CAC-T News
August 2012
MCTP trains units during Vibrant Response 13
 
CAMP ATTERBURY, Ind. – Mission Command Training Program is providing observer/coach training support for Vibrant Response 13 Aug. 1-13. The training exercise is taking place at Camp Atterbury, Ind. and is led by U.S. Army North in preparation for a fictitious large-scale nuclear attack on American soil.
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MCTP prepares USARPAC during Ulchi Freedom Guardian 2012
 
FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii – As Operations Group A’s main body of the Mission Command Training Program arrived at the Honolulu Airport last week, their advance party was already on site here at U.S. Army Pacific Command and in the central area of the Republic of Korea, laying the groundwork for their roles as Observer, Coach/Trainers in support of Ulchi Freedom Guardian 2012, a key exercise designed to strengthen the readiness of ROK and U.S. forces.
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Virtual training prepares troops, saves money
Given budget reductions and current constraints that are placed on the DoD, virtual training allows the U.S. military to stretch their dollars by saving on travel and ammunition costs. Read article in Military Training Technology.
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New Training Management Doctrine on its way
FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. -- Soon the Army will publish a new series of manuals that will reflect a different approach to writing doctrine and lessons learned in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The new manuals are part of the Doctrine 2015 that restructures how the Army develops and publishes doctrinal manuals. Several of these new manuals have already been put into print, such as Army Doctrine Publication (ADP) 3-0 and 5-0, but on Aug. 31 it is expected that most of the remaining foundational manuals will be complete and made available to the public. As part of this effort, the Army will replace FM 7-0, Training Units and Developing Leaders for Full Spectrum Operations with two new manuals: Army Doctrine Publication (ADP) 7-0 and Army Doctrine Reference Publication (ADRP) 7-0.
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New virtual simulation device trains Nonrated aviation crew members
Article in Army Aviation Magazine details training innovation.
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July 2012
COL (P) Lundy assumes responsibility at CAC-T
Combined Arms Center Commanding General LTG David Perkins hands the Assumption of Responsibility Certificate to Deputy Commander of the Combined Arms Center – Training COL (P) Michael Lundy. The Assumption of Responsibility ceremony was 27 July at Fort Leavenworth’s Frontier Conference Center. Lundy said it was privilege to lead CAC-T, which is responsible for training support and training development throughout the Army. He said CAC-T will continue to strive to make sure the Army is the best trained in the world.
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In July 2012, the Army Training Network (ATN) achieved a significant milestone -- surpassing the 5-million hit mark since going live in April 2009.
The ATN (https://atn.army.mil) is the Army's first-stop online portal to help units and leaders plan and conduct their unit training. ATN is operated by the Training Management Directorate (TMD) at Fort Leavenworth, KS.
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Army Times recently showcased the ATN with a feature about five things every Soldier should know about the ATN. Click here to read the story.
June 2012
 Program managed by TCM Virtual, Showcased at Fort Bragg
FORT BRAGG, NC -- The Army's responsibility is to provide realistic training for the individual soldier while mitigating risk. With emerging technology of the virtual world, this is becoming a reality.
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 MCTP hosts mass atrocity prevention, response exercise
Washington, D.C -- Mission Command Training Program hosted a military and civilian table-top exercise (TTX) that focused on Mass Atrocity Response Operations (MAPRO) at the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C. on June 12-13.
Participants included members of the Army, Air Force and representatives from over 15 governmental agencies to include the State Department, Department of Defense, Department of Justice and the Central Intelligence Agency.
The TTX took place two days prior to the first meeting of the Atrocity Prevention Board (APB). In Aug. 2011, President Obama ordered a Presidential Study Directive on Mass Atrocities (PSD-10). The APB will work to coordinate a whole of government approach to prevention mass atrocities and genocide.
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 COL (P) White leaves CAC-T for new assignment
FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. – COL (P) Robert “Pat” White received the Legion of Merit Award for his service as Deputy Commander of the Combined Arms Center – Training (CAC-T).
After nearly a year at Fort Leavenworth, White is leaving to be the Assistant Division Commander (Support) of the 3rd Infantry Division at Fort Stewart, Ga. In April, the Senate confirmed his promotion to be a Brigadier General.
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May 2012
 Joint course teaches Air-ground
operations
The Joint Air Operations Command and Control Course, or JAOC2C, is a 13-day course
that teaches Soldiers how to integrate joint air support with ground operations.
This U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command course presents joint command and control processes such as
joint air support, airspace management,
and air and missile defense.
To learn more about this course, click here to read Stand To
COL Dvoracek receives Legion of Merit Award
FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. – COL Michael Dvoracek received the Legion of Merit Award as Combined Arms Center senior leaders recognized the accomplishments of his Army training directorate.
Dvoracek is the outgoing director of the Training Management Directorate (TMD), an organization he led for nearly two years. He received the award Monday at a ceremony in the Lewis and Clark Center’s Pat Roberts Room.
During the ceremony, senior CAC leaders talked about TMD’s success with the Army Training Network, the one-stop shop for training resources and materials.
