DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

UNITED STATES ARMY MATERIEL COMMAND

FIELD ASSISTANCE IN SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ACTIVITY

5985 WILSON ROAD, STE 100

FORT BELVOIR, VIRGINIA 22060-5829

REPLY TO

ATTENTION OF

AMC-FAST 20 May 1997

MEMORANDUM FOR SEE DISTRIBUTION

SUBJECT: Advanced Concepts and Technology II (ACT II) Program

1. The Army of the future faces the challenges of an uncertain

political landscape against a background of rapid technology

growth. The Army recognizes more than ever the imperative to

retain technological superiority as it continues to restructure

into a smaller Force Projection Army of the 21st Century.

2. The Army's ACT II Program, an Army Research Office (ARO)

activity, is focused on maintaining our Army's technological

superiority. ACT II brings together a unique team comprised of

the Army's Training and Doctrine Command Battle Labs and the

Army's research, development and engineering community. The

Program enables the Battle Labs to rapidly access technologies and

demonstrate meaningful solutions for soldiers within a one year

timeframe.

3. At the request of ARO and in the interest of our readers, the

U.S. Army Materiel Command-Field Assistance in Science and

Technology is pleased to distribute the enclosed ARO prepared

brochure. The latter highlights the achievements of the 25 winning

proposals from the 1996 ACT II competition.

AMC — America's Arsenal for the Brave.

End XTAMES F. GIBSON

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"Making Technology Work

for Soldiers..."

MG Roy E. Beauchamp

Deputy Chief of Staff Researcfi, Development and Acquisition, AMC

In many leading technology areas, revolutions of

innovation are occurring every minute of every day.

What are today's most promising technology opportunities? What will be the opportunities tomorrow?

-' Ifyou think you might have the answers to these

questions, we invite you to come forward and

propose solutions to a wide and diverse variety of

Army problems.

ACT II puts today's technology to work for soldiers

by competitively funding industry's most advanced

technologies, prototypes, and non-developmental

items. Each ACT II technology demonstration is

developed and selected for funding by the Army's

Battle Labs (described in the pages that follow).

Ultimately, the Army selects proposals that demonstrate the greatest potential to fulfill warfighting capability requirements.

In 1994 and 1995, ACT II funded a total of63 technology demonstrations. This

brochure presents the achievements ofthe 25 winning proposals from the 1996

competition. Ifyou've got some good ideas you'd like to demonstrate for our soldiers - ifyou consider yourself a Technology Leader - turn the page and learn more

about ACT II. We invite your future participation and look forward to seeing what

you've got.

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The ACT II Program

ACT II applies mature technologies against speciffc Army needs. Successful demon

strations may be selected for expedited acquisition|)r funded through other Army R&D

programs.

ACT II is sponsored by the Army Chief of Staff anJthc Assistant Secretary ofthe Army

(Research, Development, and Acquisition). The Aitny Training and Doctrine Com

mand (TRADOC), the Army Materiel Command (AI^C), and the Army Research

Office (ARO) collaborate to form ACT II partnershjps between the Army, industry, and

the academic community.

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TRADOC Battle Labs provide an environment with soldiers, units,

and real scenarios to experiment in the areas of greatest change on

the battlefield. Battle Labs are organized around thp following

battlefield dynamics:

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Battle Lab

Battle Command Battle Lab seeks to develop solutions to

battle command dynamics in doctrine, training, leadership,

organization, materiel, and soldier enhancements. The focus

is to provide timely, relevant, and accurate information to

commanders and their battle staff without tethering

the commander to a fixed location on the battlefield.

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Fort Huachiuca, Arizona
Multi-Media Broadcast System

The Army DirecPC (TM) Multi-Media Broadcast System provides the Army with near instantaneous

encrypted transmission ofdetailed imagery, large text files, high fidelity video, and wireless

backlinks. Through this reliable, high data rate digital satellite broadcast system, Hughes Aircraft

Company provides a suite ofCOTS equipment with complete DirecPC capability ofdistribution of

high-bandwidth, digital data both on and offthe battlefield.

