Army Modernization Strategy Flashcards
(16 cards)
What does AMS stand for? What does it describe?
Army Modernization Strategy, describes how the Total Army will transform into a multi-domain force by 2035.
What are the 6 Army modernization priorities?
- Long range precision fires
- Next generation combat vehicles
- Future vertical lift
- Network
- Air and missile defense
- Soldier lethality
What does the 2019 AMS expand on?
The Army’s approach beyond the six priorities, outlining a more holistic approach to modernization while maintaining continuity of priorities.
What’s the end state of 2019 AMS?
A modernized Army capable of conducting Multi-Domain Operations as part of an integrated Joint Force in a single theater by 2028, and ready to conduct MDO across an array of scenarios in multiple theaters by 2035.
What does MDO stand for? Describe the concept?
Multi-Domain Operations concept describes how the Army will support the Joint Force in the rapid and continuous integration of all domains of warfare (Land, sea, air, space, and cyber space) to deter and prevail as we compete short of conflict, and fight and win if deterrence fails.
How do we achieve this end state?
The Army will modernize how we fight, what we fight with, and who we are.
What is “how we fight”?
It’s the realm of concepts, doctrine, organizations, and training.
What is “what we fight with”?
It’s characterized by material development and procurement, guided by the Army’s six material modernization priorities.
What is “who we are”?
Encompasses leader development, education and 21st century talent management.
What will modernizing do to our Army?
Modernization across each effort in a synchronized way will ensure the Army has well-trained soldiers, organized into effective warfighting formations with modern weapon systems and sufficient capacity to win any conflict.
What is AFC?
Army Futures Command is used to realign elements of the modernization enterprise and bring unity of effort to the future force development process.
What is CFT?
Cross-Functional Teams.
What is POM?
Program Object Memorandum
What is 2018 National Defense Strategy?
States we must prioritize long-term strategic competition with China and Russia while deterring regional adversaries and sustaining irregular warfare competency.
Who is our current “pacing threat”?and why?
Russia because it is our nations most capable nuclear-armed threat in the near term.
What are the four key assumptions?
- The Army’s budget will remain flat, resulting in reducing spending power over time.
- Demand for Army Forces will remain relatively constant while we execute this strategy.
- Research and development will mature in time to make significant improvements in Army capabilities by 2035
- Adversary modernization programs will stay on their currently estimated trajectories in terms of capability levels and timelines.
