U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command RDECOM Forward Element Command-Atlantic International Technology Center Overview Dr. Kenneth E. Lee Head of Armaments and Automotive Technologies Engagement DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution unlimited DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution unlimited June 2011
Agenda Organization structure Mission Operations Example projects Becoming a Partner Contact us 2
RDECOM Organization Commanding General Army Materiel Command DCG RFEC x 3 RDECOM Forward Element Commands (Americas, Atlantic, Pacific) Commanding General MSC Staff RDECOM RDECOM ACQ CENTER CSM ITC-A Technology Search Team STTC AMSAA ARL AMRDEC ARDEC CERDEC ECBC NSRDEC TARDEC Simulation & Training Technology Center Army Materiel Systems Analysis Activity Army Research Lab Aviation & Missile Research, Development & Engineering Center Armament Research, Development & Engineering Center Communications Electronics Research, Development & Engineering Center Edgewood Chemical & Biological Center Natick Soldier Research, Development & Engineering Center Tank Automotive Research, Development & Engineering Center 3
Organization Structure In 2003, established under AR 70-41 International Cooperation Research, Development and Acquisition, the European Research Office (ERO) became USAITC-Atlantic RDECOM ITC Atlantic Area of Responsibility Corps of Engineers Admin Support ATTACHED (UK) JIEDDO LNO Commander RFEC-Atlantic Director USAITC-A Executive Assistant Field Assistance in Science & Technology ITC-Atlantic HQ: London ITC-A Germany: Frankfurt ITC-A France: Paris Support Team S&T Engagement Team (UK) USAITC-GE(NE) USAITC-FR(SE) Admin/Log Officer Operations Officer Chief, Bus. Mgmt Budget Analyst US/UK Interoperability Central/Eastern Europe TSO Atlantic/Mid-East/South West Asia TSO Materials Science (Chief Scientist) Physical Scientist (Physics) AMRDEC CERDEC CDR, USAITC-Germany (Northern Europe) Northern Europe TSO Admin Support CDR, USAITC-France (Southern Europe) Southern Europe TSO Admin Support Program Support ARL/SEDD TARDEC/ ARDEC 4
ARDEC Organization Research, Development & Engineering Command RDECOM Commanding General STTC AMSAA ARL AMRDEC ARDEC CERDEC ECBC NSRDEC TARDEC Munitions Engineering Technology Center Weapons & Software Engineering Center Enterprise & System Integration Center Quality Engineering & System Assurance Financial Management Program Managers For Army Armament Systems 5
TARDEC Organization Research, Development & Engineering Command RDECOM Commanding General STTC AMSAA ARL AMRDEC ARDEC CERDEC ECBC NSRDEC TARDEC Ground System Power and Mobility Ground System Survivability Ground Vehicle Robots Force Protection Technology Vehicle Electronics and Architecture Program Managers For Army Ground Vehicle Systems 6
Mission The International Technology Center -Atlantic promotes cooperation between the US Army Research Development & Engineering Command (RDECOM) and international researchers as a means to advance science and engineering knowledge and technical capabilities in areas relevant to the overall US Army mission. Identifying emerging technology (basic research) Supporting cooperative development initiatives Identifying innovative foreign technology solutions Providing direct Soldier/ Commander support in ITC-A AoR 7
ITC-A Operations Activities include: 1. Facilitateco-operation and communication between US Researchers and their international counterparts through support of international technical conferences and workshops. 2. Supportfundamental research projects with international partners to promote co-operative technology development. a. Seed Projects with interest by US Researchers i. Unique ii. High technical merit b. Focused Research Projects with Strong Commitment by US Researchers i. High technical merit ii. Strong proposer expertise 3. Promotethe exchange of science and technology knowledge by supporting travel to US labs and facilities by international scientists and engineers. 8
Tri-Service Interests Energy and Power Technologies Aeronautics, Astronautics Materials Science and Process Technology Robotics, Autonomous Systems Technologies Command, Control, Communications, Computer, and Information Technologies Oceanic, Atmospheric, Earth, and Space Sciences and Technologies Biological, Biomedical, Cognitive, and Human Factors Sensors: Acoustic, Electromagnetic, Hyper-spectral and Biologic Marine Technologies, Naval Architecture, and Shipbuilding Computer Sciences and Systems Technologies Manufacturing Technologies, Industrial Programs Nanotechnology Lasers and Electro-Optics Energetic Materials Electronics Mathematics 9
Partner with USAITC-A How to Participate 1 Contact 2 White Paper Your ITC Representative will remain in contact during each step 3 Formal Proposal 4 Proposal Evaluation 5 Conduct R&D Project 6 Publish Results Timeline depends on multiple factors. Read more about this process and get examples online at www.rdecom.army.mil/itcatlantic/projects.html 10
Contact USAITC-A 86 Blenheim Crescent Ruislip, Middlesex HA47HB United Kingdom Or from the United States and US Installations UNIT 4570 APO AE 09421 Tel: +44 (0) 1895 61 6344 Fax: +44 (0) 1895 61 6015 DSN: 235-6344 Email: itca-programs@usaitca.army.mil http://www.rdecom.army.mil/itcatlantic klee@usaitca.army.mil +44 782 799 1260 11