Natick Update

1. Natick Update Maurice Larrivee Natick Soldier RDE Center Natick Soldier Systems Center moe.larrivee@us.army.mil American Apparel and Footwear Association March 15th, 2007

2. National Protection Center Military Liaison to ISN at MIT LTC William Garland Natick Soldier Center Organization Office of the Director Mr. Philip Brandler, Director, (508) 233-4700 Ms. Colleen Cathcart, Associate Director, (508) 233-5161 Mr. Edward Crivello, Executive Assistant, (508) 233-4006 7 Directorates 40 Teams Future Force Warrior Ms. Carol Fitzgerald (703) 704-1427 Operations and Customer Interface LTC William Garland (508) 233-5190 Technology & Program Integration Mr. Donald Wajda (508) 233-4327 Individual Protection Mr. Robert Kinney (508) 233-4308 Airdrop/Aerial Delivery Mr. Edward Doucette (508) 233-4636 DOD Combat Feeding Mr. Gerald Darsch (508) 233-4402 Collective Protection Mr. Frank Kostka (508) 233-5257 Supporting Science &Technology Dr. John Gassner (508) 233-4641 Business Development Management Team Mr. Arnie Boucher (508) 233-5431 US ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RD&E CENTERnThe Science Behind the Warfighter : Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

3. INDIVIDUAL PROTECTION DIRECTORATE DSCP Liaison Ms. Harris National Protection Center Future Force Warrior Team IPD Director Mr. Kinney Joint Shield Cell Ms. Marie Jean-Pierre Mr. Cleve Heath Ms. Amy Brayshaw Department Homeland Security Materials Tech and Readiness Team Mr. Larrivee Army Soldier Systems Engineering Team Mr. Brennick SOF Special Projects Team Mr. McDonald SOF Special Projects Team – Project Mgr. Mr. Chan Office Of The Director Materials & Systems Integration Team Mr. Audet Advanced Tech Team Ms. Hepfinger Administrative Assistant Ms. Trumpis Ballistics Mr. Moody Load Individual Equipment Mr. Kirk Chemical Tech Team Ms. McCoy Ballistics Tech Team Ms. Ward BDMT Liaison Ms. Mesale Dress Clothing Ms Moriarty Handwear/Footwear Ms. Crivello Research Materials Engineer Dr. Wilsuz Fiber Production & Tech Team Mr. Olejarz Facilities Manager Mr. Cahoon Acquisition Support Team Mr. Smedstad Integrated Systems & Chemical Bio Operations Manager Ms. Mello Office Naval Research Mr. Mackiewicz Homeland Defense Liaison Andra Kirsteins Configuration Mgmt. Ms. Crivello Marine Corps Liaison Plans Analyst Mr. Brown Engineering, Prototype & Performance Evaluation Team Mr. Devarakonda Resource Management Team Ms. Parker Textile Performance Evaluation Ms Santos Design & Prototype Ms Cumming-Rowell Engineering Development & Support Mr Proulx US ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RD&E CENTERnThe Science Behind the Warfighter : Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow 9 Feb 06 9 Feb 06

4. New Trees ---- Same Monkeys Well --- Almost US ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RD&E CENTERnThe Science Behind the Warfighter : Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

5. Natick Soldier RDE Center- Current Organization Acting Technical Director John Obusek Associate Director Colleen Cathcart Military Deputy: LTC John Dailey Chief Scientist: Dr. Lynne Samuelson LEAN/Six Sigma: Bob Kinney Senior Scientists: Dr. Claire Gordon, 1 Vacant Warrior Systems TBESC Deputy Chair/ Warrior Systems IPT Chair: Susan Butler Legal Office: John Stone Future Force Warrior ATD: Carol Fitzgerald Warfighter Protection & Aerial Delivery Directorate (WarPAD2) Ed Doucette Warfighter Science, Technology & Applied Research Directorate (WarSTAR) John Gassner DoD Combat Feeding Directorate (CFD) Gerry Darsch Business & Operations Directorate (Bus&Ops) Colleen Cathcart Shelters Technology, Engineering & Fabrication Directorate (STEFD) Frank Kostka Technology, Systems & Program Integration Directorate (TSPID) Don Wajda US ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RD&E CENTERnThe Science Behind the Warfighter : Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

6. New Names • And --- By The Way Natick Soldier Center Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center US ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RD&E CENTERnThe Science Behind the Warfighter : Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

7. 40 Years We’ve Come A Long Way… Since Vietnam, many advancements have been made to the functionality, comfort, and protection offered by the Army’s multiple generations of Combat Uniforms US ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RD&E CENTERnThe Science Behind the Warfighter : Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

