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    Wednesday
    That wraps up AUSA2012! What was YOUR favorite part of the event?
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    Wednesday
    ARCIC Director LTG Walker hosted a forum on Network Integration Evaluation at the Association of United States Army (AUSA) National Annual Convention.

    "We cannot afford NOT to do NIE. It saves money and improves operational efficiency... The sooner you put solutions into the hands of Soldiers in an operational environment, the faster you propel capability into action."
    Photo: ARCIC Director LTG Walker hosted a forum on Network Integration Evaluation at the Association of United States Army (AUSA) National Annual Convention. "We cannot afford NOT to do NIE. It saves money and improves operational efficiency... The sooner you put solutions into the hands of Soldiers in an operational environment, the faster you propel capability into action."
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    Wednesday
    At yesterday's Association of United States Army (AUSA) National Army Modernization panel, LTG William N. Phillips said, "TIME Magazine got it right in 2003, when they named The U.S. Army Soldier, 'Person of the Year.'"

    There will be a media session with ARCIC Director LTG Walker at 1000 today to continue the discussion on Army Modernization.
    Breaking News, Analysis, Politics, Blogs, News Photos, Video, Tech Reviews - TIME.com
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    Wednesday
    Col. Ostlund won the ARCIC and Association of United States Army (AUSA) National Writing Contest earlier this week. Here's a snippet of his paper below!

    "The CT force continued to evolve and mature. Although the CT force had only a coordin...
    ating relationship with the ISAF commander, the CT force commander made it well known that the CT force was a supporting effort to the ISAF commander and the BSOs. He famously and routinely stated, 'We’ll do windows if that is what it takes to maintain our freedom of action.'"

    http://bit.ly/WGboB8 (link to the full paper)
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  9. Adapting the Army
    Wednesday
    Good morning everyone! ARCIC is back at AUSA2012 with a forum on Network Integration Evaluation!

    ARCIC Director LTG Walker will be speaking at 11:30 on the critical topic. Join the conversation on Twitter #AUSA2012.
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  10. Adapting the Army
    October 23
    That wraps up Day 2 of AUSA2012!

    What did you learn today about The U.S. Army's modernization strategy?
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    October 23 via mobile
    ARCIC Director LTG Walker on Army Modernization panel at AUSA2012:

    Concepts are important because they determine the capabilities our Soldiers need.

    Modernization is broader than just materiel. We need to balance education, training, and experience.

    Acquisition decisions must account for life cycle sustainment costs.
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  15. Adapting the Army shared GEN Bob Cone's status.
    October 23
    Thank you Gen. Cone!
    Last night, I enjoyed the opportunity to address the chapter presidents from the Association of United States Army (AUSA) National about our Soldiers and The U.S. Army.
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    October 22
    That wraps up Day 1 of AUSA 2012! What was your favorite part of the day?

    We'll be back tomorrow to continue live updates for the "Thinking Past Tomorrow - Where is Army Modernization going?" Panel with LTG Walker.

    Keep up with the agenda and links to Live Stream below!
    Professional Development Toolkit - U.S. Army | The United States Army
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    The U.S. Army Professional Development Toolkit includes information from Senior Leader speeches, Institute of Land Warfare (ILW) forums, family panels and other meetings that address leader development, modernization, force structure and Army families.
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    October 22 via mobile
    ARCIC Director LTG Walker: The exponential rate and momentum of human interaction are uniquely different about our operating environment today.
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  18. Adapting the Army shared a link.
    October 22
    The U.S. Army of the Future -- the Maneuver Center of Excellence developed a Squad concept for future operations that integrates efforts across 80 organizations, with the purpose of ensuring that U.S. Army Squads accomplish their mission against current and future enemies.

    To learn more about Army Concepts and Capabilities, please visit our site. http://www.arcic.army.mil/
    Army Capabilities Integration Center | Adapting the Army
    www.arcic.army.mil
    Lead the development and integration of force capabilities across the Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership & Education, Personnel, and Facilities (DOTMLPF) for the Army within a Joint and Multinational environment to support Joint Force Commanders
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    October 22
    Congratulations to Col. William B. Ostlund, the ARCIC AUSA2012 Writing Contest Winner!

    Col. Ostlund's paper finds that United States' counterterrorism (CT) forces have been employed in Afghanistan since October 2001, when historically the CT forces were a secret organization. Today, CT forces overtly support battlespace owners.

    Great work Col. Ostlund!
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    October 22
    We've come to see the U.S. Army booth at AUSA2012's exhibit floor.
    Photo: We've come to see the U.S. Army booth at AUSA2012's exhibit floor.
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  22. Adapting the Army
    October 22
    ARCIC has arrived at AUSA2012! Check out the setup
    Photo: ARCIC has arrived at AUSA2012! Check out the setup
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  24. Adapting the Army shared a link.
    October 21
    Don't forget about AUSA2012's Annual Meeting and Expo begins Monday, October 22 at 9:30am! Look here and our Twitter page for live updates on the ARCIC AUSA Writing Contest Winner, coverage of ILW Panels and Army Forums, and much more!

