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Soldier Technology
23 - 26 January, 2013

Protecting the Squad Focus Day

January 26,2012


If you're currently working to improve soldier personal protection (including protective helmets, glasses, ballistic vests and flame retardant / CBRN protective clothing) then register for this day along with the main conference. This day will enable you to meet network with and learn from PEO Soldier, Troop Support Clothing & Textiles - Defense Logistics Agency  and US Marine Corps - plus many innovative personal protection manufacturers.

Expand each session below for presentation details and speaker information.
0800 – Registration and Welcome Coffee
Registration and Welcome Coffee
0840 – Chairman’s Welcome Address
Colonel (ret'd) Richard Hansen, Former Project Manager, Soldier Warrior, PEO Soldier, US Army
Chairman’s Welcome Address
Richard Hansen

Colonel (ret'd) Richard Hansen
Former Project Manager, Soldier Warrior, PEO Soldier, US Army

COL(R) Hansen spent 25 years in the US Army in both the warfighting and acquisition fields. He held various command and staff positions in self-propelled, towed, and airborne artillery units and fire support elements. His research, development, and acquisition experience includes various assignments as a product, project, or program manager in electric guns, armored vehicles, and precision guided [read more]
0845 – Counter-IED Overview
Commander Jack Downes, Chief Integration Division, Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization
CDR Downes will present an overview of the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization (JIEDDO) and will discuss JIEDDO's mission, strategic focus and unique organizational functions. During his presentation CDR Downes will highlight the current IED threats facing our Dismounted patrols in Afghanistan and present some thoughts on global threat and evolution of IEDs. Ideally, attendees will come to understand the current and future requirements challenges and gaps and how to work with JIEDDO to predict and pre-empt them with new capabilities.

Commander Jack Downes
Chief Integration Division, Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization
0915 Using Ground-Based Operational Surveillance System (G-BOSS) to Protect the Rifle Squad
Colonel (ret'd) John Montemayor, Deputy Director, Force Protection Directorate, US Marine Corps Combat Development Command
If you don’t already know Force Protection is topping lists of ‘most wanted’ capabilities in the S&T and Requirements communities so make sure you benefit from Mr Montemayor’s briefing today to find out why so much emphasis is being put on it. During this briefing you’ll find out more about:
  • G-BOSS route observation, surveillance, and overwatch 24/7.
  • Sensor review
  • Mission planning
  • CONOPS
John Montemayor

Colonel (ret'd) John Montemayor
Deputy Director, Force Protection Directorate, US Marine Corps Combat Development Command

0945 Tactical Bases for Force Protection
Major Tim Elliott, Staff Officer, Tactical Bases, Capability Expeditionary Logistics and Support, UK MoD
Major Tim Elliott, Staff Officer Tactical Bases Capability Expeditionary Logistics and Support , UK MoD

Tactical Bases are established operational necessities which have historically lacked coherent and integrated planning in terms of equipment, support, efficient operation and training. In order to address this, UK is developing a strategy that will deliver improved integration. Priorities lie, in the short-term, with operations in Afghanistan, but in the medium to long-term in building an enduring capability to meet future challenges. Ultimately there will be a ‘Golf Bag’ of capabilities that an operational commander can pick from, confident that all the components fit and work together across all Defence Lines of Development and in the knowledge that front line troops are trained and familiar with the Base footprint.

 Since work started in mid-2010, UK has conducted a FOBEX Industry showcase and briefed its intentions widely and internationally. Future work is focused on delivering a Reference Tactical Base consisting of 3 elements: a Virtual Knowledge Base, a Systems Dynamic Model and a Physical Test Site. UK is engaged with the US at Fort Devens and 1* exchange visits are planned for early 2012. Join this briefing to find out how tactical bases will contribute to the protection of the soldier and squad in operations.

Major Tim Elliott
Staff Officer Tactical Bases Capability Expeditionary Logistics and Support , UK MoD

Major Tim Elliott graduated from Plymouth University in 1992 having read Geography & Politics. He Commissioned into The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in 1993 he has served in Hong Kong, Northern Ireland, Bosnia, Falkland Islands, Germany, Iraq and the United Kingdom. In 2000 he completed the [read more]

1015 Panel Discussion – Protecting the Soldier and Marine in Austere Environments
Major Tim Elliott, Staff Officer Tactical Bases Capability Expeditionary Logistics and Support , UK MoD
Commander Jack Downes, Chief Integration Division, Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization
Colonel (ret'd) John Montemayor, Deputy Director, Force Protection Directorate, US Marine Corps Combat Development Command
If you want to truly understand how US defense agencies are responding to the challenge of protecting soldiers and marines in austere environments make sure you attend this interactive panel discussion. Come prepared with questions to ask these senior panellists, they rarely become available to comment! Topics for discussion will include:
  • The full spectrum of threats in modern asymmetric operations
  • Managing trade-offs between weight and mobility
  • What will next generation body armor look like?