8. …But We Still Have a Long Road Ahead • With advances in technologies come advancements in threats. These all require new developments in protection to safeguard our troops against future harm US ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RD&E CENTERnThe Science Behind the Warfighter : Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

9. This is how we’re getting there… • Communication • Internal • External • Industry • International • Understanding • Threats • Industry Capabilities • Soldier Requirements/Needs • Aspects of the Mission • Clear Path Forward Months  • Short Term • Mid Term • Far Term US ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RD&E CENTERnThe Science Behind the Warfighter : Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

10. Material Integration • FUTURE OPERATIONAL CAPABILITIES • Lightweight multifunctional materials that integrate: • Intelligent Textiles serving as the backbone for warfighter electronics, optics and sensor suites • Lightweight ballistic protection • Improved camouflage/signature management • Self-deactivating, chemical/biological (CB) protective membranes • Flame protection • Antimicrobial protection • Improved environmental protection • Reduced weight and bulk with improved fit, comfort and durability • Decreased logistical burden through integration for enhanced mobility and survivability of the Future Force US ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RD&E CENTERnThe Science Behind the Warfighter : Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

11. Guidelines Weight and Bulk Affordability Environmental Aspect of Mission Logistics Material Property Integrity US ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RD&E CENTERnThe Science Behind the Warfighter : Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

12. Mid Term Far Term Short Term Long-Term Sand Durability Improved Water Repellency Field Repair Kit One-Piece Design Simplify Design to Reduce Snag Hazard Possible Future Advancements to Combat Uniforms Possible Future Advancements to Combat Uniforms Possible Future Advancements to Combat Uniforms Multi-Seasonal Uniform Anti-Microbial Chemical Protection Patchless Identification Improved Fasteners Fiber Engineered Fabrics / Materials Low Near Infrared Synthetics Radiation Shielding Material Identify Friend or Foe Improved Sizing Options Extended Infrared Protection RFID Tags Improved Comfort Integrated Electronics Passive / Active Cooling / Venting Flame Retardant Materials Functional Computer input devices Far Spectrum signature protection Heating Improvements UV Resistance E-Textiles Thermal Responsive Advanced displays Self-Cleaning Fabric Insect Repellent Permethrin Blood Clotting Agent in Uniform Biodegradable Disposable Uniforms Stitchless Seaming Nomex Wool Blends US ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RD&E CENTERnThe Science Behind the Warfighter : Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

13. Short Term Possible Future Advancements to Combat Uniforms Improvements for follow on work includes various hook fibers, dampening polymers, hook design, loop napping techniques, improved sewing or attachment processes, etc. Improved Fasteners Represents 27% noise level reduction. Mesh Knit type Hook and Loop developed with 66dB= Normal conversation in home. US ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RD&E CENTERnThe Science Behind the Warfighter : Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

14. Short Term Possible Future Advancements to Combat Uniforms • The Marine Corps is soliciting to procure all future combat uniforms with durable insect repellent treatment. The Army is also considering adopting similar insect repellent protection to their new combat uniform. Insect Repellent Permethrin • The NSC was the originator of an insect repellent factory application method for use on combat uniforms that is durable, effective and safe for our troops. • Pests in the field are the cause of many debilitating diseases affecting the soldier’s performance or worse causing death i.e. malaria, leishmaniasis, dengue, etc. • There are insect repellent treatments that the individual soldier or the units can add to their uniforms to provide a degree of insect protection. (IDAA kit, Spray, etc) US ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RD&E CENTERnThe Science Behind the Warfighter : Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

15. Mid Term Possible Future Advancements to Combat Uniforms METHODOLOGIES: Different test methodologies will be evaluated to determine most effective in predicting actual wear performance. Anti-Microbial OBJECTIVE: To develop advanced antimicrobial technologies to provide the warfighter protection from unwanted microorganisms that can affect the health, quality of life and combat effectiveness. Effectiveness will be evaluated against microbes that affect skin infections (gram – and gram +), odor and athletes foot. UNDER EVALUATION: Pure silver Silver ions Silver zeolites Copper, Tin Triclosan Chitosan Polyhexamethylene biguanide Quaternary ammonium silanes Others US ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RD&E CENTERnThe Science Behind the Warfighter : Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

16. Mid Term Possible Future Advancements to Combat Uniforms • Fiber-Engineered Textiles • Reduce Production Costs • Capability-Loaded Material • Reduced Weight Fiber Engineered Fabrics / Materials US ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RD&E CENTERnThe Science Behind the Warfighter : Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

17. The goal of NSRDEC’s High Performance Fiber COE is to collaborate with academic and industrial partners to invent and transition fiber technology for use in woven and non-woven textiles for high performance, dual-use applications such as environmental/ballistic/CB protection and electrotextiles. NSRDEC has extensive fiber extrusion capabilities as well as state-of-the-art analytical capabilities such as Instron mechanical analysis, thermal analysis, transmission and scanning electron microscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry, and x-ray diffractometry. High Performance FiberCenter of Excellence US ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RD&E CENTERnThe Science Behind the Warfighter : Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

