A-10 Helmet Mounted Cueing SystemMace Enterprises, LLC work done by International Enterprises, Inc. (also known as Elbit Systems of America – Talladega Talladega, AL The entity to receive funding for this project is Mace Enterprises, LLC, located at PO Box 688, Kearneysville, West Virginia 25430, though International Enterprises, Inc. (Elbit Systems of America – Talladega), located at 108 Allen Street, Talladega, AL 35160, in my district, will benefit from this funding. Funding for this project will be used to procure initial sets of the Helmet Mounted Cueing System (HMCS). 150 total HMCS kits are required to complete fielding to the entire ANG fleet of A-10 aircraft. The addition of the HMCS and display capability to the A-10 significantly increases pilot situational awareness (SA), aircraft survivability, and lethality in every mission area. HMCS will satisfy the Combatant Commander’s Urgent Operational Need, dated September 26, 2008. Depot maintenance on the Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS) is performed in Talladega, AL. $10 million -Authorization and Appropriation

Abrams Upgrade ProgramGeneral Dynamics Land Systems, Anniston, AL The entity to receive funding for this project is General Dynamics, 38500 Mound Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48310, with work to be performed at the GDLS facility, co-located at the Anniston Army Depot 7 Frankford Avenue, Anniston, AL 36201. Funding for this project will be used for the production program for the M1A2 System Enhancement Program tank, the successor to the M1A2, which was the Army's first fully digital ground combat system. The prime contractor is using depot refurbished tank hulls supplied by the Government. GDLS is co-located at the ANAD and about 23 employees support the Abrams Upgrade program by building the tank gunner's sight. Support the President’s Budget -Authorization and Appropriation

ADAL Air University LibraryMaxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, AL Funding for this project will be used to construct a 2-story addition and alterexisting space of Fairchild Research Information Center (AU Library), Bldg 1405$13.4 million -Authorization and Appropriation

ADD Component Rebuild Shop, Bldg 409Anniston Army Depot Alabama, Anniston, AL The entity to receive funding for this project is the Anniston Army Depot, located at 7 Frankford Avenue, Anniston, AL 36201. Funding for this project will be used to renovate an existing facility consisting of 67,294 square feet to approximately 85,500 square feet that will allow Building 409 to become a leaner and more optimized Metal Cleaning, Finishing, and Finishing, and Painting Facility. This addition will allow for a more streamlined and efficient work flow while reducing transport time of component parts to various locations for processing and eliminate the existing bottleneck that currently exists causing production to continuously fall behind. This MILCON project helps sustain the ANAD, which is vital to my district.$10 million- Authorization and Appropriation

Advanced Prognostic Capabilities System for Unmanned Aerial Systems (APCS-UAS)The entities to receive funding for this project are Frontier Technology, Inc., located at 4141 Col. Glenn Highway, #140, Beavercreek, OH 45431, and Auburn University, located at 202 Samford Hall, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849. Funding for this program will be used for APCS-UAS to enable UAS’s to monitor the current reliability and performance of its component systems and based on that monitoring, make assessments of on-ground mission readiness and even in-flight corrective actions. This proven partnership between Auburn University and FTI continues to produce cost effective and technologically efficient systems that result in substantial savings and benefits to the

federal government. Location of Performance will be Auburn University and ARMDEC at Redstone Arsenal. I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable effect on the pecuniary interests of my spouse or me.$4 million- Authorization and Appropriation

AFRC Phase 2Alabama Army National Guard, Fort McClellan, AL Funding for this project will be used to provide a readiness center, of permanent type construction, to serve the peacetime missions of the assigned unit. This facility is required to house all elements of 167th Theater Support Command; HHC SPT 167th Inf; and 1312th Concrete Team, of the Alabama Army National Guard. This MILCON project provides funding for this critical reserve center, located in my district.$16.195 million-Authorization and Appropriation

Airship Heavy Lift ProgramE Green Technologies, Inc., Kellyton and Alexander City The entity impacted by this language is E Green Technologies, Inc. located at 25 McClellan Parkway, Kellyton, Alabama 35809. Funding for this project would be used Research and Development to identify a workable airship that can be used for Heavy Lift missions. E Green Technologies and their subordinate, Pseudo Sat, in a facility in Alexander City, AL, with their JV partner and now subordinate company, 21st Century Airships, has the technology and ability to produce a prototype for this military mission. What will designed is larger version of the Model 580, which is 230 feet long, and is designed to be capable of operating at a couple thousand feet MSL, for 24-48 hours continuous operations, capable of carrying up to 40,000+ lbs, flying either manned or unmanned, and capable of sustained speeds of 40 knots. With the IP and patents, along with innovative designs, this platform will support Navy forces afloat and USMC forces ashore with a dedicated platform that is cost effective. This will be a R&D funded initiative. This airship will use new technology in engines and engine thrust, in bio-mass fuels, and in composites, which are all part of the R&D initiative.$8 million- Appropriation

Airship High Altitude ProgramE Green Technologies, Inc., Kellyton The entity impacted by this language is E Green Technologies, Inc. located at 25 McClellan Parkway, Kellyton, Alabama 35809. Funding for this project would be used to provide a vehicle for a mid-altitude airship for use as a low cost, sustainable Pseudo Orbital Sustainable System (POSSY). One of the areas to be researched is determining what the range of safely mixing Helium with Hydrogen in the same airship for lifting, without reaching a point where the lifting gasses become flammable. The Navy through a joint venture between NAVSEA and NAVAIR have had EGT and its subsidiary Pseudo Sat build a proto type model 530 mid-altitude sustainable airship platform would provide the Navy and DoD with a platform capable of operating above 15,000 feet MSL, over water, capable of carrying a payload of 1,000 lbs, and capable of operating on station for 48 growing to 96 hours, in a stationary position but capable of deploying at a minimum of 40 knots. This system is a key to the National requirement for providing an affordable, sustainable, surveillance platform dedicated to forces afloat, and then forces ashore. It will provide a minimum of 50 direct jobs in EGT; it will enable indirect jobs; it will enable EGT to solicit additional high technology companies to join them in the district for partnering on multiple technologies to achieve this first mid-altitude deployed airship to the Navy, and this should create new jobs with suppliers and vendors; it will add some R&D capability to the local Community College, and has and will continue to enable some R&D to be performed by the University System of Alabama (Auburn or Univ. of Alabama) on meeting some of the new challenges. I certify that this project does not have a direct and foreseeable effect on the pecuniary interests of my spouse or me.

