Future Force

Capabilities Conference
20 September 2022
COL Russell Hoff Mr. Joseph Pelino
Project Manager Deputy Project Manager
(973) 724-7041 (973) 724-3457
[email protected] [email protected]

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 (U) Team PM CCS

• Manage 44% of the Army’s conventional munition lethality

• 384 products: 316 Class V, 59 Class VII & 9 RDT&E
• Average 60 Contracting Actions/Year
• Oldest PMO in the US Army, 1961 “PM-Selected Ammunition”

Mission
Provide dominant and innovative lethal and protective capabilities for the
Joint Warfighter through acquisition excellence
Vision
Skilled innovative team, empowered to deliver dominating
close combat capabilities

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 (U) Team PM CCS

Business
Division Manager
Provide dominant Anita Polesky
and innovative lethal Project Manager
and protective COL Russell Hoff Chief,
capabilities for the Product Support
Joint Warfighter Fred Willecke
through acquisition Director,
Program Integration &
excellence International Division
Deputy PM
ON EVERY Joe Pelino
Michael O’Grady (Actg)

MISSION Manager, Technology

Management Division
Rob Dressel (Actg)

Product Manager Product Director Product Director

Terrain Shaping Obstacles Combat Armaments & Protection Systems Demolitions & Countermeasures

Product Manager Product Director Product Director

LTC Isaac Cuthbertson David Millette Michael Burke
(Actg)
Deputy PdM Deputy PD Deputy PD
Frank Don Stephen
Altamura Palathinkal McFarlane
(Actg)
Asst Product Manager
Asst Product Manager(s) Branch Chiefs Team Leads Asst Product Manager Branch Chiefs
MAJ John Pfromm
MAJ Manuel Macias XM343 SAVO: Sean Stevens Shoulder Launched: Aza Villar (Actg) MAJ Thomas Fite Pyrotechnics: Harvard Yuen
TAC2: Eli Vainchenker G&PS Branch Chief Grenades: Hugh MacMillan Demolitions: Phillyp Lawson
Tinesha Nicholas Protection Systems: Derek DeReiter

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 (U) PM CCS Portfolio
Protection System Grenades Terrain Shaping Obstacle

M111 M228 Practice XM343Standoff Activated

Fuze XM204 Top Attack Volcano Obstacle (SAVO)
Offensive Hand
Grenade
Close Terrain
Shaping Obstacle Inc 1
M67 Fragmentation Next Gen. TA
SS-ADT Remote Obstacle
Hand Grenade Munition
AN/PSS-14C Hand Control Planning
M106 SOD-VR Smoke Grenades System System Tool
Held Mine Detector

Demolitions Pyrotechnics

Taser

Acoustic Hailing Device

RF-Remote
Claymore Activation System
SLAM
Shoulder Launched
Munitions Sheet Signals
Shaped Explosive Simulators
Charge C-4 Block
Det Cord Countermeasure Flares

EOD Breaching Systems

Explosive
Ordnance
Response Kit
Smart Ray
Vision (SRV) APOBS
Bunker Defeat AT4 & AT4CS MICLIC
Munition

Next
Render Safe – Generation
XM919 Individual Sets, Kits and Explosive
Assault Munition Outfits (RS-SKO Breacher
(Notional)

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 (U) PdM TSO Portfolio
XM 204 TOP ATTACK XM343 SAVO CTSO Inc 1
Next Gen. TA
Munition System

Remote Control
System
XM204 Top Attack
XM343
(4 munitions per launcher)
Standoff Activated Obstacle
Volcano Obstacle (SAVO) Planning Tool

LEGACY MINES M7 SPIDER

Networked Munition System
MOPMS

Volcano
VOLCANO

GATOR
M93 Hornet-WAM
Volcano
Spider
Munition Control Unit
Spider
Remote Control CTSO – Close Terrain Shaping Obstacles
ADAM – Area Denial Artillery Munition
Station
RAAM – Remote Anti Armor Munition
ADAM RAAM Volcano WAM – Wide Area Munition
MOPMS – Modular Pack Mine System

