Abstract: The automated local thermal management system (20) includes a plurality of heated clothing articles (22). A first control device (36) with a first microcontroller (52) having a first memory includes a plurality of output drivers (28) each electrically connected to a vehicle power source and to the heated clothing articles (22) for providing an output current to the heated clothing articles (22). The first control device (36) further includes a Bluetooth transceiver (54) to adjust settings and to monitor operation and a first RF transceiver (64). A second control device (74) with a second microcontroller (94) having a second memory includes a pair of buttons (96) and an accelerometer (112) and a thermistor (106) and a second RF transceiver (108) for wireless communication with said first RF transceiver (64).