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The soldier is the Army’s most deployedcombat system and the most essentialweapon in the Army’s arsenal. Program Ex-ecutive Office (PEO) Soldier was activatedin October 2002 to equip the soldier as asystem through centralized development,acquisition, fielding and sustainment of vir-tually everything the soldier wears or car-ries. PEO Soldier is the first organization inU.S. Army history to be charged with themission to treat the soldier as a system. Allaspects of soldier equipment are integrated,modular, interoperable and mission-tai-lorable. This focused effort has led to themost lethal and survivable ground force inmodern warfare.

Project Manager Soldier WarriorProject Manager Soldier Warrior (PM

SWAR) supports soldiers through the ac-quisition of integrated systems. Current sys-tems include Nett Warrior, Air Warrior, Sol-dier Power, and Tactical Communication andProtective Systems (TCAPS). PM SWAR’sproduct managers and directors developand integrate components into completesystems designed to increase combat effec-tiveness, decrease combat load and im-prove mission flexibility.

Product Manager Ground SoldierProduct Manager Ground Soldier man-

ages the Nett Warrior (NW) program. NWbuilds upon Land Warrior as an integrated,dismounted soldier situational awarenesssystem for combat operations. The systemprovides unparalleled situational aware-ness and understanding to the dismountedsoldier, resulting in faster and more accu-rate decision making in the tactical fight.

NW reduces time on target and greatly re-duces the risk of fratricide by allowing forimmediate feedback of battlefield effects,reducing the use of voice communication,clearing the fog of battle by displaying areal-time common operating picture (COP),and providing immediate command andcontrol.The centerpiece capability of NW is the

ability to graphically display the location offellow NW-equipped soldiers on a person-ally worn end-user device (EUD). NW canalso enable communications and providevital situational awareness throughout mul-tiple echelons through the joint capabilitiesrelease and joint battle command platformsystems. A graphical user interface inte-grates this into a user-defined format thatallows soldiers to see, understand and in-teract easily in the method that best suitsthem and the mission.NW consists of an EUD coupled with the

joint tactical radio system (JTRS) radio. Itconnects commercial smart devices usingthe Android operating system to the radio.The device’s ability to run applications andprocess data transforms the radio into a dis-mounted leader situational-awareness andcommand-and-control tool. NW entered thetechnology development phase in February2009. It achieved Milestone C and low-rateinitial production status in April 2012.

Product Manager Air WarriorAir Warrior (AW) is a modular, inte-

grated, rapidly reconfigurable combat air-crew ensemble that saves lives and maxi-mizes Army aircrew mission performance.The Army has equipped more than 20,000Army aircrew members with the system. AW increases personal protection and

mission performance. It consists of a pri-mary survival gear carrier that includes

first aid, survival, signaling and communi-cations equipment; body armor tailored toeach aircrew member; the aircrew inte-grated helmet system with a communica-tion enhancement and protection systemto provide hear-through capability; over-water survival equipment, which includespersonal flotation, an emergency escapebreathing device and body-mounted liferaft; and microclimate cooling system(MCS), a mix of platform-mounted andsoldier-mounted cooling gear that in-creases mission endurance under extremeheat by more than 350 percent. The MCS also supports Army Stryker,

Abrams and Bradley ground forces; Navyand Marine Corps M9 Armored CombatEarthmover (ACE); and foreign militaries.To date, the Army has fielded more than16,000 systems. The Portable Helicopter Oxygen Deliv-

ery System (PHODS) is a soldier-worn sys-tem that delivers compressed oxygen froma lightweight steel bottle attached to theAW vest. The system provides oxygen via anasal cannula up to 18,000 feet and via amask at altitudes above 18,000 feet. TheArmy has fielded more than 3,000 PHODS. The Electronic Data Manager (EDM) is a

touch screen, knee-board computer for air-crew members. It enables them to plan mis-sions quickly and react to possible flightmission changes. The EDM is compatiblewith night-vision goggles and is readable indirect sunlight. It features a moving mapand Blue Force tracking. More than 2,700fielded EDM systems support the Army,Navy, Marine Corps and foreign militaries. The Encrypted Aircraft Wireless Inter-

com System (EAWIS) provides secure,hands-free, wireless aircrew communica-tions for nonrated aircrew members. Itgives them mobility inside and around theimmediate vicinity of the aircraft. EAWISprovides the first true aircraft intercom ca-pability for medical evacuation helicopterpersonnel during rescue hoist missions. Itconsists of an aircraft-mounted interfaceunit and crewmember-worn mobile equip-ment units. The Survival Kit, Ready Access, Mod-

ular (SKRAM) gives aircrews a readily accessible, 72-hour suite of life-supportequipment. A flame-retardant, modular andconfigurable backpack houses SKRAM,along with supplemental survival gear forextreme environmental conditions. The Air Soldier System program for-

mally entered into the engineering andmanufacturing development phase in De-cember 2011. It has a requirement to reduceaircrew member weight and bulk while im-proving safety and situational awarenessand mission duration. Air Soldier fieldingwill happen in two increments. The firstwill be in fiscal year (FY) 2015 and includesseveral capabilities. The Common Helmet Mounted Display

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System with integrated head tracking willprovide all Army aviators, except AH-64Apache crews, with critical day/night flightand 3-D degraded visual environment flightsymbology. Apache aviators will receivethis capability with the second increment ofAir Soldier. The Lightweight Environmental Con-

trol System delivers a cooling capability toOH-58D aviators and was previously un-available because of the space, weight andpower constraints inherent in the KiowaWarrior.The soldier-worn Integrated Soldier

Power and Data System (ISPDS) is a smart,on-aircraft-rechargeable, single source of ex-tended duration power for all aircrew-worn electronics. Developed in coopera-tion with the Product Lead for SoldierPower, the ISPDS eliminates the need towear and carry separate sets and types ofbatteries and spares.Air Soldier also includes the Personal

Electronics Control and Display System(PECDS) consisting of a personal displaymodule (PDM), soldier computer module(SCM) and mission display module (MDM).The soldier-worn PDM is the single user in-terface and dismounted display for allbody-mounted electronic equipment. ThePDM reduces bulk and weight by eliminat-ing the need for separate hardware controland display components. The SCM provides a single processing

and data storage device for all soldier-worn electronics. It reduces bulk andweight by replacing separate componentprocessors. The aircraft-mounted MDM re-places the AW EDM in the nondigitizedrotary-wing fleet. It interfaces with plat-form sensors for mission execution, in-cluding situational awareness and com-mand-and-control messaging through BlueForce Tracking.

