27 March 2008 David Ludwig Deputy Program Executive Officer, PEO Command, Control, Communications Tactical Evolving R&D and Acquisition Strategies for GWOT

A Warfighter’s Perspective Characteristics Army Programs of Record ‘Tactical’ Commercial IT ProponencyDoDWarfighter Development ProcessRigidAdaptable Capability Requirements -focused Broader industry- focus Testing Formal DoD Battle Tested Standards Military Standards & Policies Commercial Industry Rapidly deliver mission-relevant, soldier-friendly capabilities Given these challenges, how does the R&D community adapt to a ‘Need It Now’ environment that leverages COTS technology? Rapid, Rotation Set Fielding Threat-Adaptable SoS Training 24x7x365 In-Theatre Support

Aligning the Requirements, S&T, and Acquisition Communities PEOCommunityPEOCommunity PEO C3T Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) Directorate Directorate S&TCommunityS&TCommunity Continuous communication between PEO and S&T communities 1 1 – PMs specify and prioritize S&T technology gaps 4 4 – SE&I oversees S&T project execution & facilitates transition to PMs 2 2 – SE&I shapes S&T project portfolio 3 3 – SE&I aligns and tracks S&T projects 0 0 – PMs assess TRADOC capability gaps & POR requirements PMs must be key execution stakeholders SoS Engineering shapes the S&T solution space PMs must be key execution stakeholders SoS Engineering shapes the S&T solution space PEO C3T Process Example PEO C3T Process Example

PEO C3T S&T Integration Strategy 4. Expand the S&T Resource Network 1. Drive SoS engineering solutions… Execute through the PEO’s Systems Engineering IPT Identify and prioritize technology gaps at the PEO(s)-level Focus the S&T investment for the PEO(s) 3. Gain understanding of S&T program approval and execution process 2. Institutionalize a formal repeatable process at the GO/SES level

R E S O U R C E S C4ISR Priorities Aligning Limited S&T Resources with Prioritized Operational Needs PEO C3T Top 20 S&T Priorities Prioritizing S&T Execution “We must be able to focus by priority” – Dr. Killion, 27 Sep 2005 Technology Transition Matrix (T2Matrix)

Transitioning S&T Solutions to PORs Challenges –“Operationalizing” Delivering Warfighter- Focused v. Technology Policy-Driven Solutions –Resourcing Aligning S&T Funding with Acquisition/ Warfighter Priorities –Execution Ownership Engaging PMs early (and often) in the S&T process Successes –In Theatre Command Post of the Future –DARPA-developed, PEO C3T POR for Commander/Staff decision-making TIGR –DARPA-developed capability for Co and below intelligence gathering & planning –Emerging Contender Wireless Network After Next (WNAN) –DARPA developing potential low- cost soldier radio capability

Command Post of the Future (CPOF) DARPA developed, PEO C3T fielded executive level decision support system provides shared situational awareness and collaborative tools to support decision making, cross functional planning, and execution Primary Commander Data Exchanges Friendly Positions Significant Activities Graphics Primary Commander Data Exchanges Friendly Positions Significant Activities Graphics Users Corps through Battalion Commanders and Staff Officers Users Corps through Battalion Commanders and Staff Officers View into other User’s Shared Workspaces Custom Commander’s Workspace 3D Map view & Specialized Force Visualization Tools Voice conferencing capability CPOF Collaborative Environment First Deployed to Iraq with 1CD in 2004 Now fielding to all rotational Units as PEO C3T POR First Deployed to Iraq with 1CD in 2004 Now fielding to all rotational Units as PEO C3T POR

Rifleman Radio Challenge PLI Classification Encryption Implementation GPS JTRS Compliance PLI Injected to COP Objective - Pursue affordable CDS at Pltn/Sqd Leader Near Term - Sqd/Pltn Leader PLI Only Non SCA Solution Com’l GPS Desired (SAASM at Pltn/Sqd Leader Only) AES-256 Type III Desired Localized PLI Desired SBU Sample Issues Desired State Action Required SA Policy Clarification Required Encryption Policy Waiver Required GPS Policy Waiver Required JTRS Waiver Significant obstacles must be overcome to make Rifleman Radio a reality Significant obstacles must be overcome to make Rifleman Radio a reality Challenge: Forging an S&T—Acquisition community partnership to deliver cost-effective, timely solutions for the Warfighter Challenge: Forging an S&T—Acquisition community partnership to deliver cost-effective, timely solutions for the Warfighter Source: CERDEC

PEO C3T Technology Transition POCs Kay Griffith-Boyle, Grace Xiang,

Commercial Best Practices vs. PEO C3T S&T Management Processes

Technology Transition Barriers Lessons Learned

PEO-Level S&T Management Policies PEO C3T Technology Transition Memo (28 Sep 2005) Futures Office is Assigned as Centralized Manager for Technology Transition Planning and ExecutionFutures Office is Assigned as Centralized Manager for Technology Transition Planning and Execution Each PM will address all S&T investments in their Program ReviewEach PM will address all S&T investments in their Program Review Each PM is Directed to Appoint T2 POCsEach PM is Directed to Appoint T2 POCs C4ISR S&T Management Policy (26 Sep 2006) Common C4ISR S&T Management ProcessCommon C4ISR S&T Management Process T2Matrix as Central RepositoryT2Matrix as Central Repository Prioritization of Technology GapsPrioritization of Technology Gaps PEO be the Sole Endorsing Authority and Annual Program Review *PEO be the Sole Endorsing Authority and Annual Program Review * PEO be the Sole Approving Authority for Agreements and Annual Revalidation *PEO be the Sole Approving Authority for Agreements and Annual Revalidation * * PM concurrence is prerequisite

PEO C3T S&T Mgt Process is Synchronized with DA S&T Activities Aug-Sep Update Tech Gaps annual update by PM T2 POCs Aug-Sep Update Tech Gaps annual update by PM T2 POCs1 2 Oct SE IPT Tier II Peer Review (PM SE Leads) 2 30 Oct SE IPT Tier I Peer Review (PMs) 3 20 Nov SE IPT Annual GO/SES Technology Gaps Panel Session 20 Nov SE IPT Annual GO/SES Technology Gaps Panel Session 4 AugJanFebMarAprMayJunDecOctNovJulSep Top 15 Priorities Announcement 5 Feb Update Tech Gaps semi-annual update by PM T2 POCs Feb Update Tech Gaps semi-annual update by PM T2 POCs7 Public Releasable Subset of Tech Gaps 6 DA S&T Activities S&T POM ATO, TTI Proposal SBIR.2 Topic Solicitation ATO WTC Review