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2021 FUTURE FORCE CAPABILITIES CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION Armaments, Robotics, Munitions, and EOD October 18 – 21 | Columbus, GA | NDIA.org/FutureForce21
TABLE OF LEADERSHIP AND
CONTENTS COMMITTEES
COL Leo Bradley, USA (Ret)
Chair, EOD Symposium
WHO WE ARE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Eugene Squires
EOD Committee Chair
GLOBAL EXPLOSIVE
DIVISIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 WHO WE ARE
The National Defense Industrial Association is the trusted leader in defense
EVENT INFORMATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
ORDNANCE DISPOSAL COMMUNITY
and national security associations. As a 501(c)(3) corporate and individual
membership association, NDIA engages thoughtful and innovative leaders to
AGENDA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
exchange ideas, information, and capabilities that lead to the development of
the best policies, practices, products, and technologies to ensure the safety WHO WE ARE
LIVE-FIRE DEMONSTRATING
and security of our nation. NDIA’s membership embodies the full spectrum The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) committee brings together government, international partners, academia, and industry to
COMPANIES.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
of corporate, government, academic, and individual stakeholders who form address the needs of the EOD warfighter, the civilian Public Safety Bomb Squads, and non-governmental organizations. Through our
a vigorous, responsive, and collaborative community in support of defense partnership with the EOD Warrior Foundation, we provide a forum to address the most pressing problems of the EOD warfighters and
ABSTRACT SUMMARIES. . . . . . . . . . . 19
and national security. For more than 100 years, NDIA and its predecessor their families.
organizations have been at the heart of the mission by dedicating their time,
POSTER PRESENTERS. . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
expertise, and energy to ensuring our warfighters have the best training, LEADERSHIP AND
SPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES. . . . . . . . . . . 26
equipment, and support. For more information, visit NDIA.org COMMITTEES
Nick Perry
Division Chair
VENUE MAP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
COL Moises (MO)
EXHIBITS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Gutierrez, USA (Ret)
Division Vice Chair
SPONSORS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37.
MUNITIONS TECHNOLOGY
GET INVOLVED DIVISION
Learn more about NDIA’s Divisions and how to join one at NDIA.org/Divisions
WHO WE ARE
The Munitions Technology Division works to maintain the open exchange of technical information among government and industry
LEADERSHIP AND
programs and technical managers. In addition, the Division identifies changes and trends in policy, guidance, and organizational
COMMITTEES
functions that affect the development, production, maintenance, and demilitarization of munitions. The Division is comprised
Brian Berger
Division Chair of two sections, Fuze and Insensitive Munitions & Energetic Materials, and one advisory group, the Industrial Committee of
Ammunition Producers.
Bruce Webb
Division Vice Chair
LEADERSHIP AND
Steve Faintich COMMITTEES
ARMAMENTS DIVISION Small Arms Committee Chair
Alan Kull
Matt Dooley
Division Chair
WHO WE ARE UEA Committee Chair
Howard Kent
Robotic Armament Payload
ROBOTICS DIVISION
The Armaments Division provides a forum for industry, military, and government personnel Matt Phillips
Chairman
to address issues in order to ensure a superior armament system capability today and in the GARM Committee Chair
future. The Division addresses armament operational needs and requirements, approaches
and concepts, system integration, weapons, munitions, fire control, and logistic support. Attention is given to total systems, WHO WE ARE
technology application, and state-of-the-art advancements in technology.
The Robotics Division focuses on security-related robotics technology, covering the development, acquisition, application, integration,
and sustainment of unmanned ground systems to improve warfighters’ capabilities and survivability. The Division sponsors the
Ground Robotics Champion and Ground Robotics Technology Innovator Awards.
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EVENT INFORMATION AGENDA
LOCATION Columbus Georgia Convention & Trade Center MONDAY, OCTOBER 18
801 Front Avenue
Columbus, GA 31901
11:00 am – 7:00 pm REGISTRATION
NORTH HALL LOBBY
WIFI Network: FFCCE21
Password: PacSciEMC
1:50 – 2:00 pm CAPABILITIES KICK-OFF
FOUNDRY ROOM
REAL-TIME Q&A Slido is an audience engagement platform that allows users to crowd-source top questions to
Brian Berger
drive meaningful conversations and increase crowd participation. Participants can up-vote the President and Chief Executive Officer, GTDS America, LLC
questions they would most like to hear discussed. Simply tap the thumbs-up button to up-vote Introducer
a question. Top questions are displayed for the moderator and speaker to answer. Ask your
Donald Sando
question in sessions by going to Slido! Deputy to the Commanding General and Director of Capabilities Development & Integration,
U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence
Event code: FFC2021
2:00 – 3:00 pm CONCEPTS DIVISION EMERGING TECHS
ATTIRE Civilian: Business FOUNDRY ROOM
Military: Uniform of the Day
Donald Sando
Deputy to the Commanding General and Director of Capabilities Development & Integration,
U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence
SURVEY AND You will receive via email a survey and list of participants (name and organization) after the Moderator
conference. Please complete the survey to make our event even more successful in the future.
PARTICIPANT LIST Jim Stone
Acting Director, Concept Development Division, Maneuver Capabilities Development and Integration Directorate
EVENT CONTACTS Meredith Mangas, CMP Sarah O’Hanley George Webster
Associate Director, Meetings Manager, Program Manager, Divisionsr
(703) 247-9467 Exhibits & Sponsorships (703) 247-9491
3:05 – 4:05 pm ACM STRYKER AND EMERGING ARCTIC CONDITIONS
FOUNDRY ROOM
mmangas@NDIA.org (703) 247-9460 gwebster@NDIA.org
sohanley@NDIA.org Donald Sando
Deputy to the Commanding General and Director of Capabilities Development & Integration,
U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence
Moderator
SPEAKER GIFTS In lieu of speaker gifts, a donation is being made to the Fisher House Foundation.
Dominick Edwards
Deputy Director, Army Capability Manager, Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Maneuver Center of Excellence
HARASSMENT NDIA is committed to providing a professional environment free from physical, psychological
and verbal harassment. NDIA will not tolerate harassment of any kind, including but not
STATEMENT 4:10 – 5:10 pm MANEUVER BATTLE LAB/ACM’S
limited to harassment based on ethnicity, religion, disability, physical appearance, gender, or
sexual orientation. This policy applies to all participants and attendees at NDIA conferences, FOUNDRY ROOM
meetings and events. Harassment includes offensive gestures and verbal comments, deliberate Donald Sando
intimidation, stalking, following, inappropriate photography and recording, sustained disruption Deputy to the Commanding General and Director of Capabilities Development & Integration,
U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence
of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome attention. Participants
Moderator
requested to cease harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately, and failure will
serve as grounds for revoking access to the NDIA event. COL Christopher Budihas, USA
Director, Maneuver Battle Lab, Maneuver Capabilities Development and Integration Directorate
EVENT CODE NDIA’s Event Code of Conduct applies to all National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA),
OF CONDUCT National Training & Simulation Association (NTSA), and Women In Defense (WID) meeting- 5:10 – 7:00 pm RECEPTION
related events, whether in person at public or private facilities, online, or during virtual events. NATIONAL INFANTRY MUSEUM – TRANSPORTATION WILL BE PROVIDED
NDIA, NTSA, and WID are committed to providing a productive and welcoming environment Donald Sando
for all participants. All participants are expected to abide by this code as well as NDIA’s ethical Deputy to the Commanding General and Director of Capabilities Development & Integration,
principles and practices. Visit NDIA.org/CodeOfConduct to review the full policy. U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 19
7:00 am – 6:30 pm REGISTRATION
NORTH HALL LOBBY
7:00 – 8:00 am NETWORKING BREAKFAST
CENTER HALL
8:00 – 8:15 am NDIA OPENING REMARKS
IRON WORKS BALLROOM
MG James Boozer, USA (Ret)
Executive Vice President, National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)
8:20 – 8:35 am WELCOME REMARKS
IRON WORKS BALLROOM
MG James Boozer, USA (Ret)
Executive Vice President, National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)
Introducer
MG Patrick Donahoe, USA
Commanding General, U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence
8:40 – 9:20 am KEYNOTE SPEAKER
IRON WORKS BALLROOM
MG James Boozer, USA (Ret) © Sierra Nevada Corporation
Executive Vice President, National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)
Introducer
Brian Berger
President and Chief Executive Officer, GTDS America, LLC
Moderator
Honorable Ellen Lord
Former Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment
EMERGING TECH HORIZONS
9:00 am – 6:30 pm EXHIBIT HALL OPEN
An ETI Podcast
EXHIBIT NORTH AND SOUTH HALLS
Listen in as our nation’s security experts share their
personal takes on the latest defense technology.
