Materiel Systems Analysis

The Materiel Systems Analysis program is a critical initiative under the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Analysis Center (DAC). It supports the Army's decision-making processes in technology and materiel acquisition, as well as the design, development, fielding, and sustainment of Army materiel systems. The primary objective is to provide integrated material performance analyses that influence the development and sustainment of weapon systems across various priority areas such as Long-Range Precision Fires, Next Generation Combat Vehicles, and Soldier Lethality.

The program aims to deliver high-quality analysis to support complex decisions required for current operations and future force development. It focuses on building a comprehensive body of evidence through objective analysis and experimentation across the entire life cycle of Army systems. This involves developing system-level performance data and methodologies, as well as models and simulations that address current and future operational environments. These capabilities are crucial for linking live, virtual, and constructive simulations to support systems analysis in a combined arms environment.

Additionally, the Materiel Systems Analysis program supports the Center for Reliability Growth (CRG), which develops tools and methodologies to enhance the reliability of Army materiel. The CRG's efforts aim to reduce logistics footprints, lower life cycle costs, and extend failure-free periods for materiel. By providing recommendations on improving reliability, the CRG assists acquisition programs in achieving required reliability standards during the acquisition process.

Looking ahead, the program plans to advance methodologies and tools for analyzing emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Cyber Electromagnetic Activities. It will continue to serve as a repository for technical evidence related to Army modernization technologies while supporting analytical capabilities that inform system cost/performance trades and technology development decisions. These ongoing efforts will ensure that the Army maintains readiness today while preparing for a more lethal future force by 2030 and beyond.