The system adapts a high data rate satellite system that prepares, either on request or scheduled, highspeed, digital information to multiple, widely distributed recipients. This system not only integrates

with real-time video briefing, but also allows for Internet access with high speed download to deliver

throughput intensive information, situational awareness data, and area maps. (96BCBL-037)

Hughes Aircraft Company, Mark Levedahl, 703-875-3009

Battle Command Battle Lab, MAJ Steve Richardson. 706-791-6878

US. Army Communications-Electronics Command, Jay Chung, 908-427-2744
ACT II Class of 1996

Joint Intelligence

Fusion

The Joint Intelligence Fusion System (JIFS) uses

Object Request Broker (ORB) technology within

the Common Object Request Broker Architecture

(CORBA) framework. CORBA is a standard

that enables different software applications at

dispersed locations to interact without prior

knowledge oftheir network location. ORB

serves as an invisible intermediary which

translates between applications and transports

information across the network.

Using this software infrastructure, the project demonstratesjoint database level interoperability

between the Army's All Source Analysis System-Remote Workstation (ASAS-RWS), the Air Force's

Combat Information System (CIS) and the Marine Corps' Intelligence Analysis System (IAS). JIFS is

an extension of all ofthese intelligence processing platforms and is designed to be highly scaleable to

not only other intelligence systems but also to any C2 system. The project's objective is to seamlessly

pass situational awareness information between the service systems. (96BCBL-068)

Mysfech Associates, Inc., Gerry Mclnfyre, 860-445-1995

Battle Command Battle Lab, CPT Kevin Muggins, 520-533-6722

U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command, Ariene Mohlmann, 540-349-7694
Classroom XXI Training

Classroom XXI Leader Training significantly improves Army commander and battle staff education

and training at an affordable cost. It demonstrates the applications ofbattle command and mission

planning and visualization tools necessary for tactical decision making.

This effort contributes to Warlab XXI, an advanced learning environment located at the Command and

General StaffCollege. Warlab XXI provides better Army leader training both in the school-house and

at distant locations. Removing the walls and taking the training to the individual increases the number

ofpersons who receive training while reducing time, cost, and space required to provide training.

(96BCBL-103)

Instructor Lectern

Research Triangle Institute. Dr Geoffrey Frank, 919-541-6629

Battle Command Battle Lab, MAJ Larry Hollingsworth, 913-684-2359

US. Army Simulation, Training and Instrumentation Command, Dr. James Montgomery, 407-384-3932
ACT II Class of 1996

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The Combat Service Support Bottle Lob is responsible tor

the CSS bottletield tunction. Primory products of this battle

lob ore the technologicol and moteriol solutions to CSS future

operations capabilities (FOCs). These capabilities ore

validated through the effective planning and conducting of

worfighting experinnents. Using on integrated concept team

approach, the CSS battle lab employs simulations (live,

virtual, and constructive) as well as real-time targets of

opportunity to experiment with new ideas and technology.

Fort Lee, Virginia
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Foster-Miller is demonstrating a new class offlame resistant textile fabrics that improves upon the

performance of currently used fire retardant fabrics while being more economical. Since these fabrics

are more efficient in resisting fire, they pennit a relative overall weight reduction ofthe treated fabric

while still maintaining high fire retardant properties.

New materials processing and manufacturing techniques result in more effective, durable, and economical flame retardant textiles, as improved fire resistance for tentage increases soldier safety and

preventscatastrophicresultsin the event of fire. (96CSS-009)

Foster Miller, Inc.. Dr John DeMember. 617-684-4000

Combat Service Support Battle Lab, MAJ Lawrence Mariano, 804-734-0571

U.S. Army Soldier Systems Command, Jean Hampel, 508-233-4692
ACT II Class of 1996

Internet Soldier Training

Through the use ofinteUigent software agents called "knowbots", the Illinois Institute ofTechnology

automates the creation and update ofindividual bookmarks and indices into the World Wide Web

(WWW). "Logobots" improve access to internet-based logistical information, a crucial ingredient for

success in modem wars.