Major Tim Elliott
Staff Officer Tactical Bases Capability Expeditionary Logistics and Support , UK MoD

Major Tim Elliott graduated from Plymouth University in 1992 having read Geography & Politics. He Commissioned into The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in 1993 he has served in Hong Kong, Northern Ireland, Bosnia, Falkland Islands, Germany, Iraq and the United Kingdom. In 2000 he completed the [read more]

Commander Jack Downes
Chief Integration Division, Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Organization
John Montemayor

Colonel (ret'd) John Montemayor
Deputy Director, Force Protection Directorate, US Marine Corps Combat Development Command

1100 Morning Coffee and Networking
Morning Coffee and Networking
1130 US Army PEO Soldier Personal Protection Acquisition for the Soldier in the IED Environment to Increase Survivability while Reducing Weight
Lt Colonel Frank Lozano, Product Manager, Soldier Protection, PEO Soldier, US Army
Meet the new Product Manager for Personal Protection Lt Colonel Frank Lozano and find out how he will approach the challenges of protecting the soldier now and in the future. During this briefing you will learn:
  • PEO Soldier approaches to acquiring personal protection for the soldier
  • Timelines and project requirements over the coming years
  • How new priorities within the Army are guiding acquisition processes and what this means for you
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Lt Colonel Frank Lozano
Product Manager, Soldier Protection, PEO Soldier, US Army
1200 - USMC Body Armor
As the buyer of new personal equipment and protection systems for the Marine Corps Major James Pelland is the man every protection vendor needs to meet. Fortunately Major James Pelland knows Soldier Technology US and uses the show to catch up with existing customers and identify innovative new protection vendors to ensure the Marine receives the best, lightweight equipment in the market. To pick up all the latest budget and acquisition news for Marine protection programs as well as receiving the chance to give Major James Pelland your new business card make sure you register today!
  • Scalable Armor Protection
  • Pelvic Protection
  • Head Protection and ECH
1230 US Army Troop Sustainment Update
Keith Ford, Deputy Director , Troop Support Clothing & Textiles, Defense Logistics Agency, US DoD
Benefit from this briefing by a senior member of the soldier sustainment team from the Defense Logistics Agency to understand the process of sustaining soldier protective equipment once it is in the field, where opportunities lie for industry and what government program managers can do to improve soldier equipment acceptance. If you manufacture, procure or develop textiles or protective clothing this is a critical briefings, don’t miss it. Attend to find out:
  • How the DLA Troop Support team is organized and functions
  • New priorities for sustaining soldier equipment in 2012
  • Ongoing challenges and capability gaps
  • Who to speak to within the DLA if you have a new protection solution
Keith Ford

Keith Ford
Deputy Director , Troop Support Clothing & Textiles, Defense Logistics Agency, US DoD

Mr. Keith Ford is presently the Deputy Director, Clothing and Textiles, DLA Troop Support. He is the senior civilian in a workforce of 350 personnel across 12 divisions managing 43,000 line items in support of America’s warfighters and other customers worldwide.
1300 Panel Discussion - Acquiring and Sustaining Protection for the Future Soldier and Marine
Lt Colonel Frank Lozano, Product Manager, Soldier Protection, PEO Soldier, US Army
Lee Mastroianni, Force Protection Program Manager, Expeditionary Maneuver Warfare and Combating Terrorism S&T Office of Naval Resaearch
Attend this session to better understand plans to buy and sustain soldier protective equipment in the near, mid and long term. This is your chance to get all your questions answered, make sure you attend.
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Lt Colonel Frank Lozano
Product Manager, Soldier Protection, PEO Soldier, US Army
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Lee Mastroianni
Force Protection Program Manager, Expeditionary Maneuver Warfare and Combating Terrorism S&T Office of Naval Resaearch

Mr. Lee Mastroianni has spent his career with the Department of the Navy within the scientific and engineering community at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division, the Naval Research Lab, and the Office of Naval Research.Mastroianni is currently the Force Protection Thrust Lead for the Expeditionary & Combating Terrorism Science & Technology (SWBR_AMP [read more]
1330 Lunch and Networking
Lunch and Networking
1430 Focused Research and Development Areas for Soldier Protection
Dr James Zheng, Chief Scientist Clothing and Protective Equipment , PEO Soldier, US Army
Don't miss this briefing on new areas of research and development for material protection for dismounted soldiers to get the latest insight and information from this important field.
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Dr James Zheng
Chief Scientist Clothing and Protective Equipment , PEO Soldier, US Army

