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US Army Natick Soldier Research, Development & Engineering Center The Science Behind the Warfighter: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

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Natick Update

Maurice Larrivee

Natick Soldier RDE Center

Natick Soldier Systems Center

[email protected]

American Apparel and Footwear Association March 15th, 2007

22US ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RD&E CENTER The Science Behind the Warfighter : Yesterday, Today and TomorrowUS ARMY NATICK SOLDIER RD&E CENTER The Science Behind the Warfighter : Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

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National Protection Center

National Protection Center

Operations andCustomer Interface

LTC William Garland(508) 233-5190

Operations andCustomer Interface

LTC William Garland(508) 233-5190

Natick Soldier Center Organization

Office of the DirectorMr. Philip Brandler, Director, (508) 233-4700

Ms. Colleen Cathcart, Associate Director, (508) 233-5161Mr. Edward Crivello, Executive Assistant, (508) 233-4006

Office of the DirectorMr. Philip Brandler, Director, (508) 233-4700

Ms. Colleen Cathcart, Associate Director, (508) 233-5161Mr. Edward Crivello, Executive Assistant, (508) 233-4006

Individual Protection

Mr. Robert Kinney(508) 233-4308

Individual Protection

Mr. Robert Kinney(508) 233-4308

Airdrop/Aerial Delivery

Mr. Edward Doucette(508) 233-4636

Airdrop/Aerial Delivery

Mr. Edward Doucette(508) 233-4636

DOD Combat Feeding

Mr. Gerald Darsch(508) 233-4402

DOD Combat Feeding

Mr. Gerald Darsch(508) 233-4402

Collective Protection

Mr. Frank Kostka(508) 233-5257

Collective Protection

Mr. Frank Kostka(508) 233-5257

Future ForceWarrior

Ms. Carol Fitzgerald(703) 704-1427

Future ForceWarrior

Ms. Carol Fitzgerald(703) 704-1427

SupportingScience &Technology

Dr. John Gassner(508) 233-4641

SupportingScience &Technology

Dr. John Gassner(508) 233-4641

Technology & Program Integration

Mr. Donald Wajda(508) 233-4327

Technology & Program Integration

Mr. Donald Wajda(508) 233-4327

40Teams

40Teams

7Directorates

7Directorates

Business Development Management TeamBusiness Development Management TeamMr. Arnie Boucher (508) 233-5431Mr. Arnie Boucher (508) 233-5431

Business Development Management TeamBusiness Development Management TeamMr. Arnie Boucher (508) 233-5431Mr. Arnie Boucher (508) 233-5431

Military Liaison to ISN at MIT

LTC William Garland

Military Liaison to ISN at MIT

LTC William Garland


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INDIVIDUAL PROTECTIONDIRECTORATE

