Project Manager Soldier Protection and Individual

Equipment

American Apparel and Footwear Association

15 April 2011
 Agenda

Organization Chart

Mission Statement

Camouflage Pattern Update

Flame Resistant (FR) Clothing

FR Army Combat Uniform (ACU)
Improvements

Women’s ACU User Evaluation Update

Mountain Combat Boot

PM SCIE Product Chart

Advance Planning Brief to Industry (APBI)

Contact Information 2
 Project Manager Soldier Protection
and Individual Equipment
Project Manager
Senior Enlisted Advisor SPIE
Mission:
SGM Charles Williams COL William Cole Director, Operations
& Plans Develop and provide superior and
Deputy
Gary Pesano sustainable integrated clothing and
David Super
equipment in a rapidly changing global
Director, Business Fort Belvoir, VA Director,Technical environment as well as provide
Management Management Soldiers with the state-of-the-art
Wes Welch Karl Masters protection to defeat and reduce
Director, Quality threats associated with Ballistics, Blast
Director, Logistics
Assurance Overpressure, Fragmentation and
Preston Turner
Duane Cook Heat.
Natick, MA

Product Manager Philadelphia, PA

Product Manager
Soldier Clothing and Ft Belvoir, VA
Soldier Protective
Individual Equipment Equipment
LTC Michael Sloane LTC Jon Rickey
Deputy Dave Geringer Deputy Barry Hauck

MAJ Bryan APM MAJ Morneault APM

MAJ Robinson APM MAJ Madore APM
MAJ Castro APM CPT Choi APM
MAJ Dillon APM Dr. Pojeta APM
CPT Bohlen APM
Ft Bliss, TX Ft Lee,
Michael Holthe CDG APM Camp Shelby, Va
MS
Ft Hood, TX Haymarket,
Ft Benning, GA VA

Ft Stewart, GA

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 PM-
PM-Soldier Clothing and
Individual Equipment
Mission

Develop and provide superior and sustainable integrated

clothing and equipment in a rapidly changing global
environment for the Army’s most important combat
system… the Soldier!
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 OCP Mission

Memorandum for ASA(ALT) from Deputy Chief of Staff, G3/5/7

(30 Mar 10)

“Not earlier than August 2010, Soldiers deploying to Afghanistan in

support of OEF will begin receiving combat uniforms and select
Organizational Clothing Individual Equipment (OCIE) in MultiCam®
camouflage pattern . . . applies only to the U.S. Army Soldiers and
members of other Services assigned to the Army units operation in
Afghanistan. This procurement will support fielding all Soldiers
deployed to Afghanistan beginning not earlier than November 2010.”

– paragraph 2b

Note: Uniform is now called OCP - OEF Camouflage Pattern

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 Global IV Camouflage Effort
Long-term, Army-wide Camouflage Solution

Develop 3 Uniform Camouflage Patterns

Arid Transitional Woodland/Jungle

Develop 1 OCIE Pattern that complements or is

coordinated with all 3 uniform patterns

Three patterns with common geometry (shapes) and different color

palettes for different terrain will be inexpensive to develop and effective
across the globe.
FOLLOWING COMPLETE PHASE IV ANALYSES:
• Phase IV analysis will inform the requirement and recommendations presented to
CSA and AUB on the next OCIE Army camouflage pattern uniform. In addition, based
on the decision, TRADOC may recommend to the AUB the adoption of selected
pattern(s) for inclusion in the Soldier’s Clothing Bag.
• ASCC CDRs will have the flexibility to determine the appropriate Phase IV pattern(s)
for use in their theater
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 Camouflage Pattern Update

Secretary of the Army approval – April 2011

Expected release of Request for Proposal o/a
15 April 2011

Assessment of Industry Product
Demonstration Models – 3/4FY11

Contract award (three vendors) - 1FY12

Field testing – 3/4FY12

Licensing agreement/contract award, if
applicable – 2FY13

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 Flame Resistant (FR) Clothing

Lightweight Performance
Hood (LPH)

Army Aircrew
Combat Uniform
FR Army Combat Modular Ghillie Suit & (A2CU)
Uniform Ghillie Suit Accessory Kit
(FR ACU) (GSAK)

Improved
Combat Vehicle
Crewman (iCVC)
Ensemble

FR Camouflage
FR-ACU Trouser
Face Paint Fuel Handler’s
Product Army Combat
Improvement Shirt Coverall
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 Alternate Fabric FR Testing
FY 11 Detailed Schedule
Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep

FR-ACU Alternate Fabric

M&D Contract Award FR-ACU Alt Fabric 11 fabrics, 5 Rip-stop, 6 Twill
Cut and Sew 40 uniforms per 11 fabrics, 5 Rip-stop, 6 Twill
Safety Assessment Report
Pyroman
Evaluation Uniform Manufacturing/Delivery
Soldier Evaluation
Source/Treat Fabric - Permethrin Testing
Color fastness/ Shrinkage
OCP color fastness and fading
Pyroman
Evaluation Uniform Manufacturing/Delivery
Soldier Evaluation
Source/Treat Fabric - Permethrin Testing
Color fastness/ Shrinkage
PD/TDP Modification for Rip-stop
SRP Prep and Hand-off to DLA-TS KEY
Scheduled
DLA-TS Acceptance
Completed
Accomplished to Date

Sources Sought for Alternate FR Fabrics (52 fabrics, reduced to 8)
TODAY Ripstop

Laboratory and Bench-top Testing (vertical flame, after glow/flame, char length) Twill

Pyroman- Thermal Evaluation 9
 FR ACU Improvements

Issues:
- Shrinkage
- Durability
- Colorfastness (OCP only)

Actions through collaboration:

- Numerous tests/trials:

Industry (Fabric Manufacturers, Printers, Cut/Sew Facilities)

Government (Natick, Aberdeen)

Academia (NC State)
- Alternate Fabric Selection (Ongoing)
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 FR ACU Improvements

Near/Intermediate Term:
- Reduce Fabric Shrinkage by 30% (Allowance Reduced from 5% to 3.5%)

Contract modification submitted on 24 February 2011
- Ongoing pattern modification

Currently modifying patterns = more generous fit

Award M&D contract for pattern evaluation
- Tightening of finished garment tolerances

Tolerances will match current Nylon/Cotton ACUs

Second contract modification O/A 24 April 2011
- Will result in better fit and more durable uniform

Long Term:
- Alternate fabric selection (currently ongoing)

Shrinkage testing (pre- and post-laundering measurement)

Durability testing (tear/tensile strength, abrasion testing)

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 FR ACU Improvements

Near/Intermediate Term:
- Camouflage evaluation (Using 60+ worst-case uniforms from theater and
laboratory-laundered OCP fabric)

Camouflage lab analysis

Pattern-in-Picture studies
- Worked with Industry to identify best dyes/finishes
- Suggested ALARACT (based on Natick test data)

Reinforce laundering uniforms inside-out

Proper laundering temperature/detergents

Long Term:
- Alternate fabric selection (currently ongoing)

Colorfastness Testing of New Fabrics:

Light, Acid Perspiration, Accelerated Laundering, Wet and Dry Crocking

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 Women’s Army Combat Uniform

OVERALL DESCRIPTION:

Garment Improvements:

Coats
- Adjusted length of the coat
- Narrowed shoulder width
- Adjusted chest, waist, and sweep
- Adjusted the sleeve length, and width
Objective: To improve the fit of - Reshaped bi-swing to have a curved seam
the ACU for female Soldiers and - Repositioned pencil and sleeve pockets
correct identified deficiencies while - Repositioned and graded elbow patches
minimizing the differences
between the unisex and female
Trousers
ACUs. AR 600-9 used as guide for - Added elastic waistband
fit test participants - Removed drawstring
Women’s ACU User Evaluation - Adjusted hips

Dates: Jan-May 11 - Shortened button fly
− Fort Lewis, WA - Lengthened back rise
− Fort Devens, MA - Repositioned pockets – lower leg
− Fort Carson, CO - Repositioned knee patches
− Fort Benning, GA
− Fort Jackson, SC
Both coat and trousers will have 13 sizes
BOI: TBD

Pending 143rd AUB Decision (November 2011)
NSNs: TBD
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 Mountain Combat Boot

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION: A durable, hiking-

style mountain combat boot for use by
Soldiers in rugged terrain and meet/exceed
the current operational capabilities and
RFI RFI replace the Boot Ski Mountain (OCIE)
─ Achieve performance equal to the
SEP current issued Temperate, Hot and
Cold Weather boots
─ Non-marking, oil and slip resistant
rubber outsole
─ Waterproof
─ Construction providing both durability
OBJECTIVE: Maintain the current
and ankle/foot stability required in
capability of a water proof, combat-
rugged mountainous terrain
effective boot with the ankle stability,
support and mobility required in a UPDATE:
mountainous environment while reaching • SEP – Down select January 2011
to reduce weight. • The right boot design for desired salient characteristics
• CPD holding pending user feedback review for hot
BOI: RFI - Two per IBCT Soldier weather MCB requirement
deploying in support of OEF (Afghanistan) • RFI - Fielding to deploying Soldiers (OEF)
NSN/MCN: 8430-01-F00-40## • Remaining FY11 quantity~58k; planning for two
solicitations: 30k and 30k
UNIT COST: ≈$170