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Army meets training challenges
Today's soldiers represent an irreplaceable resource for the Pentagon. The emerging
question is how to keep the profession of arms interesting to soldiers who may feel
they have lived in real life the training exercises that characterize life at home.
CAC-T senior leaders discuss what the Army is doing to meet the challenge.
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Realistic avatars, gaming Help shape Army's future
For Col. Anthony Krogh, the approaching end of more than 10 years of war seems more
like a call to action. The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have taken a toll, but they
have also left the US Army battle-tested. As peacetime draws nearer, the Pentagon
is grappling with a vital question: How can the military keep its soldiers engaged
and fighting fit, both physically and mentally? Krogh thinks he knows one answer:
video games. He is the director of the National Simulation Center.
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April 2012
COL White (P) confirmed for brigadier general
FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. – The Senate has confirmed COL Robert “Pat” White’s promotion
to the rank of brigadier general. He and other general officers were confirmed by
the Senate on Thursday. White arrived at Fort Leavenworth in July 2011 to become
the Deputy Commander of the Combined Arms Center for Training. CAC-T supports and
develops training throughout the Army.
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release
CTC conference discusses Army’s training future
FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. – Future training at the Combat Training Centers and at home
stations was a major topic of discussion at April’s CTC Conference. The conference
drew participants from across the Army, the sister services and international partners.
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here to read news account
Army uses technology to train decisive force
As the Army reshapes its force structure and begins consolidating its operational
experience after a decade of war, the Army Chief of Staff is focusing on maintaining
and then enhancing the quality and readiness of Army forces.
Click here to read Army magazine article by By LTG David G. Perkins,
COL Pat White and CPT Nathan K. Finney
CTC conference discusses Army’s training future
FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. – Future training at the Combat Training Centers and at home
stations was a major topic of discussion at April’s CTC Conference. The conference
drew participants from across the Army, the sister services and international partners.
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here to read news account
Gaming plays important role in Army training
Col. Robert “Pat” White’s avatar explains gaming’s importance in Army training as
part of a video shown at the Army Games for Training User Conference. White could
not attend the Orlando, Fla., conference and addressed it through the video. He
is the deputy commander of the Combined Arms Center – Training (CAC-T), Fort Leavenworth,
Kan. The video was created at the National Simulation Center, which is part of CAC-T.
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the press release
Sim Center partners with school district
Fort Leavenworth, Kan. — It’s software that high school students use to learn drafting
and design, but Marco Conners was amazed to watch his 9-year-old son and friends
glued to the computer screen for their AutoCAD elementary school project. "They
were totally immersed in the program," Conners said.
As part of the Cyber-TEAMS initiative at the Fort Leavenworth School District, Conners,
deputy director for TCM Gaming at the National Simulation Center, is one of the
partner mentors helping implement technology into the curriculum at post schools.
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ROTC cadets learn skills and leadership at NSC
FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. - Fifteen Army ROTC cadets from Nebraska had some fun and
learned some valuable lessons at the National Simulation Center (NSC).
The event was hosted by the TRADOC Capability Manager for Gaming (TCM Gaming), which
is part of the NSC.
The cadets from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and University of Nebraska-Kearney
were introduced to Virtual Battlespace 2, a commercial serious game program that
the Army uses to train soldiers.
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High-tech war games at Ellington Ready reservists for battlefield
By The Houston Chronicle
Forward Operating Base Extortion has too much lush green grass and too few concrete
blast walls to pass for a real airfield in Afghanistan. But for a few days this
month, the encampment of military tents and trucks at Ellington Field in Houston
will bring dozens of Army reservists as close to a war zone as they can get without
leaving Texas.
The 77 reservists from 7th Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment traveled by convoy
from the unit's headquarters at Fort Hood to Ellington last week for four days of
computerized war games orchestrated by Houston-based 75th Training Division.
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Collective Training Directorate changes its name
FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. – The Collective Training Directorate (CTD) is changing its
name to reflect its broader responsibilities.
The organization’s new name is the Training Management Directorate (TMD).
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release
NSC works with Fort Leavenworth schools to promote STEM education in classrooms
Schools around the country are partnering with the military to enhance science,
technology, engineering, and math (STEM) teaching and learning. Joppatowne Elementary
School in Joppa, Maryland, is one of them.
In Kansas, Fort Leavenworth Unified School District 207 has greatly benefited from
partnering with the military installation of Fort Leavenworth.
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March 2012
COL White: Decisive Action Training Environment prepares Army for hybrid threat
Army unit in March conducts the first major training exercise at the NTC designed
specifically to account for hybrid threats.
The service's new Decisive Action Training Environment could help expand opportunities
for large-scale exercises at various command echelons.
Click here to read COL White's interview with Jane's International
Defence Digest
FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. – During a March 14 visit, spouses of Kansas state legislators
learned how the Army uses gaming and virtual technologies to train Soldiers.
National Simulation Center Director COL Anthony Krogh welcomed the 10 spouses to
the NSC, which is the leader of the Army’s training simulation community.