9:20 – 10:30 am NETWORKING BREAK
EXHIBIT NORTH AND SOUTH HALLS Hosted by our resident expert Dr. Mark Lewis,
Executive Director of NDIA’s new Emerging
10:30 – 11:00 am BUDGET BRIEF Technologies Institute, our brand-new podcast takes
IRON WORKS BALLROOM
a deep dive into how technology will shape the
MG James Boozer, USA (Ret)
Executive Vice President, National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)
future of warfare.
Introducer
Nicholas Perry EmergingTechnologiesInstitute.org/Podcast
Director, Strategy & Strategic Planning, Northrop Grumman Corporation
Moderator
Jay Brannam
Executive Director, Munitions Industrial Base Task Force
11:00 am – 12:30 pm NETWORKING LUNCH
EXHIBIT NORTH AND SOUTH HALLS
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TECHNICAL SESSION ABSTRACT
T U E S DAY CONCURRENT BREAKOUT SESSIONS
ROBOTICS SMALL ARMS GARM UEA EOD MES
SYCAMORE ROOM IRON WORKS BALLROOM AB ROOM 205 ROOM 211 IRON WORKS BALLROOM C FOUNDRY ROOM B
12:30 – 12:55 pm An Army Robotics and PM Soldier Lethality Panel 23815 24030 DoD EOD Program Board Update Ammunition Enterprise
Autonomous Systems Update COL Scott Madore, USA Integrated Quality Management Prism Demonstration Brig Gen William Kale III, USAF Cross-Service Update
Matt Dooley Project Manager, Reduces Risk for Armament, Robotic, Charles Douros Director, Civil Engineer, Deputy Chief of Staff, Logistics, BG William Boruff, USA
Chief Executive Officer, Fidelium, LLC Soldier Lethality, U.S. Army and Munitions Manufacturers Engineering and Force Protection, U.S. Air Force Joint Program Executive Officer,
Performance Analysis Branch Chief, Armaments
Moderator Moderator Armaments & Ammunition
Center, U.S. Army DEVCOM
Mike Miller Moderator
Dr. Bob Sadowski David Oatley
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, TIP Technologies
Senior Robotics Scientist, Research, Technology, Product Director, Crew Served Weapons BG Gavin Gardner, USA
& Integration Directorate, Ground Vehicle LTC Peter Stambersky, USA Commander, Joint Munitions Command
1:00 – 1:25 pm Systems Center, U.S. Army Combat Capabilities
Development Command (DEVCOM)
Product Manager, Individual Weapons, Office of 23931 24041 Army Panel COL Lance Green, USA
the Product Manager for Individual Weapons
MIM Frangible Energetic Projectiles Human Autonomy Interactions for Leo Bradley Military Deputy, Armaments Center, U.S. Army DEVCOM
MAJ Cory Wallace, USA
Robot Combat Vehicle Lead, Next Generation
for Medium-Caliber Weapons Intelligent Weapons Systems Founder, L.E. Bradley Consulting, LLC
Moderator
Combat Vehicle Cross-Functional Team Howard Kent Andrew Tweedell
COL Rob Ryan, USA Chief Executive Officer, Research Kinesiologist, DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory, COL Shawn Kadlec, USA
Armor Development Group LLC Human Research and Engineering Directorate Director, Explosive Ordnance Disposal,
Director, Robotics Requirements, Maneuver Capabilities
Training & Doctrine Command Integration Office,
Development Integration Directorate, Futures and
U.S. Army Combined Arms Support Command
Concepts Center, U.S. Army Futures Command
Stu Hatfield COL Russ Hoff, USA
Project Manager, Close Combat Systems, Joint Program
Chief, Robotics Branch, HQDA G-8 FDD
Executive Office for Armaments & Ammunition
1:30 – 1:55 pm 24083 24017 24050 PM Acquisition Panel
All-Domain Execution and Modulation-Assisted Gun-Drilling The Development and Status of Chris Grassano
Planning (ADEPT) Framework Dr. James Mann the Fire and Ordnance Control for Deputy Program Executive Officer, Joint Program
Unmanned Systems (FOCUS) Executive Office for Armaments & Ammunition
Camila Francolin Chief Executive Officer, M4 Sciences LLC
Moderator
Leader, Autonomy, Guidance, Navigation, Thomas Spirock
& Control Division, Draper CAPT Brian Schorn, USN
Electrical Engineer, Armaments Center, U.S. Army DEVCOM
Project Director, Joint Bombs, Joint Program
Executive Office for Armaments & Ammunition
COL Russel Hoff, USA
2:00 – 2:25 pm Project Manager, Close Combat Systems,
24064 24005 24032 24073 24011 Joint Program Executive Office for
Autonomous Robotic Systems Long-Life Gun Barrel Tests Modernizing the Energetics Range Extension for the Anti- Enabling Explosive Ordnance Disposal Armaments & Ammunition
Act as Force Multipliers to George Kontis Manufacturing Industrial Base Access Battlefield Operations in the Electromagnetic Spectrum COL Anthony Gibbs, USA
Improve Warfighting Safety and Chief Executive Officer, Chris Marlow John Martins Jerry Coburn Project Manager, Combat Ammunition Systems, Joint
Program Executive Office for Armaments & Ammunition
Increase Operational Tempo Gun IQ International LLC Project Manager, Director, International Programs, MBDA, Inc. Senior Director, Business Development, Sierra Nevada Corporation
Jonathan Brown
Franklin Engineering Group, Inc. COL Paul Alessio, USA
David Barnhard
Project Manager, Maneuver Ammunition Systems, Joint
Manager, Business Development, RE2 Robotics Director, Business Development, Kutta Technologies, Inc. Program Executive Office for Armaments & Ammunition
Melissa Markos
Acting Deputy, Project Director, Joint Services, Joint
Program Executive Office for Armaments & Ammunition
2:25 – 2:55 pm
NETWORKING BREAK – EXHIBIT HALL
EXHIBIT NORTH AND SOUTH HALLS
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T U E S DAY CONCURRENT BREAKOUT SESSIONS
ROBOTICS SMALL ARMS GARM UEA EOD MES
SYCAMORE ROOM IRON WORKS BALLROOM AB ROOM 205 ROOM 211 IRON WORKS BALLROOM C FOUNDRY ROOM B
3:00 – 3:25 pm 23987 Joint Service Small Arms 24034 23999 24007 PM Acquisition Panel Continued
Considerations for Lethality Packages Synchronization Team (JSSAST) Panel Data Science & ML-Enabled Modernizing the Army by Utilizing Enhanced Situational Awareness
on Unmanned Ground Vehicle Gus Funcasta Terminal Effects Optimization Design of Experiments Approaches for the Modern EOD Warrior
Platforms: Arming a Killer Robot Chief, Joint Service Small Arms Program Office, John Cilli to Determine System Effectiveness in Dr. Aris Makris
Armaments Center, U.S. Army DEVCOM, U.S. Army a Stochastic Infantry Simulation
BG Phillip Coker, USA (Ret) Computer Scientist, System Analyst, System Vice President, Research & Development, and
Futures Command
Chief Executive Officer, Analysis Division, Picatinny Arsenal, U.S. Army Chief Technology Officer, Med-Eng
Moderator Thorsten Roberts
EOS Defense Systems USA, Inc. Military Operations Researcher, Armaments
COL Lance Green, USA
Center, U.S. Army DEVCOM
Military Deputy, Armaments Center, U.S. Army DEVCOM
COL Rhett Thompson, USA Energetics and Lethality: The Imperative
3:30 – 3:55 pm 23747 Director, Soldier Requirements Division, Maneuver 24040 24025 24023
Capabilities & Integration Directorate
to Reshape the U.S. Military Kill Chain
Critical Scout – Repurposing Analytical Evaluation and Redesign Decision Analytics for Threat Response Searchable Ordnance Database
Dr. Theresa Mayer
Small Ground Robotic Vehicles Billy Epperson of the MK44 Rounds Positioner Charles Douros Anthony O’Shaughnassey Executive Vice President, Research & Partnerships, Purdue
TP Pinpoint Observers Infantry Weapons and Optics Capabilities Spring Using Adam Multibody Performance Analysis Branch Chief, Armaments Chief Executive Officer and Managing University
Integration Officer, Ground Combat Element
Dr. Leo Volfson Division, Fires & Maneuver, Capabilities Dynamics Simulation Software Center, U.S. Army DEVCOM Partner, FMF Technology, LLC Moderator
President, Torrey Pines Logic, Inc. Development Directorate, Combat Development and Jesse Behrens Mike Pate Dr. Thomas Russell
Integration, Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps Chief Operating Officer, FMF Technology, LLC Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of the
Howard Kent Senior Principal Systems Engineer,
Craig LaMudge Northrop Grumman Corporation Army for Research & Technology
Chief Executive Officer, Armor Development Group LLC Vadim Bichutskiy
Program Manager, Combat Arms, Chief Technology Officer, FMF Technology, LLC James Thomsen
HQ USAF/A4SF Former Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the
Jason Rissler Navy (Research, Development and Acquisition)
Systems Engineering and Technical MG Bill Hix, USA (Ret)
Assistance (SETA), Weapons Former Chief, Strategy Office, U.S. Army
Dr. Robert Wardle
4:00 – 4:25 pm 24035 Joint Service Small Arms Program 24049 CLOSING REMARKS CLOSING REMARKS Principal, Wardle Enterprises, Energetic
Solutions and Technologies, Inc.
