Automated Data Processing Equip

The Automated Data Processing Equipment (ADPE) program, as detailed in Line Item 3002BD3000 of the Army's FY 2026 budget request, is a comprehensive initiative supporting the modernization, sustainment, and operational readiness of the Army's information technology infrastructure. The overarching goal of this program is to provide robust, secure, and interoperable IT capabilities across the Army's sustaining base. This enables efficient command and control, personnel management, training, and other critical functions. The ADPE program is structured to ensure the Army's information management systems remain current with technological advancements, reduce operational costs, and support both warfighting and administrative missions worldwide.

OPTICAL DIGITAL EQUIP (BD3956): INTERACTIVE PERSONNEL ELECTRONIC RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (iPERMS) is a key component of the ADPE program. Its primary objective is to provide a secure, reliable, and accessible repository for Army Military Human Resource Records (AMHRR), supporting millions of personnel files with an annual growth rate. Funding will support hardware lifecycle replacement and migration activities to ensure compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) and National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) requirements for long-term records retention. iPERMS is critical for personnel actions, promotion boards, and audit readiness, and interfaces with other Army HR systems.

HQ MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (BE4161) focuses on the modernization and lifecycle replacement of IT infrastructure supporting Army headquarters, including the Pentagon and National Capital Region. Funding will be used for upgrading video teleconferencing systems, supporting classified and unclassified communications, and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards for training environments. This line also funds core Command, Control, Communications, and Computers (C4) infrastructure at Strategic Command Centers supporting joint, coalition, and interagency operations at key sites.

MACOM AUTOMATION SYSTEMS (BE4162) encompasses several initiatives, including the Battle Lab Collaborative Simulation Environment, Army Computing Infrastructure, and IT support for Combatant Commands. Funding will procure hardware and services to support experimentation, simulation, and risk reduction for Army modernization efforts, and provide critical IT infrastructure for command centers and disaster recovery. Investments include servers, storage, networking equipment, and unified communications systems to enhance operational effectiveness and cyber resilience.

PERSONNEL AUTOMATION SYSTEMS (BE4164) funds the acquisition and modernization of IT systems supporting Army human resources, recruiting, and accessioning missions. Funding will support the Personnel Enterprise Support-Automation program, the United States Military Entrance Processing Command Integrated Resource System, and the Defense Accession Network. These systems are essential for managing personnel data, processing military applicants, and ensuring secure, reliable network connectivity across USMEPCOM sites. The funding will enable hardware refresh, cloud migration, disaster recovery, and compliance with information assurance requirements.

Personnel Automation Systems West Point (BE4175) supports the United States Military Academy's IT modernization efforts. Funding will be used to upgrade classroom technology, audio-visual systems, and the West Point Research and Education Network. These investments are designed to maintain USMA's competitiveness as an academic institution, ensure cybersecurity compliance, and enhance the educational and administrative experience for cadets and staff.