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Appendix A
Statement of Task
The study will address long-term Anny science and technology investments
likely to have the most impact on logistics requirements for the AAN. Conclusions,
recommendations and rationale will be documented in a final study report provided to
the Army. Over the course of the study, the following tasks are to be accomplished:
(~) Interact with the Army to thoroughly understand the importance of
logistical considerations to successful battlefield operations and the likely impact of
different enabling technologies on the need for logistics support.
(2) Review advanced concepts for soldier and battlefield systems
contemplated for the AAN timeframe. include consideration of the following: Future
Combat System (FCS), Future Scout and Cavalry System (FSCS), Soldier as a
System, Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS), and their enabling technologies.
(3) Analyze the enabling technologies (e.g., 'smart' materials, micro-
electromechanical systems, etc.) on which systems contemplated for the AAN will
depend in light of their likely impact on the need for logistics support. Classify the
technologies according to the degree to which they are likely to require more or less
logistics support. Propose alternative technologies that would diminish the need for
logistics support.
(4) Identify and evaluate areas of research that, if supported by a long-term
sustained Army investment, would enable systems and operational concepts to have
reduced need forlogistics support in the 2025 timeframe of the AAN. Affordability
must be a major consideration. Also important is the ability to leverage investment
of other services, other government agencies, and the private sector to influence the
development of the technology.
(5) Develop recommendations for an Army R&D investment strategy that
includes a conceptual framework, specific research objectives, and a roadmap to
achieve the objectives.
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