A Layered Clothing Ensemble (LCE) in-troduces an active heating capability. It alsoreduces the bulk and weight of the currentAW aircrew flexible body armor, coolingvest, chemical/biological protective gar-ment, survival vest components and cold-water immersion protective garments. The second and final delivery of Air

Soldier capability in FY 2018 will fully re-place AW. It will include the Wide Field ofView/High Resolution Helmet MountedDisplay, incorporating 3-D degraded vi-sual environment symbology for AH-64Apache aviators; Radio Interface ControlModule (RICM), which combines thefunctionality of—and replaces—the sol-dier-worn encrypted aircraft wireless in-tercom system transceiver and combat sur-vivor evader locator survival radio andadds a wireless data capability; EnhancedLaser Eye Protection (ELEP), which pro-vides increased wavelength protection in aspectacle or visor configuration; and Inte-grated Protective Ensemble (IPE), whichfully replaces the legacy AW gear carriageand body armor system. The IPE reducesweight and bulk by using electro-textiletechnology to eliminate heavy electricalpower/data cabling, eliminating the body-mounted raft, reducing the size andweight of breathing devices, and integrat-ing personal flotation.

Product Director Soldier Systemsand Integration The Product Director Soldier Systems

and Integration (PD SSI) oversees the Sol-dier Power program, which is a vital en-abler for operations. It is essential for patrolsand required for soldier sustainment. Pro-viding energy-alternative capabilities andinteroperability builds flexibility and re-silience. This increases the ability to respondto changes in operational demands and the

operational environment. These capabilitiesinclude soldier power sources, power scav-enging, renewable energy, power distribu-tion, power management and power stor-age solutions that are lightweight andsoldier-portable/wearable. In the past, the equipment soldiers car-

ried into battle had a low-power require-ment that could be supplied with a fewconventional batteries. Emerging technolo-gies mean new power-consuming systems,and their batteries add to a soldier’s load.PD SSI is addressing how to reduce thatload and eliminate the logistical footprintassociated with battery resupply. SoldierPower is working on several initiatives.The Soldier Worn Integrated Power Sys-

tem (SWIPES) provides a central powersource for extended mission duration whenused with the ergonomic soldier-worn con-formal battery. It reduces the number andvarieties of batteries a soldier carries.SWIPES provides power for up to four de-vices. They include, but are not limited to, aradio via a smart charging pouch, a USBhub to power any USB device, a DefenseAdvanced Global Positioning System (GPS)Receiver (DAGR) and an end-user devicesuch as Nett Warrior.The Conformal Battery is an ergonomic,

soldier-worn battery. It provides a light-weight central source of power for a varietyof capabilities. The Soldier Power Manager is a light-

weight, portable power management sys-tem that uses power from primary batterieswhile also managing power from solar, ve-hicle and fuel cell sources.The Rucksack Enhanced Portable Power

System is a solar power energy system thatsupplies power to the individual or team.Soldiers can also carry it in an assault pack. The Modular Universal Battery Charger

(MUBC) with a 120-watt solar blanketweighs approximately 6 pounds. It bringsrecharging capabilities for the entire net-worked squad in a Tier 1 environment.This charger reduces—and potentially elim-inates—the need to return to the forwardoperating base for recharging. The MUBCallows soldiers to extend their mission du-ration without needing a logistics batteryresupply.The 1-Kilowatt JP8 Generator allows sol-

diers to use existing logistics infrastructurewhile providing a lightweight and portablepower solution. The Army is developing amultifuel-compatible capability. The Tactical Communication and Pro-

tective System (TCAPS) provides concur-rent hearing protection and auditory situa-tional awareness. In the past, soldiers hadto choose either hearing or force protection.As a combat force multiplier, TCAPS main-tains hearing protection while enabling sol-diers to use existing tactical radios. This re-sults in increased mission effectiveness,safety and survivability.

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Active hearing-protection technology,coupled with hearing-attenuation technol-ogy, enables soldiers wearing TCAPS tohear in steady state and impulse environ-ments. TCAPS’ ambient-sound capabilityprovides soldiers with localized, 360-degreeacoustic situational awareness. An increase in soldier use of hearing pro-

tection devices will result in a reduction ofhearing injuries and subsequent post-ser-vice disabilities. According to a General Ac-counting Office report, in FY 2009 “some ofthe most common impairments for veteransreceiving disability benefits were hearing-related. Annual payments for such condi-tions exceeded $1.1 billion.” The rapid fielding initiative is issuing an

early version of TCAPS to deploying units.The TCAPS program of record will seek to offer a lighter, more interoperable, non-radio-dependent materiel solution. SoldierSystems and Integration is planned for Mile-stone C in FY 2013.

Project Manager Soldier Sensors andLasersProject Manager Soldier Sensors and

Lasers (PM SSL) provides soldier-bornesensors and lasers. These devices enhancethe soldier’s ability to see and dominate inall battlefield and lighting conditions. Thesensors and lasers acquire objects of mili-tary significance before the enemy can de-tect a soldier. They also accurately targetthreats to soldiers and guide munitions toengagement. These systems provide criti-cal, on-the-ground direct support to U.S.forces.

