Army Deputy Chief of Staff, G-6 (DCS G-6)

Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Command, Control, Communications, Cyber Operations and Networks

DCS, G-6 Mission

The DCS, G-6 is the principal military advisor to the Chief of Staff of the Army and the CIO for planning, strategy, network architecture, and implementation of command, control, communications, cyber operations and networks for worldwide Army operations.

LEADERSHIP

  • Lt. Gen. Jeth B. Rey
    U.S. Army Deputy Chief Of Staff, G-6
    Lt. Gen. Jeth B. Rey
  • Sgt. Maj. Kristie L. Brady
    Sergeant Major, Army Deputy Chief of Staff, G-6
    Sgt. Maj. Kristie L. Brady
  • Chief Warrant Officer 5 Rylan Knight
    Chief Technology Officer/Senior Technical Advisor
    Chief Warrant Officer 5 Rylan Knight
  • Mr. Major Lambert III
    Acting Director, G-62, Cybersecurity Integration and Synchronization (CIS) Directorate
    Mr. Major Lambert III
  • Brig. Gen. Paul D. Howard
    Director, Operations, G-6 3/5/7
    Brig. Gen. Paul D. Howard
  • Mr. David Czzowitz
    Director, HRMS, G-61
    Mr. David Czzowitz
  • Col. Heather Fisk
    Director, Data Enablement & Governance, G-66
    Col. Heather Fisk
  • Col. Chad Pedigo
    Director, Resource Management, G-68
    Col. Chad Pedigo
  • Col. Brian Jorgenson
    Director, Strategic Initiatives, G-69
    Col. Brian Jorgenson

DCS, G-6 LINES OF EFFORT

In support of the Army's Strategic Direction:

  1. Enhance Warfighting Lethality
  2. C4 and Cyber Transformation
  3. Enable Data-Driven Decisions

CYBERSECURITY INTEGRATION AND SYNCHRONIZATION (CIS)

The Cybersecurity Integration and Synchronization (CIS) Directorate develops policy and provides oversight and guidance for Army cybersecurity programs, initiatives, and activities. It ensures integration with Federal, DoD and Joint requirements that provide for the confidentiality, integrity, authentication, availability, interoperability and non-repudiation of warfighter and Army business data and information. It ensures Army compliance with IT and Network Security Standards (NSS), as well as Federal and DoD directives/mandates.

NETWORKS, COMMAND, CONTROL, CYBER, COMMUNICATIONS (C4) SERVICES AND INTEGRATION

The Networks and C4 Services and Integration (NC4SI) Directorate is responsible for Planning, Programming, Budgeting, Execution (PPBE) and oversight of Total Army C4 modernization and sustainment efforts for Enterprise Service Integration, network infrastructure, secure long-haul transport, SATCOM as a managed service, and Strategic National communications. Advise Senior Army G-6 and CIO leadership on strategy formulation and implementation to enable the Army’s conduct of global Multi-Domain Operations through continuous transformation of the Unified Network. Serve as the primary DCS, G-6 representative for all actions associated with the Space, Airborne, and Terrestrial Transport Layer. Develop staff and represent DCS, G-6 equities in the DD PEG. Coordinate DD PEG actions across the DCS, G-6 staff to assure synchronization and alignment to Enterprise Information Environment Mission Areas (EIEMA).

PROGRAM RESOURCES INTEGRATION

Program Resource Integration (PRI) Directorate oversees development of Army IM and IT policies and governance processes in coordination with OSD, the Joint Staff, the Services, CCMDs, other DoD Components, and other Federal agencies to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards. It assists in developing and coordinating assessment processes for Army IM programs. It serves as the focal point for managing and integrating with IM and IT executive boards. It manages the development, test, and validation of the Enterprise Unified Capabilities (UC) suite of secure, real-time communications services for the Soldier and the Army business user on any trusted device, anywhere in the world.

OFFICE OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGY

The Office of Emerging Technology (OET), on behalf of the Deputy Chief of Staff(DCS), G-6, plans and conducts engagements with industry partners in order to cultivate productive relationships, enhance collaboration, identify new technologies and services that can support Army requirements, and maximize the return on investment of taxpayer resources in support of U.S. national security objectives.

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OVERVIEW

In a highly contested global security landscape, superior communication and network resilience are foundational to warfighting overmatch. As the principal military advisor on Army network modernization, command and control (C2), and cyber operations, the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-6 (DCS, G-6) is at the forefront of shaping the Army’s digital battlefield. Our leaders and subject matter experts regularly engage with academic, industry, and civic organizations to share insights on how the Army is continuously transforming its networks to enable decisive action across all domains. We welcome invitations that align with our core strategic focus areas.

REQUEST A SPEAKER

Submission Guidance: To invite a G-6 representative to present, participate in a panel, or speak at your upcoming event, please complete and submit the official speaking request form linked below. Due to high operational demand, we recommend submitting requests at a minimum of 30 days in advance to allow our team to properly review and determine if we can support.

DCS, G-6 SPEAKER REQUEST FORM

Please Note: Completing this form does not confirm or guarantee approval or support. The process outlined here is the only approved means for requesting a speaker from the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-6. Any request sent directly to any member of the staff may not get actioned accordingly and thereby delaying proper review on such a request.

INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT REQUEST

  1. Complete the Industry Engagement Request Form to coordinate engagement type with Office of Emerging Technology staff.
  2. Ensure sufficient details are submitted to enable the Office of Emerging Technology staff to determine whether the requested event warrants further consideration; if insufficient information is provided, the request will not be considered. If the request contains proprietary information, please mark it accordingly.
  3. Once completed, email the form to the Industry Engagement Group according to the instructions on the Industry Request Form.

INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT REQUEST FORM

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DCS, G-6 and CIO Office of Emerging Technology - Industry Partner Engagement Requests

  • Contact: usarmy.pentagon.hqda-cio-g-6.list.office-of-emerging-technology@army.mil

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