$12 million- Appropriation

Application Software Assurance Center of ExcellenceTelos Corporation, Montgomery, ALThe entity to receive funding for this project is Telos Corporation, located at 7956 Vaughn Road, Suite 134, Montgomery, AL 36116. Funding for this program will allow the Air Force to further assess and strengthen defenses against cyber attacks. The Application Software Assurance Center of Excellence’s mission is to develop application security best practices that can be put in place Air Force-wide. Based on recent results, the Air Force has determined there is an immediate need for additional tools, training and subject matter experts to robust the analysis capability and ensure the security of the people, systems, and equipment that supports the Warfighter. Will provide employment opportunities in Montgomery.$9.8 million -Authorization and Appropriation

Armored Breacher Vehicle (ABV)NLCF, LLC, Anniston, AL The entity to receive funding for this project is NLCF, LLC., and located at 4015 Pulaski Pike NW, Huntsville, AL 35810, though the funding for this project will be directed at Anniston Army Depot in my district. Funding will be used to fill the warfighter’s need for Armored Breacher Vehicles. As a result of 2008 Army reprogramming, all funding for the ABV program was eliminated, significantly impacting Anniston Army Depot, partners and area suppliers. A gap has been created between the needed ABV and the future Joint Assault ridge. Armored formations more than ever require advanced technology equipped breacher vehicles which compliment the Abrams tank and Bradley fighting vehicle currently found in armored units. Restoration of funds will restore the production line and put workers back in the shop before they are fully reassigned elsewhere, thus loosing their valuable skill sets to the program. $34.7 million -Authorization and Appropriation

Army Aviation Weapon TechnologyTorch Technologies, Huntsville, ALThe entity to receive funding for this project is Torch Technologies located at 4035 Chris Dr. Suite C, Huntsville, AL 35802. Funding for this project will be used to provide resources to: 1) transition Navy technology to the Army’s unmanned and manned aviation community; and, 2) establish the capability to certify and flight test the required implementation. The technology transition began with FY09 funding which provided the concepts for future Army architectures. Funding will build-out and demonstrate the integration capability in the Army’s Aviation Systems Integration facility at Redstone Arsenal. Army weapon integration activities are currently single point solutions for each weapon system under development. Residents of Alabama's 3rd District are either directly employed at Redstone Arsenal or serve as subcontractors and this project will bring additional jobs to Redstone Arsenal and surrounding areas. $2 million -Authorization and Appropriation

ART-SAM (Adaptive Robotics Technology for Space, Air and Missiles)Calhoun Community College, Decatur, AL The entity to receive funding for this project is John C. Calhoun Community College located at PO Box 2216, Decatur, AL 35609. Funding for this project would establish a national robotics Research and Development center at the Robotics Technology Park, located at Calhoun Community College, to develop robotics capability for space, air, and missile defense missions for a variety of the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command (SMDC) projects, programs, and core mission needs. This amount is for implementation of the infrastructure and development of robotic hardware and software. This request is consistent with the intended and authorized purpose of the U.S. Army, RDT&E

account. This is the first year funding will be needed; this project will be accomplished over a three year funding cycle. $5.4 million -Authorization and Appropriation

Castings for Improved Defense Readiness (CIDR)Southern Alloy Corporation, Sylacauga, AL The entity to receive funding for this project is the American Metalcasting Consortium, located at 5300 International Boulevard, No. Charleston, SC 29418, though Southern Alloy Corporation located at 36280 US Highway 280, Sylacauga, AL 35150, in my district, will benefit from this funding. Funding for this project will be used to inject castings expertise into the Defense Supply Centers to cut lead times, reduce backorders, and ensure cost effective, reliable cast components. It will also quantify the benefits of high performance matrix composite components. CIDR will provide a means to reliable spare and replacement parts for warfighters in Iraq & Afghanistan quickly at lower cost. This program also will be key to ongoing reset efforts. Funding will be used to employ small manufactures, allowing them to compete and use their existing extensive casting knowledge to make parts for weapons systems in Sylacauga, Alabama. $4.5 million -Authorization and Appropriation

Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) Airfoil Capability EnhancementsGoodrich High Temperature Composites, Auburn, ALThe entity to receive funding for this project is Goodrich High Temperature Composites, located at 11120 S. Norwalk Boulevard, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670, for work to be done at Auburn University, located at 202 Samford Hall, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849. Funding for this program will be used to develop ceramic matrix composite parts for turbine gas engines. This program will support Auburn University’s involvement in the development of emerging technology, ceramic matrix composites, which will prove key to future aerospace applications by significantly improving turbine gas engines. CMCs will have tremendous mission enabling benefits for the Air Force, and these benefits can likewise be leveraged in commercial applications. $4.5 million -Authorization and Appropriation

Cluster Munitions (CM) Recycling Technology DemonstrationAmtec Corporation, Anniston and Huntsville, AL The entity to receive funding for this project is Amtec Corporation located at 500 Wynn Drive, Suite 314, Huntsville, AL 38516. Funding for this project will be used to provide Precision Fires Rocket and Missile System Project Management Office for Cluster Munitions (CM) Recycling Technology Demonstration. This technology used to demilitarize, dispose and reclaim propellants and explosives costs about 40% less than competing methods and is considerably safer. The technique is not currently available for use on large numbers of CM stocks in the U.S. Transporting approximately one million CM to Europe for recycle is neither desirable nor affordable. Funding will enable the U.S. Army AMCOM Precision Fires Rocket and Missile System Program Office to demonstrate the needed recycling technologies. Approximately 150 new jobs would be created in the Third Congressional District if the Joint Capability for CM Recycling project is funded.$10 million -Authorization and Appropriation

