12 may 2004 presented by joel m. goldman chief, joint service small arms program office the national...
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12 May 2004
PresentedbyJoel M. GoldmanChief, Joint Service Small Arms Program Office
The National Small Arms Center
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Purpose
National Small Arms Center
Explain the Underlying RationaleReview the Expected Benefits Identify the ARDEC Supporting Structure Discuss Plans and Opportunities
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National Small Arms Center
Why a National Center?
Small Arms Defense Technology and Industrial Base are in Decline Due toChanging National PrioritiesDownsizing and Restructuring of Defense Industry and GovernmentLost Voice in Defense Budget and Other CouncilsGun Control Lobby/Advocates threatening Commercial Markets
Our Military Requires the Very Best Weapons and Ammunition toDiscourage Military ConfrontationsOvermatch Adversaries When Conflicts OccurMeet the Threat of Terrorism
A Mechanism is Required to Stop the Downward Spiral !!!
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The CSAP and Government have determineda National Small Arms Center is that Mechanism!!!The CSAP and Government have determineda National Small Arms Center is that Mechanism!!!
FY03 FY04 FY05-07
20mm HEAB
Small Arms Tech Base PortfolioTrend
Only 1 STO for Soldier Lethality!!!Only 1 STO for Soldier Lethality!!!
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Transitioned to PMSW
20mm HEAB
Transitions in FY04
Tech Base: Strongly User FocusedJoint Service SupportedRobust Technologically
Challenges : Broader portfolio needed.Resources constrained.
State of Small Arms Technology
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National Small Arms Center
What is it?
A Virtual Center Headquartered at US Army ARDECAn Industry Consortium Operating under: - A Consortium Member Agreement (CMA) and - An Other Transactions Agreement (OTA)Agenda Driven by the Joint Service Small Arms Master Plan - Built Upon the Transformation Strategies of the Services - Supported by Joint FAA, FNA, and FSA
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Greater Synergy Among Industry/Academia/GovernmentMore Expeditious “Contracting”Better Use of Existing Capabilities and FacilitiesAccelerated Technology DevelopmentExpanded Technology OpportunitiesIncreased Congressional Support
National Small Arms Center
Benefits
National Small Arms Center
Planning the BeginningAt ARDEC:Headquarters Location: Space provided in the JSSAP OfficeGovernment Executive Director: - Position Description Approved - Funding allocated within JSSAP Budget - Vacancy advertised 1 March 2004 - Candidate interviews completed 6 May 2004 - Selection to be finalized in Mid-June 2004
Industry Consortium:Membership and Requirements - Must have something relevant to contribute - Must participate and contribute to proceedings - Must Pay Annual FeeAppoint Industry Executive Director
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National Small Arms Center
Planning the Beginning(continued)
Build the Structure Together - Expand Government Agency Membership (G) - Review the proposed committees/subcommittees (G/I) - Select the Committee Chairs (G/I)Decide on Next Meeting Date - Approve and Sign CMA (I) - Approve and Sign OTA (G/I) - Establish Annual AgendaPlan Annual Processes
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National Small Arms CenterFinancial Considerations
Current Status
JSSAP Core Funding: $11-13 Million Per YearMost Funding in Lightweight Machine Gun & Ammo STO thru FY07Sufficient Funding Available ONLY to Conduct Annual Tech Assessments
Current Initiatives
Point Paper for ARDEC Tech Director Prepared for NSAC (FY05)Double JSSAP Core Funding in POM FY06
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Advanced Capability Modules for Small Arms fire ControlMunitions and Warheads for Improved Lethality
Advanced Electronic Fuze TechnologySmart Steerable Munitions for Small Arms
Small Arms Operational Effectiveness AnalysisSensor Fusion Sight Demonstration
Small Arms TechnologyMDEP: RK01 PE:622623/AH21; 633607/D627
UFR provides technology efforts to support soldier lethality
Current funding on the JSSAP lines can only support a lightweight machine gun effort
3.7 4.9 5.0 5.4 5.7 6.2
UFR 6.2
UFR 6.3
3.3 3.3 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6
UFR TOTAL 7.0 8.2 8.3 8.8 9.2 9.8
($M) FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11
Small Arms TechnologyFor Soldier Weapons
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Total UFR$51.3M
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Summary
Solid foundational documents exist for all NSAC activitiesSufficient Funding is available to initiate operationsOrganizational structure needs to be finalized and populatedImmediate opportunities exist for NSAC to add valueAdditional funding being sought on 2 fronts
We are ready to begin the Beginning!!!
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