Using the Internet, logobots provide increased opportunities for soldiers to keep track of advances in

technology by informing logobots oftheir requirements, and letting the logobot search through the

universe ofWeb pages for information relevant to their topics. This process reduces information

overload and increases the timeliness of information during peak stress periods. (96CSS-016)

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Illinois Instifule of Technology, Dr. V. C. Ramesh, 312-567-3765

Combat Service Support Battle Lab, Bruce Schoch, 804-734-4605

U.S. Army Research Institute, Dr Joe Psotka, 703-617-5572
Data Warehousing

Through the application ofstate-of-the-art data

warehousing technology coupled with complementary store and forward communications

management tools, Advanced Communication

Systems, Inc. (ACS) is developing a unit level

prototype ofthe Integrated Combat Service

Support System (ICS3) management module.

ICS3 is being pursuedjointly by U.S. Anny

Combined Arms Support Command and Project

Manager, Integrated Logistics Systems. This

project consolidates the numerous separate and

distinctly designed Standard Army Management

Information Systems in a common operating environment offunctionally oriented modules (maintenance, supply, transportation, medical, personnel, and financial). The management module provides

efficient information handling, processing, and distribution with ready access to integrated CSS data

through standardized reports and ad hoc query capabilities via a host of communications media.

(96CSS-039)

Advanced Communications Systems. Inc., Hollis Morris. 703-934-8130

Combat Service Support Battie Lab. CPT Paul Mason. 804-734-0282

U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command. Doug Wong. 908-427-3578
ACT II Class of 1996

Electronic Casualty Cards

Electronic Casualty Cards improve training and sustainment ofindividual and collective medical

evaluation tasks, while filling the need for a thorough and accurate method to simulate the logistics of

retrieving, treating, and transporting the wounded during a battle. This technology allows medical

personnel to perform an active role in attending to combat injuries by the use ofrecorded, timestamped event data.

Electronic Casualty Cards provide the Army's medical personnel with the technological advancements

that match those ofthe warfighting and logistical areas offorce-on-force training by providing a

realistic and spontaneous method to simulate and display injuries as they would occur during battle.

(96CSS-042)

Loral Electro-Optical Systems, Inc., Gerald Plunk, 909-624-8021

Combat Service Support Battle Lab, Tom Bumette, 804-734-2712

U.S. Army Simulation, Training and Instrumentation Command, Robert Wolfinger 407-384-3909
Multi-Media Training On The Web

Today's smaller Army with limited budgets can no longer afford to rely solely on institutional (classroom) training; there must be a capability to present quality instruction at the soldier's home station.

By combining Intelligent Tutoring Systems and the World Wide Web, Intelligent Investments prepares

training and instructional materials for soldiers at their units, homes, or deployment locations throughout the world.

The tools developed under this project dramatically improve the Army's capability to quickly and

efficiently process existing training materials for delivery over a network-based multimedia training

server. The Training Servers also show how the materials can be tailored to suit individual soldiers'

needs, and depict a capability to distribute revised materials with only a trivial amount of effort.

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Intelligent Investments, Dr. David Goldstein, 910-379-9921

Combat Service Support Battle Lab, Bruce Schoch. 804-734-4605

U.S. Army Simulation, Training and Instrumentation Command, Dr. James Montgomery, 407-384-3932
ACT II Class of 1996

Medical Sifuafional Awareness

The Medical Situational Awareness and Control (MSAC) workstation demonstrates the ability to track medical resources and

casualties on the battlefield, as well as provide information

regarding combat and non-combat casualties. MSAC uses a

distributed database with digital map-based display, overlays,

symbology, and other graphic capabilities.

