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TECHNOLOGY FLOW IN IRAQ. AFCEA LUNCHEON. LTC Ken Copeland 23 FEB 06. Simplified Org Chart of Forces in Iraq. CENTCOM. CLFCC (Log Support) (Kuwait). Science & Technology Advisor. Multi-National Forces. Primary Support. Multi-National Corps (currently V Corps). Iraqi Training/
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TECHNOLOGY FLOW IN IRAQ AFCEA LUNCHEON LTC Ken Copeland 23 FEB 06
Simplified Org Chart of Forces in Iraq CENTCOM CLFCC (Log Support) (Kuwait) Science & Technology Advisor Multi-National Forces Primary Support Multi-National Corps (currently V Corps) Iraqi Training/ Transition Teams More Army Divisions Marines (I or II MEF) Coalition Units CLFCC – Coalition Land Forces Component Command MEF – Marine Expeditionary Force
Science and Technology Advisor – MNF-I • Keep Leadership in Iraq Informed of: - all new Technology arriving in Iraq - emerging Technology with potential in Iraq • Inform Labs, PMs, S&T Community of Warfighter Requirements • Science Advisor for Task Force TROY • Assist MNC-I with Technology Flow
OTHER KEY PLAYERS • PEO LNOs • 13 PEOs – Only two PEO LNOs in Iraq (PEO C3T & IEW&S in Baghdad) • Several PMs fielding their systems – stay long enough to field, train, etc. • ASALT LNO in Kuwait (Colonel) • Rapid Equipping Force (REF) • Team Based in Baghdad with members embedded with Brigades throughout Iraq • OIC – LTC, Others consisting of Officers, Enlisted, Civilians • Field Assistance Science and Technology (FAST) • RDECOM • Team Based in Baghdad • 4 Man Team (OIC - LTC or MAJ, Medical – MAJ, Civilian Science Advisor, SFC • Army Test & Evaluation Command (ATEC) • Team Based in Baghdad with members embedded with Brigades throughout Iraq • OIC – COL, Others consisting of Officers, Enlisted, Civilians • Joint IED Defeat Organization (JIEDDO) • Team Based in Baghdad with members embedded with Brigades throughout Iraq • OIC – COL, Others consisting of Officers, Enlisted, Civilians • MNC-I Force Modernization Office • V Corps (Baghdad) • OIC - LTC or MAJ • Small Staff – 3 or 4 Mil & Civ • Force Mod Officer at each Div & Bde • Army Field Support Brigade • Based in Balad • OIC - COL • Large Unit with Mil & Civ throughout Iraq • Life Cycle Support (CECOM, TACOM, AMCOM, etc)
Research LABs RDECOM (Research, Development, and Engineering Command) DARPA, NRL, ARFL, National Labs, etc The Big Picture on New Products & Technology Flow into Iraq PEO/PMs Systems/Products (Normal Acq Process) MNF-I Science & Technology Advisor(DCS R&S) Provides Visibility & Assistance Modified COTS (Commercial Of-The-Shelf) ATEC Assessment REF Equips with COTS (<1 yr) Safety Approved Products and Systems New Tech New Systems MNC-I Force Mod G-3, G-4 Prioritizes and Coordinates Fielding/Purchasing, etc. FAST Team Provides Prototypes International (R&D Labs & COTS) AMC Planning AMC Sustainment
Official Requirements Flowfor Operational Needs Statement (ONS for New Tech) DA G3 Approval DA G8 Resourced CFLCC Validation OMA $ Appropriate Office PMs, LCMCs, REF, Labs, Unit for Purchase RDECOM Corps Force Mod (Full Staffing C3, C6, C4, MSCs, Force Protection, MNC-I CoS) The Fun Begins BN/BDE Force Mod ONS’s resulted in many new systems/products entering Iraq Unit Identifies Need Process typically took 2 – 3 months Exceptional projects can start while ONS are in process