale
3.
Technology Subareas
4. Roadmap
of Technology Objectives
5. Linkages
to Future Operational Capabilities
K.
Electronic Warfare/Directed Energy Weapons
1. Scope
2. Rationale
3.
Technology Subareas
4. Roadmap
of Technology Objectives
5. Linkages
to Future Operational Capabilities
L. Civil
Engineering and Environmental Quality
1. Scope
2. Rationale
3.
Technology Subareas
4. Roadmap
of Technology Objectives
5. Linkages
to Future Operational Capabilities
M
Battlespace Environments
1. Scope
2. Rationale
3.
Technology Subareas
4. Roadmap
of Technology Objectives
5. Linkages
to Future Operational Capabilities
N. Human
Systems Interface
1. Scope
2. Rationale
3.
Technology Subareas
4. Roadmap
of Technology Objectives
5. Linkages
to Future Operational Capabilities
O.
Personnel Performance and Training
1. Scope
2. Rationale
3.
Technology Subareas
4. Roadmap
of Technology Objectives
5. Linkages
to Future Operational Capabilities
P.
Materials, Processes, and Structures
1. Scope
2. Rationale
3.
Technology Subareas
4. Roadmap
of Technology Objectives
5. Linkages
to Future Operational Capabilities
Q.
Medical and Biomedical Science and Technology
1. Scope
2. Rationale
3.
Technology Subareas
4. Roadmap
of Technology Objectives
5. Linkages
to Future Operational Capabilities
R.
Sensors
1. Scope
2. Rationale
3.
Technology Subareas
4. Roadmap
of Technology Objectives
5. Linkages
to Future Operational Capabilities
S. Ground
Vehicles
1. Scope
2. Rationale
3.
Technology Subareas
4. Roadmap
of Technology Objectives
5. Linkages
to Future Operational Capabilities
T.
Manufacturing Science and Technology
1. Scope
2. Rationale
3.
Technology Subareas
4. Roadmap
of Technology Objectives
5. Linkages
to Future Operational Capabilities
U. Modeling and Simulation
1. Scope
2. Rationale
3.
Management Domains
4.
Technology Subareas
5. Roadmap
of Technology Objectives
6. Linkages
to Future Operational Capabilities
Chapter V. Basic Research
A. Introduction
1. Army
Basic Research Program
2. Future
Outlook
B. Initiatives
1.
Centers of Excellence
2. DoD
University Research Initiatives
3.
Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions
4. Single
Investigator Programs
5.
Federated Laboratories
6.
In–House Laboratory Independent Research
7. Army
After Next Research Areas of Emphasis
8. DoD
Strategic Research Objectives
9. Other
Academic Leveraging
C. Execution—Scientific Research Areas
1.
Mathematical Sciences
2.
Computer and Information Sciences
3.
Physics
4.
Chemistry
5.
Materials Science
6.
Electronics Research
7.
Mechanical Sciences
8.
Atmospheric Sciences
9.
Terrestrial Sciences
10.
Medical Research
11.
Biological Sciences
12.
Behavioral, Cognitive, and Neural Sciences
D. Summary
Chapter VI. Infrastructure
A. Federated Laboratory Initiative
B. Physical Facilities and Equipment
1.
Physical Plant
2.
Facility Consolidation
3.
Facility Modernization
4.
Strategy for Facility Upgrades
5. Shared
Facilities
6. Ranges
7.
Specialized Equipment
C. Distributed Interactive Simulation
1. Three
Integral Components
2. Approach
D. Modeling/Software/Testbeds
1.
Computer Modeling and Simulation
2.
Software Technology
3.
Physical Simulation
4.
Hardware–in–the–Loop Simulation
5.
Combined Arms Battlefield Soldier–in–the–Loop Simulation
6. Test
and Evaluation Simulation
E. Information Technology/Communications
F. Personnel
Chapter VII. Technology Transfer
A. Army Technology Transfer
B. Dual–Use Technology—National Defense and
Economic Competitiveness
1. Small
Business Innovation Research Program
2. Small
Business Technology Transfer Program
3. Army
Domestic Technology Transfer Program
4.
Technology Transfer in Medical Research and Development
5.
Dual–Use Information
C. Technology Cooperation With Nonprofit Institutions
1. Programs
With Academia
2.
Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions
3. Federally
Funded Research and Development Centers
4. Outreach
Programs
D. Technology Leveraging Programs
1.
Independent Research and Development Program
2. Advanced
Concepts and Technology Program
3. Army
Efforts With Other DoD Agencies
4. Army
Efforts With Other Federal Agencies
5. Army
Efforts With Industry
E. International Technology Leveraging
1.
International Cooperation Policy
2.
International Cooperation
3. Army
International Organizations
4.