Composite Air Frame DevelopmentGKN Aerospace, Tallassee, AL The entity to receive funding for this project is GKN Westland Aerospace located at 3951 Alabama Highway 229, Tallassee, Alabama 36078. Funding for this project will used to develop and demonstrate lightweight composite materials technology to primary airframe structures. Studies have resulted in the identification of the aircraft airframe is the logical area for potential weight reduction. Lightweight airframe structures technology development has been conducted in SARAP (Survivable

Affordable Repairable Airframe Program) through the demonstration of a lighter, low cost cabin for the Black Hawk. As part of this technology demonstrator cabin, a floor sub-structure used thermoplastic composite materials to reduce the weight by almost 25% over the baseline metal structure while, at the same time, reduced costs. Further development is required to take full advantage of the savings that composite materials technology can offer. Location of Performance is in Tallassee, Alabama and has many employees who reside in the 3rd District.$4 million -Authorization and Appropriation

Conditioned Based Maintenance SMART Dipstick Sensor for Military VehiclesAuburn University, Auburn, AL The entity to receive funding for this project is Auburn University, located at 202 Samford Hall, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849. Funding for this program will be used to develop a universal condition monitoring system for tactical military vehicles. Smart sensors will be distributed throughout the vehicle to monitor critical parameters related to performance and reliability. This smart sensor system will identify and warn of impending failures. First year research on the project has been completed. In the second and third year of the program, additional sensors will be added to identify the presence of magnetic particles, non-magnetic contaminants and entrained water and its vapor in the oil. $1 million-Authorization and Appropriation

Damage and Corrosion Prognostics for Advanced SustainabilityEaton Corporation, Decatur, ALThe entity to receive funding for this project is Eaton Corporation located at 1112 Brooks Street, Decatur, AL 35601. Funding for this project will be used to develop the Damage and Corrosion Prognostics for Advanced Sustainability program. This project will utilize embedded, high-contrast non-destructive detection that can be coupled with a wide variety of materials and structures to detect costly and hazardous flaws from corrosion or wear. The end-benefit to the proposed approach is providing a direct correlation between percent damage/corrosion and product performance. Eaton, Auburn University and the Army Research Lab will bridge the gap between simply detecting corrosion and providing the warfighter with a robust warning system. $2.5 million -Authorization and Appropriation

Development of Pathogen Analysis and Selective Photoctotoxic TherapyNanoQuantum Corporation, Bellevue, WA and Auburn, AL The entities to receive funding for this project is NanoQuantum Corporation, located at 800 Bellevue Way NE, Ste. 400, Bellevue, WA 98004, and Auburn University, located at 202 Samford Hall, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849. Funding for this program will be used to provide R&D to build a new class of light source. Military applications for efficient, high directionality light cockpit displays permit less light to be scattered and make the pilot visible, cause less heat build up behind the instrument panel, and will make the displays more sunlight readable. Military cost savings in lower maintenance, higher reliability instrumentation, and the number of fieldable aircraft. This technology would likely benefit most military services. Significant faculty and student support at Auburn University is provided in this project at almost half the first year’s project size. $4.75 million-Authorization and Appropriation

ECIP IR Phase I Heating RetrofitsAnniston Army Depot, Anniston, ALReplacing existing heating systems in select maintenance and process facilities at ANAD with natural gas infrared heating systems. This is phase one of a two phase proposal to upgrade buildings to this more efficient system.$1.45 million -Authorization and Appropriation

ECIP IR Phase II Heating RetrofitsAnniston Army Depot, Anniston, ALThe entity to receive funding for this project is the Anniston Army Depot, located at 7 Frankford Avenue, Anniston, AL 36201. Funding for this project will be used to replace existing heating systems in select maintenance and process facilities at ANAD with natural gas infrared heating systems. This is phase two of a two phase proposal to upgrade buildings to this more efficient system. This MILCON project helps sustain the ANAD, which is vital to my district. $1.4 million-Authorization and Appropriation

ECIP Lighting and Switching RetrofitsAnniston Army Depot, Anniston, ALInstall T-5 and or T-8 high efficient fluorescent fixtures with electric ballast to replace existing lighting in selected buildings. This cost was calculated on the installation of T-5 lighting in approximately 18 buildings varying in function and size. There have been several phases and upgrades of the lighting system with the focus on T-5 lighting, but there is still a variety and number of inefficient lighting fixtures still in use across the Depot. This project will focus on improving the interior lighting with the proper light levels with energy efficiency in mind.$1.05 million -Authorization and Appropriation

ECIP Replace Siding and Insulate Production FacilitiesAnniston Army Depot, Anniston, ALConstruct project to replace siding and insulate production facilities to comply with Presidential Executive Order 13123 and the Facility Strategy Improvement Program which require the reduction in energy usage and the improvement of facility appearance and working environment. (Current Mission)$2.45 million-Authorization and Appropriation

ECIP Solar PanelsAnniston Army Depot, Anniston, ALFunding for this project will be used to install solar panels on selective buildings to provide electricity or hot water as determined by initial study by Federal Energy Management Program or equal entity, and as approved by ANAD. This MILCON project helps sustain the ANAD, which is vital to my district.$2.8 million -Authorization and Appropriation

ECIP Steam and Airline ImprovementsAnniston Army Depot, Anniston, ALThis project will upgrade the existing air distribution, air receiver tanks, steam distribution and condensate return system. The project will greatly improve the piping support system, distribution lines, air receiver tanks and condensate tanks and pumps in the industrial and restricted area of ANAD. The project will complement project 65219 and 64922 by further completing the improvements to the air, steam distribution and support systems at ANAD and will focus on replacing the old wooden support structures with steel trusses that can span 80-100 feet.$3.55 million -Authorization and Appropriation

ECIP Upgrade Steam Distribution SystemAnniston Army Depot, Anniston, ALThis project will complement the seam upgrade and repair of project 62519. The project will include steam pipe supports, repair/new insulation, steam traps, boiler controls and condensate return lines in the industrial and ammunition area.$1.8 million-Authorization and Appropriation

