Soldier Power and Reducing the Burden Day

Improving Power to Increase Mobility for the Dismounted Soldier

08:00 Registration and Coffee Registration and Coffee

08:45 Chairman’s Welcome Address Chairman’s Welcome Address

09: 00 UK Approaches to Addressing the Soldier Power Challenge Marcus Bruton, Team Leader, Integrated Soldier System Executive, Defence Equipment and Support, UK MoD Finding a solution to the power challenge for the soldier has been at the top of the priority list for governments around the world for years, only certain nations have made progress in the quest, the UK being one of these. Join Mr Bruton, who looks after total system integration for the UK soldier, to find out what has been achieved and what still remains to be done. If you have advice or a technical product that can assist in the soldier power challenge make sure you attend this session! Marcus Bruton Team Leader, Integrated Soldier System Executive, Defence Equipment and Support, UK MoD Born in 1968 and educated at Bedford Modern School, Marcus Bruton joined the Ministry of Defence as a graduate engineer in 1990 after completing a four year Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Brighton Polytechnic. Initially working for the Directorate of Air Armament in the Procurement Executive where he spent six years in various HPTO and SPTO posts before being a [read more]

09:30 ABSL Power Solutions – Power Management to Reduce Burden on the Soldier David Goodwin, Business Development Manager, ABSL Power Solutions Ltd The presentation will describe ABSL’s development of a new Li-ion pouch cell technology and how this coupled with the work the Company is undertaking on chargers and power management generally will all help to reduce the burden on the individual soldier.The presentation is aimed at serving soldiers as well as those involved in the procurement and logistics chain, topics to be covered include:· Li-ion Pouch Cell technology· BB-XX90 Pouch cell battery Development· Smaller lighter batteries and chargers· How this helps the individual soldier David Goodwin Business Development Manager, ABSL Power Solutions Ltd

10:00 Introducing Canada’s Soldier Adaptive Power Programme to Support New Power Sources into the Integrated Soldier System Project Join the Project Manager from Canada's soldier power programme to learn more about the progress being made to deliver and manage energy distribution at the soldier system level. For some years Canada has been investing in soldier power research so this presentation provides you with a wealth of lessons learned as well as a clear idea about what Canada will require from soldier equipment and specific power kit in the near future and how this relates to the funded national soldier modernisation programme, the Integrated Soldier System Project (ISSP).

10:30 Panel Discussion – What will the Future Soldier System Look Like and What will be the Power Need? Marcus Bruton, Team Leader, Integrated Soldier System Executive, Defence Equipment and Support, UK MoD Dr. Adam Best, Research Scientist & Project Leader, CSIRO | Energy Technology David Goodwin, Business Development Manager, ABSL Power Solutions Ltd Derek Riezebos, Power Expert, KEMA For years national governments have been focusing on what the battery for a soldier system should look like, how it should perform and where it should be positioned on the body. Now however it is becoming clear that the energy need of the soldier system and related burden of batteries can be tackled at the product development stage, driving down power demand before components are integrated. Join this panel discussion to discover more about this new approach and what the implications are for industry. Marcus Bruton Team Leader, Integrated Soldier System Executive, Defence Equipment and Support, UK MoD Born in 1968 and educated at Bedford Modern School, Marcus Bruton joined the Ministry of Defence as a graduate engineer in 1990 after completing a four year Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Brighton Polytechnic. Initially working for the Directorate of Air Armament in the Procurement Executive where he spent six years in various HPTO and SPTO posts before being a [read more] Dr. Adam Best Research Scientist & Project Leader, CSIRO | Energy Technology Dr. Adam Best is a Research Scientist at CSIRO's Division of Energy Technology (www.csiro.au). I am the Project Leader for the development of the FIED. His main research interest is in the development of electrolytes for all types of lithium batteries; particularly ionic liquids. Additionally, Adam is also working on other issues associated with the commercialisation of lithium batteries. His othe [read more] David Goodwin Business Development Manager, ABSL Power Solutions Ltd Derek Riezebos Power Expert, KEMA