    There will also be Live Streaming at http://1.usa.gov/WznlGX. Be sure to visit the ARCIC Website for more information throughout the event at http://bit.ly/XtcbTM.
    ARCIC (AdaptingTheArmy) on Twitter
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  25. Adapting the Army
    October 19
    The last day of Association of United States Army (AUSA) National's Annual Symposium is Wednesday, October 24. ARCIC Leadership will be represented by LTG Walker on the Network Integration Evaluation (NIE) Forum, a very important topic for the The U.S. Army's future!
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  26. Adapting the Army
    October 19
    On Tuesday, October 23 from 11:30-12:00, ARCIC Col. Simpson will discuss the The U.S. Army "Future Role of Land Power" at AUSA 2012!
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  27. Adapting the Army shared a link.
    October 19
    On Tuesday Oct 23 from 2:30 to 4:30, Association of United States Army (AUSA) National will host “Thinking Past Tomorrow – Where is Army Modernization Going” with ARCIC Director, LTG Keith Walker.

    The panel should be a great learning experience for those understanding how the @USArmy continues to adapt to meet the needs of the nation.
    Army Capabilities Integration Center - LTG Keith C. Walker | Commanding General, Futures/ Director A
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    Lieutenant General Keith C. Walker assumed duties as the Deputy Commanding General, Futures and Director, Army Capabilities Integration Center on 15 August 2011
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  28. Adapting the Army shared a link.
    October 19
    What does the future hold for the @USArmy? Join the LTG Keith Walker at the “Army of 2020” ILW Panel at AUSA on Monday, Oct. 22 from 2 to 4 p.m. or watch online below!

    You can also follow the discussion live on Twitter at #AUSA2012 and follow ARCIC at @AdaptingtheArmy
    Professional Development Toolkit - U.S. Army | The United States Army
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    The U.S. Army Professional Development Toolkit includes information from Senior Leader speeches, Institute of Land Warfare (ILW) forums, family panels and other meetings that address leader development, modernization, force structure and Army families.
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  29. Adapting the Army shared a link.
    October 17
    Not able to attend the AUSA Annual Meeting and Expo? Not a problem, the Association of United States Army (AUSA) National set up a LiveStream for the Institute of Land Warfare Panels. The panels include:

    - The Army Profession
    - Army of 2020: A Versatile Force of the Nation
    - Thinking Past Tomorrow -- Where is Army Modernization Going?
    - Developing Leaders: The Key to Readiness and Sustaining the Profession
    Professional Development Toolkit - U.S. Army | The United States Army
    1.usa.gov
    The U.S. Army Professional Development Toolkit includes information from Senior Leader speeches, Institute of Land Warfare (ILW) forums, family panels and other meetings that address leader development, modernization, force structure and Army families.
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  30. Adapting the Army shared a link.
    October 15
    The AUSA Annual Meeting and Expo is one week away! Are you planning to attend, present at a panel, or follow the event remotely? Let us know, and stay tuned all week to learn more about ARCIC's participation this year.
    AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition
    www.ausa.org
    AUSA's chapters are located world-wide. Their mission is to support our Soldiers and the civilians and families who work alongside of them in the local community. To learn how you can become involved click here.
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    October 12
    TRADOC provides training and professional military education to more than 33,000 students from other services, 3,000 foreign military students and 31,000 civilians from other Department of Defense and U.S. government agencies.
    TRADOC schools train joint, interagency, multinational students
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    By the end of fiscal year 2012, more than 500,000 Soldiers will have completed courses taught by U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command instructors.
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    October 9
    "The MRAP program is the hardest, but most rewarding program with which I've ever been associated... From the very beginning, great people working in a powerful Army-Marine Corps partnership showed the departments' and industry's ability to recognize a need and field a vehicle in less than a year." ~ Kevin Fahey, PEO CS&CSS
    Services mark MRAP milestone, celebrate historic accomplishment
    www.army.mil
    Defense officials and leadership from the Army and Marine Corps were joined by Vice President Joseph Biden, Oct. 1, to commemorate the rapid acquisition and delivery of thousands of Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles to Iraq and Afghanistan, and to formally mark the start of the transition of ...
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  34. Adapting the Army shared a link.
    October 5
    Has past become prologue? In 1914, the Secretary of War Garrison told the West Point - The U.S. Military Academy graduating class that the U.S.Army had become the "handy man of the government," fighting wars, providing humanitarian aid, and much more. Check out this fascinating article from nearly 100 years ago and share your comments below!
    American Army the "Handy Man of the Government" (New York Times, 1914)
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    Uncle Sam's Soldiers are called upon to do the most varied kinds of odd jobs, randing all the way from first aid in floods and other disasters to building the Panama Canal.
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    October 4
    Did you know October is Army Energy Awareness Month? Check out the article below to learn more about Microgrid systems, which are currently the only solution that allows the incorporation of multiple technologies, such as renewables and energy storage systems, to supplement traditional power generation techniques.
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  36. Adapting the Army shared a link.
    October 3
    The Army has a current fleet of approximately 377 fixed-wing aircraft spanning a range of functions. Plans to develop a new Fixed-Wing Utility Aircraft emerged out of a fleet-wide Army assessment of fixed-wing aircraft conducted by PM Fixed-Wing and the TRADOC Capability Manager-Lift
    Army developing new fixed-wing aircraft
    www.army.mil
    The Army is refining an initial capabilities document for a new fixed-wing utility aircraft that is designed to replace more than 112 airframes with a common platform. The new platform should be able to perform a range of key mission sets and services, officials said.
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  37. Adapting the Army shared a link.
    October 1
    Like if you have checked out ARMY Magazine's new "Green Book" for 2012. It's an excellent source for covering the Army's future vision, and potential challenges for the coming years. Tell us what you think - did one article stand out as your favorite?
    ARMY Magazine October 2012
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    Used by military, government and industry experts as a reference tool, the Green Book is unparalleled in putting into a single issue the Army's vision and the challenges it faces. This comprehensive issue is published to coincide with the AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition, the largest g…
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