U.S. Central Command announced a new task force Tuesday that it hopes will speed up and simplify the process of equipping units with combat-ready technology.
The new organization, the Rapid Employment Joint Task Force, will be led by CENTCOM’s chief technology officer, Joy Shanaberger, and will focus on synthesizing logistics for capability, software and tech diplomacy.
The task force, which will bring together a wide variety of specialists with backgrounds including data integration, logistics, warfighter integration, resourcing and information systems, aims to deliver viable technology to service members and units in the field within 60 days.
“Our goal is to rapidly deliver innovation, meaning putting combat-credible capability into the hands of our warfighters in 60 days or less. Equipping skilled warfighters faster with cutting-edge capabilities will deter bad actors,” Shanaberger stated in the release.