SOLDIER SYSTEMS BRANCH

SOLDIER SYSTEMS BRANCH Branch Chief LTC Jeffery Stvan Deputy, John Yancey

AGENDA Mission Organization Capabilities Review 2

MISSION STATEMENTS TCM-Soldier Mission Statement TCM-Soldier develops future requirements and manages Soldier capabilities for all Soldiers across the DOTmLPF-P domains, in all formations, with a primary focus on Maneuver Brigade Combat Teams and Squads, in order to strengthen America s Force of Decisive Action and provide the Army with the best trained and capable Soldiers in the world. SSB Mission Statement Develop, Coordinate and Staff Individual Soldier Requirements to the Department of the Army and Joint Staff in order to provide a trained and ready Soldier with fully integrated, modular, tailorable and scalable capability based on Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership and Education, Personnel, Facilities and Policy (DOTmLPF-P). Fully integrated capabilities to optimize system performance while reducing bulk, stiffness and weight. 3

CURRENT SSB ORGANIZATION LTC Jeffery Stvan Branch Chief 706-545-6407 Mr. John Yancey Deputy 706-545-6406 Rochelle Bautista Sr Capabilities Dev 706-626-2897 Soldier Protection Operational Energy Clothing & OCIE SFC Steve Ritter 706-545-0930 Norris Simmons 706-545-9127 Charles Abbey Small Unit Power 706-545-9215 Vacant 706-545-5203 Greg Taylor Load Assist/OCIE 706-545-8344 Scott McCranie ENV Protection OCIE 706-545-5285 Legend = Military = GS = Contractor Bob Conklin Nett Warrior/PRSS OCIE 706-545-8164 Carla Clay Airborne & Airdrop OCIE 706-545-8076 4

CAPABILITIES REVIEW 5

Soldier Load Soldier Load is the cognitive and physical demand on the individual Soldier required to perform a task with given capabilities. Soldier burden is the negative impact on Soldier performance given the demands of the load. Research shows a negative correlation between excessive loads and performance. Excessive loads could result in a loss of fighting effectiveness with potential individual and / or small unit mission failures. Squad Leader Physical Load 120-150 lbs + = Combat Stress Lack of Sleep Information Overload Demands from Higher HQ Multiple Simultaneous Tasks Physical Load Cognitive Burden Soldier Load 6

SOLDIER PROTECTION SYSTEM Description: The SPS integrates lighter hard armor plates, soft armor ballistics, pelvic protection, modular helmets, blast sensors for the body, transitional eye protection, and, improved hearing protection. Each piece of equipment is designed to function and complement other parts of the system, yet function independently. The SPS VTP (front and back hard body armor plates) shall provide the appropriate level of ballistic protection than the current baseline suite of torso (ESAPI and XSAPI) plates. The SPS VTP (side hard body armor plates) shall provide the same or better ballistic protection than the current baseline suite of (ESBI and XSBI) side plates. Torso Extremity Protection (TEP) Integrated Soldier Sensor System (ISSS) Transitional Combat Eyewear Program (TCEP) Tier 1: Concealable Tier 2: Low Profile Concealable Tier 3: Plate Carrier Concealable Carrier Tactical Carrier Carrier Soft Armor Soft Armor Soft Armor Ballistic Inserts Ballistic Inserts Ballistic Inserts ESAPI Front & ESAPI Front & Back Plates Back Plates ESBI Side Plates Integrated Head Protection System (IHPS) Tier 4: Full Tactical System Tactical Carrier Soft Armor Ballistic Inserts ESAPI Front & Back Plates ESBI Side Plates Ballistic Combat Shirt Blast Pelvic Protector Load Distribution System Passive Hearing Protection Basic Configuration High Threat Turret Configuration 7

