MISSION:
Acquire and field Integrated Intelligence, Electronic and Cyber Warfare capabilities to enable Spectrum and Cyberspace Superiority.
VISION:
An Army equipped with upgradable, integrated, and networked SIGINT, EW, Cyber and Space Superiority capabilities to overmatch the threat in multi and joint all domain operations.
MR. KENNETH STRAYER
Mr. Kenneth Strayer has over 30 years of industry and government leadership experience in Army tactical networks, mission command, electronic warfare and cyber research, development, engineering and integration. Prior to retirement from the Army as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2012, Mr. Strayer served in numerous operational assignments as an Armor and Cavalry officer.
As a member of the Army Acquisition Corps, he led efforts within Research and Development Command (RDECOM), Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), multiple Program Executive Offices (PEOs), and as a member of the Army Staff in the Pentagon.
While assigned to the Army G8 Program Analysis and Evaluation Directorate, Mr. Strayer was the Senior Program Analyst for acquisition, equipping, and modernization, leading a team of civilian and military personnel to advise executive leadership on all aspects of acquisition strategy and performance objectives while defending solutions before the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), the Joint Staff, and Congress.
His final assignment while in uniform was as a Product Manager under the Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below (FBCB2) program for development of the Mounted Computing Environment.
Upon transition from uniformed service in 2012, Mr. Strayer assumed responsibilities as a Senior Director and Assistant Vice President for the Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) where he was accountable for a large business pipeline to deliver engineering, integration and program management services for C4ISR and cyber capabilities. In 2017, Mr. Strayer returned to government service as the Deputy Project Manager for Electronic Warfare and Cyber under the PEO Intelligence, Electronic Warfare and Sensors (IEW&S). His team was recognized in 2018 with the David Packard Excellence in Acquisition Award and in 2019 as the Army’s Project Management Team of the Year.
In 2020, Mr. Strayer was appointed as the Chief of Staff for PEO Command, Control, Communications – Tactical (C3T), an organization of more than 1,600 employees that manages 45 key acquisition programs to modernize the Army’s tactical network and mission command portfolio. As the Chief of Staff, Mr. Strayer was responsible for development of a diverse and highly technical workforce as well as all engineering, business, readiness, security, information technology, and operations functions. During his final months in PEO C3T, Mr. Strayer served as the Acting Deputy Program Executive Officer (DPEO).
Mr. Strayer currently serves as the Project Manager for Electronic Warfare and Cyber, leading a 300-person workforce in the development, fielding, and support of a $2.5 billion portfolio of integrated electronic warfare, intelligence, cyber and space capabilities.
Mr. Strayer has a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology from the University of Dayton and received a Master of Science degree in Acquisition Management from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California. He is a credentialed Project Management Professional (PMP) with high-level cybersecurity certifications to include a graduate certificate in Cybersecurity Engineering from the SANS Technology Institute.
Mr. Strayer is a resident of Bel Air, Maryland. He is married to the former Cheryl Cheek of San Ramon, California and has three children, Ryan, Leah, and Zachary.
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MR. WILLIE UTROSKA
Mr. William (Willie) T. Utroska currently serves as the Deputy Project Manager, Electronic Warfare & Cyber (EW&C), as he has since March 2020. He was commissioned a second lieutenant of Infantry in June 1988 from the University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon ROTC program. He retired in September 2012 reaching the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He has served in a wide variety of Army and Joint assignments throughout his military and civilian career.
His operational assignments include serving in the 8th INF Div and 1st AR Div as an Infantry Rifle Platoon Leader, Infantry Battalion Support Platoon Leader, and Infantry Rifle Company Executive Officer. His next assignment was with the 101st ABN Div (Air Assault) as an Assistant S3, Infantry Rifle Company Commander and Chief of Live Fires. Then he was selected for a congressionally mandated AC/RC assignment as a Company Commander at Fort Chaffee, AR for 5th Army.