The workstation has the capability to orchestrate the flow of

casualties and direct critical medical assets to key areas on the

battlefield, while providing medical and non-medical commanders and staffpersonnel the necessary

toolsforplanning,operations,logisitics, and command. (96LAM-001)

Mystech Associates, Inc., Red Natkin, 703-671-8680

Combat Service Support Battle Lab, Tom Bumeffe, 804-734-2712

U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command, LTC Neil Fay, 301-619-7605

Joint Campaign Planning

The Joint Venture Campaign Synchronizer (JVCS) equips planners and managers with automated

campaign synchronization tools in an Intranet environment. These tools identify the interdependencies

and effects of changes in Army Warfighting Experiment (AWE) critical events and enabling activities.

The JVCS provides user friendly tools that Army leaders can use to maximize the effective execution

and analysis ofAWEs that inform Force XXI design decisions. Functional source data comes direct

from initiative managers at agencies responsible for execution via a web browser interface.

(96LAM-006)

SPARTA, Inc., Rod Hallum, 757-722-9398

Combat Service Support Battle Lab, Tom Burnetfe, 804-734-2712

U.S. Army Missile Command, John Carter 205-876-2889
Dismounted

Battlespace

Bottle Lob

Dismounted Battlespace Battle Lab is responsible for

integrating the modernization of Army forces operating in

the dismounted battlespace and in Operations Other

Than War (OOTW). Operations include the deployment

and employment of brigade and below task forces,

which are generally employed within the context of early

entry operation. The generation of overmatching

combat power in a dismounted battlespace is essential

to defeat enemy forces during combat and to rapidly

accomplish the mission required during OOTW.

Fort Banning, Georgia
ACT II Class of 1996

Detecting Land Mines

This ACT II project demonstrates a computer simulation consisting ofmetallic and non-metallic mines

in the minefield environment. Through a computer model ofthe minefield, the simulation demonstrates

new detection algorithms for metal detectors and ground penetrating radars.

The computer simulation allows rapid evaluation ofdetection algorithms against the simulated threat,

without the need for extended field deployment and expensive test equipment. Test conditions and

target characteristics are programmable. (96DBBL-047)

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Dismounted Battlespace Battle Lab, Ron Akers. 706-545-8344

U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command, Pam Jacobs, 703-704-1091
Portable Weather

Statior)

The Miniature Remote Weather Station (MRWS) demonstrates the abihty to measure and report meteorological

data (temperature, humidity, barometric pressure, wind

speed, wind direction, visibility, precipitation, river

level and river flow rate) from a remote location in a

fully automatic and timely fashion. This small, lightweight, man-portable weather measurement system uses

microelectromagnetic sensors constructed on silicon

using advanced lithography and etching techniques.

The MRWS provides accurate local weather data to

support air operations during tactical maneuvers, plans

for infantry and mechanized operations during engagements, and weather condition monitoring during training

exercises. (96DBBL-062)

McQ Associates, Inc., Steven Brownell, 540-373-2374

Dismounted Battlespace Battle Lab, Chris Kearns, 706-545-6391

U.S. Army Research Laboratory, Gene Barnes, 904-884-5349
ACTII Class of 1996

Transmitting Images

This effort demonstrates a means for a dismounted soldier to send images over Combat Net Radios

(CNRs) in reasonable transmission times using a small lightweight package. This system uses image

compression for reduced use of communication bandwidth, and improved coding for error resiliency

during image transmission in a noisy communication channel. The Modified Fast Lapped Transform is

used for image compression, and Error Resilient Entropy Coding is used for error resilient image

communication.

The Racal Image Compression and Transmission System (RAICATS) provides the dismounted soldier

with the capability to capture and transmit imagery to higher command levels at data rates that provide

for minimal physical exposure and reduced transmission times. (96DBBL-124)

Racal Communications, Inc., Ted Neiman, 301-208-7621

Dismounted Battlespace Battle Lab, CPT Scott O'Neil, 706-545-6392

U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command, Hal Do-Due, 703-704-3194
Combat Laser

The Combat Soldier Integrated Multipurpose Laser

System (CS+) is a compact,

lightweight, and ruggedized

laser system constructed from

state-of-the-art designs plus

commercially available

components. It provides

Identification of Friend or

Foe, near-IR illumination to

aid Night Vision Goggle

operations, precision night

firing aiming and accuracy,

and a common system for

training and combat. The

project demonstrates the CS+ multifunctional capabilities matching within the maximum effective

range of the individual soldier's weapon, crew served, and anti-armor man portable/vehicular

mounted defense combinations.

