2024 Agenda
Day 1
May 21, 2024
Morning Coffee & Registration
Strategic Environment and Future Battlefield Requirements
Coffee Networking Break
Combat Vehicle System Design: Survivability, Mobility, And Sustainment
Lunch & Networking
Software Component: Modular Open System Architecture
Panel Discussion
Ground Combat System Common Infrastructure Architecture (GCIA) and Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA): Shaping The Future Of U.S Army Combat Vehicles
Joseph Pipczynski, JrVice President, Global Sales, Marketing & Business DevelopmentScioTeq
Colonel Jeff JurandProgram Manager XM30 Combat VehicleU.S. Army
Andrew KerbratAssociate Director for Vehicle Electronic and ArchitectureU.S. Army
How is open system architecture design integrated into the overall framework of the Next-Generation Combat Vehicle Program?
- In what ways does the combination of GCIA, MOSA, and open system architecture enhance the agility and responsiveness of combat vehicles to evolving mission requirements?
- Can you elaborate on the specific challenges and opportunities associated with implementing open system architecture in the context of combat vehicle design?
- What measures are in place to ensure that open system architecture design aligns with cybersecurity requirements and safeguards against potential vulnerabilities?
- How does the incorporation of open system architecture support the interoperability of the Next-Generation Combat Vehicle with other components of the Joint All-Domain Command and Control (JADC2) system?
- How is the US Army leveraging open system architecture to facilitate easier upgrades, maintenance, and sustainment of the Next-Generation Combat Vehicle throughout its lifecycle?
- Considering the future landscape of warfare, how does open system architecture contribute to the adaptability and resilience of combat vehicles in dynamic and unpredictable environments?
Afternoon Coffee & Networking
Day 2
May 22, 2024
Morning Coffee & Registration
Future Fleet
Coffee Networking Break
Human-Machine Integrating Formation: Challenges and Opportunities
Panel Discussion
Robotic Combat Vehicles and Human-Machine Integrating Formations – Implications for Doctrine and Training
LTC (USA-ret) Stuart HatfieldChief Robotics BranchHQDA Force Development Directorate, Army G-8
Marty J. BarrCapability Development Specialist, Next Generation Combat Vehicle Cross Functional TeamUS Army Futures Command
Colonel James M. Modlin, Jr.Deputy CommandantU.S. Army Armor School
Lieutenant General (Ret’d) Guy Swan IIIFormer Commanding GeneralU.S. Army North
In integrating robotic combat vehicles, what considerations are taken into account to ensure seamless coordination with manned fighting vehicles for effective ambush deterrence and mechanized formation protection?
- In what ways does the integration of robotic combat vehicles enhance or alter the sustainment requirements for mechanized formations, and how does this impact operational logistics?
- How are the human-machine integrating formations expected to evolve the traditional roles and responsibilities of military personnel, and what adjustments are being made in training programs to accommodate these changes?
- Considering the human in the loop, what are the training requirements to ensure effective communication and collaboration between human operators and autonomous robotic combat vehicles?
- Are there specific simulation or synthetic training environments being developed to prepare military personnel for the complexities of operating within human-machine integrated formations?