11:15 Morning Coffee and Networking Morning Coffee and Networking

11:45 Marine Expeditionary Rifle Squad: An Update on USMC Requirements Approach to Lightening the Load and Capabilities Integration Lt Colonel Christopher Woodburn, Capability Requirements Manager, Marine Expeditionary Rifle Squad, US Marine Corps Combat Development Command With mobility being such a key aspect of the Marine's operational advantage over the opponent there is no better person to tell you how the US Marine Corps is progressing with its initatives to drive down weight to increase mobility, not least by focusing on the power need. Join Lt Colonel Woodburn, capability requirements manager for the Marine Expeditionary Rifle Squad and Infantry Combat Equipment programme, who is travelling from the US to meet you and tell you more. Lt Colonel Christopher Woodburn Capability Requirements Manager, Marine Expeditionary Rifle Squad, US Marine Corps Combat Development Command

12:15 Game-changing Power Capabilities Delivered from the Dutch E-Lighter Programme to Give Longer Lasting Energy for the Full Spectrum of Soldier Applications Derek Riezebos, Power Expert, KEMA One of the hotly anticipated breakthroughs in soldier power today is the E-Lighter programme, developed by the Dutch MoD and industry to deliver a new power chemistry into the soldier's hands. During this presentation you will learn more about the safety, portability and performance of the E-Lighter as well as how it will integrate into legacy systems to provide more power at lower weight. Don't miss it! Derek Riezebos Power Expert, KEMA

12:45 Research Breakthroughs in Worn Power for the Soldier Dr. Adam Best, Research Scientist & Project Leader, CSIRO | Energy Technology Australia's research and development agency CSIRO has been in the national press for several years with a new technology to provide soldiers with wearable power that can be fully integrated into the soldier system. Called the worn power project this is a feasible way to carry power, remain mobile and safe while performing all the mission functions required. Make sure you join this session with the project leader Dr Best who is travelling from Australia to tell you about the benefit for the end user. Dr. Adam Best Research Scientist & Project Leader, CSIRO | Energy Technology Dr. Adam Best is a Research Scientist at CSIRO's Division of Energy Technology (www.csiro.au). I am the Project Leader for the development of the FIED. His main research interest is in the development of electrolytes for all types of lithium batteries; particularly ionic liquids. Additionally, Adam is also working on other issues associated with the commercialisation of lithium batteries. His othe [read more]

13:15 Lunch and Networking Lunch and Networking

Reducing the Burden for the Soldier

13:30 Registration and Coffee Registration and Coffee

13:55 Chairman’s Welcome Address Chairman’s Welcome Address

14:00 How the UK MoD is Reducing the Burden for the Dismounted Soldier Brigadier Peter Rafferty, Team Leader Protection and Personal Equipment, Defence Equipment and Support, UK MoD Attend this session to find out from the procurement leader for protective and personal equipment in the UK MoD exactly what is being prioritised to reduce weight for the dismounted soldier. With very few opportunities to meet and learn from Colonel Rafferty in the defence calendar year make sure you take advantage of this one to keep up to date with the full range of programmes for soldier protection. Brigadier Peter Rafferty Team Leader Protection and Personal Equipment, Defence Equipment and Support, UK MoD

14:30 US Marine Corps Approaches to Reducing the Burden for the Soldier Carl De Santis, Director, Gruntworks, Marine Corps Systems Command Let Mr De Santis explain to you how the US Marine Corps approaches weight at the soldier level and in a more broader sense within the Marine Corps Air Ground Task Force. Lightening the load is the current focus for the Marine Corps so you'll learn that size and weight of equipment are two of the most important criteria when selecting new kit, deploying kit and importantly when going out on missions, as you'll discover in this briefing, Marines themselves won't take equipment that will unecessarily burden them. Increase user acceptance of your equipment by learning the lessons the Marine Corps have over years of operational experience by attending this session! Carl De Santis Director, Gruntworks, Marine Corps Systems Command 1st Reconnaissance Team Member, United States Marine Corps - 5/95-5/98.United States Naval Academy - 6/99-5/03 Marine Infantry Platoon Commander - 7/04-7/06.Officer in Charge, 3d Marine Regiment Schools - 7/06-6/07. Advanced Infantry Training, Officer in Charge, 3d Marine Regiment Schools - 6/07-5/08.Deputy Program Manager and Marine Corps Analyst, Enhanced Company Operations (ECO) / Distributed O [read more]