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 (U) PD CAPS Portfolio

HAND GRENADES SHOULDER LAUNCHED MUNITIONS

M228
Fuze
M69 Trainer XM919 Individual
Assault Munition
M67 Fragmentation
M141 Bunker
w/Confidence Clip Defeat Munition

M136A1 AT4 Confined

AN-M14
Space
Incendiary
Mk153 SMAW Ammo
M111

M18 Colored Smoke

M8 Smoke Pot M83 White Smoke M3 MAAWS Ammo M72 LAW ONS

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 (U) PD CAPS Portfolio (cont’d)
Solid State – Active Denial
AN/PSS-14C Acoustic Hailing Technology
PROTECTION SYSTEMS Device

TASER

Intermediate Force Carbine (IFC)

NON-LETHAL
CAPABILITIES SET

NON-LETHAL HAND NON-STANDARD SYSTEMS

INTERMEDIATE FORCE GRENADES
CAPABILITIES Handheld Detection Equipment
66mm 12 gauge
LAUNCHED GRENADES

40mm

Lightguard Mercury
Passive InfraRed JUONS

Rhino Jackal

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 (U) PD D&CM Demolitions/Mines Portfolio
LANE BREACHING DEMOLITION INITIATORS

MI RAMS XM27
Transmitter w/
Auxiliary Battery Pack Type “B”
Receiver
M15 w/Shock M6 Electric Modernized Demo Initiators (MDI)
MICLIC Type “A” Tube Blasting Cap
Receiver

RF RAMS

Remote Activation System

(RAMS)
APOBS Time Delay- Sympathetic Detonator
M700 Time Fuse
(TD-SYDET)
Explosive Breacher
Concept DEMOLITION DEVICES PLASTIC EXPLOSIVES
Neutralization Payload
Delivery System SLAM

COMP C-4

CLAYMORE Cratering
Charge
Sheet
Explosive
Shaped
Detection System – Charge
UAS and Sensors
Detonation Cord
Neutralizer Warheads M303 BDK

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 (U) PD Demolitions and Countermeasures
Pyrotechnics Portfolio
FLARES SIMULATORS

M117 M119

SIGNALS
M116A1 M115A2

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 (U) PD D&CM Explosive Ordnance
Disposal Portfolio
Stand-Off Disrupter– Unexploded Ordnance Render Safe –
Small Caliber Dearmer Hook and Line Kit
Tool (SD-UXO) MK 40 MOD 0 Enhanced Robotic
(SCD) MK 38 MOD 0
Payloads

Transmitter, Smart Ray Vision

Medium Directional Decision Support System (DSS)
Countermeasure (SRV)
Energy Tool (MDET) Highly Dexterous
(TCM): AN/PLT- 4
Manipulation System

Multi-shot Disrupor

Transmitter, Countermeasure Stand-Off Disrupter IED Tool

EOD Response Kit
(TCM): AN/PLT- 5 – PAN Disrupter

Precision Aim Module

Render Safe – Sets,

Kits and Outfits
X-Ray Imager, Buried IED X-Ray Render Safe Gamma and Dismounted Power Trace Unmanned Localized Low Light
COTS Detection, Generator, Initiation, COTS Neutron Search Operations Management, Detection, Aerial System Incident Site Visual
COTS COTS and Detection, Protection, COTS COTS (UAS), COTS Protection, Augmentation
COTS GOTS Development System, COTS

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 Close Terrain Shaping Obstacles (CTSO)
Development Strategy
Interim/ONS MTA

ACQ: FY19 IOC: FY23 ACQ: FY22 IOC: FY28 ACQ: FY26 IOC: FY31

XM204 Top Top Attack Capabilities: Full Network Capability

Attack + Rapidly Emplaced; Recoverable &
Reusable (Close)
+ Improved Lethality and sensing
Management
System + Advanced counter-measure resistance
Capabilities:
+ Common Control for networked
• Affordable, easily trained & employed obstacles
Attack
Top