By providing multifunctional laser-based capabilities, CS+ advances the U.S. Army's warfighting

capabilities in the 21 st century, addresses the problem offraticide, enhances night combat operations,

and enables soldiers to effectively and safely train or fight with the same system. (96DBBL-162)

Atlantic Research Marketing Systems, Inc., Dicl< Swan, 508-584-7816

Dismounted Battlespace Battle Lab, Glen Kohlhase, 706-545-6211

U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command, John Nettleton, 703-704-1704
ACTII Class of 1996

Soidier System Simulation

Current simulation and modeling systems do not provide a metric for assessing the contribution of

increased data and information to soldier situational awareness. This Intelligent Interactive Information Assessment (PA) system, developed by Simulation Technologies, Inc., meets the need in supporting the design, implementation, and operation of data fusion and presentation technologies. It addresses a significant gap in soldier system modeling and simulation by quantifying the effect of increased situational awareness on mission outcome. (96DBBL-201)

Simulation Technologies, Inc., Bob Mclntyre, 919-676-9554

Dismounted Battiespace Battle Lab, Gene Dutoit, 706-545-5844

U.S. Army Soldier Systems Command, John O'Keefe, 508-233-4881
Depth and

Simultaneous

Attack Battle Lab

Depth and Simultaneous Attack Battle Lab is responsible

for horizontally integrating all activities related to

conducting sinnultaneous attacks in all three dimensions

against an enemy throughout the depth of the

battlefield. Its focus is to detect and identify enemy

forces, convey the information in near real-time from

sensors to engagement systems, and conduct unilateral

and joint precision strikes with destructive and disruptive

fire.

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ACT II Class of 1996

Smart Munitions

The Canard Control System Module (CCSM) verifies that canard controlled 155MM projectiles can

be maneuvered in flight to improve the accuracy ofthe munitions and that GPS can be integrated into

the CCSM as a further enhancement. This program reduces logistics burdens by improving the accuracy ofthe rounds, and is able to interface with the current class ofNATO ammunition as a fuse well

replacement field upgrade.

Alliant Techsystems is also providing a 7 Degree-of-Freedom simulation model that predicts the

projectile's maneuverability capability. (96DSA-040)

Alliant Techsystems, Gary Schlieckeii, 612-931-5275

Depth and Simultaneous Attac!< Battle Lab, Randy Shorr. 405-442-2936

U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command, Vince llardi, 201-724-4950
Precision Guided 2,75 incli Rocfcef

The Precision Guided Rocket System (PGRS) applies body-fixed, semiactive laser seeker guidance and thruster control technology to the 2.75in

rocket system currently in the Army's inventory. In today's warfighting

environment, new weapons must increase survivability and mission effectiveness. The PGRS will minimize collateral damage, limit fratricide, and

increase stowed kills. The low-cost, high stowed kill PGRS will enhance the

Army's ability to project and sustain its forces in today's economic environment. Increasing the kill probability per round will increase the number of

targets that can be

engaged by the

same number of

deployed aircraft,

and reduce the amount ofmunitions that

must be expended per mission. In certain

situations, the kill per round ratio will

allow fewer rounds to be carried, thereby

increasing the available fuel capacity, and

extending platfomi range.

Texas Instruments demonstrated both the

warfighting and technical capabilities ofthe

PGRS through a series ofDIS-compliant

user simulations, 6-DOF simulations, and

Hardware-in-the-Loop simulations. Additionally, critical component tests ofthe

seeker and thruster sections along with

system-level ballistic shots demonstrated

the maturity ofPGRS technology.

