New Army directive shifts power from Futures Command

By Evan Ochsner / May 5, 2022 at 12:33 PM
The Army is shifting some modernization leadership power from Army Futures Command and reaffirming the role of the service's acquisition executive, according to a directive issued by Secretary Christine Wormuth Tuesday. The directive , first reported by Breaking Defense , changes language in earlier guidance that had given AFC the power to lead Army modernization efforts, shifting some authority back to the assistant secretary for acquisition, logistics and technology. The new directive removes language from 2018 guidance that established Futures...

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