Army Applications Laboratory

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Army Applications Laboratory Type: Government Agency/Research Lab Parent organization: United States Army Futures Command Top organization: Employees: Not publicly specified, but operates with a lean team including military, civilian, and contractor personnel. Executive: Dr. Matt Willis (Director as of last update) Budget: Not publicly disclosed, but operates within the Army's research and development budget. Address: 1201 4th Ave, Bldg 170, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 (Note: Actual address might be different; this is based on Army Futures Command's general location) Website: [1](https://aal.army.mil/) Creation Legislation: No specific legislation; established under the Army Futures Command initiative in 2018. Wikipedia: Army Applications Laboratory

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Mission To accelerate the adoption of advanced technologies to enhance Army capabilities, focusing on rapidly prototyping, testing, and integrating new solutions into military operations.

Services Technology scouting and evaluation. Rapid prototyping of military technologies. Experimentation and testing in operational environments. Collaboration with industry, academia, and other government labs.

Regulations Subject to Department of Defense security and procurement regulations. Compliance with technology transfer policies and intellectual property rights.

Army Applications Laboratory (AAL) is Army Futures Command's innovation unit and a partner for industry, the Army, and government organizations.

Official Site - aal.army

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.

What is its parent organization?

Its parent organization is the Army Futures Command (AFC). AAL works within AFC's framework to drive innovation and collaborate with various stakeholders to advance Army capabilities.

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.

How many employees does it have?

The exact number of employees is not publicly disclosed, but AAL has a small, agile team designed to interact with industry and innovation ecosystems.

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.

What is the name of the title of the leader of the organization?

The leader of AAL is titled Executive Director.

What services does it provide?

AAL provides services that include identifying and integrating disruptive technologies into Army operations, running innovation challenges, managing hackathons, and fostering partnerships with industry and academia. It uses unique funding methods like Other Transactions (OTs) to work with companies that traditionally do not engage with the DoD, aiming to reduce the time from innovation to practical application in the field.

What regulations does it oversee?

AAL does not directly oversee regulations but operates within the framework of federal acquisition regulations and DoD policies. It seeks to challenge conventional capability development approaches, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards while innovating with speed and agility.

What is the Headquarters address, as listed on Google Maps?

The headquarters of AAL is co-located with the Capital Factory at: 701 Brazos St, Austin, TX 78701, USA

What is its website?

AAL Website

What is the title of the Wikipedia article about it?

There is no dedicated Wikipedia page for AAL; hence, there's no link available.