ECIP Wind Power GenerationAnniston Army Depot, Anniston, ALConstruct a 1 Megawatt Windmill Turbine Generator System. The system will include a windmill tower, an alternating current generator, a transformer and high voltage transmission lines to connect the generator to the ANAD electrical grid. Anti-terrorism/force protection measures will include observance of vehicle access sitting distances, landscaping berms, exterior lighting and walkway bollards. The system will be constructed in the Ammunition Limited Area.$3 million-Authorization and Appropriation

Enhanced Bed Net (EBN)Montgomery Marketing, Inc, Montgomery, AL The entity to receive funding for this project is Montgomery Marketing, Inc., located at 6101 Brewbaker Boulevard, Montgomery, AL 36116. Funding for this program will provide for tent-shaped mosquito nets that have a fly/cover that allows it to be used in the field as a stand-along small shelter that provides protection from mosquitoes, other insects, rodents and snakes. Alternatively, the basic Bednet (without cover) can be used in a variety of field tents, and in rear areas on a cot. The EBN is available as a Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) item through DLA, and some units are buying it. As the war shifts from Iraq to Afghanistan more troops will be exposed to the elements as they operate in areas away from established base camps. Disabled veterans are hired through the VA to help provide this product to our Military. Location of Performance is in Montgomery, AL. $5 million -Authorization and Appropriation

Enhanced Military Vehicle Maintenance System Demonstration ProjectFrontier Technology and Auburn University, Auburn, AL The entities to receive funding for this project are Frontier Technology, Inc., located at 4141 Col. Glenn Highway, #140, Beavercreek, OH 45431, and Auburn University, located at 202 Samford Hall, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849. Funding for this program will be used to identify difficult to detect failure modes that must be serviced while the vehicle is undergoing maintenance. It models vehicle conditions to ensure that the vehicle is restored to an optimum state of operation prior to return to service. The system successfully verifies that vehicles repaired at the Anniston Army Depot have been restored to an optimum state of operation prior to redeployment. Auburn and FTI are now starting to implement the system at ANAD. $4 million -Authorization and Appropriation

Enhanced Rapid Tactical Integration for Fielding of Systems (ERTIFS)PeopleTec Inc., Huntsville, AL The entity to receive funding for this project is PeopleTec, Inc. located at 4901-D Corporate Drive, Huntsville, AL 35806. Funding for this project will develop the ABCS-BA and support SoS testing early and often with Army Aviation/Missile communities and will ensure that interoperability issues are detected and corrected before software is released for formal AIC test events. The ABCS-BA at the SED will support testing with co-located Missile Defense labs and other products supported at Redstone Arsenal within the ABCS community. This effort will be utilized to staff the project with engineers, test and evaluation personnel and subject matter experts in distributed interoperability testing thus providing a critical technical base and persistent ability for Alabama to contribute to national defense. Approximately 40-45 new high tech jobs will be created if the project is fully funded. $7.5 million -Authorization and Appropriation

Exhaust Heat Recovery for Increased Mobile Gas Turbine Power Generation (25kW to 100kW)Auburn University, Auburn, AL

The entity to receive funding for this project is Auburn University, located at 202 Samford Hall, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849. Funding for this program will be designed by Auburn University and Rocky Research to develop a heat recovery system for engine and gas turbine power generators, such as mobile micro-turbines, which converts the exhaust heat energy into useful inlet air cooling which in turn allows for conditioning of the inlet air. The increase in air density and oxygen availability for the combustion process increases energy efficiency and power generation capacity eliminating the dramatic derating of the equipment. The availability of such equipment will enhance fuel versatility, operational security, personnel mobility and comfort, and stress reduction for both people and temperature-sensitive equipment. $3.6 million -Authorization and Appropriation

F-16 C/D Block 40 Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing SystemInternational Enterprises, Inc. (Elbit Systems of America – Talladega), Talladega, AL The entity to receive funding for this project is Mace Enterprises, LLC, located at PO Box 688, Kearneysville, West Virginia 25430, though International Enterprises, Inc. (Elbit Systems of America – Talladega), located at 108 Allen Street, Talladega, AL 35160, in my district, will benefit from this funding. This request is for $10M to procure initial sets of the Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System (JHMCS). 293 total JHMCS kits are required to complete fielding to the entire ANG fleet of F-16 Block 30 and Block 40 aircraft. The addition of the JHMCS and display capability to the F-16 significantly increases pilot situational awareness (SA), aircraft survivability, and lethality in every mission area. The JHMCS allows pilots to quickly build a three dimensional picture of the battle space by providing actual target, threat and friendly line-of-sight (LOS) information into the pilot’s helmet visor. This reduces the “head down time” along with the necessity to fly near the target area. The upgrade enables and enhances time sensitive targeting capabilities and greatly reduces the risk of fratricide and collateral damage. The JHMCS will satisfy JHMCS-CAF 308-93 Mission Needs Statement (MNS) and Operational Requirements Document (ORD) CAF-USN 308-83-IIA, December 1996.Depot maintenance on the JHMCS is performed by International Enterprises, Inc. (also known as Elbit Systems of America – Talladega), in Talladega, AL.The 187th Fighter Wing, Alabama ANG has F-16 aircraft that will use the JHMCS. Through this project the unit would receive 35 JHMCS kits. Failure to upgrade the unit’s F-16s could result in loss of mission, aircraft and support personnel.$10 million -Authorization and Appropriation

Fitness Center, Gunter AnnexMaxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, AL Funding for this project will be used to for a new fitness center facility with lobby, administration offices, support areas, locker rooms, gym with basketball/volleyball courts, group exercise areas, fitness equipment/weight training spaces, racquetball courts, and Health and Wellness Center. $14.8 million -Authorization and Appropriation

Fort Benning National Incident Management System (NIMS)- Compliant Installation Operations CenterIntergraph Corporation, Madison, AL The entity to receive funding for this project is Intergraph Corporation located at 170 Graphics Drive, Madison, Alabama 35758. Funding for this project will establish a NIMS-compliant installation operations center at Fort Benning. As Fort Benning integrates significant new activities under Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC), it is imperative that the installation maintains a high state of readiness to support tenants and civilians and to make the most efficient use of their soldiers. It is vital that the installation develop additional incident management capabilities and programs as the demands placed on Fort Benning increase. By implementing a NIMS-compliant center, Fort Benning will ultimately save lives. $5.2 million -Authorization and Appropriation