IPD DirectorMr. Kinney

IPD DirectorMr. Kinney

Joint Shield CellMs. Marie Jean-Pierre

Mr. Cleve HeathMs. Amy Brayshaw

Joint Shield CellMs. Marie Jean-Pierre

Mr. Cleve HeathMs. Amy Brayshaw

DSCP LiaisonMs. Harris

DSCP LiaisonMs. Harris

Textile Performance EvaluationMs Santos

Textile Performance EvaluationMs Santos

Design & Prototype Ms Cumming-RowellDesign & Prototype Ms Cumming-Rowell

Engineering Development & SupportMr Proulx

Engineering Development & SupportMr Proulx

Load IndividualEquipment

Mr. Kirk

Load IndividualEquipment

Mr. Kirk

Dress ClothingMs Moriarty

Dress ClothingMs Moriarty

BallisticsMr. MoodyBallistics

Mr. Moody

Handwear/FootwearMs. Crivello

Handwear/FootwearMs. Crivello

Configuration Mgmt.Ms. Crivello

Configuration Mgmt.Ms. Crivello

DepartmentHomeland Security

DepartmentHomeland Security

Future Force Warrior TeamFuture Force Warrior Team

National ProtectionCenter

National ProtectionCenter

Engineering, Prototype & Performance Evaluation TeamMr. Devarakonda

Engineering, Prototype & Performance Evaluation TeamMr. Devarakonda

Marine Corps Liaison

Marine Corps Liaison

Integrated Systems& Chemical Bio

Integrated Systems& Chemical Bio

Acquisition SupportTeam

Mr. Smedstad

Acquisition SupportTeam

Mr. Smedstad

Materials Tech andReadiness Team

Mr. Larrivee

Materials Tech andReadiness Team

Mr. Larrivee

SOF Special ProjectsTeam

Mr. McDonald

SOF Special ProjectsTeam

Mr. McDonald

Army Soldier SystemsEngineering Team

Mr. Brennick

Army Soldier SystemsEngineering Team

Mr. Brennick

SOF Special ProjectsTeam – Project Mgr.

Mr. Chan

SOF Special ProjectsTeam – Project Mgr.

Mr. Chan

Ballistics TechTeam

Ms. Ward

Ballistics TechTeam

Ms. Ward

Advanced TechTeam

Ms. Hepfinger

Advanced TechTeam

Ms. Hepfinger

Materials & SystemsIntegration Team

Mr. Audet

Materials & SystemsIntegration Team

Mr. Audet

Chemical TechTeam

Ms. McCoy

Chemical TechTeam

Ms. McCoy

Homeland DefenseLiaison

Andra Kirsteins

Homeland DefenseLiaison

Andra Kirsteins

Fiber Production& Tech Team

Mr. Olejarz

Fiber Production& Tech Team

Mr. Olejarz

OfficeOf The

Director

OfficeOf The

Director

Operations ManagerMs. Mello

Operations ManagerMs. Mello

Facilities ManagerMr. Cahoon

Facilities ManagerMr. Cahoon

AdministrativeAssistant

Ms. Trumpis

AdministrativeAssistant

Ms. Trumpis

BDMT LiaisonMs. Mesale

BDMT LiaisonMs. Mesale

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Office Naval Research

Mr. Mackiewicz

Office Naval Research

Mr. Mackiewicz

Research Materials Engineer

Dr. Wilsuz

Research Materials Engineer

Dr. Wilsuz

Plans AnalystMr. Brown

Plans AnalystMr. Brown

Resource Management Team

Ms. Parker

Resource Management Team

Ms. Parker

9 Feb 06


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New Trees ---- Same Monkeys

Well --- Almost


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Acting Technical DirectorJohn Obusek

DoDCombat Feeding

Directorate(CFD)

Gerry Darsch

Warfighter Science,Technology &

Applied ResearchDirectorate(WarSTAR)

John Gassner

Chief Scientist: Dr. Lynne Samuelson

Senior Scientists: Dr. Claire Gordon, 1 Vacant

Legal Office: John Stone

Military Deputy: LTC John Dailey

Warrior Systems TBESC Deputy Chair/Warrior Systems IPT Chair: Susan Butler

LEAN/Six Sigma: Bob Kinney

Natick Soldier RDE Center- Current Organization

Natick Soldier RDE Center- Current Organization

Future Force Warrior ATD: Carol Fitzgerald

Warfighter Protection & Aerial

DeliveryDirectorate(WarPAD2)

Ed Doucette

Technology, Systems & Program

Integration Directorate

(TSPID)

Don Wajda

Shelters Technology,

Engineering & FabricationDirectorate

(STEFD)

Frank Kostka

Business & OperationsDirectorate(Bus&Ops)

Colleen Cathcart

Associate DirectorColleen Cathcart


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New Names New Names

And --- By The Way

Natick Soldier Center

Natick Soldier Research, Development and Engineering Center


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We’ve Come A Long Way…We’ve Come A Long Way…

Since Vietnam, many advancements have been made to the functionality, comfort, and protection offered by the Army’s multiple generations of Combat Uniforms

40 Years


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…But We Still Have a Long Road Ahead…But We Still Have a Long Road Ahead

With advances in technologies come advancements in threats. These all require new developments in protection to safeguard our troops against future harm


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This is how we’re getting there…This is how we’re getting there…

Communication Internal External Industry International

Understanding Threats Industry Capabilities Soldier Requirements/Needs Aspects of the Mission

Clear Path Forward

Months Short Term Mid Term Far Term


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FUTURE OPERATIONAL CAPABILITIES

