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Army tightens fitness standards for students entering professional military education
Pre-war height, weight and physical fitness standards are coming back for Soldiers entering professional military education courses, on or after Nov. 1, 2012. MORE about Army tightens fitness standards for students entering professional military education
Army announces optimization of Intermediate Level Education
The Department of the Army announced today changes to improve Officer Intermediate Level Professional Military Education. MORE about Army announces optimization of Intermediate Level Education
SMA tours Fort Sill, talks Army future
The Sergeant Major of the Army visited Fort Sill, Okla., last week, meeting with Soldiers and their families, and observing training on the installation. MORE about SMA tours Fort Sill, talks Army future
Odds improve for Soldiers aiming for fellowships
Before last year, Soldiers applying for fellowships or scholarships could only choose one program per year. If they didn't get that program, they'd likely miss the... MORE about Odds improve for Soldiers aiming for fellowships
Leaders look at Army of the Future
As the Army transitions away from wartime commitments, what should the strategic focus be for future challenges and what will the Army of tomorrow and beyond look like? MORE about Leaders look at Army of the Future
Odierno to War College students: Education, adaptability key to future of Army
The Army Chief of Staff spoke to the Army War College student body Aug. 13, 2012, about strategic leadership and the strategic environment, through the lens of Army... MORE about Odierno to War College students: Education, adaptability key to future of Army
Odierno discusses Master Fitness training, new doctrine during TRADOC visit
Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno traveled to U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command headquarters at Fort Eustis, Va., July 31, 2012, to receive briefings... MORE about Odierno discusses Master Fitness training, new doctrine during TRADOC visit
Carter describes possible unintended effects of sequestration law
While the Defense Department can foresee the harmful effects of sequestration, the nature of the legislative mechanism makes it impossible to devise a plan that... MORE about Carter describes possible unintended effects of sequestration law
Behavioral changes hold key to energy efficiency throughout Army
The Army's energy chief continues to press home the need for energy efficiency saying that stewardship of water and power resources begins with behavioral changes by... MORE about Behavioral changes hold key to energy efficiency throughout Army
TRADOC leaders discuss future fight, way ahead with 21st century training
A focus on revitalizing home station training and incorporating more challenging leader development are two components set to earmark the Army's way ahead for the... MORE about TRADOC leaders discuss future fight, way ahead with 21st century training
Network Integration Evaluation, Agile Process bring about fundamental change
Experts from U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command discussed the Network Integration Evaluations and the Agile Process during the Virginia Peninsula General Douglas... MORE about Network Integration Evaluation, Agile Process bring about fundamental change
TRADOC commander outlines transition to Army of the Future
The commanding general of U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command had an opportunity to share his thoughts on the Army of the Future with the local chapter of the... MORE about TRADOC commander outlines transition to Army of the Future
Army chief talks Warfighter, future force during Fort Hood visit
The future Army force must be able to respond to complex missions quickly with flexibility and adaptability in all formations, explained Chief of Staff of the Army... MORE about Army chief talks Warfighter, future force during Fort Hood visit
McHugh discusses Army of today, Army of the Future
The Army's not going anywhere, Secretary of the Army John McHugh reassured Soldiers, Army civilians and their families in a recent interview. MORE about McHugh discusses Army of today, Army of the Future
Chandler urges NCOs to promote culture of professionalism
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Chandler touted a culture of professionalism as he toured Fort Bliss, Texas, June 20, 2012. MORE about Chandler urges NCOs to promote culture of professionalism
Odierno addresses Army's future, budget cuts
Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Raymond T. Odierno answered questions about the future of the Army, June 20, 2012, at the Council on Foreign Relations in Washington... MORE about Odierno addresses Army's future, budget cuts
Army Learning Model is key in Mission Command education
Implementing the Army Learning Model to accomplish mission command was discussed by Army leaders during the Mission Command Leader Education Panel at the AUSA Mission... MORE about Army Learning Model is key in Mission Command education
Westphal looks ahead to Army of the Future
With significant budget cuts coming over the next several years, the Army has embraced the need to adapt, seeing it as an opportunity to become a stronger, better... MORE about Westphal looks ahead to Army of the Future
Army's top signal officer: Everything is network dependent
Army leaders discussed the future of the Army's network during the Network-Enabled Mission Command panel at the Association of the United States Army Mission Command... MORE about Army's top signal officer: Everything is network dependent
Battlefield complexity brings new command, staff tasks
A group of military experts gathered to discuss how future commanders will need to be taught to succeed in an environment future generations could never have imagined... MORE about Battlefield complexity brings new command, staff tasks
Future Games gives leaders tools to chart Army's future
The Army's role in the nation's future defense strategy is becoming broader and the Training and Doctrine Command is working to ensure that it is ready. MORE about Future Games gives leaders tools to chart Army's future
Army Learning Model to begin fiscal year 2015
Army senior cohorts gathered at Fort Eustis, Va., June 5-6, 2012, for the Basic Officer Leaders Course Conference to discuss how the Army Learning Model can assist... MORE about Army Learning Model to begin fiscal year 2015
Chandler visits TRADOC, discusses Army professionalism during conference