FENRIS: Persistent Autonomous (JSSAP) Office Session Multifunction Sealing, Quality
Alan Kull Leo Bradley
ISR in the Arctic and Beyond Gus Funcasta Assurance, and Ammunition Senior Manager, Aerospace Systems Engineering, General Atomics Founder, L.E. Bradley Consulting, LLC
James Crowell Chief, Joint Service Small Arms Program Office, Marking Systems
Armaments Center, U.S. Army DEVCOM, U.S. Army
Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Crow Industries Gustavo Domit
Futures Command
Moderator General Manager, Hernon Manufacturing, Inc.
Mark McFadden
JSSARI Chairman, NATO Dismounted Soldier Systems,
Weapons and Sensors Subgroup, U.S. Head of Delegation
4:30 – 4:55 pm 24070 Adam Jacob
24009 CLOSING REMARKS
Gaining Decision-Making Program Management Engineer, Joint Small Service Small Shaping the Future of Indirect Fires
Nicholas Perry
Advantage through Force Design Arms Program Office, U.S. Army Futures Command
Tiffany Winzell Director, Strategy & Strategic Planning,
and Mission Integration Terence Rice Executive Director, Business Development, Northrop Grumman Corporation
Armaments Center, Joint Small Service Small Elbit Systems of America
Timothy Walton
Arms Program Office, U.S. Army DEVCOM
Fellow, Center for Defense Concepts and
Technology, Hudson Institute Matthew Moeller
Lead, Soldier Lethality Cross-Functional Team,
Armaments Center, Joint Service Small Arms
Program Office, U.S. Army DEVCOM
Corey Hall
Manager, Joint Small Arms Small Business Innovation
Research, Joint Service Small Arms Program Office
CLOSING REMARKS
4:55 – 5:00 pm
CLOSING REMARKS CLOSING REMARKS
Matthew Phillips
Matt Dooley Brian Berger Director, Business Development, General
President and Chief Executive Officer, Fidelium, LLC President and Chief Executive Officer, GTDS America, LLC Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems
5:00 – 6:30 pm
NETWORKING RECEPTION
EXHIBIT NORTH AND SOUTH HALLS
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20 10:30 – 11:30 am AWARDS PRESENTATION
IRON WORKS BALLROOM
7:00 am – 5:00 pm REGISTRATION Small Arms Committee Chinn Award
NORTH HALL LOBBY Ralph Mazeski
Small Arms Committee Hathcock Award
MSGT Kevin Owens, USA
7:00 – 8:00 am NETWORKING BREAKFAST Small Arms Committee James R. Ambrose Award
CENTER HALL
Vista Outdoor
Gun & Missile Systems Committee Robert Trifiletti Award
8:00 – 8:15 am OPENING REMARKS Ralph Campoli
IRON WORKS BALLROOM Defense User Recognition for Excellence Award
MG James Boozer, USA (Ret) Dan Deguire
Executive Vice President, National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)
Introducer Ground Robotics Champion
MAJ Cory Wallace, USA
B. H. “Skip” Henderson, III
Mayor of Columbus, Georgia Armaments Division Professional Service Award
COL Hector Gonzales, USA
Armaments Division Professional Service Award
8:20 – 9:05 am KEYNOTE SPEAKER COL Andrew Lunoff, USA
IRON WORKS BALLROOM
MG James Boozer, USA (Ret)
Executive Vice President, National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) 11:30 – 1:00 pm NETWORKING LUNCH
Introducer EXHIBIT NORTH AND SOUTH HALLS
Brian Berger
President and Chief Executive Officer, GTDS America, LLC
Moderator
COL Wendell Leimbach, Jr., USA
Director, Joint Intermediate Force Capabilities Office, U.S. Department of Defense
9:00 – 3:00 pm EXHIBIT HALL OPEN
EXHIBIT NORTH AND SOUTH HALLS
9:10 – 9:40 am NETWORKING BREAK AN ONLINE COMMUNITY FOR
EXHIBIT NORTH AND SOUTH HALLS
DEFENSE PROFESSIONALS
9:40 – 10:25 am FOREIGN COMPARATIVE TESTING (FCT) PROGRAM OVERVIEW NDIA Connect is a members-only benefit that’s
IRON WORKS BALLROOM bustling with information, conversation, and activity
MG James Boozer, USA (Ret) stimulated by defense professionals from industry,
Executive Vice President, National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)
Introducer government, and academia. Log in today to
explore the platform’s various functionalities and
COL Randy Everett, USA (Ret)
International Armaments Cooperation Staff Officer, U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command contribute to our collective mission in support of
the warfighter. From anywhere and at any time,
use NDIA Connect to network with colleagues,
collaborate on projects, and stay connected.