Mr. Utroska’s acquisition assignments have included PEO C3S as the Operations Officer for Horizontal Technology Integration and Assistant Product Manager, AFATDS. Following those positions, he was assigned to USCENTCOM J2 as the Chief Intel Systems Requirements, Chief System Analysis & Design, and Deputy Chief Systems Engineering Division. During his assignment with USCENTCOM, he deployed to Afghanistan, Iraq, and Qatar in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. Mr. Utroska then served as RDECOM’s first CSL Product Manager, C4ISR on the Move and, prior to his retirement from the Army, as the Military Deputy, Space & Terrestrial Communications Directorate, CERDEC. Upon retirement, Mr. Utroska worked in industry for five (5) years before entering government service to be the Deputy Product Manager Electronic Warfare Integration (EWI) in September 2017.
Mr. Utroska holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Puerto Rico – Bayamon and a Master of Science in Information Systems Technology Management from the Naval Postgraduate School. His military education includes the Infantry Officer’s Basic and Advance Courses, the Combined Armed Services Staff School, Command and General Staff College, Joint and Combined Warfighting School, the Program Manager’s Course, and the Colonels Command Assessment Program. He is a member of the Army Acquisition Corps and holds professional certifications in Program Management (Level III), Systems Engineering (Level III) and Science & Technology Management (Level II).
Mr. Utroska’s awards and decorations include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal (with Oak Leaf Clusters); Meritorious Service Medal (with two Oak Leaf Clusters); Army Commendation Medal (with Oak Leaf Cluster); Army Achievement Medal (with two Oak Leaf Clusters); Joint Meritorious Unit Award; Army Superior Unit Award; Civilian Service Achievement Medal and multiple campaign medals for Iraq and Afghanistan. He earned the Air Assault badge, Parachutist badge, Expert Infantryman badge, and the Ranger tab.
Mr. Utroska has three (3) daughters (Stephanie Utroska-Gaydosh, Jennifer Utroska-Repay, and Gabriela Utroska) and a beautiful granddaughter (Ava Rose Marie).
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PM EW&C OVERVIEW VIDEO | DVIDS
PM EW&C STRATEGIC PLANNING GUIDE
PM EW&C SOCIAL MEDIA
ELECTRONIC ATTACK (EA)
ELECTRONIC WARFARE INTEGRATION (EWI)
TERRESTRIAL SPECTRUM WARFARE (TSW)
Programs
Electronic Attack (EA)
Counter RCIED Electronic Warfare (CREW) / Duke
MISSION:
Provide Counter-Radio Controlled Improvised Explosive Device (C-RCIED) Electronic Warfare (CREW) technology to protect ground forces operating in convoys, single vehicle operations, or fixed locations by blocking or jamming Radio Frequency (RF) signals intended to detonate Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs).
DESCRIPTION:
The Duke family of systems supports coalition operations in U.S. theatres of operations and other locations worldwide. CREW Duke enables spectrum dominance to protect vehicle convoys against the radio-controlled initiation of roadside bombs. CREW Duke is used in both mounted and fixed site configurations. The Duke V5 is the RESET version of the legacy Duke V3 Program of Record that has increased jamming effectiveness against certain threats and improves reliability and maintainability.
SYSTEM INTERDEPENDENCIES:
- Tactical vehicles
- non-tactical vehicles
PROGRAM STATUS:
- FY10: CREW-2 Duke designated as ACAT II Program of Record
- FY12: Duke V3 Sustainment transitioned to CECOM LRC and SEC
- FY13: HQDA G3/5/7 approved Directed Requirement for Duke Technology Insertion (DTI) Assets
- FY15: CREW-2 CPD Update validated by HQDA G-3
- FY16: CECOM Commanding General (CG) approved Full Materiel Release (FMR)
- FY20: HQDA EXORD 117-20
- FY21: Duke Family of Systems 5-Year Sustainment Contract Awarded
PROJECTED ACTIVITIES:
- FY23: Duke Family of Systems Task Order 3 Awarded
- FY24: Duke Family of Systems Task Order 4 Awarded
Counter RCIED Electronic Warfare (CREW) / Duke
Modi Dismounted EW System
MISSION / DESCRIPTION:
Modi is a dismounted man-pack programmable Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) system that provides full spectrum coverage allowing the Warfighter the ability to maneuver with increased protection against Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Devices (R-CIEDs). It is designed to counter an array of diverse threats through state-of-the-art capabilities.
SYSTEM INTERDEPENDENCIES:
- N/A
PROGRAM STATUS:
- Operations and Sustainment
PROJECTED ACTIVITIES:
- None, in sustainment
Modi Dismounted EW System
Multi-Function Electronic Warfare – Air Large (MFEW-AL)
MISSION:
Multi-Function Electronic Warfare–Air Large (MFEW-AL) is a capability set that will provide Brigade Combat Team (BCT) Commanders with an organic airborne offensive Electronic Warfare (EW) capability.
DESCRIPTION:
MFEW-AL is a single, self-contained, airborne electronic warfare pod which will be mounted onto Gray Eagle (GE) Unmanned
Aircraft Systems (UAS). MFEW-AL is based on Software-Defined Radio (SDR) /Digital Radio Frequency Memory (DRFM) architecture, which will utilize both pre-programmed signal characteristic information and real-time battlefield information to complete the intended mission. MFEW-AL will be interoperable with EWPMT to support command and control; remote operations and dynamic tasking.
SYSTEM INTERDEPENDENCIES:
- Gray Eagle Unmanned Aerial Systems
- Electronic Warfare Planning and Management Tool, Terrestrial Layer System
PROGRAM STATUS:
- FY18: Phase 1 OTA awarded for Prototype System Development
- FY20: Phase 2 OTA awarded for Engineering & Manufacturing Development
- FY21: Milestone C Approved
- FY21: Successful Operational Demonstrations in MDO Live 21, PNTAX 21, and PC-21
PROJECTED ACTIVITIES:
- FY23: Developmental Flight Test w/ Soldier Touch Point • FY24: Initial Deployment to an Operational Unit
- FY24: Additional Limited Production
- FY25: Operational Testing
- FY26: Full Production
Multi-Function Electronic Warfare – Air Large (MFEW-AL)
Electronic Warfare Integration (EWI)
Universal Test Set (UTS)
MISSION / DESCRIPTION:
The UTS provides Counter Radio-Controlled Improvised Explosive Device (R-CIED) Electronic Warfare (CREW) personnel with a quick and effective field-level diagnostic capability. The UTS is a Component Major Item to each of the Army developed CREW systems (Duke and Modi).
SYSTEM INTERDEPENDENCIES:
- Mounted and dismounted electronic warfare systems
PROGRAM STATUS:
- Operations and Sustainment
PROJECTED ACTIVITIES:
- None, in sustainment
Universal Test Set (UTS)
Electronic Warfare Planning and Management Tool (EWPMT)
MISSION:
The Commander’s tool to visualize, control, manage and dominate the electromagnetic spectrum (EMS). At end state, EWPMT will provide the ability to conduct remote control and management of EW assets (MFEW and TLS) to execute operations Electromagnetic Support (ES) and Electromagnetic Attack (EA), enhance targeting, and enable maneuver by synchronizing EW and spectrum management operations across intelligence, operations, and cyberspace in support of Multi-Domain Operations (MDO).
DESCRIPTION:
EWPMT provides 18 major operations capabilities at varying levels of technical maturity. Future Operations (FUOPS) mode provides the ability to plan, model, and simulate EW effects. Current Operations (CUOPS) mode provide the means to receive geographical lines of bearing (LoB) and other sensor data to produce visualizations of the Electromagnetic Operating Environment (EMOE) enabling situational awareness. EWPMT enables cyber and electromagnetic activities (CEMA) and provides data for the overall Mission Command Operational Picture (COP). Future development includes a more refined ability to ingest Terrestrial Layer System (TLS) and MFEW sensor data, provide Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) situational awareness, and the eventual means to command and control the sensors through EWPMT.
- Gives Commanders a tool to visualize, control, manage and dominate the electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) to support Multi-Domain Operations (MDO)
- Will provide the ability to manage EW assets such as MFEW and TLS
- Will provide Electromagnetic Support (ES) and Electromagnetic Attack (EA)
- Will enhance targeting and enable maneuver
- Will synchronize, EW and spectrum management operations across intelligence, operations, and cyberspace
SYSTEM INTERDEPENDENCIES:
- Multi-Function Electronic Warfare – Air Large (MFEW-AL)
- Terrestrial Layer System (TLS)
PROGRAM STATUS:
- Over 25 units equipped and currently supported via ONS
- FY22: Capability Set 23 Technical Test
- FY23: Full Deployment Decision (FDD)
PROJECTED ACTIVITIES:
- FY23: Delivery and roll-out of EWPMT Version 1 to ONS equipped units
- FY23: Award new EWPMT Fielding, Training, Development, and Warfighter Support Contract
- FY24: Fielding Compo 1
Electronic Warfare Planning and Management Tool (EWPMT)
Terrestrial Spectrum Warfare (TSW)
Prophet Enhanced Signals Processing (ESP)
MISSION:
Prophet Enhanced (PE) is a dedicated, all-weather, 24/7 ground-based tactical Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) and Electronic Warfare Support (ES) sensor system, providing Force Protection, Situational Awareness, and Target Development to the U.S. Army. PE is organic to the Military Intelligence (MI) Company (MICO) in the Brigade Combat Team (BCT) and to the Expeditionary – MI Brigade (E-MIB) at Corps.
ESP Sensor upgrades provide:
- SIGINT/ES capability to Detect, Identification (ID) and Direction Finding (DF) over an extended frequency range
- Near-peer threat processing’
- Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)-based Photon digital signal processing for future SOI upgradability
- Multi-enclave network access
DESCRIPTION:
The PE system detects, identifies, and locates enemy emitters through multiple configurations supporting Manpack, Vehicle-Mounted, and Dismounted / Fixed-site operations.
SYSTEM INTERDEPENDENCIES:
- Global Positioning System
- Tactical Radio Communications Systems and Armored Tactical Vehicles
PROGRAM STATUS:
- FY17-21: Modify and Field AN/MLQ-44A to AN/MLQ-44B (POR-A to POR-B) Systems
- FY20-25: Modify and Field QTY 51 AN/MLQ-44B (POR-B) to Enhanced Signals Processing (ESP) variant, AN/MLQ-44E(V)1
PROJECTED ACTIVITIES:
- FY22: Hardware Transition to Sustainment
- FY22: Sustainment Services Contract with CECOM
- FY22-25: ESP Fielding
Prophet Enhanced Signals Processing (ESP)
Tactical Dismounted Electronic Warfare & SIGINT (TDEWS)
MISSION / DESCRIPTION:
TDEWS is a Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) and Electronic Warfare (EW) and Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) ground based tactical sensor with radio. It is a dedicated, all weather, tactical EW system providing Protection and Situational Awareness to U.S. Army Brigade Combat Teams (BCTs). One TDEWS System consists of a Multi-Channel Receiver and Networked Communications Ground Radio.
SYSTEM INTERDEPENDENCIES:
- Tactical Networks
- Tactical Radio Communications
- Tactical Electric Power
PROGRAM STATUS:
- Program Status: Quick Reaction Capability; Sustainment
PROJECTED ACTIVITIES:
- None, in sustainment
Tactical Dismounted Electronic Warfare & SIGINT (TDEWS)
Tactical Electronic Warfare System (TEWS)
MISSION / DESCRIPTION:
TEWS is a Quick Reaction Capability (QRC) that provides an Electronic Warfare Support (ES) and Electronic Attack (EA) capability to Brigade Combat Teams (BCT). Each TEWS system consists of an integrated suite of radio frequency (RF) antennas and receivers, processors, and EA hardware. TEWS processing includes machine learning signal recognition software as well as integration of Intelligence Community (IC) signal detectors and EA techniques.
SYSTEM INTERDEPENDENCIES:
- Global Positioning System
- Tactical Radio Communications Systems and Armored Tactical Vehicles
PROGRAM STATUS:
- Program Status: Quick Reaction Capability; Sustainment
PROJECTED ACTIVITIES:
- None, in sustainment
Tactical Electronic Warfare System (TEWS)
Tactical Electronic Warfare System Light (TEWL)
MISSION / DESCRIPTION:
TEWL is the corresponding Tactical Electronic Warfare System (TEWS) capability for Light BCT formations. Each TEWL system consists of an integrated suite of radio frequency (RF) antennas and receivers, and processors on a Flyer 72 vehicle. TEWL conducts Electronic Warfare Support (ES) using the same or similar hardware and software, to include the machine learning signal recognition software as well as integration of Intelligence Community (IC) signal detectors in the TEWS.
SYSTEM INTERDEPENDENCIES:
- Global Positioning System
- Tactical Radio Communications Systems and Light Tactical Vehicles
PROGRAM STATUS:
- Program Status: Quick Reaction Capability; Sustainment
PROJECTED ACTIVITIES:
- None, in sustainment
Tactical Electronic Warfare System Light (TEWL)
Tactical Electronic Warfare System – Infantry (TEWS-I)
MISSION / DESCRIPTION:
TEWS-I is the corresponding TEWS capability for Infantry BCT formations. Each TEWS-I system consists of an integrated suite of radio frequency (RF) antennas and receivers, and processors on an Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV). TEWS-I conducts Electronic Warfare Support (ES) using the same or similar hardware and software, to include the machine learning signal recognition software as well as integration of Intelligence Community (IC) signal detectors in the Tactical Electronic Warfare System (TEWS).
SYSTEM INTERDEPENDENCIES:
- Global Positioning System
- Tactical Radio Communications Systems and Light Tactical Vehicles
PROGRAM STATUS:
- Program Status: Quick Reaction Capability; Sustainment
PROJECTED ACTIVITIES:
- None, in sustainment
Tactical Electronic Warfare System – Infantry (TEWS-I)
Terrestrial Layer System Brigade Combat Team (TLS-BCT)
MISSION:
TLS-BCT is the Army’s next generation tactical Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), Electronic Warfare (EW), and Cyberspace Operations overmatch system that delivers an integrated suite of capabilities to enable the Joint All-Domain Operational (JADO) Capable Force. Provides the warfighter critical situational awareness of the enemy through detection, identification, location, exploitation, and disruption of enemy networks.
DESCRIPTION:
TLS-BCT is the Army’s next generation tactical system which provides Army maneuver forces integrated full spectrum Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), Electronic Warfare (EW), and Cyber-enabling non-kinetic offensive operation options to Brigade Combat Team (BCT) commanders. TLS-BCT’s information Superiority provides Indications and Warnings, Force Protection and Situational Awareness to influence the commander’s decision cycle, improve targeting timeliness and accuracy, and provide the maneuver commander with electronic attack and offensive cyber warfare options to deny, degrade, disrupt, or otherwise manipulate the targeted force.
TLS-BCT employs technologically advanced systems with a modular open-system approach for multiple configurations that can be efficiently sustained and effectively upgraded to provide capabilities against changing near-peer and emerging threats to address multi-domain capability gaps.
SYSTEM INTERDEPENDENCIES:
- Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing (A-PNT)
- Tactical Networks
- Tactical Radio Communications
- SATCOM
- Armored Tactical Vehicles
- Tactical Electric Power
PROGRAM STATUS:
- Phase 4 Manufacturing Proof of Concept – awarded on 11 July 2022 of multi phased Other Transition Agreement (OTA)
PROJECTED ACTIVITIES:
- FY23: Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT) Integration & Assessment
- FY23: Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT) Operational Demonstration (DOTE)
- FY24: First Unit Issued SBCT, IBCT
- FY24: Transition SBCT & IBCT to Rapid Fielding
- FY24: Armored Brigade Combat Team (ABCT) Prototyping & Demonstration
- FY25: Transition to Rapid Fielding or Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- FY26: First Unit Issued Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV)
Terrestrial Layer System Brigade Combat Team (TLS-BCT)
Terrestrial Layer System - Echelons Above Brigade (TLS-EAB)
MISSION:
TLS-EAB is planned as an extended-range, terrestrial sensing, collection, and EA system(s) providing integrated SIGINT, EW and Radio Frequency (RF) delivered Cyber capabilities for situational awareness / understanding, indications and warnings, command post protection operations, and support for the delivery of lethal and non-lethal effects in a holistic, synchronized manner for large-scale combat operations at Division, Corps, and the Multi-Domain Capable Force.
DESCRIPTION:
TLS-EAB modernizes the terrestrial layer and provides a capability to digitally interface with Brigade, Division, Corps, Army, unified action partners and mission command systems to sense, attack, deceive, and protect. When fielded, TLS-EAB will be aligned with the IEW BN force structure and missions to support information superiority, targeting, and Long Range Precision Fires in Joint All-Domain Operations (JADO).
SYSTEM INTERDEPENDENCIES:
- Assured Positioning
- Navigation and Timing (A-PNT)
- Tactical Networks
- Tactical Radio Communications
- SATCOM
- Medium Tactical Vehicles
- Tactical Electric Power
PROGRAM STATUS:
- FY22: Other Transaction Authority (OTA) Awards to two competing industry partners
- FY22 (Program Initiation): Middle Tier Acquisition (MTA) Acquisition Decision Memorandum (ADM)
- FY22: DevSecOps Demonstration and Soldier Touch Point #1 (both Vendors)
- FY23: Sensor Demonstration and Soldier Touch Point #2 (both Vendors)
PROJECTED ACTIVITIES:
- FY23: Decision on early up-select to single vendor
- FY23: Phase 2 OTA contract award for Prototype Build & Demonstration • FY24: Soldier Capability Demonstrations
- FY25: Phase 3 OTA contract award for Operational Assessment
- FY25: First Unit Issued
- FY26: Transition to Rapid Fielding or MCA
Terrestrial Layer System – Echelons Above Brigade (TLS-EAB)
Needs for Industry Focus
- CEMA Techniques (Detect, ID, Exploit, Attack)
- Miniaturized High Gain Broadband Directional Antennas
- Miniaturized Broadband Power Amplifiers
- Low SWAP DF Antenna Arrays
- Fast Tuning Sensing, Detection, DF Algorithms
- RF Interference Mitigation and Cancelation
- Low SWAP Miniaturized Tuners, Radios, Processors
- Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Algorithms for SIGINT/EW/Cyber
- C5ISR/EW Modular Open Suite of Standards (CMOSS) Compatible Capabilities
- Ruggedized Low Power GPU HW and Algorithms for Micro Service Architectures
- SIGINT/EW Modeling Simulation and Visualization
- Deep Sensing and Affecting in Contested and Denied Environments
- Transmitter Protection/Obfuscation
- Obfuscation & Counter Obfuscation
- Distributed, Cooperative, Coherent Operation & Management for EA
- Automated System/RF Component Resource Management
- Efficient Data Compression and Management in Support of PACE
- Advances in User Interfaces/Experience
- NAVWAR Data from Traditional and Non-Traditional Sources
- Weapon-Target Pairing Tools/Models/Simulations
- Software and Hardware Networking Cross Domain Solutions (CDS)
- Tethered System Payloads
- Blue Force Emissions Awareness and Obfuscation
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