SPS FUTURE CONCEPT Capability Near Term (Now) Mid term Far term Torso Protection SPS MSV (Soft Armor) Reduced weight 40% Extremity protection embedded in fabric of Combat Pants Increased fragment protection (knee and elbow) Fabric embedded sensors Increase ballistic protection against ballistic threats, core body temp, heart-rate, hydration level, metabolic rate Microwave protective materials to protect against microwave, electro-laser pulsed energy threats (whole body protection) Head Protection IHPS Reduced weight 40% Increased Blunt Impact Universal Head System configurable for dismounted and mounted Soldiers, combat helmet, combat vehicle crewman s helmet Wearable Sensors Physiological Monitoring System Soldier Readiness Score to measure Soldier Physiological Readiness (green, amber, red) exposure to blast blunt impact event Hard Armor Protective Inserts Reduced weight 20% less than legacy plates (baseline) Eyewear Protection Anti-fog/Anti-Scratch, hot, cold and wet conditions Increased Ballistic Protection Integrated prescription lens Transitional Eyewear Reduced weight 40% less than legacy plates (baseline) Conformal/Flexible body armor Self diagnostic armor plates Reduced Signature Thermal I/R Reduction Active camouflage powered for concealment, deception and obscurant capabilities Next Generation Integrated Head Protection System with Heads Up Display Multi-Environmental Sensors Multi-Environmental CBRNE, TIC/TIM Protection Reduced weight 60% less than legacy plates (baseline) Bio/Nano Composite Smart Armor Active Protection against small arms threats (hit avoidance) move a bullet on an unmanned asset Tunable Laser Eye Protection Eye Protection integrated in Next Generation Helmet System Active camouflage non-powered Soldier load/management Off-Loading 8

Environmental Protection Capability Near Term (Now) Mid term Far term Cold Weather Gloves Increased Dexterity Capacitive Touch Quick Drying Moisture Management Thermal Management Cold Weather Combat Boots Moisture Management Traction Quick Drying Light Weight Extreme Cold Weather Boots Light Weight Temperatures -20 degrees minus 65 degrees Vapor Barrier Boot Replacement Cold Weather Clothing Integrates with Body Armor Cube Space Reduction Improved Hot Weather Combat Uniform (IHWCU) Lighter Breathable & Quicker Drying Material No Melt, No Drip Improved Vector Protection Jungle Combat Boot Improved Ventilation Drainage Speed Lacing Toe and Heel Protection Puncture Protection Moisture Management Traction Signature Reduction Reduced Layers Flame Resistant Improved Combat ID TIC/TIM Fabric Design Improvements Friend Foe Identification Signature Reduction 9

AIRBORNE EQUIPMENT Capability Near Term (Now) Mid term Far term Advanced Tactical Parachute System (ATPS) (T-11 T-11R MC-6) Parachutist Flotation Device DOTMLPF-P analysis to improve system identifying non-materiel and materiel solutions Update system via Engineering Change Proposals (ECPS) and Materiel Change Proposals (MCPs) Decreased material weight (equipment rings, connector snaps and snaps) Little impact to Jump Masters or Riggers Will be compatible with parachute harness and support load of a fully rigged paratrooper Must sustain a 400lbs jumper Next Generation Parachute Reduce or eliminate corner vent crossovers and entanglements Drop Zone Assembly and Navigation Aid (DZANA) Integrates with harness, easy to operate Will facilitate rapid assembly on the Drop Zone Must operate in a GPS denied area and interoperate with NETT Warrior T-11R Automatic Activation Device Reserve parachute will automatically activate the reserve parachute of a paratrooper who is unable to activate reserve on their own Light weight non-powered system 10

EXTREME COLD WEATHER MOBILITY Provides units operating in extreme cold weather environments survivability and mobility Individual over-the-snow mobility (Skis, Bindings, Snowshoes) Goggles Unit missions may start off at sea level and range up to 12,000 ft. AMSL, where Soldiers will be expected to carry out missions requiring mobility. 11