(96DSA-046)

Texas Instruments, Inc., Todd Trapp, 214-575-6808

Depth and Simultaneous Attack Battle Lab, Pat McCartney, 405-442-2937

U.S. Army Missile Command, Charles Lewis, 205-876-7663
ACT II Class of 1996

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POWERED LOCAAS OPERATIONAL CONCEPT. The LV-Powered LOCAAS meets all o(

Ih9 D&SA Battle Lab Operational Capability Requirements for a deep attack brilliant

submunltion.

Powered Submunition Flight Demonstration

Effectiveness analyses show that high kill probabilities can be achieved with powered submunitions

against a full spectrum oftactical targets. Lockheed Martin Vought Systems seeks to prove the

submunition's airworthiness and navigational capability by flying a turbojet variant ofthe Low-Cost

Autonomous Attack System (LOCAAS). Two munitions are carried to the target area by MLRS or six

by ATACMS. Once dispensed from the carrier, the Submunition begins a coordinated search ofthe

area as specified by the Fire Direction System based on target type, distribution density and terrain.

The Submunition searches for, classifies and tracks targets using a Laser Detection and Ranging

(LADAR) seeker. Acquired targets are checked against an attack priority list. Ifthe target is determined to be a priority, its particulars are transmitted via data link back to the shooter via the Tactical

Operations Center. This target reporting allows for subsequent attacks and immediate attack assessment oftargets encountered/engaged. (96DSA-058)

Lockheed Martin Vought Systems, Michael Tower, 972-603-1848

Depth and Simultaneous Attack Battle Lab, Randal Shorr, 405-442-2936

U.S. Army Missile Command, Meryl Hilbert, 205-876-1246
Early Entry Lethality

and Survivability

Battle Lab

Early Entry Lethality and Survivability Battle Lab focuses

on the initial operations of deploying forces to gain

foothold within a contingency theater of operations.

The deployed force conducts decisive operations or sets

the stage for the arrival of following forces. Early Entry

operations are inherently joint, often require coalitions

with friendly nations, and cover the full spectrum of

conflict including OOTW.

Fort Monroe, Virginia
ACT II Class of 1996

Force Projection Simulatior)

Computer Sciences Corporation is furthering the development ofthe Interactive Distributed Early

Entry Analysis Simulation (IDEEAS) warfighting model to allow it to interact with the Force Projection Model. The resulting interface ofmodels provides the capability to simulate the transportation of

resources from distributed installations in the U.S. to the theater ofoperations and the subsequent

warfight. Warfighting is simulated with only the resources available at the time the battle begins.

This combination ofmodels provides an effective tool for

exploring warfighting concepts and new technologies. It allows

rapid analysis of early entry battle dynamics, including command and control, system performance, and logistics. It allows

the force commander and analysts to determine the best mix of

forces for various levels of available transport by trading off

systems within the capacity ofthe available lift assets.

(96EELS-027)

Computer Sciences Corporation, Mark Ttiomson, 757-728-5430

Early Entry Lethality and Survivability Battle Lab, LTC Scott Callender, 757-727-3911

U.S. Army Missile Command, Bob Alongi, 205-876-2961
Early Entry Tactical Deception

U.S. Early Entiy forces are often faced with limited strategic lift capability and numerical superiority.

Tactical Deception may provide the critical cover that these forces need to survive. This project

demonstrates the ability to project a virtual force electronically onto the battlefield in the fonn of a

planned tactical maneuver designed to be observed by enemy sensors. Virtual force deployment

provides force augmentation and a method of causing the enemy to act in our best interests, without

him being aware ofit. (96EELS-091)

Lockheed Sanders Co., Paul Howson, 603-885-4120

Early Entry Lethality and Survivability Battle Lab, MAJ Tom Hite, 757-727-3096

U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command, George Stanko, 908-427-5547
ACT II Class of 1996

Armored Defer)se

Countermeasures! For every lethal measure designed to defeat U.S. forces, effective countermeasures

must be devised. In fiature conflicts, U.S. forces may be employed in situations ranging from contingency operations to flill scale war. The proliferation ofAnti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGMs) places

armored vehicles at an unacceptable risk.

