Agenda

1. Agenda • Mission and Organization • Program Updates • Army Combat Uniform • GEN III Extended Cold Weather Clothing System • Parachutes • Fire Resistant Clothing • Combat Glove • RFI • FY 06 Initiatives • What to expect in FY07

2. Clothing & Individual Equipment Mission Optimize Soldier readiness by providing the most functional, versatile, and modern equipment Army-wide

3. A Focused Effort on The Soldier as a System Clothing & Individual Equipment Vision To remain the most relevant capabilitiesbased Product Management Office in the Army by creating a systemic capability to continuously equip the Army’s single most vital weapon system (the Soldier) with the right Clothing and Individual Equipment at the right time and at the right cost. We will accomplish this by optimizing and integrating existing governmental technological, logistical, and acquisition expertise and effectively linking it to domestic industrial capability.

4. Program Executive Office Soldier Operations & Plans As of 08 Sep 06 PEO Confidential Assistant Congressional Affairs PEO Soldier CSM Administrative Assistant DPEO Executive Officer (XO) Liaison Officers DASC Executive Assistant Chief of Staff Project ManagerSoldier Warrior Project Manager Soldier Weapons Contracts Management DPM Soldier Warrior DPM Soldier Weapons PM Air Warrior PM Land Warrior PM Individual Weapons PM Crew Served Weapons Admin & Program Resources Business Management Project Manager Soldier Equipment Director Rapid Fielding Initiative Strategic Communications DPM Soldier Equipment Systems Integration Operations Logistics Fielding PM Clothing & Equipment PM Sensor & Lasers PM Soldier Survivability CONUS Iraq Afghanistan

5. Clothing & Individual Equipment Product ManagerLTC Lemondes APM Personnel Airdrop MAJ Shawn Lucas Deputy Product ManagerAl Dassonville System Integrator Barry Hauck APM Ind Equipment/ Load Carriage MAJ TJ Wright APM Mounted/Air Soldier MAJ Clay Williamson Resource Mgmt Holly Nesaw Operations Debbie Ward Config Mgmt Fernanda Crivello APM Core/Ground Soldier Dave Geringer Admin Diangela Helms Contracts Mgmt Vacant APM Extreme Weather MAJ Robert Helms APM NBC/Hydration/Eyewear S. Morgan-Clyborne Ind Base Liaison Lushana Offutt Quality Assurance Duane Cook Clothing and Individual Equipment Eng Team Leader Jim Brennick Log Team Leader Gary Colello Air Drop Eng Team Leader Takas Blanas

6. MAJ TJ Wright Todd.j.wright@us.army.mil 703-704-XXXX MAJ Clay Williamson lannes.williamson@us.army.mil 703-704-3813 Dave Geringer david.geringer@us.army.mil 703-704-2161 MOLLE Family of Flashlight RFI Armor and Aircrew Protective Clothing Electronic Stun Devices Modern Army Combatives Kit Fuel Handlers’ Coverall Army Combat Uniform Service Uniform Modernizations Clothing Bag Modernization IPFU Enhancements ACU Ancillary Items Sarah Morgan-Clyborne sarah.morganclyborne@us.army.mi 703-704-3826 MAJ Shawn Lucas shawn.p.lucas@us.army.mil 703-704-4968 MAJ Robert Helms robert.helms@us.army.mil 703-704-3460 On-the-Move Hydration System Military Combat Eye Protection JSLIST JSLIST Glove/AFS JPACESTEPO JC3 Advanced Tactical Parachute System MC-6 Electronic Automatic Activation Device Parachutist Drop Bag Military Free Fall Cold Weather Stove Glove Enhancement Initiative Modular Boot System Generation III ECWCS Modular Sleep System Cold Weather Gloves Combat glove PM CIE Active Projects

7. Army Service Uniform Prototype Configurations Officer NCO Junior Enlisted Beret (SPC & below) Service Cap (CPL & above) Gray Shirt (Military Creases) Gray Shirt (Military Creases) Heavier Coat Fabric Heavier Coat Fabric Belted Low-waist Trouser Belted Low-waist Trouser Trouser Stripe (CPL & above) No Trouser Stripe (SPC & below) Heavier Trouser Fabric Heavier Trouser Fabric

