U.S. Army Joint Modernization Command commander, Brig. Gen. Johnny K. Davis, speaks during the JMC open house festivities, Nov. 1 on Fort Bliss. (Photo by Pvt. Matthew Marcellusm 1st Armored Division Public Affairs)
JMC celebrates recent move
By Jonathan Koester, Joint Modernization Command
The U.S. Army Joint Modernization Command marked the opening of their new headquarters on Fort Bliss, Nov. 1.
During the festivities, a large hammer was unveiled in front of the building. The hammer has long been recognized as a symbol for creating, shaping, and forging materials into tools and implements of warfare. The hammer has been part of JMC’s history since its inception, and continues to be a symbol of JMC’s continuing mission to “Forge the Future.”
After a ribbon-cutting ceremony and words from JMC commander, Brig. Gen. Johnny K. Davis, tours of JMC’s new headquarters were offered. The newest Army armored vehicle, the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle, was also on display.
Army Futures Command, located in Austin, Texas, on the University of Texas campus, was formed last year to integrate all aspects of Army modernization underneath a unified headquarters. JMC serves as the operational arm of AFC, incorporating Soldier feedback during live testing and assessment of the latest Army Operating Concept: multi-domain operations. JMC and AFC have a mission to identify and develop new ways of fighting and emerging technologies, and deliver them to the warfighters faster than ever.
With more than 250 Soldiers, civilians and contractors, JMC was previously spread across a variety of buildings around West Bliss. The command is now consolidated under one roof and will continue to support Army modernization efforts.
In addition to a number of small-scale assessments of technology – like an updated positioning and navigation system to help Soldiers navigate the battlefield, and the robotic complex breach concept – JMC is preparing for the Joint Warfighting Assessment 2020, which will take place in Germany and Poland.
During the Joint Warfighting Assessment, which will last more than a month in Europe, JMC personnel will assess nearly 40 concepts and capabilities to help the Army’s future fight. The Army of 2028 will be ready to deploy, fight and win decisively against any adversary, anytime and anywhere.