Dr. James Zheng is the Chief Scientist for Project Manager - Soldier Equipment, Program Executive Office – Soldier, US Army. Dr. Zheng obtained his Bachelor's degree in Analytical Chemistry and Master's Degree in Solid State Physics from the University of Science and Technology of China. He earned his Ph.D. degree in Physical Chemistry from Purdue University in 1991. Dr. Zheng holds three patents [read more]
1500 Lessons Learned Protecting the Joint Operator from Biological and Chemical Threats
Colonel Brett Barraclough, Joint Project Manager Guardian, Joint Program Executive Office Chemical Biological Defense, US Army
Catch up with Colonel Barraclough, an expert acquisition officer working for the biggest agency that buys and integrates chemical and biological defense equipment for the tactical operator. During this briefing you will benefit from the lessons Colonel Barraclough has learned acquiring kit for the soldier during operation enduring freedom as well as other valuable insights:
  • Understanding the hierarchies and decision-making processes within the multiple agencies of Joint Program Executive Office Chemical Biological Defense
  • New priorities for soldier chemical biological defense to protect the future operator
  • Opportunities for industry to support JPEO CBD with new business initiatives through 2014
Brett Barraclough

Colonel Brett Barraclough
Joint Project Manager Guardian, Joint Program Executive Office Chemical Biological Defense, US Army

Colonel Barraclough received commission in 1986 as a Second Lieutenant in the infantry after graduating from West Point with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Aero Engineering. He has served in a variety of infantry leadership positions to include Rifle, Scout and Weapons Platoons Leader and Company Commander. His recent acquisition assignments include C4ISR Lead Analyst at the Joint Staff, J8, Pr [read more]
1500 Transdisciplinary Collaboration Between Designers, Scientists, Engineers, And Clinicians To Provide The Next Generations Of Personal Protective Equipment
Lee Mastroianni, Force Protection Program Manager, Expeditionary Maneuver Warfare and Combating Terrorism S&T Office of Naval Resaearch
Make sure you stay for this in-depth analysis of how different agencies and organizations interact and interlink to research and develop new protection solutions for the Marine. Mr Mastroianni has a wealth of experience and lessons he will share with you including:
  • The need to improve the relationships between the design, modeling & simulation, experimentation, and medical communities to advance the progress towards lighter yet more protective equipment
  • Methodologies needed to accelerate the design-build-test cycle both for expediency and cost considerations
  • Understand the balance between survivability and mobility in the warfighter
  • The foundation of advanced materials development that is needed to support
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Lee Mastroianni
Force Protection Program Manager, Expeditionary Maneuver Warfare and Combating Terrorism S&T Office of Naval Resaearch

Mr. Lee Mastroianni has spent his career with the Department of the Navy within the scientific and engineering community at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division, the Naval Research Lab, and the Office of Naval Research.Mastroianni is currently the Force Protection Thrust Lead for the Expeditionary & Combating Terrorism Science & Technology (SWBR_AMP [read more]
1530 New Approaches to Force Protection to Support OSD Priorities in 2012
Andy Taylor, Force Protection Program Manager, NATICK Soldier Research Development and Engineering Center, US Army
Receive the Army perspective on why Force Protection is being prioritized during this briefing from one of the most knowledgeable experts on soldier-related capability development in the world. Let Mr Taylor give you new information and data directly from recent meetings with senior leaders in the Acquisition, Logistics and Technology branch of the OSD so you understand:
  • What Force Protection means to the Army today
  • How the S&T community is approaching Force Protection and what are the major projects currently underway to enhance this capability
  • New insight into what soldiers need outside the wire
  • How to get your innovation and ideas in front of the right people in major Force Protection projects for the US Army
Andy Taylor

Andy Taylor
Force Protection Program Manager, NATICK Soldier Research Development and Engineering Center, US Army

Andrew Taylor is the Chief Engineer for Soldier Systems Integration Domain and is responsible for overseeing Soldier related science and technology products. Mr. Taylor is responsible for oversight of the system architectures and critical design decisions related to Soldier systems. Mr. Taylor is also responsible to ensure that the technical approaches selected maintain open systems architecture a [read more]
1600 Afternoon Coffee and Networking
Afternoon Coffee and Networking
1630 Industry Solutions to the Soldier Protection Challenge
If you have an innovative protection solution that you think the Army and Marine Corps could benefit from today get in touch with the organizers of Soldier Technology US 2012 now. You could be one of a limited number of protection providers able to give 10 minute briefings during this ‘open solution’ session. Get in touch today!
1700 End of Conference Sessions
End of Conference Sessions
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