8. Army Service Uniform Schedule FY11 FY10 FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 CONCEPT EVAL SYST DEVEL DEMO PRODUCTION Phases & Milestones Concept Approval Intro to AAFES 30 SEP 07 MPD 4FY11 Intro to Clothing Bag 1FY09 CSA Decisions Concept Designs Technical Development Develop Shade Standards Pattern Modifications Develop Specifications Fit Test Outer Garment Spec Release Supply Request Package (SRP) Certify Suppliers Shirt Approval AAFES Production Delivery of AAFES Uniform Production (Current Fabric) Modify Garment Contracts Delivery of AAFES Officer Uniform Coat Production (10.3 oz) Delivery of AAFES Poly/Cotton Shirt Production Modify Shirt Contract Delivery of AAFES Poly/Wool Shirt Production DSCP Production GFM Solicitation Delivery of DSCP Uniform Poly/Wool Production (10.3 oz) GFM Award Delivery of DSCP Uniform Production Contract Solicitations/ Mods Contract Awards Delivery of DSCP Poly/Cotton Shirt Production

9. Army Combat Uniform • Army Requisitions: • Unit fielding requisitions remain on schedule • AAFES cash sales began Jan 06 • Army National Guard fielding began Mar 06 • Army Reserve requisitions begin in FY07 through KYLOC • The mandatory possession date is May 2008 • Hook and Loop Tape Fastener: • Revised Specification A-A-55126B has been completed and uploaded to ASSIST • Incorporates Colorfastness, Shade Consistency, Durability, Extruded Hook, Selvage and Non-selvage Tapes • Design Improvements Under Consideration: • Addition of a Pen Pocket in Front Flap Closure • Cargo pocket flap angled corners and closure • Standardize bartack types and thread size

10. Gen III Status • 30 Jun 05 Contract award for field test quantities • 31 Jan 06 Completed fielding to 10th Mtn units deploying to Afghanistan "During Operation Mountain Lion I found myself praying for bad weather, the first time in my military career I was actually begging for a cold front to come through. I knew my Soldiers could handle it and the enemy couldn't. ECWCS allowed my men to out last the enemy on their own terrain. When the enemy was forced out of the mountains due to the bitter cold to take shelter, that's when we got them.“ LTC Christopher Cavoli, Commander, 1-32 IN BN, 10th MTN • Full rate production contract solicitation closed; evaluations on-going • Award anticipated 1st quarter FY07

11. Parachute Update • T-11 • Formal Developmental Testing is complete. (249 of 229 jumps) • Operational Testing set to begin in January at Fort Bragg • QPL process begins in November 06 • Fielding is scheduled to begin in mid-2008 • MC-6 • Full Rate Production contract awarded April 06 • Spares contract awarded July 06 • Fielding began in April 06

12. Fire Resistant Clothing Strategy Two phased approach: • Near term • Identify end items that offer protection from IED burn injuries for all Soldiers • Long Term • Integrated systems approach for Aviation and Mounted Soldiers • Leverage emerging technologies that could be utilized for all Soldiers

13. Fire Resistant Clothing • Army Aviation Combat Uniform (A2CU) • Improved Combat Vehicle Crewmen (iCVC) • FR Advanced Combat Uniform • Testing FR alternatives • FROG – will leverage USMC under layer recent effort • Fire Resistant Environmental Ensemble (FREE) • Skin out layered system similar to Gen III ECWCS • Focused on Mounted and Air Soldier • Working details of acquisition strategy; solicitation expected Oct 06

14. Combat Gloves • Currently fielding combat glove as part of RFI. • Solicitation closed; evaluation on-going • Contract award anticipated 1st quarter 07. • New effort forthcoming for a cold weather version • Design TBD: one glove or shell and liner are possibilities • Solicitation will be executed through Aberdeen as part of the FREE effort

15. 58 Items 49 Items FY05 - 06 15-18 Items FY04 FY03 RFI Evolution “Equip all Soldiers with the best possible equipment, and do it before they deploy” GEN Schoomaker, CSA – Oct 2003 Equipment Soldiers Five new items added for FY07...