Opportunities
5. Army
Digitization Program
6. Future
Trends
7. Summary
Annex A. Science and Technology
Objectives
Technology Transition (Vol. I, Ch. III)
Aviation
(Section D)
Command,
Control, Communications, And Computers (Section E)
Intelligence
And Electronic Warfare (Section F)
Mounted
Forces (Section G)
Close Combat
Light (Section H)
Soldier
(Section I)
Combat
Health Support (Section J)
Nuclear,
Biological, And Chemical (Section K)
Air And
Missile Defense (Section L)
Engineer And Mine Warfare (Section M)
Fire Support
(Section N)
Logistics
(Section O)
Training
(Section P)
Space
(Section Q)
Technology Development (Vol I, Ch. IV)
Aerospace
Propulsion And Power (Section C)
Air Vehicle
(Section D)
Individual
Survivability And Sustainability (Section F)
Command,
Control, And Communications (Section G)
Computing And Software (Section H)
Conventional
Weapons (Section I)
Electron
Devices (Section J)
Electronic
Warfare/Directed–Energy Weapons (Section K)
Civil
Engineering And Environmental Quality (Section L)
Battlespace
Environments (Section M)
Human Systems
Interface (Section N)
Personnel
Performance And Training (Section O)
Materials,
Processes, And Structures (Section P)
Medical And
Biomedical Science And Technology (Section Q)
Sensors
(Section R)
Ground
Vehicles (Section S)
Infrastructure (Vol. I, Ch. VI)
Distributed
Interactive Simulation (Section C)
Annex B. Advanced Technology Demonstrations
Annex C. Interaction with TRADOC
A. Introduction
B. Integrated Future Operational Capabilities
1. Command
and Control
2.
Communication
3.
Information Management
4.
Mobility/Countermobility
5.
Sustainment
6.
Lethality
7.
Survivability
8. Training
C. Branch/Functional Unique Future Operational Capabilities
1. Chaplain
School
2. Chemical
School
3. Combat
Service Support Battle Laboratory
4. Early Entry
Lethality and Survivability Battle Laboratory
5. Engineer
School
6. Finance
7. Medical
8. Ordnance
School
9.
Quartermaster School
10. Space
D. Abbreviations
Annex D. Space and Missile Defense Technologies
A. Purpose
B. Introduction
C. Requirements
1. Technology
Drivers (Threat Summary)
2. Linkage of
Technology to Future Operational Capabilities
3.
Relationship to Joint Vision 2010
4. Relationship to Army
Vision 2010
D. Technology Development Programs
1.
Introduction
2. Current
Level of Technology Maturity
3.
Technology Programs
4.
Demonstration Programs
E. Opportunities for Technology Infusion
1. Theater
Missile Defense
2. National
Missile Defense
F. Abbreviations
G. References
Annex E. Global Technology Capabilities and Trends
A. Strategic Overview
1. Background
2. Vision
3. Role of
Annex E in International Programs
4. Country
Capabilities and Trends Analysis
5. The Future
6. Technology
Assessments
B. Near– and Mid–Term International Cooperative
Opportunities
1.
Opportunity Assessment Overview
2. Aerospace
Propulsion and Power
3. Air
Vehicles
4. Chemical
and Biological Defense
5. Individual
Survivability and Sustainability
6. Command,
Control, and Communications
7. Computing
and Software
8.
Conventional Weapons
9. Electron
Devices
10.
Electronic Warfare/Directed Energy Weapons
11. Civil
Engineering and Environmental Quality
12.
Battlespace Environments
13. Human
Systems Interface
14.
Personnel Performance and Training
15.
Materials, Processes, and Structures
16. Medical
and Biomedical Science and Technology
17. Sensors
18. Ground
Vehicles
19.
Manufacturing Science and Technology
20.
Modeling and Simulation
C. International Research Capabilities and Long–Term
Opportunities
1. Overview
2. Mathematical Sciences
3. Computer
and Information Sciences
4. Physics
5. Chemistry
6. Materials
Science
7.
Electronics Research
8. Mechanical
Sciences
9.
Atmospheric Sciences
10.
Terrestrial Sciences
11. Medical
Research
12.
Biological Sciences
13.
Behavioral, Cognitive, and Neural Sciences
D.
Abbreviations
Annex F. U.S. Special Operations Command Technology
Overview
A. Introduction
B. Future Vision
C. Technology Program
1. Weapons of
Mass Destruction (WMD) Detection, Classification, Neutralization, and Protection Systems
2.
Lightweight, Low–Volume Survival, Sustainment, and Personal Equipment
3. Advanced
Vision Devices, Sensors, Fire Controls for SOF Weapons, and Human Sensory Enhancement and
Performance Amplification Equipment
4.
Lightweight, Low–Volume Power Supply, Storage, Management, and Generation
Technologies
5. Enhanced
SOF Mobility and Attack Platforms With Increased Speed and Range, Decreased Detectability,
and True All–Weather Capabilities
6. Improved
Digital Transmission, Switching, Information Transfer Automation, and
Human–to–Machine Interface Communications (C4I) Technologies
7. Automated
Information Warfare (IW) Systems Enhancements to Influence and Protect Information
Systems, Links and Nodes
8. Passive
Shallow Water/Terrestrial Mine, Explosive, and Boobytrap Detection, Identification, and
Neutralization Technologies
9. Clandestine
Target Locating, Tracking, and Marking Technologies
10. Future
Force Application Weapons and Munitions, Enhanced Explosives and Munitions, and Nonlethal
Technologies
11. Advanced
Learning, Training, and Mission Planning/Rehearsal Technologies
D. Leveraging the Army Technology Base
E. Abbreviations
Annex G. Logistics
A. Looking to the Future
B. Revolution in Military Logistics
C. RML Technology Enabling Areas
D. Horizontal Integration of R&D Initiatives
E. Logistics Requirements to Project and Sustain the Force
1. RML
Domain—Force Projection
2. RML
Domain—Force Sustainment
F. Abbreviations