At the NSC, three experts briefed the visitors about gaming and virtual training
programs, and the spouses said appreciated the briefings. Legislators’ spouses tour
sites around Kansas while the state Legislature is in session.
During their post tour, the spouses were accompanied by Emma White, the wife of
COL Robert “Pat” White, deputy commander of the Combined Arms Center – Training.
CAC-T supports training and develops training throughout the Army.
New technologies train Army sustainment units
Distributed simulation networks are reducing training costs as the networks push
mission command training to sustainment units.
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read this article from Army Sustainment, click here.
COL Pat White: Training is based on the complexity of the operational environment
The Army of 2020 will be smaller, but whatever its size, the service chief says
readiness is non-negotiable and that force must be highly trained, a Training and
Doctrine Command (TRADOC) officer said.
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Army distributed learning strategy explained
Helen A. Remily, TRADOC Capability Manager for the Army Distributed Learning Program,
discusses how the Army will distribute training and educational materials to home
stations. She also explains how the Army will utilize technology to provide Soldiers
with training materials.
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her interview in MS&T Magazine.
February 2012
AJST goes to Fort Huachuca
The Army Joint Support Team's latest training mission took it to Fort Huachuca, AZ, in February. Instructors taught students the doctrinal concepts and tenets of integrating air and surface-delivered fires. Students learned tactics, techniques and procedures for planning, coordinating and executing joint fires. The AJST provides the best training possible about integrating Army and Air Force elements, and integrating battlefield joint fires.
CAC-T showcases 21st century training at AUSA
COL Pat White encourages industry to help Army with training
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. – Industry can help the Army of 2020 by providing affordable
and seamless training systems, said panelists at the Association of the U.S. Army
winter symposium.
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to read entire article
COL R. 'Pat' White, Army Owes Soldiers Challenging Training
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Troops to Start Training for 'Hybrid' War
U.S. soldiers will be spending less time honing their combat skills in simulated
Afghan villages as the Army begins a new training regimen that seeks to prepare
troops to fight “hybrid” enemies.
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CAC-T experts explain latest training innovations
LTC Shannon Ayers discusses the Army Low Overhead Training Toolkit - ALOTT.
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MAJ Dave Parks explains how the Army is integrating live, virtual, constructive
and gaming technology.
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COL Robert "Pat" White discusses Army training revolution
FORT MEADE, Md. (Army News Service, Feb. 23, 2012) - A new type of immersive full-spectrum
training will be tested next month at Fort Irwin, Calif.
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Industry needs to supply Army with affordable, seamless training systems
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Feb. 24, 2012) - Industry can help the Army of 2020 by providing
affordable and seamless training systems, said panelists at the Association of the
U.S. Army winter symposium.
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Army Goes World of Warcraft; Virtual Training To Soften Budget Cut Pain
How do you modernize without money?
Army brass are test-driving a new message at the annual Association of the U.S.
Army (AUSA) conference in Fort Lauderdale: Modernization is about more than new
equipment – which, by the way, we can't afford. There are plenty of other things
we can do to keep our cutting edge.
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New Virtual Humvee Training For Ft. Campbell Troops
Fort CAMPBELL, Tenn - With steep budget cuts to the military about to take place,
Fort Campbell is saving cash by training their troops online. The new virtual battle
space program let's soldiers learn how to navigate Afghanistan and the enemy from
inside a humvee without ever leaving the classroom.
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KU Chancellor applauds military at Black History Month luncheon
FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. - In a speech celebrating Black History Month, University
of Kansas Chancellor Bernadette Gray-Little praised the military for helping to
break down racial barriers.
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of her speech.
January 2012
CAC-T civilian honored
Dianna Allen recently received an award for 45 years of service at Fort Leavenworth.
She has worked for more than 20 CAC-T commanders.
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MCTP hits the road
Last year Mission Command Training Program members traveled more than 10 million
miles in support of training missions from Pennsylvania to Hawaii.
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Big Changes Coming in Army Training
A reporter for Military.com interviewed CAC-T experts for a story about the Army's
shift to home station training, use of simulators and other issues.
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December 2011
Looking Forward
COL Robert "Pat" White, Deputy Commander Army Combined Arms Center-Training, discusses
21st Century training, computer simulations and other issues in an interview published
in December's Training & Simulation Journal.
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read the interview.
Ops Group Bravo trains Texas National Guard unit
Fort Leavenworth, Kan. - Operations Group Bravo of the Mission Command Training
Program recently completed a brigade Warfighter Exercise at Camp Bowie, Texas. It
marks the first time Bravo has conducted a non-counterinsurgency training event.
Click to read Fort Leavenworth Lamp story.
MCTP preps unit for Kuwait deployment
Mission Command Training Program’s Operations Group Sierra, the sustainment headquarters
training team, went to North Fort Hood, Texas, and worked it in tandem with First
Army to conduct a culminating training exercise for the 113th Sustainment Brigade,
North Carolina Army National Guard. “Our goal is to prepare the unit for their mission
and to make them better than they were before they started this training.” said
COL Clay Hatcher, Operations Group Sierra commander.
