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Disruptive Tech – How the US Army REF Works with Industry

This video entitled, “A Partnership for Cocreation: Local Motors & The US Army Rapid Equipping Force” gives a quick look at ways that the Army works with industry to identify and field new technologies. Local Motors CEO Jay Rogers and Director of the Army’s Rapid Equipping Force (REF) COL Pete Newell talk about co-creation and the ability to drive innovation “at the pace of conversation” in order to improve soldier productivity, safety and survivability in the theater of operations.

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2 Responses to “Disruptive Tech – How the US Army REF Works with Industry”

  1. james says:
    March 4, 2013 at 14:00

    Nice…LM is a great group of innovators… cool products

  2. Mark says:
    March 4, 2013 at 15:05

    I worked with the REF for 3.5 years, and most folks will never know how much the organization truly does for Soldiers. The REF is to the Soldier what “Q” is to James Bond.