Dr. Patrick J. Baker was selected for the Senior Executive Service in May 2012. In his current position within the Army Futures Command, he serves as the Director of the U.S. Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM), Army Research Laboratory (ARL). He is responsible for setting and executing the nationwide research agenda and programs on Army-focused foundational research in the sciences of biology and biotechnology; electromagnetic spectrum; energy; extreme materials; humans in complex systems; mechanics; military information; network, cyber, & computations photonics, electronics & quantum; terminal effects; and weapons for the purpose of operationalizing science to ensure overmatch for a lethal Army. The Laboratory team operates and partners across the United States and internationally and consists of approximately 2,000 civilian and military employees with an annual budget of over $1 billion.