U.S. Army Futures Command Research Program Realignment

The U.S. Army Futures Command (AFC) leads a continuous effort to modernize and innovate to support future warfighters. AFC now oversees Combat Capability Development Command and has recently reorganized certain research offices, laboratories, and engineering centers. In response to this realignment, the Senate Armed Services Committee asked the National Academies' Board on Army Research and Development to examine these research portfolio changes and assess their impact. This report investigates and assesses the Army's strategy behind the realignment, discusses the issues with stakeholders, and makes recommendations to ensure the alignment meets with Army modernization priorities. Table of ContentsFront MatterSummary1 Introduction and Background2 Analysis of Army S&T Authorities and Funding3 Innovation and WorkforceAppendixesAppendix A: Committee Member Biographical InformationAppendix B: Data-Gathering Session AgendasAppendix C: AcronymsAppendix D: Statutory Roles of AFC and ASA (ALT)Appendix E: Budget Activity Definitions