Lockheed Sanders has developed a system which protects against fielded ATGMs. This product is

evolving from the Advanced Threat Infrared Countermeasure system, which was developed for protection of aircraft from IR-guided Surface to Air Missiles. The system consists of a low-cost missile

sensor suite to provide attack warning and direction, integrated with a directable infraredjammer

which is automatically turned on when the vehicle is under attack. This is a major improvement over

currently available products, which must be left on continuously thereby increasing the IR signature of

the vehicle. (96EELS-092)

Lockheed Sanders Co., Steven Kelly. 603-885-2100

Early Entry Lethality and Survivability Battle Lab, Chris Pruitt, 757-728-5427

U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command, Elaine Wynne, 908-427-4247
Enhanced Satellite Communications Enroute

This project increases the capacity and efficiency of existing tactical UHF SATCOM channels through

digital technology enhancements ofexisting products. The technology being developed and demonstrated provides throughput ofup to 4.8 kps via existing 5KHz UHF satellite channels and shows the

potential for proven technology to squeeze more information into the channel as well as novel technology for ensuring the quality ofthe link.

The new approach combines advanced Trellis modulation techniques with advanced error correction

coding techniques to provide this robust, enhanced capability. The design is unique in its sophistication, but based on solid, proven basic elements. It allows transmission ofimagery information from

advance force elements back to a command post as well as a voice channel to the soldier in the field

via UHF SATCOM. (96EELS-W3) Q

GEC-Marconi Hazeltine, Fred Eterginio. 201-633-4366

Early Entry Lethality and Survivability Battle Lab, LTC Mark Watts. 757-727-3184

U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command, Sang Cha, 908-532-9783 ext. 5410
ACT II Class of 1996

Mounted

Maneuver

Battlespace Lab

Mounted Maneuver Battlespace Lab is responsible for

providing overall direction, oversight, and horizontal

integration for the total Mounted Battlespace dynamic

arena. This encompasses all related combat and force

development efforts required for decisive maneuvers

and to overmatch enemies in engagement range by

optimizing situationol awareness, digitized information

flow, and survivability of mounted forces.

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Integrated Defense Simulation

This OptiMetrics simulation provides the Mounted Maneuver Battlespace Lab with a more effective

tool to simulate Integrated Defense Systems (IDS), and their countermeasure effects on threat systems

in the Distributed Interactive Simulation environment. An analyst can select from a menu ofsensor

and countermeasure systems, including smoke and chaff effects, and define each measure's parameters

thereby allowing trade-off comparisions ofsystem performance characteristics.

After achieving the optimal mix ofsimulation system effects, the IDS suite can be simulated on both

manned simulators and ModSAF vehicles. Through the use ofthis project, the Mounted Maneuver

Battlespace Lab can empirically demonstrate the value ofhit avoidance technologies to the warfighter

in a tactical environment. (96MTD-024)

OptiMetrics, Inc., Fred Smith, 313-973-1177

Mounted Battlespace Battle Lab, Joe Jarboe, 502-624-8451

U.S. Army Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command, Bryan Beaudoin, 810-574-6693
ACT II Class of 1996

Long Range Combat ID

Using Laser Radar (LADAR) technology, a prototype Combat ID system locates and identifies targets

at ranges between 2500 to 5000 meters. This long range combat identification system can potentially

improve a commander's situational awareness by allowing the lookers and shooters the ability to

interrogate targets at greater ranges than present systems.

