2022 Assessment of the DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory

The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Amy Research Laboratory (ARL) focuses on cutting-edge scientific discovery, technological innovation, and transition of knowledge products that offer great potential to strengthen the U.S. Army. The mission of the ARL is to operationalize science for transformational overmatch in support of persistent Army modernization.

At the request of the DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory, this report provides an assessment of the scientific and technical quality of the ARL, with findings and recommendations related to the quality of ARL research, development, and analysis programs.

Table of Contents

Front Matter Summary 1 Introduction 2 Humans in Complex Systems 3 Terminal Effects 4 Weapons Sciences 5 Competency Conclusions and Recommendations and Crosscutting Conclusions and Recommendations Appendixes Appendix A: Army Research Laboratory Technical Assessment Board Biographical Information Appendix B: The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory's 11 Competencies and Core Competencies Appendix C: 2022 Assessment Criteria Appendix D: Acronyms and Abbreviations