Product Manager Soldier ManeuverSensorsThe Product Manager Soldier Maneuver

Sensors (PM SMS) is responsible for devel-oping and equipping soldiers with sensorsand lasers, which help them dominate thebattlefield through improved lethality, mo-bility and survivability in all weather andvisibility conditions.The AN/PSQ-20 Enhanced Night Vision

Goggle (ENVG) provides increased capa-bility by incorporating image intensifica-tion and long-wave infrared sensors into asingle, helmet-mounted passive device. TheENVG combines the visual detail in low-light conditions provided by image intensi-fication with the thermal sensor’s ability tosee through fog, dust and foliage. This ther-mal capability makes the ENVG, unlikeearlier night-vision devices, useful duringthe day as well as at night. The two variantsare the AN/PSQ-20A and the AN/PSQ-20B.The AN/PVS-14 Monocular Night Vi-

sion Device (MNVD) is a head- or helmet-mounted passive device. It amplifies ambi-ent light and very near infrared energy fornight operations. Soldiers use it in conjunc-tion with rifle-mounted aiming lights.

The AN/AVS-6 Aviator’s Night VisionImaging System (ANVIS) is a third-gener-ation, helmet-mounted, direct-view, image-intensification device. Aviators who wear itoperate more effectively and safely duringlow light and degraded battlefield condi-tions. The low-light sensitivity represents a35 to 40 percent improvement over the ear-liest ANVIS. In addition, the gated powersupply enables operation at significantlyhigher light levels than previous designs.The AN/PAS-13 Thermal Weapon Sight

(TWS) gives soldiers with individual andcrew-served weapons the ability to seedeep into the battlefield. It gives them in-creased surveillance and target acquisitionrange as well as the ability to penetrate ob-scurants, day or night. The TWS systemsuse uncooled, forward-looking infrared(FLIR) technology. The sight provides astandard video output for training or re-mote viewing. TWS are lightweight sys-tems mounted onto each weapon’s rail.They operate to the weapon’s maximumeffective range. In 2013, deliveries of TWSincluded 17-micron technology. This willresult in size, weight and power improve-ments over present configurations.The TWS family includes three variants

for different weapons. The AN/PAS-13(V)1Light Weapon Thermal Sight (LWTS) workswith the M16/M4 series rifles and carbinesand the M136 Light Anti-Armor Weapon.The AN/PAS-13(V)2 Medium WeaponThermal Sight (MWTS) works with theM249 Squad Automatic Weapon (SAW)/M240B series medium machine guns. TheAN/PAS-13(V)3 Heavy Weapon ThermalSight (HWTS) works with the squad leader’sweapon M16/M4 series rifles and carbines,M24/M107 sniper rifles and M2 HB/Mk 19machine guns.

The Family of Weapon Sights (FWS)program provides soldiers with networkedindividual, crew-served and sniper weaponssensor capability. This allows for signifi-cantly reduced target engagement times, in-creased identification ranges and reducedweight throughout all visibility conditions.FWS systems use uncooled FLIR, wirelesstechnologies and additional features to improve offensive firing capabilities, de-crease transition time between mobilityand targeting sensors, and improve firingaccuracy.The FWS has three variants: FWS-Indi-

vidual (FWS-I) for use with M16/M4 seriesrifles and carbines, the M249 Squad Auto-matic Weapon, the M136 Light Anti-ArmorWeapon and M141 Bunker Defeat Muni-tions; FWS-Crew-Served (FWS-CS) for usewith M240B series medium machine gunsand the M2 HB/Mk 19 machine guns; andFWS-Sniper (FWS-S) for use with M110,M107 and XM2010 sniper rifles.The AN/PVS-30 Clip-On Sniper Night

Sight (CoSNS) is a lightweight, in-line,weapon-mounted sight. Soldiers use it inconjunction with the day optic sight on theM110 SASS and the XM2010 EnhancedSniper Rifle (ESR). It employs a variablegain image tube that snipers can adjust toambient light levels. When used in conjunction with the M110

or XM2010 day optical sight, the CoSNSprovides personnel-sized target recognitionat quarter-moon illumination in clear air toa range of 600 meters. The integrated railadapter attaches directly to the MilitaryStandard (MIL-STD)-1913 rail for quick andeasy mounting to, or dismounting from, theweapon. Using the CoSNS does not affectthe zero state of the day optical sight. It al-lows the M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper Sys-

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tem (SASS) and XM2010 to maintain boresight throughout the focus range of theCoSNS and the weapon system’s day opti-cal sights.The Multifunction Aiming Light (MFAL)

family includes the AN/PEQ-15 AdvancedTarget Pointer Illuminator Aiming Light(ATPIAL), the AN/PEQ-15A Dual BeamAiming Laser-Advanced 2 (DBAL-A2), andthe AN/PEQ-16B Mini-Integrated PointerIlluminator Module (MIPIM).The AN/PEQ-15 and AN/PEQ-15A class

3B MFAL devices replaced the AN/PAQ-4C. The infrared (IR) and visible aiminglasers are co-aligned. Soldiers can use thevisible laser to bore-sight the device to aweapon without the need of night-visiongoggles. The IR lasers emit a highly colli-mated beam of IR light for precise weaponaiming and a separate, IR-illuminating laserwith adjustable focus. Soldiers can select avisible red-dot aiming laser to provide pre-cise weapon aiming during operations atany time of the day. Soldiers can use the AN/PEQ-15 and

AN/PEQ-15A IR lasers as handheld illumi-nator pointers or weapon-mount them withthe included hardware. They can use theseunits with night-vision equipment to en-gage enemy targets at night. The AN/PEQ-16B incorporates the function of the AN/PEQ-15 with aiming lasers and a whitelight capability. This eliminates the need fora separate weapon-mounted white light.The AN/PEQ-14 Integrated Laser White

