This report provides an overview of the builddown process and an initial evaluation of how it will affect our nations conventional combat capability. Army equipment army regulation 70018 effective 20 october 2009. Many weapons programs will be at or near their peak years of funding requirements at roughly the same time in the 2020s, creating a modernization bow wave. As logisticians, we must be fully embedded within every modernization effort and initiative to resolve sustainment issues in lockstep with planned improvements and upgrades to equipment and processes. The army has evaluated its modernization program portfo. Selected allied and us military forces require interoperable secure communications to support joint, combined, and coalition operations. The army organic industrial base aoib, a subset of the larger defense industrial base, is composed of resource providers, acquisition and sustainment planners, and manufacturing and maintenance performers.
It is a unique document that breaks down the rda investments into ten capability portfolio areas, highlights the portfolio accomplishments over the last two years and provides the intent for fy investments as well. Steps needed to ensure army futures command fully applies leading practices. Intentionally left blank may 2014 for more information contact. The army laid out how the budget fits into current conflicts as well as the armys long term plans, aiming to achieve their strategic objectives within the changing battlefield realities of the 21st century. Jan 26, 2016 what has received less attention are the looming budgetary challenges defense faces beyond the bca budget caps and the defense departments fiveyear budget planning horizon. This pamphlet is directed at training and education developers tngdevs who support tradoc and nontradoc force modernization proponents in their responsibilities for capabilities development and requirement determination army regulation ar 522.
Army leaders are considering a major reorganization that would consolidate all aspects of weapons and equipment modernization into a single command. The army operating concept, october 2014, identifies the first order capabilities the army needs to meet these challenges. Modernization plan 2012 lays out the armys fiscal year 2012 priorities and programs to help achieve the strategic goal. Additionally, any increase in budget will be unlikely to help resolve this challenge. However, the army has struggled with modernization initiatives in the past. Managing to the army tactical wheeled vehicle strategy. The army equipment modernization plan 2014 describes the army research, development and acquisition rda portion of our fiscal year 2014 fy14 presidents budget request. Throughout fy 1989, however, nearly every modernization plan was carefully scrutinized by the army, dod, and congress. Mar 31, 2016 the army has released a network modernization plan covering the years 2025 to 2040 in an effort to shape a battlefield that promises to be more wired than ever. Plan, program, and acquire materiel for overall support under the purview of this regulation. Destroy 2 years after training responsibilities are transferred to an army, civilian, other us government affiliated school, or decision is made to disconinue the training. The plan also provides an overview of the overall strategy, including steps to adapt institutional processes to get the best value and right equipment for soldiers. The plan includes equipment already in use, such as the typhoon combat aircraft, as well as equipment in development, such as four new nucleararmed submarines.
Portions of this regulation prescribe specific prohibitions that are punitive, and violations of these provisions may subject offenders to nonjudicial or judicial action under the uniform code of military justice. The services modernization efforts are tied to its multidomain battle concept, which outlines how it plans to fight adversaries in the future. Since the end of the cold war, the british army has been deployed to a number of conflict zones, often as part of an. Army equipment modernization strategy 53, page 20 total army analysis 5. The center for strategic and international studies hosted a forum on its recently published report examining priorities for army modernization. The army is developing new concepts, force structure, operational and institutional models to address the. Congress is requiring the army to develop a modernization strategy due out in the spring of 2018, according to language in the conference report of the defense policy bill made public nov. List of equipment of the philippine army wikipedia. May 28, 20 2014 army equipment modernization plan 1. The force modernization efforts directed by army chief of staff gen mark a. Cryptographic modernization plan open pdf 161 kb this instruction sets policy for the modernization of cryptographic equipment held by all dod components specified in paragraph 3, reference a. The army equipment modernization plan 2014 pdf army g8. Army releases an equipment modernization plan that explains how the nations oldest military service proposes to maintain its edge in warfighting. These new operational concepts will shape not only the army s equipment modernization priorities, but also its doctrine, force structure, training, and leader development.