• Ground-based, lethal Anti-Vehicle (AV) Top Attack + ON-OFF-ON Munitions

Dispenser
obstacle w/breach resistance measures + Self Report location of obstacles
• Detect, Track & Engage Threat Vehicles + Self report status, tamper, and/or
• Durable & Versatile: Maneuver Support & activation of munition field
Maneuver Missions + Remotely modified self-destruct /
• 4 hr, 48 hr, or 15 day Soldier selected self- self-deactivate times
destruct times + Command destruct / deactivate
Remote Control
System
Capabilities:

ACQ: FY19 IOC: FY23 ACQ: FY25 IOC: FY29 + System communications (2-300
km)
+ Automated Cryptography and
XM343 SAVO Bottom Attack Command & Control
Capabilities: + Ground-based, lethal AV
Capabilities: • Rapidly Emplaced complex obstacle (Bottom and
• Hand emplaced, man portable • ON-OFF-ON Munitions Top Attack) with breaching
alternative means to employ • Increased Lethality against Main- resistance measures
Volcano canisters to form an + All Terrain/Weather
Bottom

Battle Tanks (MBTs)

Attack

AV obstacle
• Rapid obstacle emplacement and recovery • Self Report location of obstacles Environments and Deliverable
• SAVO baseplate (new item) will use existing • Self report status, tamper, and/or at Close, Mid, and Deep
inventory activation of munition field Ranges
• Initiation System(s): M7 Spider, RAMS,
Blasting Machine • Remotely modified self-destruct / + Direct Integration to Mission
• Munition: M87/M87A1 Volcano munitions self-deactivate times Command. Common Operating
• Command destruct / deactivate Picture.

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 (U) Next Generation Breaching
Technologies
Not to scale
Desired Characteristics
DC #1 - System Standoff – +/- 1,000m forward edge of the
obstacle
Two armed robots providing security forward of a supervised-autonomous
DC #2 - Neutralize Explosive Hazards – Current
robotic unitand future
execute EH, (pre-planned) attack by fire on an enemy
a deliberate
up to 150m lane depth in a single combat load.
fixed position. Initially the unit pauses in a covered and concealed position
while an untethered ISR UAV launched from one of the robots moves
DC #3 - Detection/Sensors – Detection/Sensor send photos and video of the enemy tower back toISR
forward totargeting the TOC so
controllers can assess the enemy disposition and confirm theirUAV
attack plan.
Armed robots obsure their maneuver across open ground with smoke from
DC#4 - Fire Control Station – Manual and remote
their at +/-
LVOSS and 1,600m.
attack the position and nearby security forces with MK19
High Explosive Dual Purpose grenades and machinegun fire to suppress
DC #5 - Scalability – Neutralization proportionate toand
ground threats obstacle.
defeat the ability of the enemy to engage the convoy.
Robots fire and maneuver until the enemy forces are neutralized or
suppressed.
DC #6 - Modular Mission Payload - Current Controllers
and future then resume maneuver of the robotic unit toward
manned
the objective. The UAV surveils the enemy position until the unit is out of
or unmanned prime movers. their range, then returns to “home” on the robot. The action can be
controlled by a nearby human controller if necessary. (Communications
networks are shown on the OV-1.)

