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  • Land Warrior System to Improve Soldier's Ability on Battlefield

    03/25/2004 11:05:06 AM PST · by Calpernia · 6 replies · 306+ views
    American Forces Press Service ^ | March 25, 2004 | By K.L. Vantran
    Although the complete Land Warrior System -- a modular, integrated fighting system that includes everything an infantry soldier wears or carries on the battlefield -- is not due to be fielded until 2007, troops in the field already benefit from several of its components. The goal of Land Warrior, said Army Col. Ted Johnson, project manager for Soldier Warrior, Program Executive Office Soldier at Fort Belvoir, Va., is to improve a soldier's ability on the battlefield. This, he added, includes enhancing a soldier's mobility, situational awareness (command and control and communications), lethality, sustainability and survivability. The original intent, said the...