Light Pointer (ILWLP) is a small, light-weight device soldiers can hold or mounton the M9 pistol with a MIL-STD-1913 railadapter. It combines the functions of awhite-light flashlight with adjustable focus,visible aiming and infrared aiming lasers,and IR illuminator into one system. Sol-diers use the ILWLP with the M9 pistol to

engage targets on the battlefield and inclose-quarters combat. The Army fields it tomilitary police units.The LA-8/P Aircrew Laser Pointer (ALP)

is a finger-mounted laser. It has the capabil-ity to direct fire, identify friend and foe, andsignal adjacent formations during night op-erations. Soldiers can mount it on a fire-re-sistant fabric designed to attach to the air-crew member’s glove. Because soldierswear it on the hand, it does not interferewith aircraft operation. The master armingswitch allows a high-power (Class IIIb) orlow-power (Class I) infrared laser opera-tion. A momentary fire button allows easyactivation with the thumb to initiate a light-emitting diode (LED). The ALP incorpo-rates a laser diode that projects a pinpointbeam that is brighter and more definedthan other lasers.The Green Laser Interdiction System

(GLIS) is a rifle-mounted laser that allowssoldiers to interdict hostile actions throughnonlethal effects. Soldiers use it to divert,disrupt or delay potential threats beforethey can engage friendly forces. It is also aneffective, nonlethal means to warn civiliansthat they are approaching a zone of militaryoperations.

Product Manager Soldier PrecisionTargeting DevicesThe Product Manager Soldier Precision

Targeting Devices (PM SPTD) developsand equips soldiers with portable precisiontargeting systems (locators, designators andentry devices). Joint force scouts, forwardobservers and joint terminal attack con-trollers across the full spectrum of opera-tions use the equipment.The AN/PED-1 Lightweight Laser Des-

ignator Rangefinder (LLDR) provides dis-mounted fire support teams, combat ob-

servation and lasing teams, and scoutswith a precision target-location and laser-designation system. It allows them to callfor fire using precision, near-precision andarea munitions. It is a crew-served, man-portable, modular target locator and laserdesignation system. The primary components of the AN/

PED-1 are the target locator module (TLM)and the laser designator module (LDM).The TLM incorporates a thermal imager,day camera, laser-designator spot imaging,electronic display, eye-safe laser range-finder, digital magnetic compass, selectiveavailability/anti-spoofing module globalpositioning system (SAASM GPS), and digi-tal export capability. The Army is fielding a new compact laser

designator with the LLDR 2. It requires lesspower and operates on one common single-channel ground and airborne radio system(SINCGARS) battery.PM SPTD developed the LLDR 2H to

provide a precision targeting capability tothe dismounted soldier. It integrates a celes-tial navigation system with the digital mag-netic compass in the TLM to provide highlyaccurate target coordinates. Soldiers canuse the TLM as a stand-alone device or inconjunction with the LDM. By using the TLM, soldiers can recognize

targets more than 7 kilometers away duringday operations. At night and in obscuredbattlefield conditions, soldiers can recognizevehicle-sized targets at more than 3 kilome-ters. The LDM emits coded laser pulses com-patible with DoD and NATO laser-guidedmunitions. Soldiers can designate targets atranges greater than 5 kilometers. The Laser Target Locator (LTL) provides

daylight and limited night capabilities tolocate targets accurately and transmit tar-get data. These are commercial off-the-shelf, handheld or tripod-mounted, light-weight laser target locators. PM SPTDdesigned them to deliver target data to thefire support and maneuver command, con-trol, communications, computers and intel-ligence (C4I) system. The Vector 21 is a binocular laser range-

finder (BLRF) with an embedded digitalcompass. Soldiers can use it in combinationwith the AN/PVS-14 night vision gogglesfor limited night capability. Combined witha precision lightweight GPS receiver (PLGR)or a DAGR, the system can compute anddisplay targets.The Mark VII integrates a monocular di-

rect-view optic, an image intensifier, a la-ser rangefinder and a digital compass into a day/night target location device. TheMARK VII provides a limited night capabil-ity. Combined with a PLGR or a DAGR, thesystem can compute and display targets.The Mark VIIE is an improved Mark VII.

In addition to the Mark VII’s capabilities, itfeatures a more powerful 8x day optic, anuncooled thermal sight for increased nightAN/PEQ-14 Integrated Laser White Light Pointer


performance and an embedded GPS re-ceiver for greater accuracy. The Target Reconnaissance Infrared Geo-

locating Range Finder (TRIGR) incorpo-rates a 7x direct-view optic and an improveduncooled thermal sight for increased sightrange. It also features a laser rangefinder, adigital compass and embedded GPS to de-termine target location.The Joint Effects Targeting System

(JETS) is an Army-led, joint interest pro-gram with the Air Force and Marine Corpsto develop and field a manportable target-ing system that forward observers and jointterminal attack controllers can use. JETSprovides the dismounted forward observerand joint terminal attack controller with theability to acquire, locate, mark and desig-nate targets for precision GPS-guided andlaser-guided munitions. It provides connec-tivity to the joint forces through fire andclose air support digital planning/messag-ing devices. The AN/PSQ-23 Small Tactical Optical

Rifle-Mounted (STORM) Micro-LaserRangefinder (MLRF) is a lightweight, mul-tifunctional laser system. It operates on in-dividual and crew-served weapons, theStryker remote weapons station, and theCommon Remotely Operated Weapons Sta-tion (CROWS). It combines the functional-ity of a laser rangefinder, the AN/PEQ-2Ainfrared aiming laser and illuminator, themultiple integrated laser engagement sys-tem (MILES), a digital compass, and a visi-ble pointer into a single system. The systemcan compute and display targets whencombined with a PLGR or DAGR.

