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==What is its mission?==
==What is its mission?==
The mission of the Army Applications Laboratory (AAL) is to connect the U.S. Army with innovative technologies and solutions from industry, academia, and other sectors to address critical Army problems. AAL aims to speed up capability development by discovering, validating, and transitioning technology applications for Army modernization, thereby ensuring that the best commercial technology and talent are transformed into transition-ready solutions for Soldiers.<ref name="aal_overview"></ref><ref name="aal_linkedin"></ref>[](https://golden.com/wiki/Army_Applications_Laboratory-R9KRW38)[](https://www.linkedin.com/company/army-applications-laboratory)
The mission of the Army Applications Laboratory (AAL) is to connect the U.S. Army with innovative technologies and solutions from industry, academia, and other sectors to address critical Army problems. AAL aims to speed up capability development by discovering, validating, and transitioning technology applications for Army modernization, thereby ensuring that the best commercial technology and talent are transformed into transition-ready solutions for Soldiers.<ref>https://golden.com/wiki/Army_Applications_Laboratory-R9KRW38</ref><ref>https://www.linkedin.com/company/army-applications-laboratory</ref>


==What is its parent organization?==
==What is its parent organization?==
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==What legislation authorized its creation?==
==What legislation authorized its creation?==
AAL was established as part of the broader initiative under the [[National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018]], which authorized the creation of Army Futures Command.<ref name="ndia_aal"></ref>[](https://www.ndia.org/events/2020/3/2/2020-tactical-wheeled-vehicles-conference/afc-applications-lab-tour)
AAL was established as part of the broader initiative under the [[National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018]], which authorized the creation of Army Futures Command.<ref>https://www.ndia.org/events/2020/3/2/2020-tactical-wheeled-vehicles-conference/afc-applications-lab-tour</ref>


==How many employees does it have?==
==How many employees does it have?==
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==What was its last total enacted budget?==
==What was its last total enacted budget?==
The specific budget details for AAL are not publicly itemized. However, since receiving its own budget allocation in 2021, it has been operating with resources aimed at fostering innovation.<ref name="aal_mil"></ref>[](https://aal.mil)
The specific budget details for AAL are not publicly itemized. However, since receiving its own budget allocation in 2021, it has been operating with resources aimed at fostering innovation.<ref>https://aal.mil</ref>


==What is the name of the title of the leader of the organization?==
==What is the name of the title of the leader of the organization?==
The leader of AAL is titled '''Executive Director'''.<ref name="aal_team"></ref>[](https://aal.army/about-us/)
The leader of AAL is titled '''Executive Director'''.<ref>https://aal.army/about-us/</ref>


==What services does it provide?==
==What services does it provide?==