Connect.NDIA.org
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W E D N E S DAY CONCURRENT BREAKOUT SESSIONS
ROBOTICS SMALL ARMS GARM UEA EOD MES
SYCAMORE ROOM IRON WORKS BALLROOM AB ROOM 205 ROOM 211 IRON WORKS BALLROOM C FOUNDRY ROOM B
1:00 – 1:25 pm 24039 Suppressor Panel/Session 24008 Passive IR Projectile Tracking for USAF Panel Industry Panel: Medium and
Hardware-Enforced Data Separation Adam Jacob Modular Multi-Mode Seeker RWS Closed-Loop Fire Control Leo Bradley Small Businesses
Security on Autonomous Robotic Program Management Engineer, Greg Newman Matt Robertson Founder, L.E. Bradley Consulting, LLC Scott McAnallen
Systems or: How I Learned to Stop Joint Service Small Arms Program Office, U.S. Army Weapons Systems, Naval Surface Warfare Center – Crane Division Moderator Program Manager, Azimuth Consulting
Technical Director, Engineering, Elbit Systems of America
Futures Command Moderator
Worrying and Trust the Robot Moderator Dr. John Olive
Deputy, EOD Division, Air Force EOD Subject Matter Expert David Siggers
Matthew Dosmann
Vice President, Strategy, InZero Technologies 24068 SMSgt Cole Pasley, USAF President, Spectra Technologies LLC
STANREC 4785 Suppressor Testing Manager, Joint EOD Technology Division Scott Selle
President, Armtec Defense Technologies
24004 Dr. Leslie James Flemming 24036 23729
1:30 – 1:55 pm
Project Lead, Small Arms Signature Laboratory, Nick Korinis
Mobile Minefield: How to Kill Naval Surface Warfare Center – Crane Division MK52 Chain Gun (7.62 X 62mm) Hydrone Multi-Domain (Marine, President and Chief Executive Officer,
Modern Tanks That Have Advanced History, Capabilities, Reliability, Ground, Air) Vehicle SAVIT Corporation
Adam Jacob
Protection with Small Robots Program Management Engineer, Joint Service Small and Platform Integration Scott Kempshall
Dewey Akers Arms Program Office, U.S. Army Futures Command Art O’Donnell President and Chief Executive Officer, HyALTA Aeronautics, Inc.
Vice President, Sales, Lead, Engineering, Northrop Grumman Defense Systems
Spartan Armor Systems 23988
Modular Suppressor Test Bed
Design of Experiments
2:00 – 2:25 pm 24058 Daniel Cler 24063 24006 24081 CLOSING REMARKS
The Multi-Purpose General Engineer, Armaments Center, U.S. Army DEVCOM Counter-Improvised Armament Sustainment and Lethality The EOD Future Threat Landscape
Nicholas Perry
Expeditionary Platform Explosive Devises (CIED) Multipliers in Expeditionary Settings and Explosive Detection Director, Strategy & Strategic Planning,
23964 Technology Advancements Northrop Grumman Corporation
Caleb Holt Dr. Benjamin Barrowes Jonathan Ross
Chief Executive Officer, Suppressor Cleaning Senior Research Electrical Engineer, Cold Manager, Strategic Initiatives, Marvin Engineering Co., Inc. Sean Dennis
Tracks North America, LLC Regions Research & Engineering Laboratory,
Zachary Torigian Todd McKinney President, United States Bombs Tech Association
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Mechanical Engineer, Armaments Director, Technical Solutions, Marvin Engineering Comany, Inc.
Center, U.S. Army DEVCOM
24054
Intermediate Caliber Virtual-
Baffle Suppressor System
Dr. Phillip Burnside
Mechanical Engineer, Naval Surface
Warfare Center – Crane Division
23979
Surefire’s Advanced Suppressor
Program - Blending Experience
with Technology to Bring Next
Generation Signature Suppression
Technology to the Warfighter
Barry Dueck
Vice President, Suppressor & Weapons Division, Surefire
24052
7.62mm Belt-Fed Suppressor
Phillip Haag
Director, Research & Development,
Radical Firearms/Radical Defense
24061
Maxim Defense M240 Suppressor
David Steinbech
Director, Military & Law Enforcement
Sales, Maxim Defense, Inc.
2:25 – 2:55 pm
NETWORKING BREAK
EXHIBIT NORTH AND SOUTH HALLS
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W E D N E S DAY CONCURRENT BREAKOUT SESSIONS
ROBOTICS SMALL ARMS GARM UEA EOD MES
SYCAMORE ROOM IRON WORKS BALLROOM AB ROOM 205 ROOM 211 IRON WORKS BALLROOM C FOUNDRY ROOM B
3:00 – 3:25 pm 24019 24028 24060 24074
AI-Enabled and UAS-Supported Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Small USMC – APBI TRAPS: Empowering FWS-I Briefing on EOD Issues with Disposing
Terrain-Traversability Assessment Arms for Networked Lethality Capt Howard Mill, USMC and Storm Systems of Insensitive Munitions
for Off-Road Navigation of Robotic Ross Towers Chief Information Officer, Counter-UAS, Aviation Combat Leif Horton Willie Snell
and Autonomous Systems (RAS) Element Division, Combat Development and Integration
Lead, Future Fire Control Team, Small Arms, Vice President, Sales, TX-Tactical Specialist, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Equipment,
Armaments Center, U.S. Army DEVCOM U.S. Army EOD Technical Detachment
Dr. Yoichiro Endo
Director, Robotics & Electromechanical
Systems, Intelligent Automation, Inc.
3:30 – 3:55 pm 24079 24029 24045 24056 CLOSING REMARKS
Emerging Technologies for Semi-Autonomous Engagement Xm914e2 Chain Gun – LW30 Reinforced Concrete Wall Performance
Leo Bradley
Armed Unmanned Systems Mechanisms and Effects (30mm X 113mm) Capability Prediction Using Deep Neural Network Founder, L.E. Bradley Consulting, LLC
Gus Taylor for Small Arms on Light Tactical Vehicles David Holgado
Chief Engineer, Weapons Systems, Naval Ross Towers John Inman Senior Safety & Security Engineer, Stone Security Engineering
Surface Warfare Center – Crane Division Lead, Future Fire Control Team, Small Arms, System Engineer, Northrop Grumman Corporation
Ernesto Garcia-Lopez Armaments Center, U.S. Army DEVCOM
Special Programs Manager, Strategic Relationships
Division, Business Interface Office, Enterprise & Systems
Integration Center, Armaments Center, U.S. Army DEVCOM
Michael Jones
Lead Engineer, Scalable Effects R&D Group, Naval
Surface Warfare Center – Crane Division
4:00 – 4:25 pm 24038 24048 CLOSING REMARKS 24046
Optionally Manned Semi- Mechanochemically Assisted Virtual Gunner
Matthew Phillips
Autonomous Howitzer Broaching of Refractory- Director, Business Development, General William Nuckols
Michael Evans Lined Gun Barrels Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Program Director, Ground Combat Systems,
Program Manager, Fires Programs, AM General LLC Elbit Systems of America
Dr. Jason Davis
Mechanical Engineer, Naval Surface
Warfare Center – Crane Division
4:30 – 4:55 pm 24014 CLOSING REMARKS 24086
Perception-Based Robotic Capability Integration: Considering
Brian Berger
Reconnaissance Team Coordination President and Chief Executive Officer, GTDS America, LLC for Delivering the Future
in a Hostile Environment Tom Henthorn
Dr. Hambisa Keno Capability Developer, USG CTR,
Principal Scientist, FAST Labs, BAE Systems, Inc. Joint Service Small Arms Program
4:55 – 5:00 pm CLOSING REMARKS CLOSING REMARKS
Matt Dooley Alan Kull
President and Chief Executive Officer, Fidelium, LLC Senior Manager, Aerospace Systems Engineering, General Atomics
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21 ABSTRACT SUMMARIES
ROBOTICS
8:30 am TRANSPORTATION PICK-UP
COLUMBUS, GA, CONVENTION AND TRADE CENTER of mission integration has the potential to provide military advantage
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against capable adversaries through the surprise generated from force
All-Domain Execution and Planning (ADEPT) Framework
composition and recombination. Mission integration could also reduce
9:00 am ARMOR RESTORATION SHOP Francolin, C. the cost of operations and modernization by enabling aggregation of
HARMONY CHURCH The ADEPT framework is a design concept which addresses the less-expensive weapons systems to realize capabilities provided today
challenges of adaptive behaviors and intelligent autonomy. ADEPT has by large multimission platforms or formations.
had multiple instantiations in software architectures used on a wide
variety of autonomous systems and applications including undersea,
11:00 am TRANSPORT TO SMALL ARMS LIVE-FIRE DEMONSTRATION ground, air, and space vehicles.a
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PATTON RANGE Hardware Enforced Data Seperation Security on Autonomous
Robotic Systems Or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Trust
24064 the Robot
12:30 – 4:00 pm LIVE-FIRE DEMONSTRATION Autonomous Robotic Systems Act as Force Multipliers to Dosmann, M.
