U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command
10th Annual Science & Engineering Technology Conference April 2009
COL Craig G. LanghauserDirector, Simulation & TrainingTechnology CenterRDECOM
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RDECOM develops, integrates, and sustains decisive technology-enabled capabilities to ensure the dominance of our Warfighterstoday and in the future.
What We Do
• Provide superior technology and materiel solutions in response to Warfighter needs
• Provide acquisition and engineering support across the force
• Develop and execute comprehensive leader and skill development programs
• Develop and maintain a quality workforce focused on the Command’s Competencies
• Integrate safety and risk management into all operations and activities
• Develop and execute obsolete weapon demilitarization and provide surety for the nation
ESSENTIAL TASKS:
~ 8,500 Engineers & Scientists
~ 8,500 Engineers & Scientists
Over 300InternationalAgreements
Over 300InternationalAgreements
Annual Budget~ $5.5B (FY09)
Annual Budget~ $5.5B (FY09)
Organization
AMSAAAMSAA
DCGDCG
DARPADARPASMDCSMDCMRMCMRMCCOECOEService LabsService Labs
(AFRL, NRL)(AFRL, NRL)
National LabsNational Labs
STTCSTTC
Army Research Laboratory (ARL)Army Research Laboratory (ARL)
AROARO
AMRDECAMRDEC ARDECARDEC CERDECCERDEC ECBCECBC NSRDECNSRDEC TARDECTARDEC
Army Research Office
MSC StaffMSC Staff RDECOMACQ
CENTER
RDECOMACQ
CENTER
Army Materiel Systems Analysis
Activity
Aviation & Missile Research,
Development & Engineering
Center
Armament Research, Development &
Engineering Center
Communications Electronics Research,
Development & Engineering Center
Edgewood Chemical & Biological Center
Simulation & Training Technology
Center
Natick Soldier Research,
Development & Engineering Center
Tank Automotives Research,
Development & Engineering Center
CSMCSMCommanding
General
SES Deputy
Commanding General
SES Deputy
ARCICARCIC
Army TestArmy Test& Evaluation& Evaluation
CommandCommandLCMCsLCMCs
PEOsPEOs
PMsPMs
JIEDDOJIEDDO
REFREF
Other Other CountriesCountries
TrainingTraining& Doctrine& DoctrineCommandCommand
Partners
AcademiaAcademia
IndustryIndustry
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RDECOM Technology Integration Concept
SynchronizedSynchronizedand and
AlignedAlignedCommandCommandTechnologyTechnologySolutionsSolutions
SYSTEM OF SYSTEMS OVERLAY• Systems Engineering Across Domains• Cost & Performance Effectiveness Analysis
(Army Materiel Systems Analysis Agency and Army Research Lab’s Survivability/Lethality Analysis Directorate)• Capability gaps• Program Synchronization
S&T GuidanceS&T Guidance& Requirements & Requirements
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Develop, integrate, and sustain decisive technology-enabled capabilities to ensure the dominance of our Warfighters
RDECOM Technology Integration Concept
• Technology Focus Teams and Systems Integration Domains perform a critical function for RDECOM
• Leverage RD&E capacity and knowledge across the command
• Ensure maximum utilization of S&T investments
• Continued effective interactions with PEO/PMs is essential to achieve successful technology transitions.
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HQ RDECOM Role in ATO process
• Manage RDECOM ATO review process
• Trace S&T programs to Warfighter Outcomes (Coordinate w/AMSAA)
• Monitor S&T portfolio execution (NEW Process)
– Current Program Tracking:
• Developed low impact reporting process for Cost, Schedule, Performance, and Transition
– Track Technology Transition Agreements (TTAs)
• Existing process for ATO-Ms
• Extending to ATO-Ds
• Will track ATO-Rs on case by case at program completion
– Coordinate Technology Demonstration opportunities with TRADOC Operational Experimentation
• Coordinating all ATO-D Technology Demonstration Plans with ARCIC