Project Manager Soldier Protectionand Individual EquipmentThe Project Manager Soldier Protection

and Individual Equipment (PM SPIE) de-velops and fields advanced soldier protec-tion products, uniforms, and parachute sys-tems. These products protect soldiers andimprove mission effectiveness in any condi-tion. The Product Manager Soldier Clothing

and Individual Equipment (PM SCIE)provides soldiers with different uniformsdesigned to protect them wherever theyare. Army combat uniforms are factory-treated with the insect repellant permethrinto protect soldiers from flying and crawlinginsects. The Army Combat Uniform (ACU) and

Flame-Resistant Army Combat Uniform(FRACU) consist of a jacket, trousers andpatrol cap. Soldiers wear these with a mois-ture-wicking T-shirt. They wear combatboots suited for temperate and hot weatherconditions or mountain combat boots forrugged terrain. In February 2010, the Army announced

its decision to change the operational cam-ouflage pattern for Afghanistan after re-ceiving soldier feedback. The Operation

Enduring Freedom Camouflage Pattern(OCP) replaced the pixelated UniversalCamouflage Pattern (UCP). OCP is more ef-fective in Afghanistan’s varied visual envi-ronments. The first soldiers to receive OCPwere deployed in August 2010. Soldiers al-ready in theater received theirs that fall. InAugust 2012, the OCP uniforms includedan improved fabric and several designchanges that made them easier to wear andmore durable in rugged terrain.The Army Service Uniform (ASU) is a

traditional uniform that fully embodiesutility, simplicity and quality. The ASU isArmy blue. The Army traces this color backto the blue in the U.S. flag and blue uni-forms worn by Continental Army soldiersin 1779. The ASU presents a distinctive ap-pearance that easily identifies a soldier.The ASU streamlines various dress uni-

forms—Green Class As, dress blues anddress whites—into one. This reduces theburden of maintaining up to three uni-forms. The ASU allows soldiers to dressfrom the lowest end to the highest end ofservice uniforms with little variation re-quired. It includes a coat and low-waisttrousers for male soldiers, while female sol-diers have a coat, slacks and skirt. The ASUuses a 55/45 wool/polyester fabric blend.This is heavier and more wrinkle-resistantthan the current commercially availableblue uniform. The new ASU coat has anathletic cut to improve fit and appearance.The short- and long-sleeved white shirts arewrinkle-resistant. They also have perma-nent military creases and shoulder loops. The beret is the primary headgear for the

ASU, but soldiers must also wear the ser-vice cap. Commanders have the discretionto determine if corporals and above shouldwear either the service cap or the beret. Sol-diers can wear the windbreaker, all-weathercoat, overcoat and sweaters with the ASU. Soldiers can wear the new Combat Ser-

vice Identification Badge (CSIB) on theirASUs to honor the heritage and traditionsof combat service. The CSIB replicates theformer Wartime Service Shoulder Sleeve In-signia on the ACU. The green leaders tabcannot be worn on the ASU.The ASU first appeared in military cloth-

ing sales stores in the fourth quarter of FY2007. The Army introduced the ASU intosoldiers’ clothing bags at initial-entry train-ing in FY 2010. The mandatory possessiondate for the ASU for all soldiers is thefourth quarter of FY 2014.

Product Manager Soldier ProtectiveEquipmentThe Product Manager Soldier Protective

Equipment (PM SPE) increases soldiers’lethality and mobility. SPE optimizes theirprotection while effectively managing alllife-cycle aspects of personal protectiveequipment.Interceptor Body Armor (IBA) is a joint-

service item designed and developed forthe Army and Marine Corps. Interceptor isa modular, multiple-threat body armor sys-tem that consists of a base tactical vest andcomponents. It includes small-arms insertsto protect soldiers from multiple battlefieldballistic hazards. The Improved Outer Tactical Vest (IOTV)

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is a side-opening vest that soldiers can donover their head or right shoulder. The vestincorporates an internal waistband insidefor increased stability. It provides fragmen-tation and handgun protection. Small-armsprotective insert augmentations provideadditional ballistic protection. The IOTVconsists of a front yoke and collar. It hasprotectors for the groin, lower back anddeltoid. The IOTV integrates with all modular

lightweight load-carrying equipment (MO-LLE) components. It has a quick-releasesystem for emergency removal. ContinuousIOTV upgrades to enhance the vest’s form,fit and functionality come from feedbackprovided by soldiers. The Deltoid and Auxiliary Protector

(DAP) is an IBA component providing ad-ditional fragmentation and handgun pro-tection to the upper arm and underarm ar-eas. The DAP is an IOTV add-on to protectsoldiers from the threat of improvised ex-plosive devices (IED). The Soldier Plate Carrier System (SPCS)

is a lightweight and flexible vest. It pro-vides a comfortable and secure fit with thecapacity to accommodate the IOTV’s small-arms protective inserts. Specific character-istics include MOLLE webbing for mount-ing components, compatibility with otherequipment without impeding the ability toshoulder a weapon, easy don and doff ca-pability, an increased range of sizes to en-sure a comfortable fit, wiring integration, adrag strap for casualty removal capability,durability, OCP availability and optionalcummerbund.The Enhanced Small Arms Protective

Insert (ESAPI) plates provide multiple-hitprotection to the chest and back againstvarious small-arms threats. The Enhanced

Side Ballistic Insert (ESBI) plates provideadditional ballistic protection to a soldier’ssides, which are not covered by ESAPI. TheESBI can also withstand small-arms hitsfrom the same threats the ESAPI defeats. The X-Threat Small Arms Protective In-

sert (XSAPI) platemeets short-term emerg-ing threats. It provides additional ballisticprotection against more lethal small-armsrounds. The X-Threat Side Ballistic Insert(XSBI) plates can withstand small-arms hitsfrom the same threats as the XSAPI andprovide ballistic protection to a soldier’ssides, which are not covered by XSAPI. The legacy Concealable Body Armor