PATTON RANGE Improve Warfighting Safety and Increase Operational Tempo
As robots become more prevalent and powerful, their cybersecurity
Brown, J. is crucial. Hardware enforced data separation closes critical gaps in
RE2 Robotics is developing multiple autonomous robotic systems their security.
2:00 pm EARLY BUS DEPARTS for the DoD to serve as force multipliers, help decrease injuries
PATTON RANGE experienced by warfighters, and increase operational tempo. 24004
Mobile Minefield: How to Kill Modern Tanks That Have
NDIA has a policy of strict compliance with federal and state antitrust laws. The antitrust laws prohibit competitors from engaging in actions 23987 Advanced Protection with Small Robots
that could result in an unreasonable restraint of trade. Consequently, NDIA members must avoid discussing certain topics when they are
together at formal association membership, board, committee, and other meetings and in informal contacts with other industry members:
Considering for Lethality Packages on Unmanned Ground Akers, D.
prices, fees, rates, profit margins, or other terms or conditions of sale (including allowances, credit terms, and warranties); allocation of
Vehicle Platforms: Arming a Killer Robot
They may have passive and active protection from direct fire, artillery
markets or customers or division of territories; or refusals to deal with or boycotts of suppliers, customers or other third parties, or topics Coker, P. fragment, rocket and missile threats, but even the latest battle tanks are
that may lead participants not to deal with a particular supplier, customer or third party. To achieve maximum effectiveness, lethality payloads on UGV platforms vulnerable to the smallest robotic systems. Proposed are commercially
must be precise, sufficiently powerful, reliable, easily resupplied, developed scale off road racing vehicles used to create weapons which
modular and intelligent. are armored, armed and equipped with surveillance systems to destroy
LIVE-FIRE DEMONSTRATING
armored vehicles and other targets.
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COMPANIES
Critical Scout - Repurposing Small Ground Robotic Vehicles TP
Pinpoint Observers The Multi-Purpose Expeditionary Platform
Kent, H. Holt, C.
A robotic payload that geolocates enemy optics. The Multi-Purpose Expeditionary Platform (MPEP) provides the Air Force an
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21 innovative, versatile platform for logistics, construction, disaster recovery,
24035 and more, along with multiple hydraulic attachment available today.
AERO PRECISION LMT DEFENSE SECUBIT, INC. | WEAPONLOGIC Fenris: Persistent Autonomous ISR in the Arctic and Beyond
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Crowell, J.
AIMLOCK MARATHON TARGETS SIG SAUER, INC. AI-Enabled and UAS-Supported Terrain-Traverability
Fenris is a small-scale ruggedized, intelligent unmanned ground vehicle
Assessment for Off-Road Navigation of Robotic and
(UGV) designed to provide persistent ISR in the Arctic and beyond. In
B&T USA MAXIM DEFENSE INDUSTRIES SUREFIRE, LLC Autonomous Systems (RAS)
this talk, CI’s Founder & CEO James Crowell will discuss Fenris’ current
progress to date and its promise for the future. Endo, Y.
KGM TECHNOLOGIES NOVO USA TRIJICON A computational framework for a RAS that enables real-time
24070 construction of a traversability map was developed. Employing a
LEIDOS INNOVATIONS CENTER RADICAL DEFENSE UNIT SOLUTIONS set of customized deep neural networks, the traversability of the
Gaining Decision-Making Advantage Through Force Design region perceivable through an onboard camera and/or a UAS-
and Mission Integration captured aerial image is automatically inferred and added to an active
Walton, T. traversability map, so that the most efficient route can be computed.
This DARPA-sponsored study describes a new model for joint force This computational framework was implemented within ROS-2, and
design and integration, where elements of military capability are able to integrated into a custom-made autonomy payload. The successful field-
be composed and tailored by Combatant Commanders to the needs of testing using this UGV-mounted autonomy payload paired with a sUAS
specific operational challenges close to the time of use. Combined with demonstrated the utility of this AI-enabled computational framework for
appropriate command and control processes and systems, this model effective off-road navigation of future RAS.
18 | #FUTUREFORCE21 | @NDIATODAY 1924079 device controlled by a distant operator. After a successful test, AM 24028 Lethality in small arms systems remains limited by Soldier accuracy.
General expanded the capability to leader-follower of two howitzers, Leveraging advances in target detection and tracking enables a semi-
Emerging Technologies for Armed Unmanned Systems Artificial Intelligence Enabled Small Arms for Networked
autonomous positioning and remote firing of the cannon. autonomous fire control system to significantly reduce aim error, while
Garcia-Lopez | E. Taylor, G. Lethality
allowing the Soldier to retain final control over target engagement.
Group (JTUAWG). The working group is a network of Army and Navy Towers, R.
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Laboratories that collaborate to develop small/miniature weapons for As availability of information on the battlefield increases, dismounted 24048
smaller Unmanned Systems in the land, air, and sea domains. This
Perception-Based Robotic Reconnaissance Team Coordination forces need tools to filter that information for relevancy, and convert it
multi-domain capability will ultimately save friendly lives by giving
in a Hostile Environment for immediate action. An artificial intelligence, embedded at the weapon
Mechanochemically Assisted Broaching of Refractory-Lined
small combat units the ability to conduct armed reconnaissance, Keno, H. system’s fire control, maximizes the utilization of available information to
Gun Barrels
and optionally engage the enemy with scalable effects, and without Our team at BAE Systems FAST Labs is working toward developing increase dismounted squad lethality. Davis, J.
exposing Warfighters to enemy fire. and transitioning Mission Intelligence for Tactical Systems (MITS), an A recent scientific discovery may be key to realizing the use of refractory
autonomy and coordination system for a multi-robot reconnaissance 24029 linings in gun barrels. This discovered surface effect transitions the
24038 team composed of unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) and supporting
Semi-Autonomous Engagement Mechanisms and Effects for
‘gummy’ behavior of refractory metals when cut to one that is much
unmanned aerial systems (UASs) that host a variety of sensor payloads. more favorable, enabling conventional rifling of the liners - a task until
Optionally Manned Semi-Autonomous Howitzer Small Arms
We will present the main challenges we addressed, our method, now that has proven to be quite challenging.
Evans, M. experimental results, plans for future work, and a transition plan to Towers, R.
AM General with its partners Maren-go and Mandus Group LLC has ground operations.
developed a teleoperated Hawkeye mobile howitzer to demonstrate the
feasibility of moving and positioning a 105mm howitzer using a remote GARM
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SMALL ARMS Integrated Quality Management Reduces Risk for Armaments, Data Science & ML-Enabled Terminal Effects Optimization
Robotic, and Munitions Manufacturers Eng, K. | Krogstad, Z. | Patel, R.
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Miller, M. Warhead design and performance optimization is conducted utilizing
Long Life Barrel Tests Surefire’s Advanced Suppressor Program - Blending This presentation will discuss how an integrated electronic quality technologies from data science, machine learning, distributed
Kontis, G. Experience with Technology to the Warfighter management solution can help armament, robotics, and munitions computing, and computational optimization.
Test results show a major extension in gun barrel life is achievable with Dueck, B. manufacturers improve operations, reduce risk, and meet industry
barrels made from new steel. Surefire’s Advanced Suppressor Program blends experience with regulations. We will discuss steps to achieving a comprehensive 24040
Technology to bring Next Generation Signature Suppression to the continuous improvement strategy to put companies on the path to
improved productivity and profitability, while protecting customer safety.
Analytical Evaluation and Redesign of the MK44 Rounds
24068 Warfighter. The end results are a Next Generation, patent pending, low
Positioner Spring Using Adam Multibody Dynamics Simulation
back pressure suppressor designed and optimized for the warfighter
STANREC 4785 Suppressor Testing Software
providing best in class, Audible and Visual characteristics. 23931
Dye, D. | Jacob, A. Behrens, J.