Jun 02, 2015 type classification, materiel release, fielding, and transfer this major revision, dated 2 june 2015o adds strategic satellite communications systems table 11. The armys modernization plan establishes a blueprint to develop and field a versatile and affordable mix of equipment that will allow soldiers and units to succeed in fullspectrum operations today and to maintain their decisive advantage over any enemy. The national defense authorization act for fiscal year 2018 included a provision for gao to report on the army s modernization strategy. The current army modernization strategy has these approaches. Test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment logistics support guidelines, considerations, and policy, page 10. May 24, 20 the army equipment modernization plan 2014 describes the army research, development and acquisition rda portion of our fiscal year 2014 fy14 presidents budget request. Under the field artillery rationalisation plan, the army plans to procure 3000 to 4000. The army equipment modernization strategy describes how the army will modernize equipment to win in a complex world. The army news service reported july 5 on the armys modernization plan 2012, spelling out the branchs budget request for 2012. Jul 12, 2011 the plan takes on the armys cold warera training doctrine by focusing on the army force generation model that matches capabilities to soldier deployment cycles to provide a steady and predictable supply of trained and ready modular forces, the plan states. This financial summary of the defence equipment plan the plan is the seventh consecutive annual publication and presents our plans to deliver the equipment needed by our armed forces to defend the. The army, in a new tactical network modernization strategy, says it will streamline its network, harden it against a wider array of threats and enhance its mobility and ease of operations.
Modernization program and replaces logistic intelligence file with logistics. What is the purpose of the army s modernization strategy. China military power pdf defense intelligence agency. The 2019 army modernization strategy lays the foundation for future army modernization how the army will develop a force ready for multidomain operations, and how conditions will be to remain. The army s equipment modernization plan reflects the need to deter and defeat hybrid threats. The submarine is not operational and is currently waiting to go through repairs and modernization, although actual. The 2019 army modernization strategy lays the foundation for future army modernization how the army will develop a force ready for multidomain. Preparation of this report cost the department of defense. Modernization is not just about equipment the army does not man equipment, the army equips soldiers. Modernizing rail for the department of defense volpe. To account for changes in the strategic environment, the army has been examining how it will organize and equip its forces. The army modernization imperative center for strategic.
This supporting efforts focus is to the equipping guidance lines of effort t he centerpiece of the army s 2014 equipment modernization plan is the soldier and squad. Details on major army acquisition programs can be found in the. This may lead to closing down some of the 500 military bases scattered across the country and reducing the size of the army, transforming the hellenic army into a smaller but largely professional force. It modernization plan social security administration. Army of 2020 june 4, 2012 todays soldiers have achieved a level of professionalism, combat experience and civil and military expertise that is an invaluable national asset. The army force modernization proponent system army regulation 522 effective 28 november 2015 h i s t o r y. India remains one of the largest importer of defence equipment with russia, israel. Aug 17, 2009 army readies draft of modernization plan. Army releases common operating environment implementation plan. All four of the military services would get a boost under the secretary of defenses plan, but the biggest beneficiary during president trumps tenure would be the service that is currently in the. Mar 28, 2016 at current budgetary levels modernization is a third priority behind rebuilding readiness and maintaining force structure. Army s modernization strategy fouo may 04, 2018 the april 30, 2018 report, submitted to the congressional defense committees and marked for official use only, lays out the army s vision of the future force and a path to achieving it, but maintains that. Such responses should, on the one hand, maintain or even increase chinas. V land audit reports for the year 2014 in 17 deo circles.
Used by military engineering units for maneuvering pontoons, it can also transport up to 20 soldiers. Although it addresses all types of operations across the range of ground force employment, its chief value to the nation is its ability. Type classification, materiel release, fielding, and transfer. Modernization reform means new tanks, aircraft, weapons gen. The momentum that the army s modernization efforts gained in the mid1980s slackened in fy 1989, and questions grew regarding purpose and priorities. Army released its common operating environment implementation plan in an effort to modernize equipment and weapons around a common set of information technology standards. Maintenance of supplies and equipment army test, measurement, and diagnostic equipment. Introduction the army strategy articulates how the total army achieves its objectives defined by the army vision and fulfills its title 10 duties. The british army is the principal land warfare force of the united kingdom, a part of british armed forces. This army equipment modernization strategy describes how the army will apply resources to adapt materiel in the nearterm, evolve programs in the midterm and innovate with science and technology for the longterm. Since 2017, when the army announced its initiative to update its forces and equipment with improved capabilitiesknown as modernization it has prioritized six broad areas of capability needs as shown in the table below.
Planning, programming, budgeting, and execution time scale 38, page life cycle of army appropriations 39. Jul 11, 2011 modernization plan 2012 lays out the armys fiscal year 2012 priorities and programs to help achieve the strategic goal. In new report, army details network modernization plans. Chinas defense and military goals, strategy, plans, and intentions. This is a list of equipment of the romanian armed forces currently in service and storage. Army modernization training plans for new and displaced equipment united states department of the army on. Oct 30, 2003 department of the army historical summary. Facilities sustainment, restoration and modernization fsrm, and demolition pba7 facilities sustainment, restoration, and modernization, and demolition programs b.
