#83 - Army Col. Pete Newell
Director, Rapid Equipping Force
Newell’s finger is on the pulse of every soldier in the fight. Relying on after-action reports, operational needs statements and chow hall chatter, Newell identifies soldiers’ needs and finds solutions. His Rapid Equipping Force is designed to cut through red tape to ensure soldiers get that gear in months rather than years, whether by buying commercial off-the-shelf solutions or rapid-development items. From the Packbot and Air Robot to the Route Clearance Camera and Phraselator, he’s been able to get the Army or Congress to write the check for just about anything soldiers have needed. Embraced by industry leaders, Newell’s approach will help shape urgent-needs acquisition strategy for years to come.
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Director, Rapid Equipping Force
Newell’s finger is on the pulse of every soldier in the fight. Relying on after-action reports, operational needs statements and chow hall chatter, Newell identifies soldiers’ needs and finds solutions. His Rapid Equipping Force is designed to cut through red tape to ensure soldiers get that gear in months rather than years, whether by buying commercial off-the-shelf solutions or rapid-development items. From the Packbot and Air Robot to the Route Clearance Camera and Phraselator, he’s been able to get the Army or Congress to write the check for just about anything soldiers have needed. Embraced by industry leaders, Newell’s approach will help shape urgent-needs acquisition strategy for years to come.
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