Click to read Fort Leavenworth Lamp story.
October 2011
Army Wants Smartphones, But Can It Make Them Secure?
13Oct 2011 – The fast-developing commercial smartphone industry is offering the
Army unprecedented tools for managing information on the battlefield. But the service
first must figure out how to take technology that is widely used in the civilian
world and make it secure enough for military operations.
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September 2011
Army, Marine, Air Force combat training leaders consider future direction for Combat
Training Center
FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. -- Nearly 100 leaders from U.S. and international military
training groups met Aug. 30-31 at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., for the Combat Training
Center, or CTC, Conference.
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to view additional photos.
Foreign Policy Magazine highlights UrbanSim tool
28Sep 2011 – In Foreign Policy Magazine, Michael Peck describes his experience with
UrbanSim, a virtual training tool that helps Soldiers practice the art of battle
command in complex COIN and stability ops. Read more. Download UrbanSim (requires
CAC card).
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Download UrbanSim (requires CAC
card).
MCTP prepares 4th IBCT for deployment
19Sep 2011 - The Mission Command Training Program is helping the 4th Infantry Brigade
Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, gear up and train for its upcoming deployment.
Click to read Fort Leavenworth LAMP story.
Click to read army.mil
story.
New mobile-ready guide for medical recording on ATN2GO
16Sep 2011 – The Army's Medical Communications for Combat Casualty Care (MC4) program
has added a new Commander’s Guide to MC4 to the Army Training Network 2GO (ATN2GO)
app.
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Post hosts Combat Training Center conference
8Sep 2011 - The future of the U.S. Army's combat training centers was a discussion
topic for nearly 100 U.S. and international military leaders attending the recent
Combat Training Center Conference.
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to view additional photos.
August 2011
Seeking feedback on the future of Army training
29Aug 2011 - As a follow-up to his recent meeting with School of Advanced Military
Studies (SAMS) students, the Combined Arms Center-Training Deputy Commander is asking
for volunteers to discuss Army training for 2015 and beyond.
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to read more.
Apple version of ATN2GO app expires; reinstall required
29Aug 2011 – The Apple version of the U.S. Army’s popular Army Training Network
2GO (ATN2GO) training application expires today. iPad/iPhone users will need to
reinstall.
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The Aviation Combined Arms Tactical Trainer: Update
11Aug 2011 - In Army Aviation magazine, learn what's new and improved with the Aviation
Combined Arms Tactical Trainer (AVCATT).
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View NCM3 video.
Schools granted $2.5 million for simulations, gaming
4Aug 2011 - Part of ongoing efforts to support student interest in science and technology,
the Combined Arms Center-Training's National Simulation Center helped the Fort Leavenworth
(KS) School District arrange funding for a new "serious gaming" lab to study energy
efficiency.
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Army veteran receives highest noncombat valor honor
4Aug 2011 – Scott Shigley, a contractor with the Combined Arms Center-Training's
Collective Training Directorate, received the Soldier's Medal for his heroic rescue
efforts.
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July 2011
Fort welcomes new CAC-T Deputy Commander
30Jul 2011 – Col. Robert “Pat” White is the new Deputy Commander for the Combined
Arms Center-Training at Fort Leavenworth, Kan.
Click to read Leavenworth Times story.
Click to read Fort Leavenworth LAMP story.
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From real dirt to digital dirt: a national training initiative
29Jul 2011 – National Simulation Center Director Col. Anthony Krogh talks about
supporting the U.S. Army’s training revolution to help give leaders and Soldiers
an edge in full spectrum operations.
Read More.
Simulations, gaming lead to realistic, efficient training
28Jul 2011 – The Combined Arms Center-Training’s National Simulations Center/Gaming
and TCM Virtual directorates showcased virtual simulators and Army gaming during
a Fort Leavenworth visit by area media.
Read More.
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Change of Command for U.S. Army’s only deployable Combat Training Center
26Jul 2011 – The Mission Command Training Program formally bids farewell to its
old Battle Command Training Program name and welcomes a new Commander.
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New online training tools help troops prep for deployment
08Jul 2011 – Check out the new brigade counterinsurgency, two culture-focused packages
and Concussion/Traumatic Brain Injury training materials for deploying Soldiers
on the Army Training Network (https://atn.army.mil). Read more.
Read More.
June 2011
Army to Soldiers: Take concussions seriously
26Jun 2011 - An Army Times article on Traumatic Brain Injury highlights
training materials available on the Army Training Network (https://atn.army.mil).
Read More.
Exercise Positive Strike helps build 10th Sustainment Brigade skills
22Jun 2010 - Learn how the Combined Arms Center-Training’s Logistics Exercise and
Simulation Directorate helped 10th Sustainment Brigade leaders develop an off-post
training exercise to emphasize real-world deployment tasks.
Read More.
MCTP helps 82nd Airborne prep for Afghanistan
20Jun 2011 – The Mission Command Training Program’s Operations Group Alpha just
completed an exercise to help the “All-American” Division get ready to replace the
10th Mountain Division in Afghanistan.
