Over 150 international experts and members of national acquisition systems from more than
25 nations in the area of DISMOUNTED SOLDIER SYSTEMS (DSS)
DSS experts cover:
Small Arms Ammunition Interchangeability - all technical aspects of Small and
Cannon Calibre Ammunition (up to and including 40 mm and the ancillary items such
as links, clips, magazines, bandoliers, boxes, etc.).
Combat Clothing Individual Equipment - all issues related to the combat clothing,
individual equipment and protective equipment of dismounted soldier systems. The
main scope is a key component of Integrated Personal Protection.
Non Lethal Capabilities (NLC) - NLC across the full spectrum of military operations
and operating environments.
Soldier Capability Analysis - assessing the operational needs of coalition tactical
dismounted forces.
C4I And Systems Architecture (SA) - identifying and maintaining interoperability
between soldier systems and between soldier systems and tactical vehicles.
Interfaces include plugs, connectors and electrical and data exchange protocols,
digitization and the ability to transfer battlefield information between soldiers
during dismounted operations of nations.
Weapons & Sensors (W&S): issues related to soldier's weapon systems, grenades and
shoulder launched and guided anti-tank weapons, as well as dedicated sensors
including day and night sights, laser designators, tactical lights and fire control
systems. Weapon system includes the weapon itself, different types of ammunition
and the dedicated accessories, the interface of weapons and sensors with the
various other parts of the soldier system and relevant Combat ID related Standards.
Experts on Power - identification of soldier system power connectivity requirements,
development of power and data electrical connectivity standards and common format
power sources. Their emphasis is on providing power to the dismounted soldier and
soldier systems within a coalition operation.
NATO, Partnership for Peace, Istanbul Cooperation Initiative, Mediterranean dialogue countries,
Brazil, India, China, Australia, South Africa, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, South Korea.