16. RFI Status • Approved additions to the Rapid Fielding Initiative for FY07: • Fire Resistant Fleece Jacket and Pant • Fire Resistant Hot Weather Boots • Wool Socks • Strap Cutter • Survival Axe • If RFI continues beyond FY07, potential additions are: • Gen III ECWCS • Fire Resistant Equipment Ensemble

17. FY06 Initiatives • 10% review to establish product scope • Soldier as a System Performance Baseline • Flame Resistance • NIR • Anti-microbial • Moisture Wicking • Communication with Industry • Advance Planning Brief to Industry • Meetings with representatives from AAFA, NTA, and PIA • Configuration Management Database • Consolidated, accessible, standardized info

18. Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment Central Management Overview Why? • Ensure Data Standardization Across the Army • Create A Central Point Of Contact For All OCIE Stock, Store, Issue, and Redistribution Issues • Create A Relationship Between Item Developers/Procurement And Sustainment • Create An Organization That Has Total Asset Visibility Of All OCIE Stocks In Multiple Systems • Establish An Organization Who Has Control Of OCIE Sustainment Funding And Stockage Objectives Oct 2006 Mar 2007 Oct 2007 Jan 2008 Much more Accurate Planning and Requirements Determination Establish Central Management Office Central Funding Of CM OCIE Total Asset Visibility Right Size Inventory Predictive Stockage Predict buys more accurately Control redistribution Control expenditures Begin controlling stockage and ordering Improve stockage and issue/accountability

19. What to expect in FY07 • Industrial Base Mapping • APBI • Target Date • Ideas for sessions?

20. Back Up

21. The Equipment(All Soldier Kit) Advanced Combat Helmet (1/Soldier) Army Combat Boot (HW) (1pr/Soldier) Army Combat Boot (TW) (1pr/Soldier) Ballistic Spectacles (1/Soldier) Black Fleece Bib & Jacket (1set/Soldier) Cold Weather Cap (1/Soldier) Combat Belt (1/Soldier) COTS Socks (4pr/Soldier) Glove System (1set/Soldier) Goggles (1/Soldier) Hydration System (1/Soldier) Improved First Aid Kit (1/Soldier) Infrared (IR) Markers (1set/Soldier) Knee and Elbow Pads (1set/Soldier) Modular Sleeping System (1/Soldier) Moisture Wicking Sports Bra (4/F-Soldier) Moisture Wicking T-Shirt (4/Soldier) Silk Weight Underwear (2sets/Soldier) Advanced Combat Helmet (1/Soldier) Army Combat Boot (HW) (1pr/Soldier) Army Combat Boot (TW) (1pr/Soldier) Ballistic Spectacles (1/Soldier) Black Fleece Bib & Jacket (1set/Soldier) Cold Weather Cap (1/Soldier) Combat Belt (1/Soldier) COTS Socks (4pr/Soldier) Glove System (1set/Soldier) Goggles (1/Soldier) Hydration System (1/Soldier) Improved First Aid Kit (1/Soldier) Infrared (IR) Markers (1set/Soldier) Knee and Elbow Pads (1set/Soldier) Modular Sleeping System (1/Soldier) Moisture Wicking Sports Bra (4/F-Soldier) Moisture Wicking T-Shirt (4/Soldier) Silk Weight Underwear (2sets/Soldier) RED = Trained Items