Nearby
Controller
(Optional)

Enemy Complex Obstacle

Removes Soldiers from the breach. Increases survivability, force protection, and overall mobility.
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 (U) TMRR Concept Demonstration
Hardware
Detection Launcher

• Developed by DEVCOM C5ISR & Ft. Belvoir

• Supporting multiple customers including NGCV CFT • Automated Direct/Indirect Mortar (ADIM) developed
(Project Convergence) and demonstrated under S&T effort by DEVCOM AC in 2011-2014
• FLIR SkyRaider R80D UAS • Fires 81mm Mortar munitions
• Purpose-built electro-optical sensor with on-board • Modular (currently integrated onto a HMMWV)
processing, data storage, and optional laser designator / range- • Recoil mitigation, on-board fire control with weapon auto-laying,
finder capabilities and 20-round autoloader

Neutralizer
Array

• Explosive Penetrator developed by DEVCOM AC and transitioned to Explosive Breacher Program of Record
• Packaging of penetrator array into 81mm form factor will be completed during TMRR
• Designed for compliance with Cluster Munition Policy
• Will investigate potential need for guidance (i.e. laser, GPS) during TMRR
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 (U) Next Generation Breaching
Technologies

• UAS • Secure Communications

• Manual & Automated control • Precision Navigation & Timing (PNT)
• Multi-Spectrum Sensor Technologies
• Signal Processing Algorithms
• Small, light & energy efficient
electronics
MOS 12B Army Combat Engineer

• Stand-off Armament System

• Accurate Delivered Munition
• Neutralizer Payloads
• Multi-Fuze Conditions
• Directed Energy

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 (U) FY23 Competitive Opportunities
(U) FY22 NEW AWARDS
(U) (U) Anticipated Fin
(U) (U)
(U) Program/ Item/ Description​ Planned FY22 al RFP Release
Planned Strategy​ Contract Type​
Dollars ($M)​ Date (QtrFY)​
Standoff Activated Volcano
$2.8 S IDIQ/FFP 1QFY23
Obstacle (SAVO)
M6/M7 Electric Blasting Caps​ $1.0​ C​ IDIQ/FFP​ 1QFY23
M039 40lb Cratering Charge​ $8.0​ S​ IDIQ/FFP​ 2QFY23
M34/M35 Simulators​ $1.7​ SBSA IDIQ/FFP​ 2QFY23
Hand Held Signals $13M C IDIQ/FFP 3QFY23
(U) FY23 DELIVERY ORDERS
(U) (U) Anticipated
(U)
(U) Program/ Item/ Description​ Planned FY22 (U) Contractor Award Date
Contract Type​
Dollars ($M)​ (QtrFY)
XM204 - Terrain Shaping
$9.00 Textron IDIQ/FFP​ 2QFY23​
Obstacle
M913 Mines Clearing/Mines Line American
$2.00 IDIQ/FFP​ 2QFY23​
Charge (MICLIC) Ordnance
Anti-Personnel Obstacle Nammo Perry/
$16.00 IDIQ/FFP​ 2QFY23
Breaching System (APOBS) Ensign Bickford
Grenade Consolidation (M67 HG,
M228 & M201A1 Fuze, M14 $10.00 Day Zimmerman IDIQ/FFP​ 2QFY23​
Incendiary)
Contract Type:
Contract Strategy:
DLA- Defense Logistics Agency
C- Competitive
FFP -Firm Fixed Price
SBSA - Small Bus Set-Aside
IDIQ - Indefinite Delivery/ Indefinite Quantitiy
NTIB - National Technology & Industrial Base
DOTC - DoD Ordnance Technology Consortium
S – Sole Source
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CPFF - Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee
 (U) Challenges Requiring Industry
Partner Help
Industrial Base Technology Base
• Assured Munitions • Use of Modeling & Simulation
– Supply Chain Awareness & Visibility • Advanced Manufacturing
– Supply Chain Risk Management • Breaching Technologies
– Electronic Component • Novel Surface-to-Air Missile
Obsolescence
Countermeasure solutions
– Digital Engineering
• Novel Energetic Formulations
• Cybersecurity Requirements
• Improved Chemical Formulation
– Products Processes at Affordable Price Point
– Facilities/Equipment
• Advanced Fuze Design
– IT Systems
• Enhance Warheads Performance
• Modernize/Automate Production &
• Improved Munition Power Sources
Inspection Methods
• Maintaining Production Capacities
with ability to Surge
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