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# Industry Support Events

Each year, DLA Troop Support's Clothing & Textiles supply chain hosts the Joint Advanced Planning Brief for Industry. At the annual JAPBI, the Clothing & Textiles team and our military service partners brief the industrial base on future requirements and business opportunities for clothing and individual equipment.

In addition to DLA Troop Support, there are presentations from each of the services’ program offices, including U.S. Army Soldier System Protection & Individual Equipment, Navy Exchange Service Command, Marine Corps Systems Command, Air Force Uniform Office.

Thank you for attending the 2023 JAPBI.  The 2024 event will be announced here – check back in summer, 2024!

## Annual JAPBI Event Agenda, Files, and Resources

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2023 JAPBI - Nov 15-16, 2023

DLA Troop Support Clothing & Textiles hosted the 2023 Joint Advanced Planning Brief for Industry (JAPBI) on November 15-16, 2023. Presentations from the event can be viewed by selecting the links below. (Presentations will be linked as received/are available to upload.)

Main sessions this year were:
                                - DLA C&T Update
                                - Army Update
                                - Air Force Update
                                - Marine Corps Update
                                - Navy Update
                                - Space Force Update
                                - DLA Wargame

Joint Product Line Briefings:
                                - Accessories : T-shirts, physical fitness uniforms, underwear, socks, belts, neckties/tabs, etc.
                                - Body Armor & Load-Bearing Equipment : Hard & soft body armor, load bearing & load carriage equipment, canteens, foot lockers, field packs, rucksacks, holsters, etc.
                                - Combat Uniforms : Battledress combat utility uniforms for all Services (Note: this presentation also included Combat Vehicle Crewman’s uniforms typically covered under “Special Purpose Uniforms”)
                                - Dress Clothing : Dress coats, trousers/slacks, skirts, headwear, etc.
                                - Environmental Protection Clothing : Parkas/jackets, trousers, and systems for extended cold weather, intermediate, arctic, or jungle environments.
                                - Gloves : Handwear
                                - Heraldics : Insignia, flags, streamers, service ribbons, swords, flagstaffs, & decoration sets (also military blankets and bedding)
                                - Special Purpose, Flight, Safety, Shipboard, Chemical Protective : Flyers coveralls & helmets, anti-gravity suits, disposable coveralls, flight deck shirts & helmets, combat vehicle crewman & Army aircrew uniforms. Also chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear defense, and other non-ballistic personal protective items.

Other Topic Briefings
                                - D65 Shade/PFAS : Info on D65 Shade Evaluation and the use of per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances .
                                - DLA Value Management Program : Overview of the program.
                                - DLA Warstopper Program : Overview of the program.
                                - Remote Inspections : Using augmented reality to perform remote inspections.
                                - JCTMI  – Overview of the Joint Clothing & Textile Modernization Initiative.
                                - Army Briefing on Vital Torso Protection

2022 JAPBI - Nov 16-17, 2022

DLA Troop Support Clothing & Textiles hosted the 2022 Joint Advanced Planning Brief for Industry (JAPBI) on November 16-17, 2022. Presentations from the event can be viewed by selecting the links below. (Presentations will be linked as received/are available to upload.)

Main Sessions
                                - DLA Troop Support Keynote
                                - DLA C&T Update
                                - Army Update
                                - Air Force Update
                                - Marine Corps Update
                                - Navy Update
                                - Space Force Update
                                - Joint Clothing & Textile Modernization Initiative

Joint Product Line Briefings:
                                - Accessories : T-shirts, physical fitness uniforms, underwear, socks, belts, neckties/tabs, etc.
                                - Body Armor & Load-Bearing Equipment : Hard & soft body armor, load bearing & load carriage equipment, canteens, foot lockers, field packs, rucksacks, holsters, etc.
                                - Combat Uniforms : Battledress combat utility uniforms for all Services (Note: this presentation also included Combat Vehicle Crewman’s uniforms typically covered under “Special Purpose Uniforms”)
                                - Dress Clothing : Dress coats, trousers/slacks, skirts, headwear, etc.
                                - Environmental Protection Clothing : Parkas/jackets, trousers, and systems for extended cold weather, intermediate, arctic, or jungle environments.
                                - Gloves : Handwear (Note: also includes mention of textile webbings and some special purpose clothing)
                                - Heraldics : Insignia, flags, streamers, service ribbons, swords, flagstaffs, & decoration sets (also military blankets and bedding)
                                - Special Purpose, Flight, Safety, Shipboard, Chemical Protective : Flyers coveralls & helmets, anti-gravity suits, disposable coveralls, flight deck shirts & helmets, combat vehicle crewman & Army aircrew uniforms. Also chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear defense, and other non-ballistic personal protective items.

