PM Clothing Individual Equipment American Apparel

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15 April 2011

Project Manager Soldier Protection and IndividualEquipment

American Apparel and Footwear Association


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Agenda

Organization Chart

Mission Statement

Camouflage Pattern Update

Flame Resistant (FR) Clothing

r y rImprovements

Womens ACU User Evaluation Update

Mountain Combat Boot

PM SCIE Product Chart

Advance Planning Brief to Industry (APBI)

Contact Information2


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Wes Welch

Director, Business

Management

Project Manager Soldier Protectionand Individual Equipment

Project Manager

SPIECOL William Cole

Fort Belvoir, VA

DeputyDavid Super

Director, LogisticsPreston Turner

Director,Technical

Management

Director, QualityAssurance

Mission:Develop and provide superior andsustainable integrated clothing andequipment in a rapidly changing globalenvironment as well as provideSoldiers with the state-of-the-artprotection to defeat and reducethreats associated with Ballistics, BlastOverpressure, Fragmentation andHeat.

Karl Masters

Duane CookNatick, MA

Director, Operations& Plans

Gary Pesano

Senior Enlisted AdvisorSGM Charles Williams

Product ManagerSoldier Clothing andIndividual Equipment

LTC Michael Sloane

DeputyDave Geringer

Product ManagerSoldier Protective

EquipmentLTC Jon Rickey

DeputyBarry Hauck

MAJ Bryan APMMAJ Robinson APM

MAJ Castro APMMAJ Dillon APMCPT Bohlen APM

Michael Holthe CDG APM

MAJ Morneault APMMAJ Madore APM

CPT Choi APMDr. Pojeta APM

Ft Benning, GA

Ft Belvoir, VA

Haymarket,VA

P i a e p ia, PA

Ft Stewart, GA

Ft Bliss, TX

Ft Hood, TX

Ft Lee,VaCamp Shelby,

MS

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PMPM--Soldier Clothing andSoldier Clothing andIndividual EquipmentIndividual Equipment

Mission

Develop and provide superior and sustainable integratedclothing and equipment in a rapidly changing globalenvironment for the Armys most important combat

system the Soldier!4


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Memorandum for ASA(ALT) from Deputy Chief of Staff, G3/5/7(30 Mar 10)

Not earlier than August 2010, Soldiers deploying to Afghanistan insupport of OEF will begin receiving combat uniforms and select

OCP Mission

camouflage pattern . . . applies only to the U.S. Army Soldiers andmembers of other Services assigned to the Army units operation in

Afghanistan. This procurement will support fielding all Soldiersdeployed 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 EffortLong-term, Army-wide Camouflage Solution

Woodland/JungleTransitionalArid

Develop 3 Uniform Camouflage Patterns

Three patterns with common geometry (shapes) and different colorpalettes for different terrain will be inexpensive to develop and effective

across the globe.

coordinated with all 3 uniform patterns

FOLLOWING COMPLETE PHASE IV ANALYSES:

Phase IV analysis will inform the requirement and recommendations presented toCSA and AUB on the next OCIE Army camouflage pattern uniform. In addition, basedon the decision, TRADOC may recommend to the AUB the adoption of selectedpattern(s) for inclusion in the Soldiers 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/a15 April 2011

Assessment of Industry Product

Contract award (three vendors) - 1FY12

Field testing 3/4FY12

Licensing agreement/contract award, ifapplicable 2FY13

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Flame Resistant (FR) Clothing

Army Aircrew

Lightweight PerformanceHood (LPH)

FR Army CombatUniform(FR ACU)

Combat Uniform

(A2CU)

ImprovedCombat VehicleCrewman (iCVC)

Ensemble

Fuel HandlersCoverall

Modular Ghillie Suit &Ghillie Suit Accessory Kit

(GSAK)

Army CombatShirt

FR-ACU Trouser

ProductImprovement

FR CamouflageFace Paint

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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

Cut and Sew

Safety Assessment Report

Pyroman

Evaluation Uniform Manufacturing/Delivery

Soldier Evaluation

11 fabrics, 5 Rip-stop, 6 Twill

40 uniforms per 11 fabrics, 5 Rip-stop, 6 Twill

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

DLA-TS Acceptance

KEY

Scheduled

Completed

Ripstop

Twill

Accomplished to Date

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

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

Pyroman- Thermal Evaluation

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Issues:- Shrinkage

- Durability

- Colorfastness (OCP only)

FR ACU Improvements

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

- 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)11


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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 Industr to identif best d es/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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Womens Army Combat Uniform

Objective: To improve the fit ofthe ACU for female Soldiers and

OVERALL DESCRIPTION:

Garment Improvements:

Coats

- Adjusted length of the coat- Narrowed shoulder width- Adjusted chest, waist, and sweep- Adjusted the sleeve length, and width- Reshaped bi-swing to have a curved seam- Re ositioned encil and sleeve ockets

correct identified deficiencies whileminimizing the differencesbetween the unisex and femaleACUs. AR 600-9 used as guide forfit test participants

- Repositioned and graded elbow patches

Trousers- Added elastic waistband- Removed drawstring- Adjusted hips- Shortened button fly

- Lengthened back rise- Repositioned pockets lower leg- Repositioned knee patches

