General (Ret.) David G. Perkins

Former Commanding General US Army Training and Doctrine Command

General (R) David Perkins served as the 15th Commander of the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) which is responsible for designing, acquiring, building and constantly improving the US Army which is one of the largest and most complex organizations in the world. Under his leadership TRADOC developed the Army’s concept of Multi Domain Operations which has become a driver for future change not only in the US Military, but around the world. He also served as the Chancellor of Army University, one of the largest university systems in the United States. Prior to commanding TRADOC he commanded the United States Army Combined Arms Center where he was the lead for synchronizing leader development across the Army, the management of the Army’s training support and training development enterprises, and the development and integration of the doctrine the Army uses around the world.

Previously General (R) Perkins commanded at all levels in the US Army from CPT to Major Army Command at the four-star level. He has multiple combat tours to include commanding a Brigade and later an Infantry Division in Iraq. As a Brigade Commander he led the historical “Thunder Run” into Baghdad that led to the fall of the regime. He also served as the Special Assistant to the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives and on the Joint Staff in the Pentagon. He has advanced degrees in Mechanical Engineering, National Security and Strategic Studies, and Military Studies.

He has numerous awards and decorations to include the Silver Star and Bronze Star with oak leaf cluster.

CONFERENCE DAY ONE

9:15 AM CHAIRMAN’S OPENING REMARKS

10:00 AM LESSONS LEARNED FROM UKRAINE, PREPARING FOR THE FUTURE

· Reflecting on Armor in Ukraine, analyzing the threat landscape, and key insights from armored vehicles on the front lines

· Looking at operational success and challenges, exploring capability gaps

· How takeaways from the Ukraine conflict will shape the design and development of next-generation armored vehicles

2:30 PM PANEL DISCUSSION: MODERNIZING ARMORED VEHICLES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE FUTURE BATTLEFIELD

PANEL DISCUSSION: MODERNIZING ARMORED VEHICLES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE FUTURE BATTLEFIELD

Moderator:

General David Perkins (Ret.), former Commanding General, Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), US Army

Panelists:

Thomas Mead, Project Manager, Army Applications Laboratory, US Army

Mr. Ian Pain, CEO, RENK America

George Patten, Principal and Consultant, PM Partners Ltd

4:30 PM PANEL DISCUSSION: COUNTER UAS AND APS TECHNOLOGY FOR ADVANCED SURVIVABILITY ON THE MODERN BATTLEFIELD

· Exploring the growing presence of UAS in modern conflicts, diving into the challenges presented to armored vehicles

· Understanding advancements in active protection systems (APS) and developments in counter-UAS technologies

· Analyzing lessons learned, and future battlefield considerations, ensuring systems can adapt to the evolving battlefield

5:30 PM CHAIRMAN’S CLOSING REMARKS

CONFERENCE DAY TWO

9:15 AM CHAIRMAN’S OPENING REMARKS

3:30 PM PANEL DISCUSSION: OPERATIONAL PERSPECTIVES ON ARMORED VEHICLE CHALLENGES, SUCCESSES AND NEEDS

PANEL DISCUSSION: OPERATIONAL PERSPECTIVES ON ARMORED VEHICLE CHALLENGES, SUCCESSES AND NEEDS

Moderator:

General David Perkins (Ret.), former Commanding General, Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), US Army

Panelists:

Colonel Charles Montgomery, Commander, 1st Infantry Sustainment Brigade, US Army

Colonel Timothy J. Ferguson, Incoming III Armored Corps Chief of Staff, US Army

4:00 PM PANEL DISCUSSION: ENHANCING ARMORED VEHICLE COMBAT EFFECTIVENESS

· Discussing efforts to increase interoperability, including international Programs

· Aligning strategies across varying NATO vehicles and platforms

· Exploring modernization strategies across all NATO and Five Eyes countries, looking at next-generation technology

4:30 PM CHAIRMAN’S CLOSING REMARKS AND END OF CONFERENCE

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