Read More.
Second MCTP exercise part of Unified Endeavor 11-3 training event
20Jun 2011 – Observer/trainers from Mission Command Training Program’s Operations
Group Delta assisted I Corps as part of the Unified Endeavor 11-3 exercise at Joint
Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.
Read More.
MC4 training goes mobile
1Jun 2011 – Medical Communications for Combat Casualty Care training materials are
the newest addition to CAC-T’s Army Training Network 2GO app. Available at https://atn.army.mil, ATN and ATN2GO take training to the
Soldier.
Read More.
May 2011
McManigal receives Legion of Merit, prepares for senior advisor role with
Afghan police
25May 2011 – Colonel Mark McManigal, who has directed CAC-T’s Integrated Training
Environment Coordinating Staff, is deploying to Afghanistan as senior advisor for
the Afghan Police commander.
Read More.
Ribbon cutting for new Army Training
Support Center headquarters
20May 2011 – The Combined Arms Center-Training’s Army Training Support Center celebrated
the grand opening of its new Advanced Training Technology Support Facility and headquarters
building.
Read More.
Kansas training facility renamed to honor colonel killed in Afghanistan
13May 2011 – The U.S. Army is renaming one of a key Fort Leavenworth, Kan., training
facility to honor the fallen Soldier.
Read More.
Battle Command Training Program now Mission Command Training Program
12May 2011 – In keeping with the U.S. Army’s move from the use of “battle command”
terminology to “mission command,” the Battle Command Training Program (BCTP) is
changing its name to the Mission Command Training Program (MCTP).
Read More.
Army warfighters go digital to hone skills
10May 2011 – In a Department of Defense article series, the Combined Arms Center-Training’s
Colonel Anthony Krogh discusses current and future Army virtual solutions to prepare
Soldiers for live training.
Read More.
April 2011
Students gain critical battle command system skills through CAC-T class
27Apr 2011 – Joint Readiness Training Center trainer-mentors are the latest to learn
about battle command system capabilities, limitations and how to integrate them
successfully through the Combined Arms Center-Training’s Battle Command System Integration
(BCSI) course.
Read More
Army training app adds ‘Don't Ask, Don't Tell,' videos & more
19Apr 2011 – The Army’s popular Don’t Ask Don’t Tell Repeal training materials are
among recent uploads to the Army Training Network 2GO app, which brings the Army
training content you choose to your iPad, iPhone or Android mobile device.
Read More
Army, Marine, Air Force combat training leaders share insights, ideas
14Apr 2011 - U.S. and international military training leaders met this week for
the Combat Training Center (CTC) Conference to discuss expectations and solutions
for the U.S. Army’s training environment for Soldiers and units.
Read More
April brings Army seminars and conferences
14Apr 2011 - The Battle Command Training Program conducts exercises throughout the
world, but before the unit commander and staff training exercises begin, there is
a lot that has to happen first.
Read More.
March 2011
Women’s History Month speaker cites progress of military women
31Mar 2011 – As part of a Women’s History Month Luncheon sponsored by the Combined
Arms Center-Training, Col. Sharon Baker shared insights on Army career opportunities
for women. Read More
Field manuals on operations, training updated, released
22Mar 2011 – “News 2 Use” story in the March NCO Journal highlights recent changes
to Field Manual 3-0, Operations, and FM 7-0, Training Units and Developing Leaders
for Full Spectrum Operations. Read
More.
March conference promises best practices, hands-on tutorials and idea-sharing for
Army "gamers
11Mar 2011 – The U.S. Army will bring together about 200 Army training developers,
schoolhouse instructors and operators for a March event to share ideas and best
practices on using Virtual BattleSpace 2 (VBS2) and other Army games for training.
Read More.
Joint Firepower Course provides training for trainers at Fort Rucker
11Mar 2011 – A Fort Rucker Flier newspaper story highlights how the Army
Joint Support Team’s Joint Firepower Course is helping Army units – and the instructors
who teach them – understand how to work with their Air Force counterparts. Read More.
February 2011
ATSC opens new facility
25Feb2011 – The Combined Arms Center-Training’s Army Training Support Center celebrated
the grand opening of a new annex for the TRADOC Capability Manager-Army Training
Information Center.
Read More.
U.S. Army doctrine adapts to fit changing needs, requirements
22Feb 2011 – The Army's most important Field Manuals for operations and training
(FM 3-0 and FM 7-0) have been updated to better reflect some of the key tenets for
how the Army will train and operate today and in the future.
Read More.
View Stand-To on FM 7-0 | View Stand-To on FM 3-0
Army expands MilGaming Portal
8Feb 2011 – An article in the February issue of Soldiers Magazine discusses
the recent expansion of the Army’s MilGaming Portal to include the latest version
of Virtual BattleSpace 2 plus a suite of PC-based training applications and tools.
Read More.