Other Topic Briefings
                                - DLA PFAS : Congressional action regarding the use of Poly-Fluoro-Alkyl Substances (or Per-Fluoro-Alkyl Substances)
                                - DLA Sustainability : C&T’s current efforts to focus on sustainability issues in line with the DOD Sustainability program.
                                - DLA Product Test Center Analytical : Discussion of Solid Color Instrumental Threshold Submission.
                                - DLA Technical and Quality Assurance Requirements : Various QA topics.
                                - JCTMI  – a more detailed breakout on the Joint Clothing & Textile Modernization Initiative briefed on the first day.

2021 JAPBI - Nov 17-18, 2021

DLA Troop Support Clothing & Textiles hosted the 2021 Joint Advanced Planning Brief for Industry (JAPBI) on November 17-18, 2021. Presentations from the event can be viewed by selecting the links below. (Presentations will be linked as received/are available to upload.)

#### Main Sessions

                                - DLA keynote
                                - Marine Corps update
                                - Navy update
                                - Air Force update
                                - Army update
                                - Source sampling
                                - Shade evaluation light change
                                - Cybersecurity requirements 
                                - DLA C&T update

#### Joint Product Line Briefings

                                - Accessories : T-shirts, physical fitness uniforms, underwear, socks, belts, neckties/tabs, etc.
                                -  Ballistic Helmets: Ballistic helmets for all Services. For non-ballistic, see “Special Purpose Clothing” 
                                -  Body Armor & Load-Bearing Equipment: Hard & soft body armor, load bearing & load carriage equipment, canteens, foot lockers, field packs, rucksacks, holsters, etc. 
                                -  Combat Uniforms: Battledress combat utility uniforms for all Services (Note: this presentation also included Combat Vehicle Crewman’s uniforms typically covered under “Special Purpose Uniforms”) 
                                -  Commercial Cold Weather: DLA's contract for cold weather COTS items based on customer requirements. 
                                -  Dress Clothing: Dress coats, trousers/slacks, skirts, headwear, etc. 
                                -  Environmental Clothing: Parkas/jackets, trousers, and systems for extended cold weather, intermediate, arctic, or jungle environments. 
                                -  Gloves: Handwear (Note: also includes mention of textile webbings and some special purpose clothing) 
                                -  Heraldics: Insignia, flags, streamers, service ribbons, swords, flagstaffs, & decoration sets (also military blankets and bedding) 
                                -  Special Purpose, Flight, Safety, Shipboard, Chemical Protective: Flyers coveralls & helmets, anti-gravity suits, disposable coveralls, flight deck shirts & helmets, combat vehicle crewman & Army aircrew uniforms. Also chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear defense, and other non-ballistic personal protective items. 

Note: The following DLA product lines were not briefed at JAPBI:
                                - Footwear (Footwear meeting was held in October)
                                - Tents and Shelters (mostly commercial item procurements as requirements are received)
                                - PPE Masks & Gowns (long-term contracts awarded and no upcoming requirements received)
                                - Ecclesiastical (Religious) Items (industrial base does not overlap with the rest of C&T)

#### Other Topic Briefings

                                - Army Research & Development Programs : How to do business with “Natick” - Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center (CCDC SC), part of US Army Futures Command (AFC).
                                -  DLA Buy Green Program: C&T’s current efforts to focus on sustainability issues in line with the DOD Sustainability program. 
                                -  DLA Industrial Base Planning and Warstopper Program: Information on DLA's Warstopper Program and how DLA manages the industrial base 
                                -  DLA Product Test Center Analytical: Discussion of the new DD Form 1222 and how to use it for testing with the DLA Product Test Center as well as a general overview of the testing process, tolerances, room specs, & instrumental shade. 
                                -  DLA Technical and Quality Assurance Requirements: Various QA topics including shade swatches, requests for variance, PDMs, lot traceability, item testing requirements, and obtaining technical data. 
                                -  DLA Value Management Program: How to submit Value Engineering Change Proposals for item improvements. 
                                -  Procurement Technical Assistance Program: PTACs offer free help for businesses competing and performing for contracts with DoD and the federal government. 
                                -  US Navy Size Standardization: Information on the current USN size standardization effort. 