High-Fidelity Virtual Simulation and Analysis (HFVSA)Science Applications International Corporation, Huntsville, AL The entity to receive funding for this project is Science Applications International Corporation located at 6723 Odyssey Drive, Huntsville, AL 35806. Funding for this project will be used to upgrade Systems Simulation and Development Directorate of the Air and Missile Research, Development and Engineering Center at Redstone Arsenal. SSDD supports and collaborates with the Maneuver Battle Lab and User Staff at Ft. Benning, as well as the Air Maneuver Battle Lab and User Staff at Ft. Rucker. The AMRDEC provides technical support to ANAD to improve technology associated with Munitions disposal. Simulation and analysis methods enhances the capability of supporting concept development and research within highly complex and varying operational environments; infrastructure and manpower investments enable this enhanced capability. $5 million -Authorization and Appropriation

Highly Integrated Production for Expediting Reset (HIPER)Anniston Army Depot, Anniston, AL The entity to receive funding for this project is SCRA, Institute for Solutions Generation, located at 5300 International Boulevard, N. Charleston, SC 29418, though the funding for this project will be directed at Anniston Army Depot in my district. Funding for this program will utilize laser scanning technology at Anniston Army Depot to quickly determine battle damaged and/or defective parts that need replacing, avoiding the need to replace good parts), and determine if a part is non-conforming before it is inserted into a weapon (and subsequently has to be replaced). HIPER will utilize laser scanning at Picatinny Arsenal to create 3D models of the ARDEC-designed parts required for the product improvements to be applied at Anniston. The Calhoun Country Chamber of Commerce is the entity that requested this project and I have received a letter of support from ANAD. $8.2 million -Authorization and Appropriation

Industrial Area Electrical System UpgradeAnniston Army Depot Alabama, Anniston, AL Funding for this project will be used to construct electrical system upgrades to the area south of Third Avenue in the industrial area. This MILCON project helps sustain the ANAD, which is vital to my district. $3.3 million-Authorization and Appropriation

Logistical Fuel Processors Development to Meet Army/TARDEC/TACOM NeedsAuburn University, Auburn, AL The entity to receive funding for this project is Auburn University, located at 202 Samford Hall, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849. Funding for this program will be used for the development and demonstration of logistical fuel processor-fuel cell combinations that operate at significantly higher efficiencies than current IC engines used by the Army. More efficient forms of energy conversion and power production are of key importance to the Army and can be leveraged many times as a gallon of fuel or a pound of food is transported from its point of origin to a forward deployed base of operations. $6.79 million -Authorization and Appropriation

Low Cost Guided Infrared Rocket (LOGIR)Miltec Corporation, Huntsville, AL The entity to receive funding for this project is Miltec Corporation located at 6723 Odyssey Drive, Huntsville, AL 35806. Funding for this project will be used to upgrade the Hydra 70, Zuni through an improvement program designed to add fire & forget/ off bore sight capability. By enhancing the current technology with new off the self technology, the LOGIR program will improve key combat

readiness by greatly enhancing the range and lethal accuracy of the current system while enhancing aircraft survivability against fixed and maneuvering threat sinsertion of new technology within Navy Helicopter Fleet armament will result in an enhancement to the current helicopter's capability in support of Littoral Security operations. Therefore, the critical improvement in component reliability, and O&S cost savings through Rocket enhancements will improve operation efficiencies, helicopter survivability, and result in substantial cost savings. $3.5 million -Authorization and Appropriation

M1 Abrams (Mod) (GA0700)General Dynamics Land Systems, Anniston, AL The entity to receive funding for this project is General Dynamics, 38500 Mound Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48310, with work to be performed at the GDLS facility, co-located at the Anniston Army Depot 7 Frankford Avenue, Anniston, AL 36201. Funding for this project will be used for The M1 Abrams Tank (MOD) program which applies Materiel Developer and Combat Developer approved modifications to the fielded Abrams family of vehicles and the M1A1 Abrams Integrated Management (AIM) RECAP Program. Survivability improvements include Frontal Armor and Turret Side Armor upgrades. Tank Urban survivability Kit is an add on kit for M1A1 and M1A2 series tanks to increase crew survivability in urban environments. GDLS is co-located at ANAD and employees support the M1 Abrams (MOD) program by building the tank gunner's sight. Support the President’s Budget -Authorization and Appropriation

Marine High Altitude Relay Communications (MHARC) SystemIntegrated Systems Solutions, Inc. (ISSI), Kellyton and Alexander City, AL The entity to receive funding for this project is Integrated Systems Solutions, Inc. (ISSI), located at 25 McClellan Parkway, Kellyton, AL 35089, though research and development will take place in Alexander City, AL, in my district. Funding for this project will used to develop an emergency communications system that can take over when standard radio and satellite communications are lost due to enemy attack or natural events. There have been situations in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq in which U.S. military units lost communications and lives were lost. This project will develop an advanced, life-saving communications relay system that is needed by the Navy. It is expected that this project will initially create about 25 new jobs in the Alexander City area and assist with economic development in the technology sector there. When the research and development phase is complete, the follow-on manufacturing will likely create many more jobs. $3.5 million-Authorization and Appropriation

Miniature, Remote Wideband Survey, Collection, and Recording SystemInnovative Signals Technology, LLC, Valley and Scottsboro, AL The entity to receive funding for this project is Innovative Signals Technology, LLC located at 302 Scott Street, Scottsboro, AL 36078. Funding for this project will continue FY09 funded RDT&E efforts for the development of miniature, remote wideband survey and record systems that will enable DoD, DEA, DHS and other agencies to extract, analyze and identify wireless communications along U.S. borders for intelligence gathering purposes. DoD has procured ISigTech survey and collection systems and has successfully conducted collaborative field tests. Military/National Guard troops will possess a rugged, lightweight portable collection system that can be used to collect data during mobile border patrol or joint counterintelligence initiatives as well as placed along the border, unattended, where traditional DoD strategic sensors currently provide no persistent coverage. This project will create jobs in the areas of manufacturing, assembly, testing and distribution. Will add to the existing jobs in the accounting and financial field in Valley, AL. $4 million -Authorization and Appropriation

