(Left) Darren Ward, lead of Project Manager-Soldier Weapons Fire Control, shows Brig. Gen. Brian P. Cummings (center) optical collimators Jan. 29 as part of Cummings's monthly visit to Picatinny. The optical collimators are used to precisely measure rifle barrel alignment. At right is Col. Michael Sloane, PM-Soldier Sensors and Lasers.
Cummings is Program Executive Officer Soldier. PEO Soldier develops, acquires, procures, fields and sustains safe, reliable and effective Soldier weapons and systems. The visit was hosted by Col. Scott Armstrong, PM-Soldier Weapons, based at Picatinny Arsenal.
During his visit, Cummings also met with David Castellano, acting director of the Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center, and toured ARDEC's Fire Control Systems and Technology Directorate along with the Armament Software Engineering Center.
Related Links:
U.S. Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center (ARDEC) homepage
U.S. Army Program Executive Office Soldier homepage
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