18. High Performance Fiber COENSRDEC Fiber Extrusion Capabilities Research-scale Bi/tri-component Fiber Extruder: • Capacity – 1 to 6 pounds/hour • ¾ Inch Diameter Single Screw • Temperature Limit – 350oC • Three Melt Pumps are Thermally Isolated • Nitrogen Ports for Oxygen Sensitive Polymers • Draw Speed – 500-2500 meters/min. Hills, Inc. US ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RD&E CENTERnThe Science Behind the Warfighter : Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

19. High Performance Fiber COEPotential Collaborative Projects NSRDEC is Seeking Partners for: • Novel Bi/tri-component Fiber Development • Optical Fibers • Electronic Fibers • High Strength Fibers • Flame Retardant Fibers • Reactive Fibers • Prototype Woven Textile Production • Production of Small Swatches • Performance Specification Testing • Prototype Non-woven Textile Production • Small Sample Production • Performance Specification Testing US ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RD&E CENTERnThe Science Behind the Warfighter : Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

20. Mid Term Possible Future Advancements to Combat Uniforms Extended Infrared Protection • Expand NIR capabilities of ACU • Meet and exceed sensor threats • Improve survivability of the Warfighter US ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RD&E CENTERnThe Science Behind the Warfighter : Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

21. Detection Avoidance FFW Down-selected Candidates- Desert All Over Brush, FFW, Woodland Track and Urban Track Patterns Air Force Next Generation Camouflage Uniform FFW Candidate-All Over Brush Pattern Face Paint with & with out DEET & proposed dual stick Thermal Appliqués US ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RD&E CENTERnThe Science Behind the Warfighter : Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

22. Mid Term Possible Future Advancements to Combat Uniforms Flame Retardant Materials US ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RD&E CENTERnThe Science Behind the Warfighter : Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

23. Textile-Based Antennas using Embroidery and Transfer Etching of Conductive Materials Mid Term Land Warrior Possible Future Advancements to Combat Uniforms E-Textiles Problem: Traditional electro-optical devices, cables, and antennas were not designed for wearable applications. Few technologies exist to integrate electronics into textiles. Solution: Body conformal networks and connectors, visually covert antennas, and other textile-integrated electronics, will improve mobility and communications, increasing situational awareness and lethality. US ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RD&E CENTERnThe Science Behind the Warfighter : Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

24. Far Term Possible Future Advancements to Combat Uniforms Multi-Seasonal Uniform Patchless Identification Just-In-Time Manufacturing Identify Friend or Foe Radiation Shielding Material RFID Tags Functional Computer input devices Far Spectrum signature protection Advanced displays Self-Cleaning Fabric Blood Clotting Agent in Uniform Biodegradable Disposable Uniforms US ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RD&E CENTERnThe Science Behind the Warfighter : Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

25. Next Generation Body Armor Research Focus Human System Integrated Design Casualty Reduction Analysis Model Advanced Technology Development • New high performance polymers/ • fibers/composites • Nanotechnology • Advanced ceramics & metals • Enhanced predictive modeling • Material systems integration Models for armor system performance from threat definition to incapacitation effect US ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RD&E CENTERnThe Science Behind the Warfighter : Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

26. Chem/Bio Needs • Cooler System (Lightweight, More Breathable Materials, Increased Water Vapor Transport Properties) • Self-Detoxifying Materials • Improve Protection around Areas of Integration • Increased Protection (TIC, TIM, etc.) • Residual Life Indication • Form Fitting Garments (Elasticized Materials) • Fire Resistant Materials US ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RD&E CENTERnThe Science Behind the Warfighter : Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

27. EFFECTS OF TOXIC INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS ON CB PROTECTIVE CLOTHING Objective: Determine the effects of toxic industrial chemicals (TICs) on the effectiveness of CB protective clothing. Background o US Forces are likely to encounter environments where they are exposed to TICs o Protection vs. CW agents is well documented o Effects of exposure to TICs on the garment properties and the protection afforded by garments has not been determined Plan o Establish/verify a list of chemicals most likely to be encountered o Downselect a representative number of chemicals o Determine effects of exposure to TICs on textile properties o Determine effects of exposure to TICs on CW agent protection US ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RD&E CENTERnThe Science Behind the Warfighter : Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

28. Natick Soldier RD&E Center Department of the Army Research and Development Organization of the Year 2001, 2003, 2004 and 2005 Doing Great Things for the Soldier Everyday for Over 50 Years… US ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RD&E CENTERnThe Science Behind the Warfighter : Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow