This document provides slides from a two-day workshop on soldier survivability, sustainability, and mobility held in Ottawa in May 2010. The workshop was part of the Soldier Systems Technology Roadmap initiative led by the Department of National Defence, Defence Research and Development Canada, and Industry Canada.
The slides cover presentations on future requirements for soldier systems, development trends and challenges, lessons learned, and potential technologies. Breakout sessions allowed participants to discuss technology gaps, research focus areas, and potential collaborators. The workshop aimed to develop a shared vision for soldier systems and identify collaboration opportunities between government, industry, and academia.
1. Soldier Systems Technology Roadmap
Workshop 5: Soldier
Survivability/Sustainability/Mobility
Ottawa, May 12-13, 2010
Volume 2. Slide Decks
Department of National Defence
Defence Research and Development Canada
Industry Canada
June 11, 2010
2. Table of Contents
About this Document .................................................................................................... 5
Soldier Systems TRM Introduction .............................................................................. 6
Welcome and Opening Remarks, Dr. R. Walker (ADM S&T) and Mr. R. Parker
(ADM IC) .......................................................................................................... 6
Workshop Program and TRM Background, Mr. G. Nimmo (Industry Canada) ........... 7
Soldier Systems TRM Update and S&T Efforts, LCol. M.A. Bodner (DRDC) ........... 11
Workshop Process, Mr. P. Carr (Centre for Public Management) ............................ 16
1. Overall Vision, Deficiencies—Future Requirements, Themes Goals/Vision ..... 18
1.1 Soldier Systems Requirements Vision (2020-2025), LCol. E. Tremblay
(DLR 5) .......................................................................................................... 18
1.2 Operational Clothing, Individual Equipment & Load Carriage: Future
Requirements, Maj. S. Dufour (DLR 5-4) ........................................................ 22
1.3 Soldier Systems Footwear: Future Requirements, Capt. D. Westhaver
(DLR 5-4-2) .................................................................................................... 26
1.4 Survivability & Ballistic Protection Equipment: Future Requirements, Capt
R. Pierce (DLR 5-10-2)................................................................................... 31
Seating Plan Instructions, Mr. P. Carr ...................................................................... 36
1.5 Chemical and Biological (CB) Protective Equipment: Future Requirements,
(Lt(N) M. Willis (D C RN D 2-6-3) ................................................................... 37
Breakaway Session 1 Instructions, Mr. P. Carr (Centre for Public Management) ..... 42
Luncheon Guest Speaker: Dr. N. Buckley, Canadian Space Agency: A New
Niche for Canadian Textiles in Space ............................................................. 43
Return on C4I and Sensors Workshop, Mr. L O'Neill (C4I TSC Industry Co-chair) .. 47
2. Themes Vision/Goals, Challenges (Performance Objectives, Technical
Barriers .................................................................................................................. 49
2.1 CBRN Individual Protection Development Trends, Mr. J. Stewart, Industry
Co-Chair......................................................................................................... 49
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3. 2.2 Soldier PPE Systems Development Trends & Technical Challenges: an
Industry Perspective, Mr. D. Crossman, Industry Co-Chair............................. 56
2.3 Soldier Integrated Headwear Systems Lessons Learned, Mr. S. Boyne
(DRDC Toronto) ............................................................................................. 61
Breakaway Session 2 Instructions, Mr. P. Carr, Centre for Public Management ...... 65
ICee Tool, Mrs. M. Huard (DND) ............................................................................. 65
ICee Contest Winners Presentations ......................................................................... 70
Optimizing Design of Military Products Using Subjective and Objective Measures,
Queen's University Ergonomics Research Group ........................................... 70
Conductive Textiles in Soldier Systems, Asha Peta Thompson, Stan Swallow,
Intelligent Textiles Limited, London, UK.......................................................... 76
Load Carriage: Solutions and Capabilities, Mr. Alain Bujold, Mawashi Protective
Clothing Inc. ................................................................................................... 79
Man-Portable Enhanced Evaporative Cooling Garment, Department of Biological
and Chemical Engineering, University of Ottawa ............................................ 84
3. Brainstorming: Potential Solutions/Options and Related Technologies ........... 90
3.1 Multifunctional Materials Applications for the Future Dismounted Soldier,
Dr. R.S. Underhill (DRDC Atlantic) ................................................................. 90
3.2 Soldier Applications of Nanotechnologies, Dr. B. Simard (NRC) .................... 93
3.3 Intelligent Textiles for Protection—Overview of Technologies, Ms. A.
Begriche, Mr. D. Lachapelle (CTT) ................................................................. 99
3.4 Personal Armour (Ballistic & Blast) Technologies: State-of-the-art
Overview, Dr. K. Williams (DRDC) ............................................................... 107
3.5 Innovation in Footwear Technologies, Mr. D. Thibault (Cons.) ..................... 111
3.6 Multi-Spectral Camouflage Technologies: State-of-the-art Overview, Mr. J.
Dumas (DRDC) ............................................................................................ 117
3.7 Innovations in Load Carriage and Headware Systems at USMC, Mr. D.
Tack (HSI) .................................................................................................... 121
Luncheon Speaker: Dr. J. Sands (ARL), New Developments in Transparent
Armour Technology ...................................................................................... 130
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4. Breakaway Session 3 Instructions, Brainstorming Session continued, Mr. P. Carr,
Centre for Public Management ..................................................................... 134
4. Technology Gaps, R&D Focus Areas & Potential Collaborators ..................... 135
Breakaway Session 4 Instructions, Brainstorming Session continued, Mr. P. Carr,
Centre for Public Management ..................................................................... 135
Soldier Systems TRM Next Steps, LCol. M.A. Bodner ........................................... 136
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5. About this Document
This is a compilation of the slide decks presented during the two-day Soldier
Survivability/Sustainability/Mobility Workshop held as part of the Soldier Systems
Technology Roadmap initiative.
Note: The slide decks for all Soldier Systems Technology Roadmap Workshops
are available in the ICee Wiki at the Soldier Systems web site:
http://soldiersystems-systemesdusoldat.collaboration.gc.ca/eic/site/sstrm-
crtss.nsf/eng/home: http://www.cpm.ca/sstrm-vision.html
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6. Soldier Systems TRM Introduction
Welcome and Opening Remarks, Dr. R. Walker (ADM S&T) and Mr. R.
Parker (ADM IC)
Participants were welcomed to the workshop by Dr. Walker, Assistant Deputy Minister for
Science and Technology, and Mr. Parker, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Industry Canada).
These speakers remarked on the successes of the Soldier Systems Technology Roadmap
project to date—including the collaboration that has been generated between government,
industry, and academia—and emphasized the importance of the Soldier Systems Technology
Roadmap going forward.
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7. Workshop Program and TRM Background, Mr. G. Nimmo (Industry Canada)
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8. Workshop Program and TRM Background, Mr. G. Nimmo (Industry Canada) (continued)
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9. Workshop Program and TRM Background, Mr. G. Nimmo (Industry Canada) (continued)
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10. Workshop Program and TRM Background, Mr. G. Nimmo (Industry Canada) (continued)
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11. Soldier Systems TRM Update and S&T Efforts, LCol. M.A. Bodner (DRDC)
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12. Soldier Systems TRM Update and S&T Efforts, LCol. M.A. Bodner (DRDC) (continued)
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13. Soldier Systems TRM Update and S&T Efforts, LCol. M.A. Bodner (DRDC) (continued)
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14. Soldier Systems TRM Update and S&T Efforts, LCol. M.A. Bodner (DRDC) (continued)
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15. Soldier Systems TRM Update and S&T Efforts, LCol. M.A. Bodner (DRDC) (continued)
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37. 1.5 Chemical and Biological (CB) Protective Equipment: Future Requirements,
(Lt(N) M. Willis (D C RN D 2-6-3)
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38. 1.5 Chemical and Biological (CB) Protective Equipment: Future Requirements, (Lt(N) M.
Willis (D C RN D 2-6-3) (continued)
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39. 1.5 Chemical and Biological (CB) Protective Equipment: Future Requirements, (Lt(N) M.
Willis (D C RN D 2-6-3) (continued)
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40. 1.5 Chemical and Biological (CB) Protective Equipment: Future Requirements, (Lt(N) M.
Willis (D C RN D 2-6-3) (continued)
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41. 1.5 Chemical and Biological (CB) Protective Equipment: Future Requirements, (Lt(N) M.
Willis (D C RN D 2-6-3) (continued)
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42. Breakaway Session 1 Instructions, Mr. P. Carr (Centre for Public
Management)
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43. Luncheon Guest Speaker: Dr. N. Buckley, Canadian Space Agency: A New
Niche for Canadian Textiles in Space
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44. Luncheon Guest Speaker: Dr. N. Buckley, Canadian Space Agency: A New Niche for
Canadian Textiles in Space (continued)
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45. Luncheon Guest Speaker: Dr. N. Buckley, Canadian Space Agency: A New Niche for
Canadian Textiles in Space (continued)
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46. Luncheon Guest Speaker: Dr. N. Buckley, Canadian Space Agency: A New Niche for
Canadian Textiles in Space (continued)
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47. Return on C4I and Sensors Workshop, Mr. L O'Neill (C4I TSC Industry Co-chair)
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48. Return on C4I and Sensors Workshop, Mr. L. O'Neill (C4I TSC Industry Co-chair) (continued)
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49. 2. Themes Vision/Goals, Challenges (Performance
Objectives, Technical Barriers
2.1 CBRN Individual Protection Development Trends, Mr. J. Stewart, Industry
Co-Chair
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50. 2.1 CBRN Individual Protection Development Trends, Mr. J. Stewart, Industry Co-Chair
(continued)
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51. 2.1 CBRN Individual Protection Development Trends, Mr. J. Stewart, Industry Co-Chair
(continued)
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52. 2.1 CBRN Individual Protection Development Trends, Mr. J. Stewart, Industry Co-Chair
(continued)
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53. 2.1 CBRN Individual Protection Development Trends, Mr. J. Stewart, Industry Co-Chair
(continued)
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54. 2.1 CBRN Individual Protection Development Trends, Mr. J. Stewart, Industry Co-Chair
(continued)
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55. 2.1 CBRN Individual Protection Development Trends, Mr. J. Stewart, Industry Co-Chair
(continued)
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56. 2.2 Soldier PPE Systems Development Trends & Technical Challenges: an
Industry Perspective, Mr. D. Crossman, Industry Co-Chair
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57. 2.2 Soldier PPE Systems Development Trends & Technical Challenges: an Industry
Perspective, Mr. D. Crossman, Industry Co-Chair (continued)
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58. 2.2 Soldier PPE Systems Development Trends & Technical Challenges: an Industry
Perspective, Mr. D. Crossman, Industry Co-Chair (continued)
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59. 2.2 Soldier PPE Systems Development Trends & Technical Challenges: an Industry
Perspective, Mr. D. Crossman, Industry Co-Chair (continued)
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60. 2.2 Soldier PPE Systems Development Trends & Technical Challenges: an Industry
Perspective, Mr. D. Crossman, Industry Co-Chair (continued)
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61. 2.3 Soldier Integrated Headwear Systems Lessons Learned, Mr. S. Boyne
(DRDC Toronto)
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62. 2.3 Soldier Integrated Headwear Systems Lessons Learned, Mr. S. Boyne (DRDC Toronto)
(continued)
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63. 2.3 Soldier Integrated Headwear Systems Lessons Learned, Mr. S. Boyne (DRDC Toronto)
(continued)
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64. 2.3 Soldier Integrated Headwear Systems Lessons Learned, Mr. S. Boyne (DRDC Toronto)
(continued)
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65. Breakaway Session 2 Instructions, Mr. P. Carr, Centre for Public
Management
ICee Tool, Mrs. M. Huard (DND)
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70. ICee Contest Winners Presentations
Optimizing Design of Military Products Using Subjective and Objective
Measures, Queen's University Ergonomics Research Group
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71. Optimizing Design of Military Products Using Subjective and Objective Measures, Queen's
University Ergonomics Research Group (continued)
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72. Optimizing Design of Military Products Using Subjective and Objective Measures, Queen's
University Ergonomics Research Group (continued)
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73. Optimizing Design of Military Products Using Subjective and Objective Measures, Queen's
University Ergonomics Research Group (continued)
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74. Optimizing Design of Military Products Using Subjective and Objective Measures, Queen's
University Ergonomics Research Group (continued)
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75. Optimizing Design of Military Products Using Subjective and Objective Measures, Queen's
University Ergonomics Research Group (continued)
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76. Conductive Textiles in Soldier Systems, Asha Peta Thompson, Stan Swallow,
Intelligent Textiles Limited, London, UK
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77. Conductive Textiles in Soldier Systems, Asha Peta Thompson, Stan Swallow, Intelligent
Textiles Limited, London, UK (continued)
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78. Conductive Textiles in Soldier Systems, Asha Peta Thompson, Stan Swallow, Intelligent
Textiles Limited, London, UK (continued)
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79. Load Carriage: Solutions and Capabilities, Mr. Alain Bujold, Mawashi Protective
Clothing Inc.
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80. Load Carriage: Solutions and Capabilities, Mr. Alain Bujold, Mawashi Protective Clothing Inc.
(continued)
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81. Load Carriage: Solutions and Capabilities, Mr. Alain Bujold, Mawashi Protective Clothing Inc.
(continued)
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82. Load Carriage: Solutions and Capabilities, Mr. Alain Bujold, Mawashi Protective Clothing Inc.
(continued)
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83. Load Carriage: Solutions and Capabilities, Mr. Alain Bujold, Mawashi Protective Clothing Inc.
(continued)
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84. Man-Portable Enhanced Evaporative Cooling Garment, Department of Biological
and Chemical Engineering, University of Ottawa
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85. Man-Portable Enhanced Evaporative Cooling Garment, Department of Biological and Chemical
Engineering, University of Ottawa (continued)
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86. Man-Portable Enhanced Evaporative Cooling Garment, Department of Biological and Chemical
Engineering, University of Ottawa (continued)
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87. Man-Portable Enhanced Evaporative Cooling Garment, Department of Biological and Chemical
Engineering, University of Ottawa (continued)
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88. Man-Portable Enhanced Evaporative Cooling Garment, Department of Biological and Chemical
Engineering, University of Ottawa (continued)
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89. Man-Portable Enhanced Evaporative Cooling Garment, Department of Biological and Chemical
Engineering, University of Ottawa (continued)
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90. 3. Brainstorming: Potential Solutions/Options and Related
Technologies
3.1 Multifunctional Materials Applications for the Future Dismounted Soldier,
Dr. R.S. Underhill (DRDC Atlantic)
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91. 3.1 Multifunctional Materials Applications for the Future Dismounted Soldier, Dr. R.S.
Underhill (DRDC Atlantic) (continued)
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92. 3.1 Multifunctional Materials Applications for the Future Dismounted Soldier, Dr. R.S.
Underhill (DRDC Atlantic) (continued)
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93. 3.2 Soldier Applications of Nanotechnologies, Dr. B. Simard (NRC)
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94. 3.2 Soldier Applications of Nanotechnologies, Dr. B. Simard (NRC) (continued)
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95. 3.2 Soldier Applications of Nanotechnologies, Dr. B. Simard (NRC) (continued)
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96. 3.2 Soldier Applications of Nanotechnologies, Dr. B. Simard (NRC) (continued)
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97. 3.2 Soldier Applications of Nanotechnologies, Dr. B. Simard (NRC) (continued)
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98. 3.2 Soldier Applications of Nanotechnologies, Dr. B. Simard (NRC) (continued)
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99. 3.3 Intelligent Textiles for Protection—Overview of Technologies, Ms. A.
Begriche, Mr. D. Lachapelle (CTT)
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100. 3.3 Intelligent Textiles for Protection—Overview of Technologies, Ms. A. Begriche, Mr. D.
Lachapelle (CTT) (continued)
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101. 3.3 Intelligent Textiles for Protection—Overview of Technologies, Ms. A. Begriche, Mr. D.
Lachapelle (CTT) (continued)
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102. 3.3 Intelligent Textiles for Protection—Overview of Technologies, Ms. A. Begriche, Mr. D.
Lachapelle (CTT) (continued)
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103. 3.3 Intelligent Textiles for Protection—Overview of Technologies, Ms. A. Begriche, Mr. D.
Lachapelle (CTT) (continued)
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104. 3.3 Intelligent Textiles for Protection—Overview of Technologies, Ms. A. Begriche, Mr. D.
Lachapelle (CTT) (continued)
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105. 3.3 Intelligent Textiles for Protection—Overview of Technologies, Ms. A. Begriche, Mr. D.
Lachapelle (CTT) (continued)
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106. 3.3 Intelligent Textiles for Protection—Overview of Technologies, Ms. A. Begriche, Mr. D.
Lachapelle (CTT) (continued)
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107. 3.4 Personal Armour (Ballistic & Blast) Technologies: State-of-the-art
Overview, Dr. K. Williams (DRDC)
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108. 3.4 Personal Armour (Ballistic & Blast) Technologies: State-of-the-art Overview, Dr. K.
Williams (DRDC) (continued)
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109. 3.4 Personal Armour (Ballistic & Blast) Technologies: State-of-the-art Overview, Dr. K.
Williams (DRDC) (continued)
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110. 3.4 Personal Armour (Ballistic & Blast) Technologies: State-of-the-art Overview, Dr. K.
Williams (DRDC) (continued)
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111. 3.5 Innovation in Footwear Technologies, Mr. D. Thibault (Cons.)
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112. 3.5 Innovation in Footwear Technologies, Mr. D. Thibault (Cons.) (continued)
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113. 3.5 Innovation in Footwear Technologies, Mr. D. Thibault (Cons.) (continued)
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114. 3.5 Innovation in Footwear Technologies, Mr. D. Thibault (Cons.) (continued)
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115. 3.5 Innovation in Footwear Technologies, Mr. D. Thibault (Cons.) (continued)
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116. 3.5 Innovation in Footwear Technologies, Mr. D. Thibault (Cons.) (continued)
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117. 3.6 Multi-Spectral Camouflage Technologies: State-of-the-art Overview, Mr. J.
Dumas (DRDC)
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118. 3.6 Multi-Spectral Camouflage Technologies: State-of-the-art Overview, Mr. J. Dumas
(DRDC) (continued)
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119. 3.6 Multi-Spectral Camouflage Technologies: State-of-the-art Overview, Mr. J. Dumas
(DRDC) (continued)
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120. 3.6 Multi-Spectral Camouflage Technologies: State-of-the-art Overview, Mr. J. Dumas
(DRDC) (continued)
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121. 3.7 Innovations in Load Carriage and Headware Systems at USMC, Mr. D. Tack
(HSI)
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122. 3.7 Innovations in Load Carriage and Headware Systems at USMC, Mr. D. Tack (HSI)
(continued)
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123. 3.7 Innovations in Load Carriage and Headware Systems at USMC, Mr. D. Tack (HSI)
(continued)
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124. 3.7 Innovations in Load Carriage and Headware Systems at USMC, Mr. D. Tack (HSI)
(continued)
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125. 3.7 Innovations in Load Carriage and Headware Systems at USMC, Mr. D. Tack (HSI)
(continued)
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126. 3.7 Innovations in Load Carriage and Headware Systems at USMC, Mr. D. Tack (HSI)
(continued)
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127. 3.7 Innovations in Load Carriage and Headware Systems at USMC, Mr. D. Tack (HSI)
(continued)
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128. 3.7 Innovations in Load Carriage and Headware Systems at USMC, Mr. D. Tack (HSI)
(continued)
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129. 3.7 Innovations in Load Carriage and Headware Systems at USMC, Mr. D. Tack (HSI)
(continued)
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130. Luncheon Speaker: Dr. J. Sands (ARL), New Developments in Transparent
Armour Technology
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131. Luncheon Speaker: Dr. J. Sands (ARL), New Developments in Transparent Armour
Technology (continued)
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132. Luncheon Speaker: Dr. J. Sands (ARL), New Developments in Transparent Armour
Technology (continued)
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133. Luncheon Speaker: Dr. J. Sands (ARL), New Developments in Transparent Armour
Technology (continued)
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134. Breakaway Session 3 Instructions, Brainstorming Session continued, Mr. P.
Carr, Centre for Public Management
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135. 4. Technology Gaps, R&D Focus Areas & Potential
Collaborators
Breakaway Session 4 Instructions, Brainstorming Session continued, Mr. P.
Carr, Centre for Public Management
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