The overriding goal of the Roadmap is to first preserve and protect our programs and developments required for Army 21, and second to define future operational capabilities and insights required for the Army After Next. Achieving a first round kill capability where one munition kill one or more target is a high priority goal of the FA modernization Roadmap. The programs associated with smart, munitions must be preserved and brought to fruition. Effective target acquisition is the linchpin of destructive fires on the battlefield. Attacking throughout the depth of the battlespace ultimately hinges on the ability to locate and recognize targets in a timely and accurate manner.
Problems associated with our ability to acquire targets present a critical challenge.
We have reached a point where we can clearly outshoot our capability to acquire targets. The FA Roadmap is squarely focused on developing continuous, pro-active, real time airborne and ground based target acquisition means. FA units must be capable of operating on a dispersed, demassed battlefield. Organizations must be able to adapt to rapidly changing situations, and must be logistically supportable. Support and sustainment of Field Artillery includes everything from accuracy enhancements to maintenance and logistics.