Capability Near Term (Now) Mid term Far term MOLLE Pouches Prototyping currently ongoing for magazine pouches and grenade pouches Load Carriage Simple Mechanical Load Assist System Load Assist System PMAG XM111 Offensive Hand Grenade Pyrotechnics Signal Device Improved First Aid Kit (IFAK) Partial exoskeleton Specialty MOS bags System that amplifies the strength, endurance, mobility and lethality of Soldiers Skis, Poles, Ski Bindings Currently evaluating Skis with bindings in Alaska as part of the Soldier Enhancement Program (SEP). Will utilize salient characteristics to inform requirement. Less training time to master Less energy when compared to snowshoeing Designed for a variety of cold weather military boots including the Vapor Barrier Boot Adjustable quick entry and exit Heel release system for safety Accommodates narrow to wide boots Facilitates military skiing over a wide variety of terrain Improved capacity to transport dismounted squads equipment without the support of a vehicle 12

Improved Ghillie System (IGS) Seeking an improved system to include an over garment layer to which the kit materials and natural elements can be easily and securely attached. The over garment layer of the system may include items such as hood, cape, sleeve, over shirt and/or veil. The over garment layer should be a lightweight, modular, mission tailorable and counter-surveillance capability. Seeking multispectral signature mitigation in the short-, mid- and long-wave spectrums Will not exceed 5 pounds Will not hinder mobility, capable of being be donned and doffed within 2 mins Constructed of quick drying materials Breathable Constructed of quick drying materials No observed melting or dripping Seeking Jute or jute like material such as burlap, hemp, etc. Exhibit a lower burn rate than burlap as with no observed melting or dripping. Retain the ability for modification of the shape, size, and color using standard materials in the Army supply system and non-standard materials not typically found in the Army supply system (i.e. dyes, paints). Mid/Far Term Desired Capabilities Chameleon like camouflage using color-shifting nanotechnology fabrics Signal blocking camouflage from image intensifiers, lowlight level near infrared camera, thermal imager Three-dimensional, continuously multidirectional cloaking Metamaterial cloaking 13

Improved Ghillie System (IGS) Capability Near Term (Now) Mid term Far term Remarks IGS Over Garment Lightweight, modular, mission tailorable and improved counter-surveillance protection capability. Ability to easily attach kit and natural materials. Chameleon like camouflage using colorshifting nanotechnology fabrics - Seeking multispectral signature mitigation in the short-, mid-, and longwave spectrums - Will not exceed 5 pounds - Will not hinder mobility, capable of being donned and doffed within 2 mins - Constructed of quick drying materials - No observed melting or dripping Jute or jute like material The IGS fabric/fiber used to break up the Snipers outline commonly called "jute" shall meet the flame spread (rate of burning) requirements mandated for general wearing apparel - Exhibit a lower burn rate than burlap with no observed melting or dripping - Retain the ability Signal blocking camouflage from image intensifiers, lowlight level near infrared camera, thermal imagers Three-dimensional, continuously multidirectional cloaking Metamaterial cloaking 14

Platoon Squad TACTICAL ENERGY INDEPENDANCE Soldier Current Capability Small Unit Power Incremental Strategy Near - Inc 1 (FY 20-23) Mid - Inc 2 (FY 24-33) Far - Inc 3 (FY 34+) Squad Power Manager Integrated Power & Data System-Core Conformal Wearable Battery -Li-on 150-200Wh Rechargeable -Li/CFx-MnO2 400Wh Primary Squad Power Generator 100-120W Solar charging Energy Harvesting Energy Scavenging Universal Battery Charger Platoon Power Generation - I/C Engine, Fuel Cell - 900W-1kW Power Generation 25W Recharge On The Move - Kinetic, Mechanical, & Thermal 25W Wearable Fuel Cell Cableless Power Distribution Increased Battery Energy Densities -Li-ON 200-250Wh Rechargeable -Li/CFx-MnO2 600Wh Primary Capacitors 10-15Wh Fuel Cell *PEM, MeOH, Alane, SOFC, DMFC 150W Renewable Energy Fuel Cell Power Generation -tanked H2, PEM, MEOH, Alane, SOFC, DMFC Lightweight I/C engine <10lbs 50W Recharge OTM - Kinetic, Mechanical, & Thermal 50W Wearable Fuel Cell Stretchable Electronics Smart Fabrics Increased Battery Energy Densities -Li-ON 300-350Wh Rechargeable -Li/Air 800Wh Primary Super Capacitors >40Wh Fabric to Fabric Contact charging Improved Energy Efficiencies of Power consuming Technologies Contact Vehicle Charging Improved Solar (Photo Voltaic) PV panels 200W Renewable Energy Rapid Battery Charging <4hrs *PEM Proton Exchange Membrane, MeOH Methanol, Alane Aluminum Hydride, SOFC Solid Oxide Fuel Cell, DMFC Direct Methanol Fuel Cell Improved Energy Efficiencies of Power consuming Technologies Robotic Power Offload -SMET 2kW PPG 100W Recharge OTM 100W Wearable Fuel Cell Smart/E-Textiles/Thermo Fabrics Wireless Power Distribution/Transfer Increased Battery Energy Densities -Li-/S 300-350Wh Rechargeable -Li/Air 1000Wh Primary Super Capacitors >60Wh 300W Next Gen Power Source Wireless Vehicle Charging Power & Energy Storage Hybrid Fuel Cell 300W-400W Renewable Energy Compact Thermo-PV (Photo Voltaic) Power Sources Rapid Battery Recharge <2hrs Vehicle to Soldier Power Offload Compact Fueled Power Sources 2-5kW Next Gen PPG 15 15