A LADAR unit is being installed with Automatic Target Recognition processing to a MlA2 main

battle tank. This system will display the image ofthe target with its identification on the Commander's

Independent Thermal Viewer. This image is then transmitted via SINCGARS to an All Sources

Analysis System workstation located in a Battle Command Vehicle, providing tactical intelligence

unavailable from other sensors. (96MTD-039)

Loral Voughl Systems Corp.. Kim Jenkins, 214-603-0536

Mounted Battiespace Battle Lab, CPT Harris, 502-624-2376

U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command, Jaelio Jo, 703-704-1378
Automated Target Identification

At night or in adverse weather situations, current sensors frequently cannot provide timely, distant

identification ofpotential targets. Syracuse Research Corporation is integrating a Moving Target

Indicator/Ground Radar with a Battlefield Combat Identification System (BCIS) to provide automated

target detection and "Positive Friend" identification out to 6.5 km. Targets will be detected by radar,

and BCIS will automatically interrogate the target to either identify it as a Positive Friend or Unknown. The radar system will keep track of all contacts within range and new ones will be interrogated. This total system will allow vehicle crews to keep track offriendly forces, and prioritize

potential threat targets. By automatically interrogating each new target and keeping track oftarget

locations, vehicle crews can concentrate on engagements, without the possibility of enemy targets

going undetected. (96MTD-110)

Syracuse Research Corp.. Jim Virgo. 315-426-3228

Mounted Battlespace Battle Lab, MAJ Bums, 502-624-1974

US. Army Communications-Electronics Command, Mark Weber, 908-427-4002
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Hands-free Communications

Mounted Manuever Battlespace Lab, CECOM, Northrop Grumman Corporation

No keyboard, no mouse, no joystick. For operations literally "on-the-move",

leaders at all levels can now deliver precise command and control directions

without leaving the hatch or taking their eyes offthe terrain.

Phoenix

Battle Command Battle Lab, CECOM, Mystech Associates, Inc.

The Phoenix Battle Command Decision Support System is

the Army's choice for bringing the Maneuver Control

System onto the digital battlefield ofthe fiiture.

Expert Maintenance

Combat Service Support Battle Lob, STRICOM, Researcti Triangle Institute

The Advanced Maintenance Assistant and Trainer System makes diagnosis

simple using intelligent voice dialog and virtual reality—in fact, it even

"learns" with the soldier along the way—and dramatically improves faultisolation techniques and practices.

Soldier Command and Control

Dismounted Battlespace Battle Lab, CECOM, Litton Data Systems

Soldier Command and Control integrated soldier system

functions via a helmet-mounted display, hand terminal unit

^' (computer) and hand-held SINCGARS radio with GPS.

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Depth! and Simultaneous Attack Battle Lab, MICOM, Northrop Grumman Corporation

This ground- or air-launched missile significantly improves the commander's

battlefield visualization and attack options through high-resolution, real-time

data links.

Planning on the Move

Early Entry Lethality and Survivability Battle Lab, CECOM,

Lockheed Sanders, Inc.

The Advanced Enroute Command and Control System

provides the commander with up-to-the-moment situation

awareness from diverse sources, and the capability to

analyze multiple courses of action and issue operations

orders literally "on the wing."
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U.S. Army Materiel Command

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Alexandria, VA 22333-0001

703-617-5764

703-617-2554 FAX

E-Mail: teonway@hqamc.army.mil

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U.S. Army TVaining and Doctrine Command

ATTN: ATCD-B

Fort Monroe, VA 23651-5000

757-728-5985

757-727-3445

E-Mail: byrumj@monroe-emh6.army.mil

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U.S. Army Research Office

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919-549-4310 FAX

E-Mail: ann@aro.ncren.net

Air Mar)euver Battle Lab

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ATTN: ATZQ-CDB

Fort Rucker, AL 36362-5000

205-225-2110/3485

205-225-1008 FAX

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E-Mail: matthewl@lee-dnsl.army.mil

Dismour)ted Battlespace

Battle Lab

COMDT,USAIS

ATTN: ATSH-WC

Fort Benning, GA 31905-5007

706-545-2310

706-545-3841 FAX

E-Mail: bosset@benning-emh2.army.mil

Deptti and Simultaneous Attack

Battle Lab

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ATTN: ATSF-CBL

Fort Sill, OK 73503-5600

405-442-5647/6954/3706

405-442-5028 FAX

E-Mail: coffman@sill-battlelab.army.mil

Early Entry Lett)ality and Survivablity

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