(CBA) is for soldiers in military policeunits, corrections, confinement and law-en-forcement operations, DoD investigativeand security components, and other U.S.military forces. The CBA offers ballisticsprotection to National Institute of Justice(NIJ) Level IIIA. The CBA provides maxi-mum torso coverage while maintainingcomfort and the ability to conceal.The Family of Concealable Body Armor

(FoCBA) program will replace the legacyCBA. It standardizes the CBA for all Armycomponents and a portion of the DoD po-lice force. The FoCBA provides two types ofvest protection based on the operating envi-ronment or mission. The Type 1 vest provides Level IIIA bal-

listic protection to the NIJ 0101.06 standardand stab protection to Level I of the NIJ0115.00 standard. The Type 2 vest will pro-vide stab protection to meet the NIJ 0115.00standard for Level III stab protection, whilemeeting additional Army requirements.These vests will allow for increased missioneffectiveness by providing improved pro-tection and a selection based on the opera-tional environment.

The Pelvic Protection System (PPS) is atwo-tiered system composed of a Tier I pro-tective undergarment (PUG) and a Tier IIprotective outer garment (POG). Soldierswear the PUG next to their skin. It stopssmall fragments, reduces the penetration ofdirt in wounds and minimizes the risk ofinfection from fine debris. Soldiers wear thePOG over the UCP or OCP. In conjunctionwith the Tier 1 PUG, it reduces penetrationby larger threats and debris. The POG pro-vides ballistic protection similar to theIOTV. The Advanced Combat Helmet (ACH)

comes in five shell sizes: small, medium,large, extra large and extra-extra large. It in-cludes a modular pad suspension system,retention system and ballistic nape pad.The modular pad suspension system im-proves blunt-force impact protection, stabil-ity and comfort. The cotton/polyester four-point design retention system allows forquick adjustment for head size. The ballisticnape pad attaches to the retention system.This improves comfort and stability, and itprovides protection against small arms andfragmentation threats to the nape. The ACHweighs 2.9 to 3.8 pounds, depending onsize. The helmet cover is available in UCPand OCP. The Enhanced Combat Helmet (ECH) im-

proves ballistic protection, stability and com-fort without adding weight or degrading asoldier’s hearing and field of vision. TheECH provides increased protection againstballistic and fragmentation threats. It usesadvanced thermoplastic materials that re-quire different manufacturing processes fromthose associated with resin-impregnatedpara-aramids (synthetic fibers). The ECHweighs between 2.8 and 4 pounds, depend-ing on size. The helmet’s cover is availablein UCP or OCP. The Helmet Sensor (HS) Gen II is a

small, lightweight, low-power sensor suitethat mounts inside the ACH or combat ve-hicle crewman helmet (CVCH). It recordstraumatic incidents, such as IED explosionsor vehicle accidents, and documents theforces exerted on the wearer. Soldiers some-times appear unscathed following a trau-matic incident only to develop mild trau-matic brain injury later. The helmet sensorsmeasure and record G-forces exerted on sixdifferent axes and collect overpressure in-formation. A database stores this informa-tion along with other similar incidents. Of-ficials can cross-correlate an incident withmedical records. Researchers can study ifthere is a link between brain injuries andtraumatic forces exerted on a soldier’s head.This information helps the Army medicalcommunity establish a body of knowledgeto develop an objective head exposuremonitor and rapid head injury-screeningtool. The Military Combat Eye Protection

(MCEP) program is an umbrella program

Advanced Combat Helmet


to protect soldiers’ eyes from externalthreats and hazards such as ballistic frag-mentation, electromagnetic radiation, sand,wind and dust. MCEP provides eye protec-tion for both prescription and nonprescrip-tion wearers in a variety of commercialstyles and sizes. This variety of eyewear en-ables soldiers to choose the best eyewearfor their mission while maintaining militarystandards for eye protection.The Advanced Bomb Suit (ABS) pro-

tects explosive ordnance disposal (EOD)soldiers against bombs and IEDs. This sys-tem uses new materials technology and design to provide protection, comfort andergonomic efficiency. The ABS ensembleconsists of the EOD 8 bomb suit and EOD 9helmet. The bomb suit is a full-body ensemble

that protects the wearer from fragmentation,blast overpressure, impact, heat and flame.To minimize weight and maximize flexibil-ity, the suit’s level of fragmentation protec-tion varies based on wounding potential.There is blast overpressure protection to thefront of the thorax. The head and spine fea-tures impact protection. Fire-resistant mate-rials provide heat and flame protection. The suit also includes an ice-based cool-

ing system to extend mission duration. Ahand-protection module provides increasedprotection. Wearers can remove the systemin less than 30 seconds. All ballistic insertsare removable for easy cleaning and repair.The system’s design allows for future up-grades to communications, performanceand capability.

Project Manager Soldier WeaponsThe Project Manager Soldier Weapons

(PM SW) ensures soldiers have battlefielddominance in individual and crew-servedweapons capabilities. PM SW supports sol-diers through the development, acquisition,fielding and sustainment of current and fu-ture weapons systems. It also supports as-sociated target acquisition and fire controlproducts. Soldiers benefit from continuousimprovement programs and are equippedwith systems that enhance lethality andsurvivability.