Power Generation & Conversion Small Unit Power Generation Instrumental to Small Unit Power (SUP) success Generating power required forward in the Area of Operations Seamlessly interfacing their systems with a variety of energy sources Ability to monitor individual and SUP systems energy status Soldier provide supplemental power to the conformal battery extending time between battery exchanges, (Energy Harvesting/Scavenging) On the Move recharging Kinetic or Mechanical capability Warfighter locomotion 25-50W Energy Harvesting Power Generation Wearable Fuel Cells - Up to 50W power, small/compact, lightweight - Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM), Aluminum Hydride (Alane), Solid Oxide Fuel Cell (SOFC), Direct Methanol Fuel Cell (DMFC), Methanol (MeOH), other? Squad - Provide sources of power in austere environments, (Renewables) 150-200W renewable power source (solar?) Next generation power source (Need to have other solutions besides solar.) Platoon provide sufficient energy to recharge and power all Platoon equipment, (Power Generation) Efficient Multi-fuel Power Generator or Power Cell that provides (Quiet,<50dBA at 7 meters)1.5kw(+) <15lbs Next Gen Power Source (Silent) <10lbs Power Generation over 2.5kW Other solutions besides an Internal Combustion engine - generator! More power generated at the lowest echelons reduces demand for resupply from the next higher echelon 16

Power Duration/Energy Storage Soldier Carried Batteries/Capacitors Fundamental to Small Unit Power (SUP) success is reducing the number and types of batteries a Soldier is required to carry. Advanced electrochemical materials Increased energy densities Quick recharge <3hrs Increase power output of power sources (greater power/less weight) Primary batteries 20-30% increase in power output (current 400Whr) Rechargeable batteries 20-30% increase in power output (current 150Whr) Increased duration of power output Lightweight 2.6lbs (current weight Conformal Wearable Battery) Soldier Carried Batteries Smart Batteries Provide Status of Charge indicator (SoC) Provide Status of Health indicator (SoH) Regulate/Control power Input/output 17

Power Duration/Energy Storage Soldier Carried Batteries/Capacitors Future Soldier systems and equipment must address power demands by making powered systems more Energy efficient. Must be able to interface with Standard Family of Batteries Must be able to interface using Radio Power Adapters (RPA) Radios and other Soldier core systems must reduce power demand by 30% Battery Charging Next Gen Universal Battery Charger Rapid charge universal battery charger Reduce Charge Time <3hrs Supercharge batteries Radios represent the single-most power hungry device carried by an Infantry Platoon. Main driver of the power demand signal at the Platoon level. Future power solutions must provide interoperable interfaces between Soldier systems and infrastructure and vehicle-mounted energy systems. 18