Note: There were no slides for the DPA Title III Breakout.

2020 JAPBI - Throughout Nov. 2020

Throughout November DLA Troop Support's Clothing & Textiles supply chain is hosting the 2020 Joint Advanced Planning Brief for Industry virtually. 

View previous presentations below:
                                - 04 Nov – C&T Director Air Force Col. Justin Swartzmiller - C&T Overview
                                - 04 Nov – C&T Director of Supplier Operations Steve Merch - C&T Update
                                - 04 Nov – PEO Soldier Soldier Survivability Project Manager Army Col. Derek Bird - Army Update
                                - 05 Nov – Navy Exchange Service Command Navy Uniforms Deputy Commander Navy Capt. John D. Cassani - Navy Update
                                - 05 Nov – Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Agile Combat Support Human Systems Deputy Chief Lt. Col. Scott Foreman - Air Force Update
                                - 05 Nov – Marine Corps System Infantry Combat Equipment Program Manager John Knapp – Marine Corps Update
                                - 10 Nov  –   Dress Clothing
                                - 12 Nov  –  Heraldics
                                - 12 Nov  –  Flight, Safety, Special Purpose, Shipboard and Chemical Protective Items (CBRN)
                                - 17 Nov - Accessories
                                - 17 Nov - Gloves, Tape, Webbing and Wet Weather Gear
                                - 18 Nov - Combat Uniforms
                                - 19 Nov - Body Armor and Load Bearing Equipment
                                - 19 Nov - Environmental (Cold Weather) Systems
                                - 24 Nov - Ballistic Helmets

2019 JAPBI - Nov. 6-7, 2019

Thank you to all who attended the 2019 JAPBI! We had a fantastic turnout with 900 attendees. For 2020, the dates announced at the event will be changed due to Election Day. We are still finalizing the date, which will be posted on the Industry Events page as soon as it is approved. It will once again be held in the Philadelphia-Southern New Jersey area. If you have any suggestions or ideas on how to make the event even better, feel free to contact the Event Director at 215-737-2460.

Supplying the military with millions of uniforms is a daunting task. From cotton to sewing to delivery it takes a dedicated force and strong partnerships to weave together all that is needed to provide the highest quality uniform possible for our warfighters. This short video takes you through the journey on how DLA and its partners deliver the “Fabric of America.”

The 2019 presentations are available as follows:

#### General Session – November 6, 2019

01 – Opening Remarks from the Director of Clothing & Textiles at DLA Troop Support

02 – Keynote Address from Deputy Program Executive Officer Soldier

03 – Army Update from Project Manager Soldier Survivability, PEO Soldier

04 – Marine Corps Update from Program Manager, Infantry Combat Equipment

05 – Navy Update from Deputy Commander, Navy Uniforms, NEXCOM

06 – DLA Update from the Commander, DLA Troop Support

07 – DLA Troop Support Clothing & Textiles Update from Director of Supplier Operations

08 – Commonality and Standardization Panel led by Project Manager Soldier Survivability

NOTE: For the General Sessions, questions were asked via text message. We received more questions than the schedule allowed for answers, so we are in the process of gathering written answers. The full Q&A for the first day will be posted here as soon as all answers are received from our speakers.