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 PM SCIE FY 11
Product Alignment
Extreme Weather Clothing & Equipment Initial Issue Uniforms
FR Uniforms & Equipment APM: MAJ Castro APM: MAJ Robinson
APM: MAJ Dillon (703) 805-8529 (703) 805-8558
(703) 805-8545 Acq Spt: Steve Swan/SFC Corp Acq Spt: Marty Fadden/Roland Bostick
Acq Spt: Jed Watkins QA/QC : Tom Arsenault QA/QC : Linda Mullenix
QA/QC: Susan McLendon Modular Boot System IPFU Enhancements
FR Clothing Mountain Combat Boot Duffel Bag Improvements
Army Combat Shirt GEN III/P3I ECWCS Towel Improvements
Army Combat Pant FREE Army Service Uniform
Fuel Handlers Coverall Clothing Bag Modernization
Modular Ghillie Suit/GSAK Upgrade ACU Ancillary Items
Jeff Myhre
FR Camouflage Face Paint Army Combat Uniform
(703) 805-8517
FR Patches
Performance FR T-Shirt Systems Integration
RFI
Configuration Management Clothing & Individual Equipment
NBC Equipment
Family of Flashlights (APL) CDG APM/Technology Insertion:
APM: CPT Bohlen Shin, Knee, Elbow Protection System Mike Holthe
(703) 805-8522 (508) 233-6498
Acq Spt: Dan Young/Paul Harriger Parachutes Acq Spt/QA/QC : TBD
QA/QC : Carrie Larson APM: MAJ Bryan Modular Sleeping Bag System
JC3 (703) 805-8528
Acq Spt: Keith Colliver
(MSBS) Upgrade
JPACE QA/QC : Ronda Perfili Field Tarp
JSLIST Army Combat Glove
JSLIST Glove/AFS Advanced Tactical Parachute System
Glove Enhancement Initiative
On-the-Move Hydration System MC-6
MOLLE MFF ARAPS
Technology Insertion
TTMB Electronic Automatic Activation Device
1. Flame Resistance
Mountaineering Equipment MFF Navigational Aid
2. Environmental Protection
Team Stove Parachutist Oxygen Mask
3. OCIE & Clothing Bag
Modern Army Combatives Kit RFID, Weapons Case, Bailout Chute
4. Chemical/Biological
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 Advance Planning Brief
to Industry (APBI)

Hosts:
- US Army – PM SCIE and PM SPE
- USMC – PM ICE
- USAF – Aeronautical Systems Center
- US Navy
- PM SOF Survival, Support and Equipment Systems
- US Natick Soldier Research Development & Engineering Center
- Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support

Purpose: Provide Industry with Joint information on path
forward of clothing and individual equipment

Conference dates: 10-12 May 2011

Waterford, 6715 Commerce Street, Springfield, VA

Announcement posted on FedBizOpps.gov

Register by 29 April 2011

POC Jaime Roig, PM SCIE, (703) 805-8520,
[email protected]
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 APBI Sessions

Government Business Processes

Requirements

FR Clothing

Body Armor

Army Unique

Parachutes

SOF Unique

Cold Weather Clothing & Equipment

Hydration/Load-Carrying Equipment

Ballistic Helmets and Accessories

USMC Unique

Footwear/Handwear

Uniforms
 PM-SCIE Points of Contact
LTC Michael E. Sloane
Product Manager – Solider Clothing and Individual Equipment
Comm (703) 805-8514, DSN 655-8514
[email protected]

Mr. Dave Geringer

Deputy Product Manager – Soldier Clothing and Individual Equipment
Comm (703) 805-8506, DSN 655-8506
[email protected]

Mr. Jeff Myhre

Systems Integrator, Soldier Clothing and Individual Equipment
Comm (703) 805-8517, DSN 655-8517
[email protected]

Assistant Product Managers

MAJ John Bryan MAJ Sequana Robinson

APM – Parachutes APM – Initial Issue Uniforms
Comm (703) 805-8529, DSN 655-8529 Comm (703) 805-8558, DSN 655-8558
[email protected] [email protected]

CPT Adam Bohlen MAJ Beire Castro

APM – NBC Equipment APM – Extreme Weather Clothing & Equipment
Comm (703) 805-8522, DSN 655-8522 Comm (703) 805-8529, DSN 655-8529
[email protected] [email protected]

MAJ Joel Dillon Mr. Mike Holthe

APM – FR Uniforms & Equipment CDG APM – Clothing & Individual Equipment
Comm (703) 805-8545, DSN 655-8545 Comm (508) 233-6498, DSN 256-6498
[email protected] [email protected] 18