Power Management & Distribution Power Distribution Cableless/Wireless Power Transfer A wireless power network is the long-term vision for combat formations. MCoE is pursuing an incremental approach to facilitate transition over time. Soldier Integrated Soldier Power and Data System Core (ISPDS-C) is the baseline system to build upon Platform Elimination of cables (E Textiles) 1 meter radius wireless power transfer from Core power storage device, (currently Conformal Wearable Battery), to Soldier Core systems and powered equipment. Contact/Wireless point charging Contact/Wireless 6 (internal) Proximity 5 (External) Wireless System Integration Challenge: How do we make our systems wireless without massive degradation in efficiency? Can Power and Data be combined into a single wireless network? NSA Classification Challenges Power solutions must meet the growing electrical demands in the smallest and lightest means possible. 19

Lightening the Soldiers Load Central to Small Unit Power requirements is the need to reduce the cognitive and physical demand on the individual Soldier. Reduce Increase Size and Weight of power systems Systems power demand Battery Types Multiple components/systems Power Source duration Energy Storage capacity Sustainable Energy Energy Efficiency Multi-Purpose equipment/systems Multi-Purpose items of equipment or mission-command platforms that keep overall capability but reduce physical or cognitive load Unmanned systems interoperability/universal control (SUAS, Ground Robotics), i.e. Universal Controller, HGCS Multi-Purpose communications i.e. Multi-Channel/Multi-Band radio Power/Data management & distribution Commonality of Soldier carried energy sources to increase operational agility and flexibility as well as reduce load and sustainment requirements. 20

POINTS OF CONTACT LTC Jeffery Stvan Chief, Soldier Systems Branch 706-545-6407 Jeffery.stvan.mil@mail.mil Mr. John Yancey Deputy, Soldier Systems Branch 706-545-6406 john.h.yancey2.civ@mail.mil Ms. Rochelle Bautista Sr. Project Officer, SSB 706-626-2897 Niggemann.r.bautista.civ@mail.mil SFC Steven Ritter Project NCO 706-545-0930 Steven.ritter.mil@mail.mil Mr. Norris Simmons Soldier Protection Systems 706-545-9127 norris.simmons.ctr@mail.mil Mr. Robert Conklin NETT Warrior/Soldier Power 706-545-8164 robert.c.conklin.ctr@mail.mil Ms. Carla Clay Airborne/OCIE 706-545-8076 carla.o.clay.ctr@mail.mil Mr. Scott McCranie Environmental Protection/OCIE 706-545-5285 scott.t.mccranie.ctr@mail.mil Mr. Greg Taylor Load Assist/OCIE 706-545-8344 raymond.g.taylor2.ctr@mail.mil Mr. Charles Abbey Operational Energy Small Unit Power 706-545-9215 charles.a.abbey.ctr@mail.mil 21

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AIRBORNE EQUIPMENT Airborne Forces desire the following: Flotation System which will be: Used for both airborne and waterborne operations. Will not interfere with the parachute harness rigged with combat and equipment. Must be lighter and smaller than the current system; rugged, reusable, highly reliable and capable of being operated by an inexperienced Soldier. Will be used for unintentional and intentional water landings. T11-R Automatic Activation Device (T-11R AAD) that automatically activates the reserve parachute of a paratrooper who is unable to activate their reserve on their own: Will not interfere with or affect any existing equipment with the exception of the reserve canopy and container. Will allow for the ability to manually deploy reserve canopy without changing current procedures. Compatible with the current Advanced Tactical Parachute System (T-11 and MC-6). 24

AIRBORNE EQUIPMENT (Cont d) Airborne operations require an improved capability for the recovery, assembly, and accountability from geographical dispersions on a drop zone by a unit. This capability will increase the speed in which Airborne units can recover equipment, assemble and move off the drop zone to complete missions with maximum amount of combat personal and equipment. It is desired that the system be: Simple to use Inexpensive Encrypted and prevents spoofing and hamming Hardened/Ruggedized Flexible in terms of ease in assigning receivers to beacons Capability must be compatible with NETT-Warrior 25