#### Breakout Sessions – November 7, 2019

Note: organization who gave briefings listed in parentheses; description of items/briefing if not evident by session title.
                                - Accessories (DLA, Army, Air Force)  – items including T-shirts, physical fitness uniforms, underwear, socks, belts, neckties/tabs
                                - Army Research and Development Programs  (Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center) – items in development
                                - Ballistic Helmets  (DLA, Army)
                                - Body Armor & Loadbearing Equipment  (DLA, Army, Air Force) – items including hard & soft body armor, load-bearing & load carriage equipment, canteens, foot lockers, field packs, rucksacks, holsters
                                - Camouflage Spectral Reflectance  (Army, USMC) – Technical info on background of SWIR camo, data used to establish target values, & assessing conformance to new SWIR and updated NIR;  US Army's and USMC's acquisition strategy and schedule for requirement changes (combined here, was presented as 2 briefings at JAPBI)
                                - Chemical Protective Clothing  (DLA)
                                - Combat Uniforms  (DLA, Army)
                                - COTS Cold Weather Program  (DLA) – DLA's contract for cold weather COTS items based on customer requirements
                                - DLA Environmental Programs  (DLA) – Sustainability processes and how to achieve environmental objectives at item inception (called “Buy Green Program” on agenda)
                                - DLA Industrial Base Program  (DLA) – Information on DLA's Warstopper Program and how DLA manages the industrial base
                                - DLA Planning & Forecasting  (DLA) – How DLA receives requirements from the Services and creates a forecast for each item
                                - DLA Tech/Quality  (DLA) – Various Quality Assurance topics including shade swatching, request for variance, PDMs, lot traceability, item testing requirements, and obtaining technical data
                                - DLA Value Management Program  (DLA) – How vendors can submit Value Engineering Change Proposals for item improvements
                                - Dress Clothing  (DLA, Air Force)
                                - Environmental Protection Clothing  (DLA, Army, Air Force) – Parkas/jackets, trousers, & systems for extended cold weather, intermediate, arctic, or jungle
                                - Flight, Safety, Special Purpose & Shipboard Clothing  (DLA, Army, Air Force) – Flyers coveralls & helmets, anti-gravity suits, disposable coveralls, flight deck shirts & helmets, combat vehicle crewman  & Army aircrew uniforms. Notes: (1) This PDF is missing the briefing provided by NAVAIR, which will be uploaded once the approved copy is received. (2) Also see the Glove session for additional special purpose items being procured by DLA.
                                - Gloves ( DLA)  – Handwear, but the session also included Tapes & Webbing, Wet Weather, and some Special Purpose items
                                - Heraldics (DLA,The Institute of Heraldry, Air Force)  – Insignia, flags, streamers, service ribbons, & decoration sets
                                - PTAC Topics for Experienced Vendors  (PTAC) – Procurement Technical Assistance Centers help businesses compete & perform for contracts with DoD and the federal government. This session is for experienced vendors to learn more about the SBIR/STTR program and advanced tips on using DIBBS.
                                - PTAC Topics for New Vendors  (PTAC) – Procurement Technical Assistance Centers help businesses compete & perform for contracts with DoD and the federal government. This session is for brand new vendors hoping to obtain contracts with tips on how to get started and how to find opportunities.
                                - Source Sampling Modernization  (DLA Product Test Center – Analytical) – Discussion of the testing process, tolerances, room specs, & instrumental shade.

NOTE: There was no breakout session on Footwear (Combat Boots, Dress Shoes, Athletic Footwear) because the DoD Footwear Committee met on October 17th. The Committee is comprised of manufacturers, suppliers, and government personnel. If you are not a member and would like more information about this group, please contact 508-867-7731 x125.

2018 JAPBI - Nov. 28-29, 2018

DLA Troop Support Clothing & Textiles' 2018 Joint Advanced Planning Brief for Industry was held on Nov. 28-29, 2018 at the Crowne Plaza Philadelphia-Cherry Hill in Cherry Hill, NJ. Many thanks to all who attended. The slides for both days are available below.