Product Manager Individual WeaponsProduct Manager Individual Weapons

(PM IW) develops current and future ri-fles, carbines, pistols, shotguns, grenadelaunchers, sniper systems, airburst weap-ons and related target acquisition/fire con-trol products.The M4/M4A1 Carbine features light-

ness, speed, mobility and firepower, and itis standard issue for brigade combat teams.Throughout more than 10 years of sus-tained combat operations, the 5.56 mm M4has proven itself an effective weapon sys-tem. The system is 1 pound lighter andmore portable than the M16 series of rifles.Soldiers can mount the M203A2 grenade

launcher, M320 grenade launcher or M26modular accessory shotgun system (MASS)to the M4 series of carbines. Many perfor-mance-based design improvements sinceits inception keep the M4 well-suited forsoldiers. The Army authorized the upgradeof all M4s to the M4A1 configuration inSeptember 2010. The M4A1 has full auto-matic capability, an ambidextrous fire selec-tor and a slightly heavier barrel that in-creases the sustained rate of fire.The M16A2/A4 Rifle is the most preva-

lent combat rifle in the Army’s inventory.Soldiers can fire the gas-operated, air-cooled, shoulder-fired 5.56 mm weapon ineither automatic three-round bursts orsemiautomatic single shots. The M16A2 hasan integral rear sight, while the M16A4 in-cludes a MIL-STD 1913 upper receiver andforward rail system with a backup ironsight. Both systems can accommodate mod-ern optics and accessories and can incorpo-rate the M203 and M320 40 mm grenadelaunchers.The M320 Grenade Launcher enables

soldiers to engage the enemy accurately outto 350 meters with 40 mm low-velocitygrenades. The M320 will replace all M203series grenade launchers mounted on theM16/M4 series of rifles and carbines. Theweapon includes a side-loading unre-stricted breech that permits the system tofire longer 40 mm projectiles (NATO stan-dard and nonstandard). It also features theenhanced safety of a double-action trig-ger/firing system.The M26 MASS provides soldiers with

a 12-gauge shotgun accessory attachmentwith lethal, less-than-lethal and door-breaching capabilities. The system attachesunderneath an M4’s barrel and provides acapability equivalent to a stand-alone shot-gun. Soldiers can convert the M26 without

tools to operate in a stand-alone mode. TheArmy began fielding the M26 to select engi-neer and MP units in 2012. The M107 Semi-Automatic Long Range

Sniper Rifle (LRSR) fires .50-caliber ammu-nition. It delivers precise, rapid fire on tar-gets out to 2,000 meters. It is especially valu-able during military operations in urbanterrain, where greater firepower and stand-off ranges provide counter-sniper capabilitywhile enhancing sniper survivability. The XM2010 Enhanced Sniper Rifle

(ESR) is a fully upgraded M24 sniperweapon system. The Army rechambered itto fire .300 WinMag ammunition. The boltaction, magazine-fed system provides pre-cision fire on targets at ranges 50 percentfarther than existing 7.62 mm sniper sys-tems. The XM2010 includes a suppressor and a

fully adjustable right-folding chassis systemfeaturing a monolithic MIL-STD 1913 acces-sory rail and accessory cable routing chan-nels. Soldiers can tailor the shooter interfaceto accommodate a wide range of shooterpreferences. Fielded with the XM2010 is a Le-upold Mark 4 6.5 to 20x50 mm extendedrange/tactical riflescope. It features a scal-able ranging and targeting reticle and anAN/PVS-29 Clip-on Sniper Night Sight. TheArmy began fielding the XM2010 to sniperteams in Afghanistan in 2011.The XM25 Counter Defilade Target En-

gagement (CDTE) system is the Army’s lat-est developmental weapon. It addresses theproblem of defeating enemies behind cover,defilade and exposed targets at ranges andaccuracies not seen in today’s small arms. Itfires 25 mm high-explosive airburst (HEAB)munitions. The XM25 incorporates full-so-lution target acquisition and fire control thatintegrates a thermal sight, 2x direct-viewoptics, a laser rangefinder, compass, fuze

XM25 Counter Defilade Target Engagement system


setter, ballistic computer and internal dis-play. The M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper Sys-

tem (SASS) is the Army’s medium-calibersniper rifle. It supplements the sniper’s roleto support combat operations with greaterfirepower and versatility. The 7.62 mmSASS brings a semiautomatic capability tosniper teams. It is particularly effective inurban areas, where there are multiple tar-gets and frequent close-combat situations. The M110 comes with a suppressor and

incorporates a 3.5x10 scope with illumi-nated mil-reticle. It also comes with theM151 Enhanced Spotting Scope, which al-lows long-distance target recognition andidentification. With powerful and bright op-tics, the spotting scope has 12x to 40x magni-fication with a 60 mm objective lens diame-ter. The scope has a Leupold mil dot (rounddot) reticle for both range estimation and tac-tical collaboration with the shooter. Thescope is weatherproof and fog-proof.The M14 Enhanced Battle Rifle (EBR)

provides infantry squads operating inAfghanistan with interim capability to en-gage enemy targets beyond the range ofM4s and M16s. The 7.62 mm weapon is air-cooled, gas-operated and magazine-fed. It isa modern M14 rifle mated to an enhancedaluminum billet stock, tactical scope andcantilever mount. The rifle is effective inclose-quarters combat and in the conceptualsquad designated marksman role. The M9 Pistol is a 9 mm pistol with

rail-attachment capabilities that enhanceslethality and survivability in close combatsituations. It is the primary sidearm of crew-

served weapon soldiers and others whohave a personal defense requirement, in-cluding law-enforcement personnel, unitleaders and aviators.The M68 Close Combat Optic (CCO) is a

red-dot aiming device. It enhances targetacquisition speed by allowing soldiers toengage targets up to 300 meters with botheyes open to maintain situational aware-ness. The sight has no magnification. Sol-diers can use it with all current night-visionenhancements. The M150 Rifle Combat Optic (RCO) is

a rugged, battery-free, 4x magnified optic.It provides full mission profile optical capa-bility for use on the M4/M16/M249 weaponsystems. An enhanced capability of the M150RCO is range estimation that, along with thebullet drop compensated reticle, provides ac-curate target engagements out to 800 metersfor trained operators.