MIM Frangible Energetic Projecticles for Medium Caliber
An overview of the suppressor testing program at NSWC Crane will 24052 The Mk44 30mm cannon utilizes a custom shape spring to quickly
Weapons
be presented including descriptions of test standards, procedures, translate rounds from its dual feed paths and into the bolt. The dynamic
7.62 MM Belt Fed Suppressor Kent, H. behavior of the spring when feeding rounds is difficult to characterize
and hardware used.
Haag, P. Introducing a medium caliber frangible energetic projectile for C-UAS, with classical analytically approaches. Optimization of the spring
Radical Firearms has produced fully functioning machine gun target marking and training. geometry using empirical methods may require multiple time consuming
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suppressors with audible, thermal, and flash signature reduction iterations. This presentation will describe how MSC Adams, a multi-
Suppressor Cleaning body dynamics simulation software, was coupled with SmartUQ’s DOE
utilizing additive manufacturing from a high nickel and cobalt superalloy. 24017
Torigian, Z. This is to show the real-world viability of the proposed technologies software was utilized to model the Mk44 feed system including gear
Modulation-Assisted Gun-Drilling train, linked rounds, and spring to optimize the Mk44 cannon’s rounds
The purpose of this brief is to present the challenges, trends, on a proven platform. The technology has the ability to be adapted to
methodology and preliminary data from the US Army Suppressor multiple platforms. Mann, J. positioner spring.
Cleaning effort to the defense community. The presentation will illustrate Manufacturing productivity gains and quality improvements in deep-
the widespread problem of small arm suppressors becoming ineffective 24061 hole gun-drilling with modulation are reviewed. Applications in 4140 and 24049
due a buildup of fouling deposits. The brief will contain technical 416R steel alloys are discussed.
Maxim Defense M240 Suppressor Multifunction Sealing, Quality Assurance and Ammunition
content related to ongoing developments by both the USG and industry
Marking Systems
to extend the service life and performance of suppressors. Steinbech, D. 24032
This abstract provides the details on Maxim Defenses efforts to reduce/ Domit, G.
Modernizing the Energetics Manufacturing Industrial Base HERNON Manufacturing has developed a single enclosure which seals,
24054 remove the visual and audible signature of the M240MG.
Marlow, C. weighs, performs 2-D dimensional profiling and bullet tip ID marking on
Intermediate Caliber Virtual-Baffle Suppressor System A process to evaluate and modernize energetics manufacturing 100% of post production ammunition passed through it.
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Burnside, P. processes is described and detailed, including examples of
Modular Suppressor Test Bed Design of Experiments successful projects.
Using CFD to take advantage of shock waves to improve
suppressor performance. Cler, D.
A design of experiments was conducted using modular suppressor
hardware to assess blast and flash.
20 | #FUTUREFORCE21 | @NDIATODAY 2124008 24036 23999 as the Picatinny Smart Rail (PSR). This system provides a mounting
platform for firearms accessories, including tactical lights or telescopic
Modular Multi-Mode Seeker (Distro D) MK52 Chain Gun (7.62 X 62MM) History, Capabilities, Modernizing the Army by Utilizing Design of Experiments
sights. The military can mount both the Family of Weapon Sights –
Newman, G. Reliability, and Platform Integration (Distro D) Approaches to Determine System Effectiveness in a
Individual (FWS-I) (2) and Small Tactical Optical Rifle Mounted (STROM)
O’Donnell, A. Stochastic Infantry Simulation
This presentation provides information on Elbit America’s integrated (3,4,5) micro-laser rangefinder Program of Record hardware onto the
seeker suite that address the multi-faceted problem of keeping pace In response to the growing interest in small and medium caliber chain Roberts, T. current PSR. However, each solution has its own battery source and
with evolving threats and kill-chain closure in contested regions. This guns on various platforms including Remote Weapon Stations, this This case study follows the novel design and analysis of computer user interface, complicating decision-making and hindering operational
suite of integrated multi-mode sensors and effectors, on distributed presentation will focus on the 7.62 x 51mm MK52 Gun System. experiments (DACE) approach taken for the operational analysis of the efficiencies for the modern warfighter.
platforms and across domains in a networked, configurable battlespace AFCT (Advanced Fire Control Technology) as a follow on project for
offers an affordable, flexible, WOSA compliant solution. the IVAS (Integrated Visual Augmentation System) for the dismounted To solve this issue, new approaches are needed to integrate current
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combat infantry soldier. FWS-I and STORM hardware to the standard PSR. Specifically, the
Counter Improvised Explosive Devices (CIED) (Distro D) adapters are required for current FWS-I and STORM systems to make
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Barrowes, B. these two systems compatible with its new PSR interface, operating
Shaping the Future of Indirect Fires (Distro D) 24025
High-frequency electromagnetic induction (HFEMI) can detect and system, and electrical supply source to minimize size and weight.
Winzell, T. Decision Analytics for Threat Response The Tactical Rail Accessory Power System (TRAPS) by Axle Box
classify carbon rods, wires, and other improvised explosive device
This presentation provides an overview of the production-ready systems constituent parts. Sassaman, G. Innovations, will solve these problems and provide the military with a
Elbit America offers to the warfighter. Leveraging combat proven Utilizing decision analytics methodologies to respond to threat unique solution for integrating FWS-I and STORM hardware onto the Pic
systems developed and fielded by Elbit Land in Israel, the ATMOS advancements in technologies and capabilities while balancing system rail while delivering a significant cost advantage. The TRAPS is a single-
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(mobile howitzer), Sling and Spear (mobile mortars) and Cardom level competing objectives (Cost, Schedule, Performance). point power supply for electronic targeting enablers.
(turreted mortar) systems coupled with precision guided rounds and
XM914E2 Chain Gun - LW30 (30MM X 113MM) Capability on
seeker technologies are re-shaping the future indirect fires. Bringing
Light Tactical Vehicles (Distro A) 24056
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in laser and GPS guidance gives battlefield operators the ability to Inman, J. Reinforced Concrete Wall Performance Predicted Using Deep
connect on target with the first round, providing increased survivability
Hydrone Multi-Domain (Marine, Ground, Air) Vehicle
In response to the growing interest of medium caliber capability Neural Network
and inherent cost savings. Committed to expanding the U.S. Industrial on lightweight platforms with focus in counter-UAS, DEVCOM and Kempshall, S.
Holgado, D.
Base footprint, Elbit America is moving toward U.S. production of these Northrop Grumman are in the process of maturing and optimizing HyDrone is the world’s only fully multi-modal (air/land/maritime) UAS.
systems beginning in 2022. the 30mm x 113mm XM914E2 Chain Gun. The focus of this abstract This capability is provided with minimal parasitic elements. Based on test data, two DNN Models are built to predict rc wall
highlights the operator level maintainability improvements being performance under contact and near-contact explosions. Obtained
implemented into the XM914E2. predictions shows higher accuracy compared with currently
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available models.
Armament Sustainment and Lethality Multipliers in
UEA Expeditionary Settings 24046
McKinney, T. | Ross, J. Virtual Gunner
24030 24050 The presentation focuses on providing warfighters with the means to
Nuckols, W.
integrate and sustain armament systems to support various munitions,
PRISM Demonstration The Developemnt and Status of the Fire and Ordnance Control Virtual Gunner reduces the cognitive load and enhances the combat
including air and surface launched missiles, as well as air dropped bombs,
Douros, C. for Unmanned Systems (Focus) effectiveness of a modern combat vehicle crew with multiple sensor
on both manned and unmanned platforms in austere, expeditionary
Demonstration on the modularity of M&S using DEVCOM AC’s Spirock, T. settings. Utilizing mobile, partially containerized solutions, we will discuss and weapon systems employed in the current and future highly dynamic
PRISM framework. The development of the Fire and Ordinance Control for Unmanned how Air, Ground, and Maritime assets can benefit from having agile combat environment.