MLRS Retrofit Technology Demonstration (RTD)Amtec Corporation, Huntsville, AL The entity to receive funding for this project is Amtec Corporation located at 500 Wynn Drive, Suite 314, Huntsville, AL 38516. Funding for this project will enable the U.S. Army AMCOM Precision Fires Rocket and Missile System Program Office to provide and demonstrate technologies to retrofit MLRS rockets to meet the urgent and compelling near term requirements of MLRS-equipped partner nations that have signed the Oslo Treaty banning cluster munitions (CM). Retrofit consists of removing a rocket's existing cluster munitions (CM) payload and installing a new non-CM payload and associated trajectory correction kit. Such retrofitted rockets will provide usable, non-CM area weapons capability for theater commanders. Such rockets reduce collateral damage and eliminate dangerous unexploded ordinance on the battlefield. Over time, the cost savings realized from reduced stockage requirements will more than offset the cost of this program. $4 million-Authorization and Appropriation

Naval Hawks: MH-60R & MH60SSikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Troy and Huntsville The entity to receive funding for this project is United Technologies Corporation – Sikorsky Aircraft located at 6900 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06615/ 5025 Bradford Drive, Building 2/ Suite 200, Huntsville, AL 35805. Funding for this project will used to upgrade old UH-60A Model Black Hawks to prove 1000lbs more lift equivalent to newer L & M Models at a fraction of the cost of procuring a new L or M Model Black Hawk. Sikorsky Aircraft has facilities in Troy, AL and Huntsville, AL. The National Guard operates the oldest “A” model Black Hawk helicopters in the fleet. The average age of Army National Guard A model Black Hawks exceed 24yrs. Funding additional UH-60L conversions will enable a more rapid standardization of the Black Hawk fleet, and assure that Army National Guard units are ready, deployable and available to protect our national interests abroad, and respond to emergencies here at home. The Alabama Army National Guard will ultimately benefit from this program. Support the President’s Budget -Authorization and Appropriation

Navy Combat PlannerDavidson Technologies, Inc., Huntsville, AL The entity to receive funding for this project is Davidson Technologies, Inc. located at 530 Discovery Drive, Huntsville, AL 35806. Funding for this project will develop a real-time or near-real-time operational planning and analysis tool that can be used by warfighters to quickly assess the viability of postulated employment, deployment and redeployment options for an infinitely variable range of mission and threat scenarios. These employment options will include expeditionary forces’ integrated command and control (C2) for air, sea and land forces, integrated air and missile defense of those forces, and actual positioning of land and sea force protection assets. The Samuel Ginn College of Engineering at Auburn University is expected to be involved in this program.$5 million-Authorization and Appropriation

Next Generation DoD Scientist and Engineer Preparation Program AppropriationTuskegee University, Tuskegee, ALThe entity to receive funding for this project is Tuskegee University located at 308 Kresge Center, Tuskegee, AL 36088. Funding for this project would provide for the program to shape and develop scientists and engineers able to address difficult national security related technological issues. The program will provide the DoD and national defense industrial base more experienced and cognizant scientists and engineers that have participated heavily in DoD related research and development. The program will also increase the diversity within the DoD and US industrial base workforce. The program will provide the participants education and training on the Integrated Defense Acquisition,

Technology and Logistics Life Cycle management Framework through partnerships with National Defense University.$8 million- Appropriation

Next Generation Power Electronics Research and DevelopmentAuburn University, Auburn, AL The entity to receive funding for this project is Auburn University, located at 202 Samford Hall, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849. Funding for this program will further develop patented and patent pending technologies for next generation power electronics that provide superior energy efficiency, reduced system size/weight, and greater system reliability. Auburn scientists will expand a wide band gap (WBG) semiconductor materials R&D program in collaboration with several companies that plan to commercialize advanced power devices for military and civilian applications. This project is energy-secure and eco-friendly. For the military, this means lighter, more compact vehicles/aircraft with improved performance at current power levels. $1.2 million -Authorization and Appropriation

Novel Zinc Air Power Sources for MilitaryElectric Fuel Battery Corporation (Arotech Subsidiary), Auburn, ALThe entity to receive funding for this project is Electric Fuel Battery Corporation (Arotech Subsidiary), located at 354 Industry Drive, Auburn, AL 36832. Funding for this program will be used to develop Zinc-Air battery technology that will provide the soldier with a high energy density power source that significantly reduces battery carry weight. Previous advances in the technology have helped to cut Warfighter battery carry weight in half. Continued development of body-worn energy distribution systems, coupled with further development of Zinc-Air battery technology, promises to cut Warfighter battery carry weight further, while reducing battery quantities carried on long missions. Reducing battery type and count lowers operational risk by reducing the need for re-supply. $4 million -Authorization and Appropriation

Paladin Integrated Management, M109A6BAE Systems, Anniston, AL The entity to receive funding for this project is BAE Systems, located at 1101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 2000, Arlington. VA 22209, though the funding for this project will be directed at Anniston Army Depot 7 Frankford Avenue, Anniston, AL 36201. Funding for this program will be used to insure that this program be reinstated to its original schedule. Procurement funds to initiate low rate initial production are in the FY 10 procurement budget. The Army intends to fund this program through completion. These funds will be used to assist in making the M109A6 Paladin and its companion vehicle the Field Artillery Ammunition Support Vehicle (FAASV) sustainable through the year 2050. The changes to this vehicle will incorporate the Bradley’s drive train and suspension components that will reduce the logistics footprint thereby reducing operational and support costs. Work would be done within the gates at the Anniston Army Depot. $9 million -Authorization and Appropriation

