12 May 2004 Presented by Joel M. Goldman Chief, Joint Service Small Arms Program Office The National Small Arms Center ARDEC Providing America Advanced Armaments for Peace and War

Purpose National Small Arms Center Explain the Underlying Rationale Review the Expected Benefits Identify the ARDEC Supporting Structure Discuss Plans and Opportunities ARDEC Providing America Advanced Armaments for Peace and War for National Small Arms Center for National Small Arms Center

Why a National Center? Small Arms Defense Technology and Industrial Base are in Decline Due to Changing National Priorities Downsizing and Restructuring of Defense Industry and Government Lost Voice in Defense Budget and Other Councils Gun Control Lobby/Advocates threatening Commercial Markets Our Military Requires the Very Best Weapons and Ammunition to Discourage Military Confrontations Overmatch Adversaries When Conflicts Occur Meet the Threat of Terrorism A Mechanism is Required to Stop the Downward Spiral !!! ARDEC Providing America Advanced Armaments for Peace and War The CSAP and Government have determined a National Small Arms Center is that Mechanism!!! The CSAP and Government have determined a National Small Arms Center is that Mechanism!!!

FY03 FY04 FY mm HEAB Small Arms Tech Base Portfolio Trend Only 1 STO for Soldier Lethality!!! ARDEC Providing America Advanced Armaments for Peace and War Transitioned to PMSW 20mm HEAB Transitions in FY04

Tech Base: Strongly User Focused Joint Service Supported Robust Technologically Challenges :Broader portfolio needed. Resources constrained. State of Small Arms Technology ARDEC Providing America Advanced Armaments for Peace and War

National Small Arms Center What is it? A Virtual Center Headquartered at US Army ARDEC An Industry Consortium Operating under: - A Consortium Member Agreement (CMA) and - An Other Transactions Agreement (OTA) Agenda Driven by the Joint Service Small Arms Master Plan - Built Upon the Transformation Strategies of the Services - Supported by Joint FAA, FNA, and FSA ARDEC Providing America Advanced Armaments for Peace and War

ARDEC Providing America Advanced Armaments for Peace and War Greater Synergy Among Industry/Academia/Government More Expeditious “Contracting” Better Use of Existing Capabilities and Facilities Accelerated Technology Development Expanded Technology Opportunities Increased Congressional Support National Small Arms Center Benefits

National Small Arms Center Planning the Beginning At ARDEC: Headquarters Location: Space provided in the JSSAP Office Government Executive Director: - Position Description Approved - Funding allocated within JSSAP Budget - Vacancy advertised 1 March Candidate interviews completed 6 May Selection to be finalized in Mid-June 2004 Industry Consortium: Membership and Requirements - Must have something relevant to contribute - Must participate and contribute to proceedings - Must Pay Annual Fee Appoint Industry Executive Director ARDEC Providing America Advanced Armaments for Peace and War

National Small Arms Center Planning the Beginning (continued) Build the Structure Together - Expand Government Agency Membership (G) - Review the proposed committees/subcommittees (G/I) - Select the Committee Chairs (G/I) Decide on Next Meeting Date - Approve and Sign CMA (I) - Approve and Sign OTA (G/I) - Establish Annual Agenda Plan Annual Processes ARDEC Providing America Advanced Armaments for Peace and War

National Small Arms Center Financial Considerations Current Status JSSAP Core Funding: $11-13 Million Per Year Most Funding in Lightweight Machine Gun & Ammo STO thru FY07 Sufficient Funding Available ONLY to Conduct Annual Tech Assessments Current Initiatives Point Paper for ARDEC Tech Director Prepared for NSAC (FY05) Double JSSAP Core Funding in POM FY06 ARDEC Providing America Advanced Armaments for Peace and War

Advanced Capability Modules for Small Arms fire Control Munitions and Warheads for Improved Lethality Advanced Electronic Fuze Technology Smart Steerable Munitions for Small Arms Small Arms Operational Effectiveness Analysis Sensor Fusion Sight Demonstration Small Arms Technology MDEP: RK01 PE:622623/AH21; /D627 UFR provides technology efforts to support soldier lethality Current funding on the JSSAP lines can only support a lightweight machine gun effort UFR 6.2 UFR UFR TOTAL ($M)FY06FY07FY08FY09FY10FY11 Small Arms Technology For Soldier Weapons ARDEC Providing America Advanced Armaments for Peace and War Total UFR $51.3M

National Small Arms Center Summary Solid foundational documents exist for all NSAC activities Sufficient Funding is available to initiate operations Organizational structure needs to be finalized and populated Immediate opportunities exist for NSAC to add value Additional funding being sought on 2 fronts We are ready to begin the Beginning!!! ARDEC Providing America Advanced Armaments for Peace and War