22. The Equipment(Unit Kit) Back-up Iron Sight(1/CCO/ACOG) Flex Cuffs (10,000/BCT-EAB) Helmet Repair Kit(1/100 Soldiers) M68 CCO (820/EAB – 2753/IN – 2298/HY – 3371/SBCT) Modular M9 Holster(Up to 75/EAB – 150/BCT) Three-Point Sling(820/EAB – 2753/IN – 2298/HY – 3371/SBCT) Visual/Language Translator Card (1/5 Soldiers) Back-up Iron Sight(1/CCO/ACOG) Flex Cuffs (10,000/BCT-EAB) Helmet Repair Kit(1/100 Soldiers) M68 CCO (820/EAB – 2753/IN – 2298/HY – 3371/SBCT) Modular M9 Holster(Up to 75/EAB – 150/BCT) Three-Point Sling(820/EAB – 2753/IN – 2298/HY – 3371/SBCT) Visual/Language Translator Card (1/5 Soldiers) RED = Trained Items All Units Improved Spotting Scope (24/BCT) M4 Forward Grip Bipod (162/BCT) M4 Improved Buttstock (162/BCT) M4/M16 Improved Cleaning Kit (162/BCT) M24 Small Binoculars (696/BCT) MICH (Dual Comms Sub-System) (150/BCT) VIPER (VECTOR 21)/Mark VII (58/BCT) MonoLoc (PVS-14 to Spotting Scope) (9/BCT) IR Strobe (350/BCT) Large HaliganTool (9/BCT) Grappling Hook (27/BCT) Door Ram (27/BCT) Fiber Optic Viewer (27/BCT) Tactical Assault Ladder w/ Backpack (27/BCT) Modular Entry Tool Kit (27/BCT) Improved Spotting Scope (24/BCT) M4 Forward Grip Bipod (162/BCT) M4 Improved Buttstock (162/BCT) M4/M16 Improved Cleaning Kit (162/BCT) M24 Small Binoculars (696/BCT) MICH (Dual Comms Sub-System) (150/BCT) VIPER (VECTOR 21)/Mark VII (58/BCT) MonoLoc (PVS-14 to Spotting Scope) (9/BCT) IR Strobe (350/BCT) Large HaliganTool (9/BCT) Grappling Hook (27/BCT) Door Ram (27/BCT) Fiber Optic Viewer (27/BCT) Tactical Assault Ladder w/ Backpack (27/BCT) Modular Entry Tool Kit (27/BCT) MOLLE Rifleman w/Accessories (1/Soldier) MOLLE Specialty: Medic Accessories (149/BCT) SAW Gunner Accessories (327/BCT) Pistolman Accessories (654/BCT) Grenadier Accessories (327/BCT) Weapon Light (768/BCT) TA31F 4X ACOG (162/BCT) M145 Machinegun Optic (324/BCT) M249 Rails (324/BCT) M249 Short Barrel (324/BCT) M249/M240B Spare Barrel Bag (324/Up to 140/BCT) M249 Collapsible Buttstock (324/BCT) M249 Ammo Soft Pack - 100rd (648/BCT) M240B Rails (Up to 140/BCT) M240B Combat Ammo Pack - 85rd (Up to 140/BCT) M203 Day/Night Sight (162/BCT) M192/M122 Lightweight Grnd Mount (Up to 140/BCT) Modular Weapon System Kit (M4 or M5 kit) (315/BCT) MOLLE Rifleman w/Accessories (1/Soldier) MOLLE Specialty: Medic Accessories (149/BCT) SAW Gunner Accessories (327/BCT) Pistolman Accessories (654/BCT) Grenadier Accessories (327/BCT) Weapon Light (768/BCT) TA31F 4X ACOG (162/BCT) M145 Machinegun Optic (324/BCT) M249 Rails (324/BCT) M249 Short Barrel (324/BCT) M249/M240B Spare Barrel Bag (324/Up to 140/BCT) M249 Collapsible Buttstock (324/BCT) M249 Ammo Soft Pack - 100rd (648/BCT) M240B Rails (Up to 140/BCT) M240B Combat Ammo Pack - 85rd (Up to 140/BCT) M203 Day/Night Sight (162/BCT) M192/M122 Lightweight Grnd Mount (Up to 140/BCT) Modular Weapon System Kit (M4 or M5 kit) (315/BCT) BCTs