Lightweight multifunctional materials that integrate: Intelligent Textiles serving as the backbone for warfighter

electronics, optics and sensor suites Lightweight ballistic protection Improved camouflage/signature management Self-deactivating, chemical/biological (CB) protective

membranes Flame protection Antimicrobial protection Improved environmental protection Reduced weight and bulk with improved fit, comfort and

durability Decreased logistical burden through integration for enhanced

mobility and survivability of the Future Force

Material IntegrationMaterial Integration


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GuidelinesGuidelines

Weight and Bulk

Affordability

Environmental

Aspect of Mission

Logistics

Material Property Integrity


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Short Term

Improved Fasteners

Passive / Active Cooling / Venting

Improved Sizing Options

UV Resistance

Insect Repellent Permethrin

Field Repair Kit

One-Piece Design

Simplify Design to Reduce Snag Hazard

Improved Water Repellency

Long-Term Sand Durability

Possible Future Advancements to Combat Uniforms

Mid Term

Heating Improvements

Anti-Microbial

Improved Comfort

Fiber Engineered Fabrics / Materials

E-Textiles

Stitchless Seaming Nomex Wool Blends

Chemical Protection

Low Near Infrared Synthetics

Flame Retardant Materials

Extended Infrared Protection

Thermal Responsive


Far Term

Patchless Identification

Identify Friend or Foe

RFID Tags

Self-Cleaning Fabric

Blood Clotting Agent in Uniform

Biodegradable Disposable Uniforms

Multi-Seasonal Uniform

Radiation Shielding Material

Integrated Electronics

Functional Computer input devices

Far Spectrum signature protection

Advanced displays



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Short Term

Improved Fasteners


Mesh Knit type Hook and Loop developed with 66dB= Normal conversation in home.

Represents 27% noise level reduction.

Improvements for follow on work includes various hook fibers,

dampening polymers, hook design, loop napping techniques, improved

sewing or attachment processes, etc.


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Short Term

Insect Repellent Permethrin


There are insect repellent treatments that the individual

soldier or the units can add to their uniforms to provide a

degree of insect protection. (IDAA kit, Spray, etc)

Pests in the field are the cause of many debilitating diseases

affecting the soldier’s performance or worse causing death

i.e. malaria, leishmaniasis, dengue, etc.

The NSC was the originator of an insect repellent factory

application method for use on combat uniforms that is

durable, effective and safe for our troops.

•The Marine Corps is soliciting to procure all future combat uniforms with durable insect repellent treatment. The Army is also considering adopting similar insect repellent protection to their new combat uniform.


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Mid Term

Anti-Microbial


OBJECTIVE:

To develop advanced antimicrobial technologies to provide the warfighter protection from

unwanted microorganisms that can affect the health, quality of life and combat effectiveness.

Effectiveness will be evaluated against microbes that affect skin infections (gram – and gram +),

odor and athletes foot.

UNDER EVALUATION:

Pure silverSilver ions

Silver zeolitesCopper, Tin

TriclosanChitosan

Polyhexamethylene biguanideQuaternary ammonium silanes

Others

METHODOLOGIES:Different test methodologies will be evaluated to

determine most effective in predicting actual wear performance.


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Mid Term

Fiber Engineered Fabrics / Materials


Fiber-Engineered Textiles Reduce Production Costs Capability-Loaded Material Reduced Weight


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High Performance FiberCenter of ExcellenceHigh Performance FiberCenter of Excellence

The goal of NSRDEC’s High Performance Fiber COE is to collaborate with academic and industrial partners to invent and transition fiber technology for use in woven and non-woven textiles for high performance, dual-use applications such as environmental/ballistic/CB protection and electrotextiles. NSRDEC has extensive fiber extrusion capabilities as well as state-of-the-art analytical capabilities such as Instron mechanical analysis, thermal analysis, transmission and scanning electron microscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry, and x-ray diffractometry.


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High Performance Fiber COENSRDEC Fiber Extrusion Capabilities

High Performance Fiber COENSRDEC Fiber Extrusion Capabilities

Hills, Inc.