#### Overview (Day 1)

                                - Opening Remarks
                                - Keynote Address : Army Brig. Gen. Mark Simerly, DLA Troop Support Commander
                                - C&T Update
                                - Army Overview
                                - U.S. Marine Corps Overview
                                - Navy Overview
                                - Air Force Overview
                                - Air Force Product Development
                                - Packaging & Palletization
                                - DLA Product Test Center Overview

#### Breakout Sessions (Day 2)

                                - Accessories
                                - Air Force Footwear Research & Development
                                - Army Green Service Uniform
                                - Army Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDTE) Opportunities
                                - Ballistic Helmets
                                - Camouflage Uniforms
                                - Chemical Protective Clothing
                                - Cold Weather Clothing
                                - Dept. of Homeland Security
                                - DLA Military Unique Sustainment Technology (MUST) Program
                                - Dress Clothing
                                - Flight, Safety, Special Purpose, Shipboard
                                - Gloves
                                - Go Green Program - C&T
                                - Insignia, Flags Heraldics
                                - Load Bearing & Body Armor
                                - Personal Flotation Device
                                - Product Test Center
                                - Standardization/Cost Savings on Utility Uniforms
                                - Value Management Program

2017 JAPBI - Nov. 15-16, 2017

The 2017 Joint Advanced Planning Brief for Industry was held Nov. 15-16 at the Crowne Plaza in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Thanks for making it a great event. Below you will find the briefing slides and other information from the event.

Program overview briefings:

#### General Session Nov. 15

                                - GS 1 - IBP Brief
                                - GS 2 - WOG-Exec Order
                                - GS 3 - Industry's Efforts - Berry
                                - GS 4 - Berry Brief
                                - GS 5 - DoC IB Assessment
                                - GS 6 - PM SPIE JAPBI Army
                                - GS 7 - Navy
                                - GS 9 - PM_ICE USMC
                                - GS 10 - CT Update
                                - GS 11 - AFFOA
                                - GS 12 - Acquisition Expectations
                                - GS 13 - PPIRS Vendors
                                - GS 14 - Small Bus FY17
                                - GS 15 - CT VM Overview Briefing
                                - GS 16 - Instrumental Shade Study

#### Breakout Sessions Nov. 16

                                - Accessories
                                - Afghan Army and Police Items
                                - Army R&D
                                - Ballistics
                                - Blankets, etc
                                - Camo Uniforms
                                - Cold Weather
                                - DLA Testing Lab
                                - Dress Clothing
                                - Flight, Safety, etc.
                                - Footwear
                                - Gloves
                                - Headwear
                                - Improving Utility Camo Uniforms
                                - Insignias and Flags
                                - Load Bearing and IE
                                - Must
                                - Pinks and Greens
                                - Value Management

2016 JAPBI - Oct. 19-20, 2016

The 2016 Joint Advanced Planning Brief for Industry was held Oct. 19-20 at the Crowne Plaza in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Thanks for making it a great event. Below you will find the briefing slides and other information from the event.

#### Program overview briefings

                                - DLA Troop Support Clothing & Textiles: Col Lawrence Hicks, Director
                                - DLA Troop Support Clothing & Textiles: Roy Dillard, Deputy Director
                                - DLA Troop Support Clothing & Textiles: Steve Merch, Director, Supplier Ops
                                - Army Project Manager Solider Protection and Individual Equipment: COL Dean Hoffman, Project Manager
                                - Marine Corps Systems Command: Charles Bell, Product Manager, Infantry Combat Equipment
                                - U.S. Army Security Assistance Command: Giovanni Estrada, Afghanistan Country Program Manger
                                - Air Force: Col William Mosle, Chief, Human Systems Division
                                - Navy Uniform Program Office: CAPT Mike Wilson, Deputy Commander
                                - DLA Product Test Center Analytical: Jamie Hieber, Lab Manager
                                - Army Natick Soldier Research, Development & Engineering Center: Michael Codega, Chief, Systems, Engineering, and Integration
                                - U.S. Coast Guard Military Uniforms Branch: Hayes Davis, Program Manager

#### Breakout Sessions

                                - Camouflage Uniforms
                                - Dress Clothing
                                - Special Purpose and Safety Clothing
                                - Cold Weather Clothing
                                - Innovation and Value Engineering
                                - Life Cycle Logistics
                                - Shade IPT Update
                                - DLA Contract Management
                                - DLA Industrial Base Planning
                                - Heraldics
                                - Ballistic Items
                                - Accessories
                                - Gloves
                                - Department of Commerce Apparel & Footwear Industrial Base Study Update
                                - DLA MUST Program (Military Unique Sustainment Technology)
                                - Load Bearing Items

**Note:** Footwear breakout session slides are not available for public release.

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