Probe Optical Adjunct Sensor (OAS)Davidson Technologies, Inc., Huntsville, AL The entity to receive funding for this project is Davidson Technologies, Inc. located at 530 Discovery Drive, Huntsville, AL 35806. Funding for this project will initiate the first three phases of the near-term Probe Optical Adjunct Sensor program: (1) Concept and Cost/Funding Analysis, (2) Preliminary Design Review and (3) Simulated Flight Test Demonstration. Emerging ballistic missile, WMD and countermeasure technology threats from Russia, China and other technologically sophisticated countries are stressing our missile defense capabilities. The Probe Optical Adjunct Sensor is launched soon after a threat launch is detected. The sensor and booster obtains the flight path for the overall

missile defense mission, tracking incoming threats as an exo-atmospheric “fly-along” adjunct sensor, designed to improve discrimination and target identification by providing longer viewing times of countermeasures and warheads. $3.5 million -Authorization and Appropriation

Pseudo Operating Surveillance System (POSSY)E Green Technologies, Inc., Kellyton and Alexander City The entity impacted by this language is E Green Technologies, Inc. located at 25 McClellan Parkway, Kellyton, Alabama 35809. Funding for this project would be used to fill a critical need in force deployments as an Affordable-Persistent-Surveillance Platform for surveillance, monitoring, dedicated telecommunications support, and capable of carrying specialty payloads that directly support the deployed forces. The Navy funded a significant amount of the Research and Development of the largest non-rigid airship, designed by E Green Technologies and their subordinate, Pseudo Sat, in a facility in Alexander City, AL, with their JV partner and now subordinate company, 21st Century Airships. With the IP and patents, along with innovative designs, this platform will support Navy forces afloat and USMC forces ashore with a dedicated platform that is cost effective. This budget item is for the lead procurement of the first pre-production model for Navy full testing and evaluation, and includes the first years Sustainment funding.$8 million- Appropriation

RC-26B ModernizationATK and HQ Alabama Air National Guard, Montgomery, AL The entity to receive funding for this project is ATK, located at 7480 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55344, and the upgrades for the Alabama Air National Guard aircraft will be performed throughout the state of Alabama, benefitting the Alabama ANG. Funding for this project will be used for RC-26B upgrades. The RC-26B performs critical intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions in support of national disaster response. The ANG has detailed improvements to the RC-26 fleet that are on the Critical Combat Capabilities List. Without FY2010 funding to upgrade the RC-26B, the ability of the ANG to respond to future DOD ISR, DHS, and CBP/Counter-drug missions will be impaired. Alabama military bases house RC-26B aircraft. As the Air National Guard has requested the upgrades needed, Alabama’s ANG would be impacted and it would improve the performance of the aircraft in the event of a national disaster.$9.13 million -Authorization and Appropriation

Readiness Center, TalladegaAlabama Army National Guard, Talladega, AL Funding for this project will be used for a specially designed readiness center of permanent masonry type construction, brick and concrete block units with concrete floors, and a built-up or single membrane roof. Cost effective energy conserving features will be incorporated into design, including energy management control systems and high efficiency motors, lighting and HVAC systems. $17.763 million -Authorization and Appropriation

Repair Industrial Area Water System Upgrade, East SectionAnniston Army Depot Alabama, Anniston, AL Funding for this project will be used for upgrades the capacity of the aging potable water distribution in the east section of the industrial area. This system also supplies water for fire protection in this area. The production operations in this area have resulted in greater water demands from the system to the point that the current system meets only minimal fire protection flow. This MILCON project helps sustain the ANAD, which is vital to my district. $2.5 million-Authorization and Appropriation

Scenario Generation for Integrated Air and Missile Defense EvaluationQinetiQ North America- Systems Engineering Group, Huntsville, AL The entity to receive funding for this project is QinetiQ North America- Systems Engineering Group located at 890 Explorer Boulevard, Huntsville, AL 35806. Funding for this project will be used for development of ground test scenarios required to execute the Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Battle Command System Milestone B Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP). Funding for this scenario development effort addresses a portion of a documented AMD UFR associated with System of Systems development and acquisition funding profile. Investment in this scenario development during FY10 will maintain the critical milestone schedule, including Milestone C and Initial Operational Capability (IOC). This FY10 effort will fully develop the scenarios required for ground test and evaluation of the IAMD Battle Command System (IBCS). In addition to the ultimate benefits this provides to our soldiers, it will impact the workforce in Northern Alabama. $8 million -Authorization and Appropriation

SL-AMRAAM ARNGRaytheon Company, Huntsville, AL The entity to receive funding for this project is Raytheon Company located at 1100 Wilson Blvd., Suite 1500, Arlington, VA 22209, thought the production is expected to take place in Huntsville, AL. Funding for this project will sustain IOC for the active component and enable opportunities for concurrent fielding to the ARNG. SL-AMRAAM is urgently required to provide for additional defense capability to meet Army requirements for both force protection and Homeland Security. SL-AMRAAM is a highly mobile and transportable system consisting of a basic load of at least four (4) and potentially six (6) AIM-120 Missiles mounted aboard a slewable launcher with integrated electronics supporting 360 degrees engagement in day/night and adverse weather conditions. SL-AMRAAM is a Future Force capability that will incrementally replace Stinger-based systems by providing an order of magnitude increase in the battlespace against Cruise Missiles, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, Fixed Wing, and Rotary Wing aircraft. Support the President’s Budget -Authorization and Appropriation

SM-3 ProcurementRaytheon Company, Huntsville, AL The entity to receive funding for this project is Raytheon Company located at 1100 Wilson Blvd., Suite 1500, Arlington, VA 22209, thought the production is expected to take place in Huntsville, AL and Anniston, AL. Funding for this project will be used for Long Lead Materials for 24 SM-3 Block IB missiles would accelerate deployment of Aegis BMD capability by better optimizing existing production capacity. The Joint Capabilities Mix (JCM) II study, completed by U.S. Strategic Command in CY07, indicates that combatant commanders require twice as many SM-3 missiles than the 147 that are currently planned. The Raytheon team can deliver SM-3 Block IA/IB missiles at higher production rates and at lower cost. Location of this Performance will take place in Huntsville and Anniston, AL. GD-OTS in Anniston has approximately 10 employees to work on this project. $50 million -Authorization and Appropriation

