Discover the U.S. Army's Cutting-Edge Weapon Systems: Your 2020-2021 Handbook

Stay informed about the U.S. Army's latest advancements in weaponry and defense! This guide covers current and future weapon systems, modernization efforts, and how they empower our soldiers. Learn about the technology, programs, and people driving the Army's success.

Inside the Army's Modernization Strategy

Transformational Change: The U.S. Army is undergoing its most significant transformation in four decades to build a multi-domain capable force.
Maintaining Overmatch: The commitment to maintaining a decisive technological advantage against adversaries is unwavering. This ensures warfighters have the equipment needed to deter conflict and win.
Industry Collaboration: The Army works closely with industry partners to maintain program schedules and ensure workforce safety during challenging times.

What You'll Find in This Handbook

This handbook provides a comprehensive overview of the U.S. Army's weapon systems and equipment programs. You'll gain insights into:

Program descriptions and status updates
Technical specifications
Projected activities
Benefits to soldiers
Locations of industry partners

Empowering, Unburdening, and Protecting Soldiers

Discover how the Army collaborates to equip soldiers with the best resources. You'll learn about the collaborative efforts to empower, unburden, and protect the men and women in uniform.

Early Teaming: A special section highlights the U.S. Army Futures Command and its Cross-Functional Teams.
Modernization Goals: These teams facilitate early and continuous collaboration to achieve modernization goals faster and more efficiently.
Key Focus: The Army prioritizes delivering real value to soldiers and taxpayers through efficient organizations, policies, and programs.

Key Components of the Army's Structure

Understand the various organizations and their roles within the Army:

ASA(ALT): The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology organization.
U.S. Army Futures Command (AFC): Focused on future readiness.
Cross-Functional Teams (CFTs): Aimed at modernizing specific areas.

ASA(ALT) Organization

Learn about the mission, vision, and key components of the ASA(ALT). The organizational chart and descriptions will break down the different areas and what they do.

Mission & Vision: Understand the strategic goals.
DASA: Explore Acquisition Policy, Logistics, Defense Exports, and more.
PEOs: Discover Program Executive Offices like Aviation, Missiles and Space, and Soldier.

U.S. Army Futures Command (AFC) & Cross-Functional Teams (CFTs)

Dive into the structure and purpose of the U.S. Army Futures Command and its Cross-Functional Teams. These teams are critical to the Army's modernization efforts.

AFC Organization: Understand how the command is structured.
Key Teams: Explore teams focused on Air and Missile Defense, Artificial Intelligence, Future Vertical Lift, and more.
Modernization Stakeholders: Identify the key players involved in shaping the future of the Army.

Weapon Systems: ACAT I – IV

Get detailed information on various weapon systems, categorized by Acquisition Category (ACAT).

How to Use this Book: A guide to navigating the handbook effectively.
Featured Systems: Learn about systems like the Abrams Main Battle Tank, Apache Attack Helicopter, and Javelin Missile System.
Wide Range: From ammunition to vehicles to training systems, explore the diverse array of equipment used by the U.S. Army.

This handbook is your gateway to understanding the U.S. Army's commitment to innovation and readiness, ensuring our forces remain dominant on the battlefields of today and tomorrow.

Inside the Army's Modernization Strategy

Transformational Change: The U.S. Army is undergoing its most significant transformation in four decades to build a multi-domain capable force.

Maintaining Overmatch: The commitment to maintaining a decisive technological advantage against adversaries is unwavering. This ensures warfighters have the equipment needed to deter conflict and win.

Industry Collaboration: The Army works closely with industry partners to maintain program schedules and ensure workforce safety during challenging times.

Empowering, Unburdening, and Protecting Soldiers

Discover how the Army collaborates to equip soldiers with the best resources. You'll learn about the collaborative efforts to empower, unburden, and protect the men and women in uniform.

Early Teaming: A special section highlights the U.S. Army Futures Command and its Cross-Functional Teams.

Modernization Goals: These teams facilitate early and continuous collaboration to achieve modernization goals faster and more efficiently.

Key Focus: The Army prioritizes delivering real value to soldiers and taxpayers through efficient organizations, policies, and programs.

Key Components of the Army's Structure

Understand the various organizations and their roles within the Army:

ASA(ALT): The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology organization.

U.S. Army Futures Command (AFC): Focused on future readiness.

Cross-Functional Teams (CFTs): Aimed at modernizing specific areas.

ASA(ALT) Organization

Learn about the mission, vision, and key components of the ASA(ALT). The organizational chart and descriptions will break down the different areas and what they do.

Mission & Vision: Understand the strategic goals.

DASA: Explore Acquisition Policy, Logistics, Defense Exports, and more.

PEOs: Discover Program Executive Offices like Aviation, Missiles and Space, and Soldier.

U.S. Army Futures Command (AFC) & Cross-Functional Teams (CFTs)

Dive into the structure and purpose of the U.S. Army Futures Command and its Cross-Functional Teams. These teams are critical to the Army's modernization efforts.

AFC Organization: Understand how the command is structured.

Key Teams: Explore teams focused on Air and Missile Defense, Artificial Intelligence, Future Vertical Lift, and more.

Modernization Stakeholders: Identify the key players involved in shaping the future of the Army.

Weapon Systems: ACAT I – IV

Get detailed information on various weapon systems, categorized by Acquisition Category (ACAT).

How to Use this Book: A guide to navigating the handbook effectively.

Featured Systems: Learn about systems like the Abrams Main Battle Tank, Apache Attack Helicopter, and Javelin Missile System.

Wide Range: From ammunition to vehicles to training systems, explore the diverse array of equipment used by the U.S. Army.

This handbook is your gateway to understanding the U.S. Army's commitment to innovation and readiness, ensuring our forces remain dominant on the battlefields of today and tomorrow.