As the evolving threats to U.S. and coalition forces in Afghanistan and Iraq have the potential to exact a daily toll of death and serious injury, rapidly acquiring systems that counter those threats has become a top priority for the Army. To ensure that these systems work effectively and get to the troops as quickly as possible, the Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC) is transforming the way it does business. Whether the goal is enhancing the armor protection for tactical wheeled vehicles, developing countermeasures for improvised explosive devices (IEDs) or improving the effectiveness of coalition firepower, ATEC is providing essential testing support for a diverse array of rapid …