Both coat and trousers will have 13 sizes

Pending 143rd

AUB Decision (November 2011)

Womens ACU User Evaluation Dates: Jan-May 11

Fort Lewis, WA Fort Devens, MA Fort Carson, CO Fort Benning, GA Fort Jackson, SC

BOI: TBD

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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION: A durable, hiking-style mountain combat boot for use bySoldiers in rugged terrain and meet/exceedthe current operational capabilities andreplace the Boot Ski Mountain (OCIE)

Achieve performance equal to thecurrent issued Temperate, Hot andCold Weather boots

Non-marking, oil and slip resistantrubber outsole

RFI

SEP

RFI

Mountain Combat Boot

Waterproof Construction providing both durability

and ankle/foot stability required inrugged mountainous terrain

UPDATE: SEP Down select January 2011

The right boot design for desired salient characteristics CPD holding pending user feedback review for hotweather MCB requirement RFI - Fielding to deploying Soldiers (OEF) Remaining FY11 quantity~58k; planning for twosolicitations: 30k and 30k

OBJECTIVE: Maintain the currentcapability of a water proof, combat-effective boot with the ankle stability,support and mobility required in amountainous environment while reaching

to reduce weight.

BOI: RFI - Two per IBCT Soldierdeploying in support of OEF (Afghanistan)

NSN/MCN: 8430-01-F00-40##

UNIT COST: $170

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PM SCIE FY 11Product Alignment

FR ClothingArmy Combat ShirtArmy Combat Pant

Fuel Handlers CoverallModular Ghillie Suit/GSAK Upgrade

FR Camouflage Face PaintFR Patches

Modular Boot SystemMountain Combat Boot

GEN III/P3I ECWCSFREE

IPFU Enhancements

Duffel Bag ImprovementsTowel ImprovementsArmy Service Uniform

Clothing Bag ModernizationACU Ancillary Items

Army Combat Uniform

FR Uniforms & EquipmentAPM: MAJ Dillon(703) 805-8545

Acq Spt: Jed WatkinsQA/QC: Susan McLendon

Extreme Weather Clothing & EquipmentAPM: MAJ Castro(703) 805-8529

Acq Spt: Steve Swan/SFC CorpQA/QC : Tom Arsenault

Initial Issue UniformsAPM: MAJ Robinson

(703) 805-8558Acq Spt: Marty Fadden/Roland Bostick

QA/QC : Linda Mullenix

Jeff Myhre(703) 805-8517

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JC3

JPACEJSLIST

JSLIST Glove/AFSOn-the-Move Hydration System

MOLLETTMB

Mountaineering Equipment

Team StoveModern Army Combatives Kit

Advanced Tactical Parachute SystemMC-6

MFF ARAPSElectronic Automatic Activation Device

MFF Navigational AidParachutist Oxygen Mask

RFID, Weapons Case, Bailout Chute

Modular Sleeping Bag System(MSBS) Upgrade

Field TarpArmy Combat Glove

Glove Enhancement Initiative

Technology Insertion1. Flame Resistance

2. Environmental Protection

3. OCIE & Clothing Bag4. Chemical/Biological

RFI

Configuration ManagementFamily of Flashlights (APL)

Shin, Knee, Elbow Protection SystemNBC Equipment

APM: CPT Bohlen(703) 805-8522

Acq Spt: Dan Young/Paul HarrigerQA/QC : Carrie Larson

ParachutesAPM: MAJ Bryan(703) 805-8528

Acq Spt: Keith ColliverQA/QC : Ronda Perfili

Clothing & Individual EquipmentCDG APM/Technology Insertion:

Mike Holthe(508) 233-6498

Acq Spt/QA/QC : TBD

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Advance Planning Briefto 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

- e ense og s cs gency roop uppor

Purpose: Provide Industry with Joint information on pathforward 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

arac u es SOF Unique Cold Weather Clothing & Equipment Hydration/Load-Carrying Equipment

Ballistic Helmets and Accessories USMC Unique Footwear/Handwear

Uniforms


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PM-SCIE Points of Contact

LTC Michael E. SloaneProduct Manager Solider Clothing and Individual Equipment

Comm (703) 805-8514, DSN [email protected]

Mr. Dave GeringerDeputy Product Manager Soldier Clothing and Individual Equipment


Mr. Jeff MyhreSystems Integrator, Soldier Clothing and Individual Equipment


Assistant Product Managers

MAJ Beire Castro

APM Extreme Weather Clothing & Equipment

Comm (703) 805-8529, DSN 655-8529

[email protected]

MAJ Joel Dillon

APM FR Uniforms & Equipment

Comm (703) 805-8545, DSN 655-8545

[email protected]

CPT Adam Bohlen

APM NBC Equipment

Comm (703) 805-8522, DSN 655-8522

[email protected]

MAJ Sequana Robinson

APM Initial Issue Uniforms

Comm (703) 805-8558, DSN 655-8558

[email protected]

MAJ John Bryan

APM Parachutes

Comm (703) 805-8529, DSN 655-8529

[email protected]

Mr. Mike Holthe

CDG APM Clothing & Individual Equipment

Comm (508) 233-6498, DSN 256-6498

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