Army armor modernizes in slow motion breaking defense. May 26, 2017 the army outlined its top 10 modernization priorities in its fiscal 2018 budget request with airandmissile defense and longrange fires at the top due to the possibility the force will confront. This document delineates rda investments into 11 capability portfolio areas, highlights the portfolio accomplishments over the last two years and provides intent for fy 2016 investments. National guard and reserve equipment report for fy2017. It modernization plan executive summary the social security administration ssa information technology it modernization plan reflects ssas strong commitment to providing quality service to the public that is convenient to use across multiple channels while also emphasizing the use of efficient, affordable and secure it solutions. Military and civilian personnel costs reflected on exhibit pba7 will include only those personnel assigned in.
Army will use to build a twentyfirst century talentbased personnel management system, reform essential quality of life programs and build. Army modernization strategy addresses the challenges of the future operational environment and directly supports the 2018 national defense strategys nds line of effort, build a more. It is the grit, determination, and innovation of these soldiers that has been the basis of the army s success for generations. Headquarters, department of the army, office of the deputy chief of staff, g8 future. Army training and doctrine command tradoc regulation tr 35070. Department of defense dod helping to modernize locomotives and rail equipment critical to the mission of the u. This is a list of some of the modern and historical equipment used by the indian army. T h i s p u b l i c a t i o n i s a n e x p e d i t e r e v i s i o n.
Army organic industrial base strategic plan aoibsp 2012. Defense modernization plans through the 2020s center for. Panelists addressed concerns over increasing global. Under the force structure 20052020 plan largescale changes in the army will be implemented. Army modernization strategy addresses the challenges of the future operational environment and directly supports the 2018 national defense strategys nds line of effort, build a.
This is a list of all equipment that is in use by the philippine army. All equipment in service with the different branches of the afp is provided by the philippine government in order to be used in protecting the freedom and sovereignty of the republic of the philippines against any. The army has a clear, flexible plan to modernize and acquire the equipment needed to continue in its role as the nations force of decisive action. Army has begun an effort to reshape its warfighting concepts for engaging with potential adversaries across all domains. Mark milley, army chief of staff, listens to questions asked by the press at the association of the united states army. According to the modernization plan, portfolios will be improved beginning with. However, an accelerated upgrade program will significantly improve the combat capability of early arriving forces and buy time for the longerterm development of a new generation of platforms and systems. Strategic guidance assistant secretary of the army. The army equipment modernization plan 20 modplan describes the research, development and acquisition rda portion of our fiscal year 20 fy president s budget request. This is a list of equipment of the british army currently in use. Army looks to modernize dotmlpf in modernization strategy. The pe contains no duplication with any effort within the military. The philippine army is a branch of the armed forces of the philippines that specializes in ground warfare. Army could reorganize to push modernization association of the united states army.
Force modernization of the armored brigade combat team. Dod digital modernization strategy 652019 page 9 1 dod goals and objectives the dod digital modernization strategy, which also serves as the departments information resource management irm strategic plan, aligns with and responds to highlevel guidance for. The coe aims to reduce the development timeline, lower development cost and shorten the time required to integrate and certify systems. It includes small arms, combat vehicles, aircraft, watercraft, artillery and transport vehicles. Army organic industrial base strategic plan aoibsp 20122022. Ministry of defence department of defence production. The persian gulf war in southwest asia served as both an end and a beginning for the army s equipment and systems modernization programs. The strength of the nation managing to the army tactical wheeled vehicle strategy 6 may 2014 mr. T h e p o r t i o n s a f f e c t e d b y t h i s expedite revision are listed in the summary of change.
Army could reorganize to push modernization association of. Is the armys modernization strategy achievable given a number of. Chinese leaders characterize chinas longterm military modernization program as essential to achieving great. The process is one of builddown, involving the trimming away of the older, less capable portions of americas armed forces while multiplying the capabilities of the force that remains. Oct 04, 2016 the army came out with a plan to modernize its combat vehicles a year ago at the association of the us armys annual convention in washington. This 50,000 person army 9,200 of which are conscripts is organized into six divisions, a special operations brigade and an air brigade in recent years, and after several major re equipment programs, the chilean army has become the most technologically advanced and professional army in latin america. Army equipment modernization reflects the chief of staff of the armys top priorities, enabling current readiness and providing the investment strategies to ensure the army has technologically superior equipment. A lack of consensus exists about the army s top modernization priorities. New construction and modernization, and renovation of a regular army dining facility 3. The armys vision and strategy the united states army.
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