Future Soldier Equipment – NSRDEC Report
The U.S. Army’s single most important piece of equipment does not come from a lab or a factory; the greatest weapon the Army deploys is the Soldier. Human performance optimization is crucial to both the Army’s current and future operations.
A Soldier demonstrates the new Blast Pelvic Protector and Ballistic Combat Shirt, both developed by NSRDEC and PEO Soldier as part of the Soldier Protection System. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army)
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Army Lab Integrates Future Soldier Technology
Lighter weight protective body armor and undergarments, conformal wearable computers and integrated sensors powered by emerging battery technologies — are all part of the Army’s cutting-edge scientific initiative aimed at shaping, enhancing and sustaining the Soldier of the Future.
Kris Osborn | Scout.com
The U.S. Army has set up a special high-tech laboratory aimed at better identifying and integrating gear, equipment and weapons in order to reduce the current weight burden placed on Soldiers and give them more opportunities to successfully execute missions, service officials said.
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