Research-scale Bi/tri-component Fiber Extruder:

Capacity – 1 to 6 pounds/hour ¾ Inch Diameter Single Screw

Temperature Limit – 350oC Three Melt Pumps are Thermally Isolated

Nitrogen Ports for Oxygen Sensitive Polymers

Draw Speed – 500-2500 meters/min.

Research-scale Bi/tri-component Fiber Extruder:

Capacity – 1 to 6 pounds/hour ¾ Inch Diameter Single Screw

Temperature Limit – 350oC Three Melt Pumps are Thermally Isolated

Nitrogen Ports for Oxygen Sensitive Polymers

Draw Speed – 500-2500 meters/min.


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High Performance Fiber COEPotential Collaborative ProjectsHigh Performance Fiber COEPotential Collaborative Projects

NSRDEC is Seeking Partners for:Novel Bi/tri-component Fiber Development

Optical FibersElectronic FibersHigh Strength FibersFlame Retardant FibersReactive Fibers

Prototype Woven Textile ProductionProduction of Small SwatchesPerformance Specification Testing

Prototype Non-woven Textile ProductionSmall Sample ProductionPerformance Specification Testing


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Mid Term

Extended Infrared Protection


• Expand NIR capabilities of ACU

• Meet and exceed sensor threats

• Improve survivability of the Warfighter


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Detection Avoidance Detection Avoidance

FFW Candidate-All Over Brush Pattern

FFW Down-selected Candidates- Desert All Over Brush, FFW, Woodland Track and Urban Track

Patterns

Face Paint with & with out DEET & proposed dual stick

Air Force Next Generation Camouflage Uniform

Thermal Appliqués


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Mid Term

Flame Retardant Materials



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Mid Term

E-Textiles


Problem:Traditional electro-optical devices,

cables, and antennas were not designed for wearable applications. Few technologies exist to integrate

electronics into textiles.

Land Warrior

Textile-Based Antennas using Embroidery and Transfer Etching of Conductive Materials

Solution: Body conformal networks and connectors, visually covert

antennas, and other textile-integrated electronics, will improve mobility and

communications, increasing situational awareness and lethality.


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Far Term

Patchless Identification

Identify Friend or Foe

RFID Tags

Self-Cleaning Fabric

Blood Clotting Agent in Uniform

Biodegradable Disposable Uniforms

Multi-Seasonal Uniform

Just-In-Time Manufacturing

Functional Computer input devices

Far Spectrum signature protection

Advanced displays


Radiation Shielding Material


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Human System Integrated Design

Casualty ReductionAnalysis Model

Models for armor system performance from threat definition to incapacitation effect

Next Generation Body Armor Research Focus

Advanced Technology Development

• New high performance polymers/ fibers/composites• Nanotechnology• Advanced ceramics & metals• Enhanced predictive modeling• Material systems integration


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Chem/Bio NeedsChem/Bio Needs

Cooler System (Lightweight, More Breathable Materials, Increased Water Vapor Transport Properties)

Self-Detoxifying Materials Improve Protection around Areas of

Integration Increased Protection (TIC, TIM, etc.) Residual Life Indication Form Fitting Garments (Elasticized

Materials) Fire Resistant Materials


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EFFECTS OF TOXIC INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALSEFFECTS OF TOXIC INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALSON CB PROTECTIVE CLOTHINGON CB PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

Objective: Determine the effects of toxic industrial chemicals (TICs)on the effectiveness of CB protective clothing.

Backgroundo US Forces are likely to encounter environments where theyare exposed to TICso Protection vs. CW agents is well documentedo Effects of exposure to TICs on the garment properties andthe protection afforded by garments has not been determined

Plano Establish/verify a list of chemicals most likely to be encountered o Downselect a representative number of chemicalso Determine effects of exposure to TICs on textile propertieso Determine effects of exposure to TICs on CW agent protection


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Doing Great Things for the Soldier

Everyday for Over 50 Years…

Doing Great Things for the Soldier

Everyday for Over 50 Years…

Natick Soldier RD&E Center

Department of the ArmyResearch and Development

Organization of the Year 2001, 2003, 2004 and 2005

Department of the ArmyResearch and Development

Organization of the Year 2001, 2003, 2004 and 2005

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