Information Technology Development

The Information Technology Development program element (PE 0605013A) is a comprehensive Army initiative encompassing over 23 programs across 12 projects, each targeting specific modernization, integration, and efficiency goals for Army information technology systems. The FY 2026 budget request supports ongoing research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) activities to advance the Army's digital transformation, improve operational effectiveness, and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. The program is structured to promote efficiencies in line with Executive Order 14222, focusing on cost-effective modernization and alignment with federal IT strategies.

Army Human Resource System (099) includes two primary efforts: ArmyIgnitED and Regional Level Application Software (RLAS). ArmyIgnitED, managed by PEO Enterprise, is a virtual financial management portal that enables Soldiers, Cadets, and civilians to request tuition assistance and professional development funds. Its FY 2026 objectives include enhancing interfaces with key Army education and personnel systems to streamline eligibility verification and financial transactions, supporting a large user base. RLAS, managed by the Army Reserve, is a web-based application supporting decentralized personnel and pay management for Army Reserve units. While RLAS does not have a FY 2026 RDT&E funding request, prior efforts focused on integration with the Integrated Pay and Personnel System - Army (IPPS-A) and modernization for cloud compliance and audit readiness.

Installation Support Modules (184) funds the Coalition Interoperability Assurance and Validation (CIAV) Research Network, which ensures seamless information exchange between U.S. Army and coalition partners. The FY 2026 goal is to conduct comprehensive analyses of mission-based interoperability, execute risk reduction events, and support multinational interoperability assessments involving numerous partner nations. This project directly supports the Army's implementation of the Mission Partner Environment (MPE) and Combined-Joint All Domain Command and Control, ensuring compliance with DOD and Army interoperability directives.

Information Systems for Installations (BY3) focuses on the Virtual Toolbox for Installation Mission Effectiveness (VTIME), a real-time planning and analysis tool for Army installations. FY 2026 funding will support migration of VTIME components to the cArmy cloud, hardening and authorization of the Integrated Installation Planning capability, and integration with production systems at Fort Benning. The project aims to provide a common operating picture and advanced analytics for installation planning, supporting the Army Installations Strategy and enabling data-driven decision-making across functional areas.

Operational Medicine Information System (DH1) supports the modernization of Operational Health Information Technology (OHIT) for deployed Army medical personnel. FY 2026 objectives include continuous integration and testing of joint and Army-specific OHIT software, maintaining cybersecurity, and developing training materials for fielded systems. The program ensures electronic health record (EHR) data is accessible throughout the battlefield and interfaces with Army command and control systems. This supports patient safety, continuity of care, and readiness reporting.

Army Accessioning IT Development (FL9) funds research supporting the Army Suicide Prevention Program and related behavioral health initiatives. FY 2026 efforts will expand research into risk and protective factors for suicide, particularly in high-risk formations, and develop tools, training, and frameworks to reduce harmful behaviors. The program aims to improve the Army's ability to identify at-risk individuals, inform policy, and enhance resilience and readiness across the force.

Army Business System Modernization Initiatives (T05) supports Enterprise Business Systems-Convergence (EBS-C), Global Force Information Management (GFIM), Army Vantage, and related efforts. EBS-C seeks to modernize and integrate Army financial and logistics systems, replacing legacy SAP-based ERPs with a modular, cloud-based solution. FY 2026 funding will ramp up agile development teams, support continuous integration, and deliver a Minimum Viable Capability Release focused on ammunition management, resource distribution, and auditability. GFIM aims to automate global force management processes, replacing multiple legacy systems, while Army Vantage provides a unified data integration and visualization platform for Army-wide decision support. Additional efforts include modernization of facility and energy management systems to improve compliance and operational efficiency.

Other notable projects include Information Technology for Training Systems (FM8), which funds the Army Training Information System (ATIS) to consolidate legacy training systems into a single portal, and Information Technology for Criminal Investigations (FM9), which supports the Criminal Investigation Management System (CIMS) modernization for Army law enforcement. The ASMIS-R (REPORTIT) (VR3) project continues development of the Army Safety Management Information System 2.0, with FY 2026 focusing on occupational health surveillance and safety expense management modules. These initiatives reflect a broad-based effort to modernize Army IT infrastructure, enhance data integration, and improve operational readiness and compliance.