Systems (FOCUS) by the Joint Tactical Unmanned Armaments Working support capabilities delivered closer to the action, in highly mobile formats
24041 Group (JTUAWG) will be discussed. that can serve as force multipliers to support distributed operations. 24086
Human Autonomy Interactions for Intelligent Weapons Capability Integration: Considering for Delivering the Future
Systems 24073 24060 Henthorn, T.
Tweedell, A. Range Extension for the Anti-Access Battlefield TRAPS: Empowering FWS-I and Storm Systems Everyone seeks to add capability to the squads of the future, but as we
New research approaches by U.S. Army Research Laboratory are Martins, J. Horton, L. try and expand the envelope of capability, we may need to reconsider
discussed for human-agent interaction for intelligent squad weapons. The INDOPACOM theater requires U.S. forces to employ weapons with The military has implemented a standard rail interface systems, known what that squad looks like…what needs to be considered? How do we
increasingly longer standoff ranges. This presentation will discuss the get there? What could it look like?
24021 spectrum of modifications to significantly increase weapon employment
ranges while preserving weapon mass properties. Specifically, it will
Winning the Gray Zone: The Importance of Intermediate Force discuss the long range ramjet powered Meteor air-to-air weapon,
Capabilities the turbojet powered SPEAR 3 air-to-surface weapon, and wing kit
Leimbach, W. additions to unpowered munitions like the 155mm surface-to-surface
Winning in the Gray Zone means completing the “deterrence equation,” guided artillery projectile. Discussions will include weapon kinematics
that is, precluding adversary aggression in competition below armed as well as emerging seeker and data link requirements for long range
conflict with intermediate force capabilities (IFCs) in a manner similar to employment on a network connected battlefield.
equipping the U.S. military element of national power with overwhelming
lethality as a deterrent to armed conflict.
IFCs, which include non-lethal weapons as well as other non-lethal
tools, will bridge the gap that exists between a mission of mere
presence and the use of lethal effects.
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24011 integrated sensor and HUD capability to EOD operators, having the
POSTER PRESENTERS
Enabling Explosive Ordnance Disposal Operations in the
potential to significantly transform render safe operations and capability SMALL ARMS
under a diversity of operating conditions and threats.
Electromagnetic Spectrum
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Barnhard, D. | Coburn, J. 24023 Coaxial OD Sensors - Enabling Crew Served Weapon Gunners Modular Suppressor Test Bed Design of Experiments
Concepts for multi-domain combined arms operations define threats
Searchable Ordnance Database to Eliminate Snipers and Other Optically Equipped Observers Cler, D.
in the operating environment (OE) in 2025 and beyond as super-
empowered through rapid access to information and significant Bichutskiy, V. | Shaughnassey, A. | Pate, M. Kent, H. Armaments Center, U.S. Army DEVCOM
advances in commercial electronics. Electronic support hardware and We present Searchable Ordnance Database (SOrD), a novel framework Armor Development Group, LLC
Board 7
visualization tools that provide detection, localization and isolation of for ordnance and explosives identification, recognition and intelligence.
Board 2 Zinc Slug Feasibility
commercial wireless signals and devices will become necessary to SOrD provides a mobile-first platform---buttressed by a munitions and
enhance security and situational awareness to mitigate risk. The ability explosives data lake and an ordnance data warehouse with more than Integration of Modern Suppression Technologies into Mass Holland, T.
to quickly and safely locate SOIs can also be enhanced by the use of 100,000 items, and leveraging the latest advancements in AI/ML, AR/ Production Armaments Center, U.S. Army DEVCOM
multiple, heterogeneous types of unmanned platforms (UGV, UAV, USV, VR, LIDAR, and mobile technologies---consisting of a suite of tools Mudgett, C.
etc.). This presentation will explore notional use cases that illustrate that provide EOD personnel with actionable intelligence quickly, easily B&T USA Board 8
current and envision future technologies that serve to provide the EOD and efficiently. Lightweight Materials Houstings for GRIN Prototype
operator with additional sensing capabilities. Board 3 Riflescopes
24074 Resiliency of Caliber .50 Projectiles in Barrels with Irregular Dionisio, R.
24007 Rifling CCDC Armaments Center, U.S. Army
Briefing on EOD Issues with Disposing of Insensitive Munitions
Enhanced Situational Awareness for the Modern EOD Warrior Gmyrek, T.
Snell, W. U.S. Department of Defense Board 9
Makris, A. This brief covers a short history of munitions safety. It also covers Cleaning Sealed Firearm Suppressors for Longer Service Life
There is an ever-increasing need to enhance the situational awareness insensitive munitions (IM) and EOD issues with disposing of IM. The Board 4 and Replacement Cost Savings
of the modern EOD operator as threats expand and improvised reasons we have issues disposing of IM are discussed as are the ways Inert Fill Replacement
explosive devices (IEDs) become increasingly sophisticated, with
France, B.
we are currently achieving disposals.
Bell, J. TDA Research, Inc.
possible contamination of the target environment by CBRN agents.
UDC USA, Inc.
Additionally, there can be a need for night operations where visible 24081
lights are not permitted. To respond to such threats, EOD operators Board 5
require equipment and detectors across a broad spectrum of threats, The EOD Future threat Landscape and Explosive Detection
Technology Advancements Replacing Tracers With Visible, Thermal and IR Signature on
as well as a range of camera sensors, which must seamlessly integrate
Target Projectile Technology
with their current protective ensembles through appropriate interfaces, Dennis, S.
displays and embedded heads-up-display (HUD). The current Analysis and solutions for future EOD explosive threat detection
Kent, H.
presentation introduces two current programs aimed at delivering Armor Development Group, LLC
requirements with the USBTA and DetectaChem.
ROBOTICS
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Kinesis - Universal Robotic Control Combat Optimized Ballistic Remote Armament (COBRA)
Brodmerkel, C. Smith, A.
Tomahawk Robotics Armaments Center, U.S. Army DEVCOM
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What’s Your Backup Plan? Adapting Crew Served Robotic
Weapons to Manual Firing
Kent, H.
Armor Development Group, LLC
EOD
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Advanced Demolition Explosives are Needed to Dispose
of Insensitive Munitions (IM) to Overcome the Tactical
Disadvantage of Current Demolition Explosives
Wittkamper, B.
Booz Allen Hamilton
24 | #FUTUREFORCE21 | @NDIATODAY 25SPEAKER BIOGRAPHIES COL RANDY EVERETT, USA (RET)
International Armaments Cooperation Staff Officer
U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command
BG WILLIAM BORUFF, USA
Mr. William “Randy” focus was training Border Security Forces Colonel (Ret) Everett graduated from the
Joint Program Executive Officer Everett is currently in operations at the Division, Brigade and Naval Postgraduate School in December
Armaments & Ammunition Commanding General employed with Battalion levels. 1998 with a Masters of Arts in International
Brigadier General education includes a Master of Science director, Contracting Enabler Cell, Combined the Department of Security and Civil Military Relations. He
Defense as an Employee at the US Army A qualified Infantry and Special Forces maintains a Baccalaureate degree from
William M. Boruff in Acquisition and Contract Management, Security Transition Command Afghanistan;
Combat Capabilities Development Command officer, COL (Ret) Everett’s career focus Regents College of New York in Liberal Arts.
became the Joint Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne, and, Commanding General of the Mission
(CCDC). His focus is on Global Technology has been primarily within the arena of He was accepted into Johns Hopkins SAIS
Program Executive Florida. His military education includes and Installation Contracting Command, Fort
Integration working on Foreign Comparative international relations, education, training Doctorate of International Affairs program
Officer Armaments & Ammunition and the a Master of Science in Strategic Studies Sam Houston, TX.
Testing (FCT) programs for the US Army as and operations. Previous assignments and began courses in the Fall of 2020.
