Committee of Small Arms Producers (CSAP) National Small Arms Technology Center (NSATC) and Consortium Overview 5 February 2004

Provide the Soldier Superior Equipment Today and in the Future Objectives Committee of Small Arms Producer (CSAP) established to: Maintain and strengthen Small Arms Industrial Base Maintain Small Arms Readiness in U.S. Approach Address both 1) Technology and development of new weapons/systems and 2) Production Strengthen links between government and industry “New system” efficiencies — concept to production Proactively seek congressional funding plus-ups to address Small Arms Provide the Soldier Superior Equipment Today and in the Future

Observations Low budgetary attention to Small Arms High military value/application in current conflicts Funding does not reflect value/need — application Recognition of “Soldier Centric” need has become visible Government and industry actively remains unfocused Multiple common paths Few effective priorities Agendas vs. real results Does JSSAP committee effectively capture and turn needs into results/products Can National Center strengthen process and results through involvement of all DoD and broad industry, academia, non profit, etc.?

CSAP Dual Path Technology – New Systems Consortium/National Center Requirements Pull and Technology Push A Coordinated and United Funding Plan for DoD/Congressional Attention New Products Product Improvements Production National Center Benefits + Future Plans Direct Manufacturing Product/Technology Licensing to Key Manufacturers Opportunity for Current Industrial Base and New Participation “Open Opportunities”

Consortium + National Center Focus on technology and new capability System Focus — Need, Concept, Development, Deployment Improve link of government – industry – academia Share and insert new technology ideas Synergistic benefits — leverage Protect individual opportunities and data rights Eliminate overlap/duplication Within government Across industry/academia Stimulate innovation Establish opportunities

National Small Arms Technology Center (NSATC) and Consortium Rationale Raises importance/visibility of Small Arms needs to key organizations DoD Congressional Opportunity for focus on priority technology/systems Minimizes duplication/overlap, etc. CSAP selected NSATC as “best approach” Technology New systems Overall coordination Industry Government Academia Positive CSAP recommendation to move forward but “Be flexible” — plan to adjust — scope — approach — as needed Needs to transform JSSAP objectives and “lessons learned” from problem/requirement to product effectively Work to make Consortium/NSATC work effectively

NSATC Challenges Managing committee of government members Open to all DoD — all services Include membership of leadership from all services from start JSSAP committee can be “advisory board” with some degree of set agenda — veto, etc. — not just members Need Some Management Power Actively involve multiple services from the start! Open opportunities for all interested industry and academia — no barriers Establishing effective Jointness

What is Needed to Make NSATC Work Effectively Positive give the new approach a chance — “it is an opportunity” Broad industry participation — “open opportunities” No dominating forces — all equal players — all value added — “no agenda” Clear objectives and opportunities Realistic expectations Linking multi-government agencies objectives but keeping individual location/capability independence Focus on Effective Jointness Requirement — Technology — Programs — Fielding

Small Arms Programs – Pre Consortium – NOW! Input From Industry Academia Government Internal Process Operational Deficiencies and Needs Technology Inputs Requirements Pull Technology Push Input/Comments DoD Army ARDEC JSSAP Small Arms Master Plan Available to industry when completed Limited input/dialogue during updates Iterative Planning JSSAP Committee PEO • Soldier • Ammo • Other PM Soldier Weapon JSSAP Office Other Service Labs/Agencies Other Services and Agencies Link Oversight Reviews Program Definition and Execution Coordinated Activity RFPs, BAAs, Internal ARDEC, etc. Industry/Academia Basically Outside Process During Planning/Organizing Contracts Results, Payoff, Applications

Small Arms Programs – With Consortium – The Future! Operational Deficiencies and Needs Industry/Academia Involvement at All Levels Throughout the Process JSSAP Committee PEO Links Soldier, Ammo, Rock Island Consortium Management Teams Total DoD Small Arms Community Establish Common Plans, Objectives JSSAP Management National Small Arms Technology Center Requirements Pull Technology Push Small Arms Master Plan Technology Assessment Prioritized Program/Project Objectives Critical for Effective Process and Payoff Funding Requirements • Multi-year • Integrated Plan Joint Development with Industry/Academia Joint IR&D or CRADA, etc. Program Contracts Primarily via BAA (Expedited Process) Industry/Academia Participates Jointly in Assessment, Managing, Program Process

Bottom Line NSATC and Consortium is an opportunity for: Government Industry Academia Its “new” be flexible tailor/modify to make work to strengthen/serve the total Small Arms community Challenges are ahead — make them opportunities Model for Jointness — will show vision through success CSAP and organizing committee recommend moving ahead