Table VI

Idea selection in the Brazilian army

ProjectsPurpose to select the idea
ASTROS 2020To increase the artillery capacity by providing extended range, flexibility and lethality (Serviceman 2)
Cyber DefenseTo protect the cyber environment (Serviceman 4)
Anti-Aircraft DefenseTo suppress possible air threats in the world scenario
PROTEGERSelection of the best ideas and products that operate in cities affected by natural disasters; to protect more than 600 strategic structures; to provide support in cases of public calamity; and to create regional operation centers (Serviceman 8)
GuaraniTo increase the mobility of infantry military organizations (Serviceman 6)
OCOPTo obtain the necessary material – defense products – to fulfill the force’s land operation (Serviceman 7)
SISFRONTo monitor borders ensuring the continuous and safe flow of the land force (Servicemen 1–4)
All ProjectsThe ideas are selected by the high command and forwarded to EPEx, which improves these ideas and enables their development
Opinion of the servicemen interviewed hereinAll projects are strategic: one manager and one supervisor – army generals and/or colonels with professional maturity – lead a management team
The best ideas are the ones technically viable, financially feasible, and that meet the operational needs of the Brazilian army
The selection of ideas is based on: finances; operational needs; and technology. The intersection among these spheres represents the best ideas, which will consequently become projects

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