January 2011
Post remembers legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with two observances
27Jan 2011 – The Combined Arms Center-Training’s Battle Command Training Program
sponsored two enlightening events to celebrate Martin Luther King’s birthday. Read More.
ATSC team members recognized for outstanding achievement
14Jan 2011 - Jason Russell and Gregg Willis with the Combined Arms Center-Training’s
Army Training Support Center recently were honored with the Achievement Medal for
Civilian Service, recognizing their outstanding video and graphics work.
Read More.
Army chaplain recognized for his training efforts
11Jan 2011 – A Battle Command Training Program (BCTP) officer has been recognized
for his efforts to prepare chaplains and their assistants for duty in support of
Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.
Read More.
December 2010
CAC-T celebrates Australian officer’s contributions to simulations effort
15Dec 2010 – The Combined Arms Center-Training’s National Simulation Center bids
farewell to one Australian Exchange Officer and welcomes another. Read More.
BCTP’s McCarty honored for community service
16Dec 2010 – Master Sgt. Marty McCarty with the Battle Command Training Program
was inducted into the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club, a community-service oriented club
for elite noncommissioned officers. Read More.
New software comes to Army gaming site
13Dec 2010 – An Army Times story discusses great new military gaming resources
on the updated MilGaming Portal website, which is hosted by the Combined Arms Center-Training
and PEO STRI.
Read More.
Acquisition Corps professional recognized
8Dec 2010 – Hats off to Lt. Col. (P) Tonie D. Jackson with the Combined Arms Center-Training’s
Battle Command Training Program. He was runner-up for a prestigious Secretary of
the Army award. Read More.
Looking for a new game: U.S. Army takes aim at next Soldier simulator
6Dec 2010 - In Defense News, a Combined Arms Center-Training representative
talks about potential gaming updates to help the U.S. Army keep pace with changing
technology and Soldier/unit needs.
Read More.
New MilGaming Portal to deliver best Games for Training to military
1Dec 2010 – The Army Combined Arms Center-Training and PEO STRI have expanded the
MilGaming Portal, connecting military leaders and units from all services with gaming
software, updates, scenarios and other game content.
Read More.
November 2010
Circle the Virtual Wagons; U.S. Army debuts 360-degree convoy trainer
29Nov 2010 – A Defense News story about convoy trainers highlights the role of Combined
Arms Center-Training simulators like Close Combat Tactical Trainers.
Read More.
 A new game: U.S. Army develops strategy for making gaming technologies mainstream
24Nov 2010 – In Training & Simulation Journal, a Combined Arms Center-Training representative
discusses U.S. Army efforts to adapt its use of gaming technology to fit changing
needs and possibilities. Read More.
Adoptable pets join runners for BCTP-sponsored Turkey Trot
24Nov 2010 – Hats off to the more than 200 adults, children and pets who joined
in the 20Nov Turkey Trot sponsored by the Battle Command Training Program. Brigadier
General Paul E. Funk II helped start the runners on their way. Read More.
Battle Command Training Program helps Texas Division prepare for historic role in
Iraq; exercise is longest in BCTP history
23Nov 2010 – The Combined Arms Center-Training’s Battle Command Training Program
trained the Texas National Guard 36th Infantry Division for upcoming operations
in southern Iraq. Read More.
Funk shares heroes’ stories at Veterans Day event
18Nov 2010 – In his keynote address at a Veterans Day ceremony Nov. 11 in Kansas
City, Mo., Brig. Gen. Paul E. Funk II talked about the critical role that past and
present military have played in America’s history. Read More.
Patton students visit virtual battlefield at simulation center
18Nov 2010 – For about 90 Patton Junior High School students, a recent school day
turned into a play date with the U.S. Army’s National Simulation Center at Fort
Leavenworth, Kan.
Read More. View Photos.
BCTP prepared unit for logistics support of 'New Dawn' mission
12Nov 2010 – The Battle Command Training Program's Operations Group Sierra – part
of the U.S. Army’s Combined Arms Center-Training – recently headquarters training
at Fort Bragg, N.C. for the 4th Sustainment Brigade.
Read More.
BCTP to sponsor 5K Turkey Trot on Nov. 20
9Nov 2010 – The Combined Arms Center-Training’s Battle Command Training Program
will sponsor the second annual 5K Turkey Trot on Saturday, Nov. 20, starting at
8:30 a.m. at the Harney Sports Complex on Fort Leavenworth, Kan. Read More.
Convoy evolution: New vehicle trainer delivers 360 degrees of reality
2Nov 2010 – In the November issue of Training & Simulation Journal, the Combined
Arms Center-Training’s Mike O’Bea discusses changes in the Army’s use of virtual
convoy training and the equipment’s value for today’s Soldiers.
Read More.
October 2010
BCTP addresses resiliency with trainers
28Oct 2010 – The Combined Arms Center-Training’s Battle Command Training Program
is getting an early start on adopting Comprehensive Soldier and Family Fitness.
Read More.
Award-winning “My Training Tab” offers one-stop training resource
28Oct 2010 – Learn about the award-winning “My Training Tab” (MT2), which pulls
together all web-based U.S. Army web-based training resources on a single, customizable
page. Read More.