Product Manager Crew-ServedWeaponsThe Product Manager Crew-Served

Weapons (PM CSW) is responsible forcurrent and future light and heavy ma-chine guns, grenade launchers, related tar-get acquisition/fire control products, andremote weapons systems. The M153 Common Remotely Operated

Weapon Station (CROWS) provides sol-diers with the ability to acquire and engagetargets while protected inside an armoredvehicle or under cover. CROWS is a stabi-lized mount that contains a sensor suite andfire control software. It allows on-the-movetarget acquisition and first-burst target en-gagement. CROWS mounts on tactical ve-hicles or emplaces at fixed site locations. Itsupports the Mk 19 40 mm grenade ma-chine gun, M2/M2A1 .50-caliber machinegun, M240B 7.62 mm medium machinegun and M249 5.56 mm Squad AutomaticWeapon (SAW). The CROWS’ sensor suiteincludes a daytime video camera, thermalcamera and laser rangefinder. This permitstarget engagement under day and nightconditions. The Mk 19 40 mm Grenade Machine

Gun is an air-cooled, belt-fed, blowback-operated, fully automatic weapon system.It has a cyclic rate of fire of 325 to 375rounds per minute. It has a maximum effec-tive range of 1,500 meters for point targetsand 2,212 meters for area targets. It fireshigh-velocity 40 mm grenade cartridges, in-cluding M383 high-explosive antipersonnelrounds, high-explosive dual-purpose (an-tipersonnel and armor-piercing) rounds,and training practice rounds. The Mk 19 de-livers a heavy volume of accurate and con-tinuous firepower against enemy personneland lightly armored vehicles. Soldiers canmount it on a tripod or on multiple vehicleplatforms. It is the primary suppressiveweapon for combat support and combatservice support units.

M68 Close Combat Optic

Mk 19 40 mm Grenade Machine Gun


The M2 .50-caliber Machine Gun is belt-fed, recoil-operated and air-cooled, and ithas a cyclic rate of fire of 450 to 600 roundsper minute. It has a maximum effectiverange of 1,500 meters for point targets and1,830 meters for area targets. This battle-proven system mounts on the M3 tripodand on most vehicles. It also serves as anantipersonnel and antiaircraft weapon. It ishighly effective against lightly armored ve-hicles, low- and slow-flying aircraft, andsmall boats. The M2 provides suppressivefire for offensive and defensive purposes. Itis capable of single-shot and automatic fire.In post-combat surveys, soldiers rated theM2 among the most effective weapon sys-tems in their small-arms arsenal.The M2A1 with Quick-Change Barrel

and fixed headspace and timing is an en-hancement to the M2 .50-caliber machinegun. It offers soldiers increased performanceand design improvements. The weapon iseasier and safer to use while meeting all ofthe M2 reliability and operational charac-teristics. The M2A1 improves survivabilityand safety by reducing the time requiredto change the barrel. It eliminates the needto manually adjust headspace and timing.The M2A1 also provides a flash hider thatreduces muzzle flash by 95 percent, mak-ing the weapon less detectable in dark-ness. The Army began fielding the M2A1in 2011, and it was designated an Army’sGreatest Invention that year. The Armyplans to upgrade its fleet of 45,000 M2s tothe M2A1 standard.The M240B 7.62 mm Medium Machine

Gun is a gas-operated, crew-served ma-chine gun. It has a cyclic rate of 550 to 650rounds per minute. It has a maximum effec-tive range of 600 meters against point tar-gets and 800 meters against area targets. Itcomes with an accessory rail integratedwith the top cover to attach sighting de-vices. The Army issues it to infantry, armor,field artillery and combat engineer unitsthat require medium-support fire.The M240L 7.62 mm Medium Machine

Gun (Light)weighs approximately 5 poundsless than the existing M240B, while meeting

all its reliability and operational characteris-tics. The M240L incorporates titanium con-struction and alternative manufacturingmethods to achieve its weight savings. Theweapon system’s short barrel and collapsi-ble butt-stock configuration allow easierhandling and movement of the weapon.The rugged and reliable M240L has a mini-mum 50,000-round receiver life.The M240H 7.62 mm Machine Gun (Avi-

ation Version) supports aviation operationsand demonstrates reliability equal to that ofthe M240B. It delivers two minutes of con-tinuous suppressive fire and is removablefor use in a ground role. It replaces theM60D machine gun for the UH-60 BlackHawk and CH-47 Chinook helicopters aspart of their defensive armament systems.The M249 5.56 mm SAW serves as an au-

tomatic rifle and light machine gun for in-fantry squads. The M249 SAW is an air-cooled, belt-fed, 5.56 mm weapon withfixed headspace and a quick-change barrel.It has a cyclic rate of fire of 700 to 850rounds per minute and a maximum effec-

tive range of 600 meters for point targetsand 800 meters for area targets. Soldiers canfire the weapon from the shoulder, bipod/tripod-mounted or vehicle-mounted posi-tion. It replaced the M16 rifle in the squadautomatic rifle role. The M192 Lightweight Ground Mount

for Machine Guns and the M205 Light-weight Heavy Machine Gun Tripod are theArmy’s improved machine-gun tripod sys-tems. The M192 provides a lighter weight,low-profile mounting platform for the M249and M240. It offers controlled, sustainedand accurate fire at extended ranges. TheM192 is compact and collapsible, and itweighs 6 pounds less than the M122A1 tri-pod it replaces. PM CSW will begin fielding the M205 in

2013 for the dismounted M2/M2A1 andMk 19 to enable a quicker, more accuratetarget engagement. At 34 pounds, the M205weighs 16 pounds less than the current M3heavy tripod. It offers an integrated tra-verse and elevation mechanism that sol-diers can operate with one hand.

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