Key Takeaways
- The Army has a ‘clean sheet’ approach to NGC2.
- Industry criticism may slow solutions.
- Congress believes in the importance of NGC2.
- The Army must communicate innovation cycles with Congress early.
Army Official Warns Industry Against Negative Interactions with Congress
Army's Next Generation Command and Control Initiative Draws Congressional Scrutiny Amid Transformation Efforts
A senior Army official warned companies to avoid criticizing the service’s ‘clean sheet’ approach to Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) when interacting with Congress. The initiative aims to modernize the Army’s command and control systems, and the official emphasized the importance of transparency and consistency in its communications with lawmakers. According to Breaking Defense, the Army has sought to upend traditional practices as it builds out NGC2, including consolidating budget line items and asking industry to self-team ahead of contract awards.
Sponsored by Jumpseat Solutions, jumpseatsolutions.com