Funk tells Rotary about Soldier training, resiliency
22Oct 2010 – In remarks to the Leavenworth (Kan.) Rotary Club, Brig. Gen. Paul E.
Funk II talked about how the U.S. Army is changing its training approach to take
training directly to the Soldier. Read More.
ATSC conducts Change of Command
21Oct 2010 – During a recent ceremony at Fort Eustis, Va., Brig. Gen. Paul E. Funk
II transitioned command of the Combined Arms Center-Training’s Army Training Support
Center to Col. Sharon Baker. Read More.
Counter-IED training focuses on attacking network
14Oct 2010 – The Counter-IED Branch of the Combined Arms Center-Training’s Collective
Training Directorate is taking battle staff “attack the network” training to units
preparing to deploy. Read More.
BCTP celebrates unit anniversary of world-wide mission
8Oct 2010 – During October, the Combined Arms Center-Training’s Battle Command Training
Program is celebrating the 24th anniversary of its establishment as the U.S. Army's
only worldwide deployable Combat Training Center. Read More.
September 2010
Battle Command Training Program trains Army forces for ‘New Dawn’
30Sept 2010 – The Combined Arms Center-Training’s BCTP has been working to prepare
25th Infantry Division commanders and staffs for their upcoming role in Iraq. Read More.
Army Training Network heating up as favorite Army training resource
28Sept 2010 – Just 15 months after its introduction, the Army Training Network (https://atn.army.mil)
is continuing to build momentum as a leading online Army training resource. And
a new ATN2GO app has already been downloaded 1,000 times. Read More. View ATN2GO Video.
Fort Leavenworth hosts Jordan Armed Forces leaders
22Sept 2010 – During a recent Fort Leavenworth visit, Brig. Gen. Paul E. Funk II
shared details about the new U.S. Army’s new Army Training Network 2GO (ATN2GO)
mobile stand-alone application with Jordan Armed Forces leaders. Read More.
Operations Group Foxtrot welcomes new Chief
17Sept 2010 – Col. Roderick Cox stepped quickly into his role as Chief for the Battle
Command Training Program’s Operations Group Foxtrot. Read More.
August 2010
BCTP takes COIN training to 170th IBCT in Germany
31Aug 2010 – In mid-August, the Battle Command Training Program’s Operations Group
Bravo helped 170th Infantry Brigade Combat Team leaders prepare for deployment to
Afghanistan. Read More.
 BCTP’s Alpha and
Foxtrot work with Joint Task Force Civil Support exercise
25Aug 2010 – Representatives from the Battle Command Training Program’s Operations
Groups Alpha and Foxtrot assisted with the recent Vibrant Response exercise to help
federal groups prepare for a potential civil support emergency. Read More. View photos.
 My Training Tab wins knowledge
management award
19Aug 2010 – A Fort Leavenworth LAMP story discusses the Army’s award-winning “My
Training Tab,” which brings together all web-based training resources on a single,
customizable page. Read More.
 Combined Arms Center-Training
leader Paul E. Funk II promoted to Brigadier General
12Aug 2010 – Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, TRADOC Commanding General, promoted Col. Paul
E. Funk II to the rank of Brigadier General in an Aug. 9 ceremony at Fort Leavenworth,
Kan. Read more: www.army.mil, Fort Leavenworth LAMP. View photos.
July 2010
Army Aviation magazine features CAC-T authors
31Jul 2010 – Lt. Col. Christopher Shotts and Ronald Moring with the U.S. Army Combined
Arms Center-Training are among featured authors in the July issue of Army Aviation
magazine. Read their updates on the Aviation Combined Arms Tactical Trainer and Aerial
Weapon Scoring Systems.
Representatives discuss expanding Army Gaming efforts
29Jul 2010 – Representatives from across the U.S. Army are helping develop a wish
list for the Army’s Games For Training program, which includes the widely used Virtual
BattleSpace 2 game. Read more: Fort Leavenworth LAMP, Army Times.
CAC-Training welcomes new directors
16Jul 2010 – The Combined Arms Center-Training at Fort Leavenworth welcomes new
directors for its TCM Virtual and Collective Training Directorate operations and
bids farewell to retiring leaders. Read More
June 2010
Battle Command Training Program receives top Army unit award
23June 2010 – The Combined Arms Center-Training’s Battle Command Training Program
was honored Tuesday as the first combat training center to receive the Army Superior
Unit Award since 9/11. Read more: Army Times, Leavenworth Times, Fort Leavenworth LAMP. Watch the video.
View photos.
Anderson receives Saint Christopher Award for transportation work
16June 2010 – Maj. Severt Anderson with the Army's Combined Arms Center-Training
was inducted into the Military Order of Saint Christopher. Read more.
More than just a game
15June 2010 – An NCO Journal article outlines how leaders can train Soldiers using
simulators and Virtual Battlespace 2. These Virtual and Gaming options offer convenient,
realistic home station training that “really pulls you in.” Read more.
