FCC

Futures & Concepts Center

WHO WE ARE

HISTORY

The Futures and Concepts Center was initially established as the Futures Center on Oct. 1, 2003, as the single organization within the Army to represent “the engine” of futures development to bring key decisions to the Army leadership in a proactive way. The center was responsible to the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command commanding general for development of the future force, optimization of future combat systems capabilities and joint force integration. On Feb. 15, 2006, the Futures Center was re-designated as the Army Capabilities Integration Center, and with it came the additional responsibilities to the Secretary of the Army and Army Chief of Staff for determining and integrating force requirements and synchronizing the development of doctrine, organizations, training, materiel, leadership and education, personnel and facility solutions across the Army. On Dec. 7, 2018, ARCIC was re-designated as the Futures and Concepts Center, and re-aligned under the newly formed Army Futures Command. Since its inception, the Futures and Concepts Center has adapted to changes in the strategic environment, technology and the dictates of war, and will continually provide timely support to Soldiers, units and leaders in the operational force both today, and in the future.

MISSION STATEMENT

FCC develops concepts, determines requirements, conducts experimentation, and begins integration of the future force to ensure the Army wins in 2035 and beyond.

FUNCTION AND INTENT

The FCC provides the intellectual foundation and disciplined approach to design, develop and field a more lethal future Army. By 2028, the U.S. Army has optimized minimum necessary resources to execute an MDO Campaign in a theater of war.

FUTURES & CONCEPTS CENTER COMMANDS

Joint Modernization Command

Maneuver Support CDID

OUR LEADERSHIP

LTG
Thomas H. Todd, III

Deputy Commanding General for Acquisition and Systems and Chief Innovation Officer, Army Futures Command

Lt. Gen. Thomas H. Todd III. leads the Acquisition and Systems Directorate at U.S. Army Futures Command. In this executive role, he provides oversight of the Army's research laboratories and centers. As the Chief Innovation Officer, he is responsible for technology integration and experimentation directed at Army Modernization.

Todd is a 1989 graduate and designated Distinguished Alumni of The Citadel. He holds Master of Science degrees in Contract Management and Strategic Studies from the Florida Institute of Technology and the U.S. Air War College, respectively, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.

Throughout his career, Todd served on the Army staff and led Army and Joint programs and organizations at all levels, delivering advanced capabilities to Soldiers, Joint Services, and other government agencies, as well as over 60 foreign allied nations.

Command Sergeant Major
Robin M. Bolmer

Command Sergeant Major, Futures and Concepts Center

Command Sgt. Major Robin M. Bolmer, is a native of Ashburn, Georgia, and entered the U.S. Army on September 16, 1993. An Armor Soldier by trade, he has served in positions from driver / loader to Armor Platoon Sergeant. He has led Soldiers as a First Sgt. and Command Sgt. Major in garrison and in combat environments. He has completed all levels of military school and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from American Public University.

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