SOC Lodging, PH 5Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, AL A five-story lodging/dormitory facility constructed with reinforced concrete foundation and floor slabs, structural steel frame, masonry walls and sloped architecturally compatible roof. Project includes room-bath modules, laundries, storage and lounge areas, site improvements, extended utilities and all necessary support. Repair/refurbish existing building (2,550 SM) for lodging/dormitory facility use.$14.4 million-Authorization and Appropriation

Special Mission Clothing for AFSOCTHY Enterprises, Alexander City, AL The entity to receive funding for this project is THY Enterprises located at 440 Hillabee St, Alexander City, AL 35010. Funding for this project will used to provide the US Special Operations Command’s Special Mission Units (SMU) with specifically designed clothing and materials developed to their exacting needs. The Air Force Special Operations Command at Hurlburt Field, FL is taking the lead in managing this effort for all the SMUs. Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) Special Mission personnel operate in environments where the extreme effects of physical exertion over difficult terrain result in hypothermia and other related conditions that degrade mission effectiveness. Task and piece work will be done in Alexander City, cutting and sewing will take place in Clay County, and final assembly and shipping will take place in Tallapoosa County. $2.7 million -Authorization and Appropriation

Special Operations Patrol PackMontgomery Marketing, Inc., Montgomery, AL The entity to receive funding for this project is Montgomery Marketing, Inc., located at 6101 Brewbaker Boulevard, Montgomery, AL 36116. Provides a lightweight pack for patrol operations to help prevent back injuries from soldiers carrying heavy loads. Veterans from the 3rd District are employeed in the process. Disabled veterans are hired through the VA to help provide this product to our Military. Location of Performance is in Montgomery, AL.$5 million -Authorization and Appropriation

Sprinkler System, B400Anniston Army Depot Alabama, Anniston, AL Funding for this project will be used to provide for the installation of Automatic Sprinkler System in Building 400, Combat Vehicle Overhaul Building. Building 400's main mission is the repair and rebuild of combat vehicles. The importance of this project cannot be understated. The role which a sprinkler system plays in the termination of a fire is very important. This MILCON project helps sustain the ANAD, which is vital to my district. $3.45 million-Authorization and Appropriation

Stryker Mobile Gun Systems and Nuclear Biological Chemical Reconnaissance VehicleGeneral Dynamics, Anniston, AL The entity to receive funding for this project is General Dynamics, 38500 Mound Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48310, with work to be performed at the GDLS facility, co-located at the Anniston Army Depot 7 Frankford Avenue, Anniston, AL 36201. Funding for this project will be used for the Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT), a combat brigade designed to provide mobile firepower against all ranges of threats. It is more agile than a Heavy Brigade Combat Team and more lethal than an Infantry Brigade Combat Team. The Army has an approved requirement to fully equip seven SBCTs, including one in the Pennsylvania National Guard. The Anniston facility has a total of 501 employees and contracted labor, not including Government employees. About 250 employees directly support the Stryker program in the 3rd Congressional District. Support the President’s Budget-Authorization and Appropriation

Tactical SIGINT and Geo-Location Cognitive AnalysisInnovative Signals Technology, LLC, Scottsboro, AL The entity to receive funding for this project is Innovative Signals Technology, LLC located at 302 Scott Street, Scottsboro, AL 36078. Funding for this project will be used to continue currently funded RDT&E efforts for development of a Lightweight, Software-Defined Wideband Collection System capable of complementing the Cognitive Analytic Software developed under this program. Previous funding under this program has resulted in a prototype system capable of automatically performing

link and call analysis of collected wireless communications networks as part of the JTWS program. Funding will be used to develop a deployable Lightweight, Software-Defined Wideband Collection System; integrate target specific algorithms for exploitation; and perform operational field tests of the collection system and cognitive analysis capabilities. This project will create jobs in the areas of manufacturing, assembly, testing and distribution. Furthermore, it will add to the existing jobs in the accounting and financial fields in Chambers County. $4.5 million-Authorization and Appropriation

TFOTI Dormitory (SII)Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, AL Funding for this project will be used for a three-story, 120-room dormitory with reinforced concrete foundation and floor slabs, structural steel frame, brickexterior, architecturally compatible roof, HVAC chiller facility, communications,utilities, and fire protection. $19 million-Authorization and Appropriation

Thin Film Sensor Manufacturing DevelopmentDynetics, Inc., Auburn and Huntsville, AL The entity to receive funding for this project is Dynetics, Inc located at 1002 Explorer Boulevard, Huntsville, AL 35806, though this funding will provide direct research funding for Auburn University and manufacturing process definition funding for Auburn University. Funding for this project will be used f The U. S. Army is developing advanced materials for use in rotorcraft to reduce weight, improve platform performance, and increase survivability. The incorporation of advanced composites materials into rotorcraft carries some risks that can be mitigated by the addition of sensors that serve dual purpose of condition based maintenance and survivability enhancement. This requires affordable processes for manufacturing of thin-film sensors on flexible substrates. Specifically this initiative will address 3 key integration issues in order to fill gaps in capability. There are many more applications which could benefit from this technology. $6 million -Authorization and Appropriation

Warhead and Fuze for Squad Level Lethal MunitionComputer Science Corporation, Huntsville, AL The entity to receive funding for this project is Computer Science Corporation located at 4090 South Memorial Parkway, Huntsville, AL 35802. Funding for this project will be used for research in new warhead and fuzing for the SLLM to develop “new technologies” while reducing equipment costs and increasing weapon lethality. The Squad Level Lethal Munition will be an organic precision, Non Line of Sight weapon system at the squad level capable of defeating personnel targets at extended ranges. This project will advance the technology to meet an emerging requirement from the US Army Maneuver Center of Excellence Electronics and Special Developments Branch (Ft. Benning) and surrounding area. This project engineering and science initiatives that provide jobs in Georgia and Alabama and directly benefits soldiers residing in both dates in the performance of their duties. $4 million -Authorization and Appropriation

Welding FacilityAnniston Army Depot Alabama, Anniston, AL Funding for this project will be used to provide for to construct a Welding Facility for the welding functions currently housed in Building 400 (Primary Anniston Army Depot Disassembly /Reassembly Building). This MILCON project helps sustain the ANAD, which is vital to my district. $7 million-Authorization and Appropriation