“Stand-To!” articles cover distributed learning, Army Training Concept, more
8June 2010 – In recent weeks, “Stand-To!” articles have addressed a variety of Combined
Arms Center-Training topics, including
Distributed Learning,
the Integrated Training Environment,
virtual training and
the Army Training Concept.
ITE Summit participants outline future requirements, challenges
8June 2010 – More than 170 U.S. Army training leaders and staff members met 24-25
May for the Integrated Training Environment Summit to discuss groundwork to make
the new environment available starting in 2012.
Read more.
May 2010
Post celebrates Asian, Pacific heritage
27May 2010 - A Fort Leavenworth LAMP story highlights the local Asian-Pacific Heritage
Month observance, which was sponsored by the Army’s Combined Arms Center-Training.
Read more.
Chicago school leaders learn lessons from U.S. Army training
11May 2010 – As part of work to help prepare teachers and administrators in the
city’s toughest schools, Chicago Public School District representatives met with
CAC-T team members to learn first-hand about the Army’s effective virtual training
tools. Read more.
CAC-T to host first Army Integrated Training Environment Summit
5May 2010 – Training leaders from across the Army will attend the Combined Arms
Center-Training’s Integrated Training Environment (ITE) Summit 24-25 May at Fort
Leavenworth, Kan. Read more.
April 2010
Army, Air Force, Marine Corps combat training leaders share insights, ideas
28Apr 2010 – Nearly 100 leaders from U.S. and international training groups participated
in the recent Combat Training Center (CTC) Conference, which was hosted by the U.S.
Army Combined Arms Center-Training’s Combat Training Center Directorate. Read more.
Colonel, Mrs. Millar honored for contributions to U.S. Army
22Apr 2010 - Colonel John Paul “Jack” Millar and his wife, Michele, share a love
for the U.S. Army – and earlier this month both received top national awards to
recognize their help and support for the military.
Read more.
Army Training Support Enterprise: A new paradigm for training support
14Apr 2010 – In the Engineer Professional Journal, the Combined Arms Center-Training’s
Deborah O. Billups explains the complicated Training Support Enterprise process
and how it helps achieve the Army's critical outcome of trained and ready Soldiers.
Read more
Update on revisions to the Army’s FM 7-0
13Apr 2010 – Learn more about upcoming revisions to FM 7-0, Training for Full Spectrum
Operations. A summary in Stand-To! outlines next steps for the Army’s key doctrine
on Army training.
Read more.
NCO Journal story celebrates Army Training Network successes
An NCO Journal story discusses the history of the Combined Arms Center-Training's
Army Training Network (ATN) and the effectiveness of this web tool that delivers
training products, solutions and resources for the training community. Read more.
March 2010
CAC-T analyst to discuss simulations at international conference
25Mar 10 – A Fort Leavenworth Lamp story talks about the Combined Arms Center-Training’s
Mike O’Bea, who will be a speaker at the International Training Equipment Conference
2010 in London. Read more.
New Army Training Support Center under construction
17Mar10 – A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers story shares details about groundbreaking
ceremonies for a new $13.6 million Army Training Support Center headquarters in
Virginia. Read more.
BCTP exercise prepares 4th Brigade Combat Team for Afghanistan deployment
11Mar 10 - A Fort Campbell Courier story discusses Warfighter training conducted
by the Battle Command Training Program (BCTP), the only deployable Collective Training
Center. BCTP continues its mission of preparing units to deploy to Operation Enduring
Freedom by providing relevant and capable exercises. Read more.
The Marshall Approach: The BCTP and 21st-century Leader Development
5Mar 10 - In the March/April issue of Military Review, current and former Army's
Battle Command Training Program (BCTP) team members discuss where to find the opportunity
in today’s high tempo environment to build on existing education and develop an
appreciation for the complexities of leadership at the next level of command and
beyond. Read more.
February 2010
AJST Plays Role in Supporting Unified Endeavor
22Feb 10 - The Army Joint Support Team partnered with the 505th Command and Control
Wing to help prepare Soldiers deploying to Afghanistan. Read more.
COL(P) Funk addresses Knowledge Management graduates
18Feb 10 – COL(P) Paul E. Funk II, Combined Arms Center-Training Deputy Commanding
General, challenged recent Army Knowledge Management Qualification Course graduates
to regularly share information and feedback. Read more.
BCTP preps 101st Airborne Division staff for deployment
11Feb 10 - Operations Group Alpha observer/trainers, together with Battle Command
Training Program representatives, conducted a mission rehearsal exercise Jan. 25-30
at Fort Campbell, Ky. Read more.
Top Army "gamers" to share best practices, ideas at February conference
5Feb 10 - To help enhance its computer-based games for training efforts, the U.S.
Army will bring together its best Virtual Battlespace 2, or VBS2, players and developers
from around the country from Feb. 23-25. Read more.
January 2010
Network Enterprise Center employees honored for efforts
22Jan 10 – Hats off to two Network Enterprise Center employees who helped minimize
moving hassles for Collective Training Directorate employees and contractors. More Information.
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