AIM-C at Camp Arifjan Highlighted in New 1st TSC Video
CAMP ARIFJAN, KUWAIT – In a new video released by the 1st Theater Sustainment Command (1st TSC) and published on DVIDS, the U.S. Army Central Innovation and Manufacturing Center (AIM-C) at Camp Arifjan highlights the cutting-edge hub for operational innovation and tactical problem-solving.
The AIM-C facility is part of the Pathfinder Design, Innovation, Research, and Technology (DIRT) Lab network, overseen by the U.S. Combat Capabilities Development Command in collaboration with the Civil-Military Innovation Institute (CMI2).
The video captures how AIM-C empowers Soldiers to confront challenges head-on and develop mission-critical solutions at the tactical point of need. Through advanced technologies and a responsive development environment, AIM-C transforms battlefield innovation by making it faster, more adaptive, and directly responsive to front-line demands.
Maj. Gen. Eric P. Shirley, Commanding General of the 1st TSC, appears in the video to underscore the importance of this innovation ecosystem. “AIM-C enables our Soldiers to rapidly prototype tactical solutions in real-time,” said Shirley. “This ensures that innovation doesn’t wait; it happens where and when we need it most.”
🎥Watch the full video on DVIDS to explore how AIM-C is accelerating innovation and mission success, one tactical solution at a time.
CMI2 Innovation Engineer and Manager of the AIM-C, Chris Gleason, is also included in the video, offering insights into the facility’s inner workings and available technology to help transform field-identified problems into practical, deployable technologies and help evolve forward-deployed innovation efforts.
The Pathfinder program DIRT Labs are collaborative innovation spaces allowing specialization and solution development to support Warfighter technology modernization. Since the first lab was launched in 2022, the Pathfinder DIRT Labs now boast nine locations globally, including mobile options available to deploy to the field with units, and more than 300 projects have been completed within the collaborative facilities.
The AIM-C facility demonstrates that groundbreaking solutions can be developed and deployed where needed, providing solutions at the tactical points of need.
