US Army Realigns Virtual Training Office Under Reform

Operational control of the Product Director Virtual Training Systems (PdD VTS) office moved from the Capability Program Executive Simulation, Training, Test and Threat (CPE ST3) to Portfolio Management Executive Combat Sustainment (PME Combat Sustainment) as part of the Army's acquisition reform efforts, during a ceremony in Orlando, Florida, this month.

PdD VTS traces its origins to 1978, when it was chartered as Product Manager Armor Training Devices under Project Manager Training Devices (PM TRADE) in Orlando. It will now operate under Project Manager Force Projection (PM Force Projection) at PME Combat Sustainment, based at Detroit Arsenal, Michigan.

The ceremony was co-officiated by Michael Powell, Deputy PM TRADE, and Clifton Boyd, PM Force Protection.

"Today is an important day for the virtual training systems team in two very big ways. First, it is a way to recognize the leadership, service, and accomplishments of one product director while welcoming the leader who will carry that responsibility forward," Powell said. "Second, we are symbolizing the VTS program transition from Project Manager Training Devices within CPE ST3 to Project Manager Force Projection within PME Combat Sustainment."

Johnny Figueroa, who led PdD VTS from August 2023 to July 2026, relinquished the charter during the ceremony and received the Meritorious Civilian Service Medal. Kristopher Brewer was welcomed as the incoming product director for PdD VTS.

Administrative control of PdD VTS will remain under PM TRADE and CPE ST3 until October 1, 2026, to ensure continuity of personnel, resources and organizational support.