Commanding General, Picatinny Arsenal from the U.S. Army War College; Air
His awards and decorations include the well as serving as a desk officer for Australia. within Infantry and Special Forces units have
on July 23, 2021, leading the mission to Command and Staff College; Transportation
Legion of Merit with one oak leaf cluster, enabled him to understand operations from His awards include a Legion of Merit,
develop and procure conventional and Corps Advance Course; Multiple Launch
Bronze Star with two oak leaf clusters, Previously, Mr. Everett has been an affiliate the squad to Division level. Bronze Star, Defense Meritorious Service
leap-ahead munitions to increase the Rocket System Cadre Course; and Field
Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Instructor at Loyola University located medal, several Meritorious Service medals,
warfighter’s combat power. Prior to this, Artillery Basic Course. Assignments within the military have been
Meritorious Service Medal with four oak in Baltimore, Maryland where he has Joint Commendation medal, mutable Army
BG Boruff served as the Special Assistant Detachment Commander of a Special Forces
Brigadier General Boruff has held leaf clusters, Joint Service Commendation taught International Management and Commendation medals, Special Forces Tab,
to the Military Deputy/Director, Army A-Team, Training and Executive officer of
numerous command and staff positions. Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal, Business courses along with Advanced Master Parachute Badge, Combat Action
Acquisition Corps, Office of the Assistant an Infantry Battalion, Senior Instructor and
His assignments include contingency Afghanistan and Iraq Campaign Medals, Leadership Develop Courses and Badge and a host of other awards to include
Secretary of the Army (Acquisition, Logistics Operations Officer of a Training Academy,
contracting officer, XVIII Airborne Corps, Fort Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Business Policy (Strategy) and Executive a Campaign medal from Iraq and several
and Technology) Washington, DC. Prior to and Commander of an Infantry Battalion.
Bragg, North Carolina; assignment officer, NATO-International Security Assistance Education Seminars. Foreign Awards to include the Ukrainian
arriving at the Pentagon, Brigadier General
Acquisition Management Branch, U.S. Army Force Medal (Afghanistan), Saudi Arabian Colonel (Ret) Everett joined the military in Badge of Honor and Polish Service medal.
Boruff served as the Deputy Commanding Mr. Everett is a Retired Colonel after thirty-
Human Resources Command, Alexandria, Kuwaiti Liberation Medal, and Kuwaiti 1975, and was commissioned as a Second He was inducted into Ft. Benning’s Officer
General of the Combined Security Transition three years in the United States Military.
Virginia; executive officer to the Director, Liberation Medal. He is authorized to wear Lieutenant of Infantry in September 1978. Candidate School Hall of Fame in 2012 and
Command, Kabul Afghanistan. His final military assignment was Chief,
U.S. Army Acquisition Support Center, Fort the Army Parachute Badge, Air Assault Throughout his thirty-three years of active was nominated and found worthy to be
National Guard Bureau J-5, International added to the Order of St. Maurice.
Brigadier General Boruff was commissioned Belvoir, Virginia; proponency officer, Army Badge and Joint & Army Staff Identification and traditional service he has visited many
Affairs Division.
as a second lieutenant in Field Artillery Acquisition Executive Support Agency, Badge. In fiscal 1997, he was awarded the countries including, Estonia, Germany, William Everett is married to the former
from the ROTC program at the University Pentagon; commander, Defense Contract Secretary of the Army Award for Excellence Preceding his assignment to the International Kuwait, Iraq, Israel, Bulgaria, Bosnia- Elva L. Bourchel RN and they reside in
of North Carolina at Pembroke, North Management Agency-Northern Iraq; deputy in Contracting-Outstanding Contingency Affairs Division, COL (Ret) Everett was Herzegovina and Croatia. Harford Country, MD.
Carolina, where he received a Bachelor of director, USAASC; commander, Defense Contracting Officer; and, in fiscal 2009 assigned to the Iraqi Assistance Group. His
Science in Accounting as a distinguished Contract Management Agency, Combat he was named the Secretary of the Army
military graduate. He joined the Army Vehicles BAE Systems, York, Pennsylvania; Acquisition Director of the Year.
Acquisition Corps in 1995. His advanced project manager, Transportation Systems;
COL WENDELL LEIMBACH, JR., USA
Director, Joint Intermediate Force Capabilities Office
MG PATRICK DONAHOE, USA U.S. Department of Defense
Commanding General Col Leimbach was 2nd Platoon Commander, C Company Administration with a focus in Systems
born and raised and subsequently as the TOW Platoon Acquisition Management. Upon graduation
U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence
in Baltimore, MD, Commander, H&S Company. he was reassigned to MCSC and took on
Major General Patrick York. His other general officer assignment the brigade trainer. He commanded the 4th and graduated responsibilities as the Individual Armor and
J. Donahoe, a native was as the CJ-5, director of Plans, Cavalry Brigade at Fort Knox, Kentucky. He from Baltimore’s Friends High School in In 1997, then Capt Leimbach was assigned Load Bearing Team Leader for the Program
of New Jersey, was Headquarters Operation Resolute Support also served in Afghanistan as the Senior 1988. He graduated from the University of to his first tour with Marine Corps Systems Manager for Infantry Combat Equipment.
commissioned an in Afghanistan. Advisor to General Sher Mohammed Delaware 1992 with a BS in Computer and Command (MCSC) in Quantico, VA as a While serving in that billet Maj Leimbach
Armor Officer through Villanova University Karimi, the chief of the General Staff of the Information Sciences and a minor in History. project officer for the Program Manager was selected as an Acquisition Professional
in May 1989. He has served in numerous Other previous assignments include: Afghan National Army. for Tank Systems. Subsequently, in 1999
He was commissioned a second lieutenant Officer (8061) in the first year that the MOS
company grade and field grade Armor and commander, 1st Battalion, 67th Armor Capt Leimbach was sent to the Army Armor
in the U.S. Marine Corps in July 1992 after was competitively offered.
Cavalry positions in the continental United Regiment, 4th Infantry Division at Fort Hood, Following that assignment he served as the Captain’s Career Course (ACCC) at Ft. Knox,
completing Officer Candidate School. He
States, Germany, Bosnia, Kuwait and the Texas. While in command, the unit deployed chief of staff, U.S. Army Maneuver Center of and then back to 2nd Tank Battalion at In 2006, Maj Leimbach was transferred
was assigned as a Tank Officer and attended
Republic of Korea. to Iraq where the battalion conducted Excellence at Fort Benning, Georgia. Camp Lejeune. While at 2nd Tank Battalion to PM Tank Systems where he served
the Armor Officer Basic Course at Ft.
counterinsurgency operations in Babil and Capt Leimbach served as the D Company as the M1A1 Project Officer and then as
He is a graduate of the Armor Officer Basic Knox, KY in 1993.
He most recently served as the deputy Karbala provinces and earned the Valorous Commander and assistant operations officer, acting Program Manager. In 2007 he was
commanding general for Operations, Eighth Unit Citation for actions against the enemy. and Advanced Courses, the United States
As a lieutenant he served as a Tank Officer and as the H&S Company Commander. selected to serve as the Program Manager
United States Army in the Republic of Korea. Naval Command and General Staff College,
with the 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine for Tank Systems where he contributed to
Prior to serving in the Republic of Korea, Following battalion command, he was and Senior Service College Fellowship at From 2002-2004, Maj Leimbach was
Division in Camp Lejeune, NC, from the fielding of the programmable 120mm
he was the deputy commanding general for assigned to the National Training Center at Harvard University. He holds a Bachelor a student at the Naval Postgraduate
1993-1997. While there he served as the Multi-Purpose High Explosive (MP-HE) main
Operations and acting senior commander, Fort Irwin, California where he served initially, of Arts in History, a Masters of Advanced School (NPS) in Monterey, CA where he gun ammunition. In August of 2010, LtCol
10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum, New as a battalion trainer leading the Scorpion Military Studies, and a Masters of National received a Master’s Degree in Business Leimbach was reassigned to the office of the
Team, and then led the Bronco Team as Security and Strategic Studies.
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