COMPREHENSIVE SOLDIER FITNESS ARMY MEDIA ADVISORY August 19, 2009

Aug 18, 2009

By Lt. Col. Lee M. Packnett

Story Highlights

• The Army recognizes the absolute necessity of a coordinated effort to enhance the fitness and resilience of Soldiers.
• It's about Prevention, Enhanced Resilience, Persistent Conflict, Early Assessment and Readiness.
• The Army is committed to a true prevention model, aimed at the entire force, not people in the throes of a crisis.

An update on the Army's initiative to create the CSF program that will develop and institute a holistic, resilience-building program for Soldiers, Families and Army Civilians, and also educate about resilience and post traumatic growth.


WHAT: Media roundtable with Army Brig. Gen. Rhonda Cornum, Chief, Comprehensive Soldier Fitness and COL Darryl Williams, Deputy Chief, Comprehensive Soldier Fitness.

WHEN: Wednesday, August 19, 2009, at 11:30 a.m. ET.

WHERE: The Pentagon, Room 1E462 (Army Public Affairs Conference Room).

DETAILS: BG Cornum will participate by telephone from Fort Leavenworth, Kan.

CONTACT: For any questions or for information on how to access the Pentagon, contact Lt. Col. Lee M. Packnett, lee.marvin.packnett@us.army.mil, 703-614-2487.

PHONE OPTION: A central line with speakerphone will be provided for reporters unable to attend in person. Conference callers must enter the call up to 8 minutes prior to the start of the media roundtable so that the moderator knows who is on the line.


• Dial-In Number: (703) 695-4042 (Local) or (866) 283-3879 (Toll Free)
• When prompted, enter Pass Code: 739401# - do not forget the pound (#) sign.
• A Scheduling Agent will receive calls and transfer them to the Audio Bridge.



Lt. Col. Lee M. Packnett
Army Public Affairs
Room 1E475, The Pentagon, Washington, DC lee.marvin.packnett@us.army.mil, 703-614-2487.