15:00 Measuring the Capability of the Dismounted Soldier: The Effect of Burden Duncan Stewart, Operational Analyst, DSTL Join Duncan Stewart, an expert on soldier weapons and burden management at DSTL, the research and development arm of the UK MoD for the latest research findings on this important topic. With Commando training, specialist experience in Iraq and Afghanistan and now acting as an analyst in the Close Combat Systems Group at DSTL, there is no one better to give you a holistic perspective on what is required and what can be done to reduce the burden for the operator. Duncan will tell you how DSTL is quantifying the ability of the dismounted soldier to conduct individual and collective tasks through: exploitation of existing individual and collective unit training exercises; bespoke experimentation into targeted physical and cognitive tasks (e.g. marksmanship, mobility); investigation of individual sustainability through and between tasks; operational analysis of collective unit capability. Duncan Stewart Operational Analyst, DSTL Duncan studied geosciences at Birmingham University following which he embarked on a Ph.D. at the University of Bristol. In parallel with his research Duncan completed Commando training with the Royal Marine Reserves in 2002. Since then Duncan trained as a Heavy Weapons specialist and deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. Following service in Helmand on Operation Herrick 9, Duncan joined the UK Defenc [read more]

15:30 Afternoon Coffee and Networking Afternoon Coffee and Networking

16:00 How Brazil Plans to Invest in Lightweight Equipment for the Soldier Major Cláudio Eduardo Bouças, Programme Manager Combatiente Brasiliero, Brazilian MoD Continuing with the conference's focus on bringing international perspectives to common challenges for the soldier make sure you join this briefing with the soldier modernisation programme manager from Combatiente Brasiliero who will tell you how he is investing in lighter weight soldier equipment. During this presentation you will learn more about the development and procurement cycles of soldier systems in Brazil as well as identify the key people in the relevant defence agencies who are steering soldier modernisation today. Major Cláudio Eduardo Bouças Programme Manager Combatiente Brasiliero, Brazilian MoD

16:30 User Comfort and Wellness in General Duty Police Load Bearing Vests: Novel Solutions in garment design and construction that can be derived from Motorcycle and Sportswear Design. Mr Vaughan will aim to discuss novel solutions in relation to load bearing systems (load bearing vests which enable humans to carry equipment on their torso) which can improve user comfort and wellness. He will answer the question between science and user comfort in clothing. Newly implemented novel solutions in garment design will be discussed and will make note of advances in textiles for comfort and wellness and advances in ‘hard and soft’ textiles and newly developed ergonomic load carrying products derived from hard and soft textiles. Mr Vaughan will discuss the the intersection between multi-performance garment design, such as those garment types used in motorcycling and sportswear and Industrial Design. New solutions to clothing layering, 3D spacer fabrics with cooling channels as used by the Israeli military and smart textiles that include climate change/phase change capabilities will also be discussed. These textile advancements and garment construction techniques combine to reduce the stress of emergency services and military personnel in the field. Novel design solutions in relation to the development of load bearing systems (load bearing vests LBVs). User comfort and wellness, the current limitations of load bearing vests in hot climates. Advanced textiles for comfort and wellness. Motorcycling and Sportswear advances that improve user comfort and reduce user stress.

17:00 Panel Discussion – How to Help Soldiers Reduce Weight Across the Soldier System Brigadier Peter Rafferty, Team Leader Protection and Personal Equipment, Defence Equipment and Support, UK MoD Major Cláudio Eduardo Bouças, Programme Manager Combatiente Brasiliero, Brazilian MoD Carl De Santis, Director, Gruntworks, Marine Corps Systems Command Assist your customers, partners and colleagues to reduce the weight of soldier equipment today by attending this panel discussion where leaders of personal protective equipment programmes from around the world will meet to discuss new approaches. Nowhere else will the challenge be discussed in such detail so make sure you attend to learn how weight will be reduced in the future! Brigadier Peter Rafferty Team Leader Protection and Personal Equipment, Defence Equipment and Support, UK MoD Major Cláudio Eduardo Bouças Programme Manager Combatiente Brasiliero, Brazilian MoD Carl De Santis Director, Gruntworks, Marine Corps Systems Command 1st Reconnaissance Team Member, United States Marine Corps - 5/95-5/98.United States Naval Academy - 6/99-5/03 Marine Infantry Platoon Commander - 7/04-7/06.Officer in Charge, 3d Marine Regiment Schools - 7/06-6/07. Advanced Infantry Training, Officer in Charge, 3d Marine Regiment Schools - 6/07-5/08.Deputy Program Manager and Marine Corps Analyst, Enhanced Company Operations (ECO) / Distributed O [read more]

17:45 End of Conference End of Conference