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III discussed Army professionalism and senior enlisted leader expectations of new officers during the Basic Officer Leader... MORE about Chandler visits TRADOC, discusses Army professionalism during conference
Captains Career Course undergoing change
The Army is currently in the process of redesigning part of a component of the Officer Education System to better meet the requirements of an expeditionary force. MORE about Captains Career Course undergoing change
McHugh: Language, culture vital for future missions
Secretary of the Army John McHugh said that language and culture skills are critical for the successful accomplishment of missions overseas today and in the future... MORE about McHugh: Language, culture vital for future missions
Odierno: Sequestration could lead to hollow Army
It's possible the Army could be cut to 400,000 if the sequestration option spelled out in the Budget Control Act of 2011 goes into effect, the Army's chief of staff... MORE about Odierno: Sequestration could lead to hollow Army
Odierno: Regional alignments to begin next year
The Army will begin implementing a regionally-aligned force concept next year to better support combatant commanders, Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond T. Odierno announced... MORE about Odierno: Regional alignments to begin next year
The U.S. Army in a time of transition - Building a flexible force
Gen. Ray Odierno, chief of staff of the Army, wrote this commentary for the May/June edition of Foreign Affairs, which is published by the Council of Foreign Relations. MORE about The U.S. Army in a time of transition - Building a flexible force
McHugh: Important time for the TRADOC mission
Secretary of the Army John McHugh traveled to U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command headquarters at Fort Eustis, Va., April 20, 2012, to receive briefings from... MORE about McHugh: Important time for the TRADOC mission
2012 Army Strategic Planning Guidance
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Army undersecretary visits TRADOC
U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command welcomed the undersecretary of the Army to its new home on Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 4, 2012. MORE about Army undersecretary visits TRADOC
Army Profession completes year of study, releases first report
The Center for the Army Profession and Ethic at West Point, N.Y., released the Army Profession campaign's first report, today, which provides findings and... MORE about Army Profession completes year of study, releases first report
Leaders discuss Army's structural, human transitions during Reserve conference
More than 180 general officers from the National Guard, Army and Army Reserve met to discuss maintaining ready and effective forces by working together and sharing... MORE about Leaders discuss Army's structural, human transitions during Reserve conference
G-8 debunks Army myths, lists top modernization priorities
The Army G-8 addressed the status of the service's top modernization portfolios, ground combat vehicle, aviation and the network and reiterated the number-one priority... MORE about G-8 debunks Army myths, lists top modernization priorities
Vice chief of staff visits TRADOC to find out 'what's next'
Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III traveled to the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command headquarters, March 22, 2012, to get an overview of... MORE about Vice chief of staff visits TRADOC to find out 'what's next'
Senior enlisted leaders condemn hazing in military
Senior enlisted leaders from each service denounced hazing in the armed forces March 22, 2012, and delivered a message of unity while testifying before a congressional... MORE about Senior enlisted leaders condemn hazing in military
Army to enforce standards, retain quality Soldiers during drawdown
As the U.S. Army reduces its numbers it will enforce standards to ensure that capable and motivated Soldiers will be able to continue to serve. MORE about Army to enforce standards, retain quality Soldiers during drawdown
Army budget focuses on efficiencies, priorities
The Army's military deputy for budget said the request of $134.6 billion for fiscal year 2013 that's on Capitol Hill focuses on efficiency and priority without making... MORE about Army budget focuses on efficiencies, priorities
Maneuver Center of Excellence continues to 'sharpen' squad
Sharpening the tip of the spear - the nine-man dismounted squad - was discussed during a forum hosted by the Maneuver Center of Excellence and combat-experienced squad... MORE about Maneuver Center of Excellence continues to 'sharpen' squad
AFAP delegates to bring eight new issues to Army leaders
The annual Army Family Action Plan Conference has brought 53 delegates together this week from garrisons across the Army to discuss 51 issues important to families... MORE about AFAP delegates to bring eight new issues to Army leaders
TRADOC leaders talk investing in Army readiness
U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command leaders discussed the Army's new approach to investing in Soldiers and readiness during a Feb. 23, 2012, Institute of Land... MORE about TRADOC leaders talk investing in Army readiness
Army uses dynamic equipping solutions
Army and industry discussed dynamic equipping solutions for Soldiers during a panel presentation at the winter meeting of the Association of the United States Army. MORE about Army uses dynamic equipping solutions
ASC participates in AUSA Winter Symposium
Army Sustainment Command participates in the United States Army Winter Symposium, held Feb. 22-24 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. MORE about ASC participates in AUSA Winter Symposium
Chandler cites renewed emphasis on professionalism
The Army will identify the qualities needed in its Soldiers as it downsizes, said Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III in a recent roundtable on Soldier... MORE about Chandler cites renewed emphasis on professionalism
Regional unit alignments could match brigades with combatant commanders
The Army may assign units, within the force generation cycle, to specific combatant commanders, said Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Raymond T. Odierno. MORE about Regional unit alignments could match brigades with combatant commanders
Agile Process: New way of doing business
The Army is working diligently toward fundamentally changing the acquisition system, making it faster and better aligned to warfighter needs. MORE about Agile Process: New way of doing business
Industry needs to supply Army with affordable, seamless training systems
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. MORE about Industry needs to supply Army with affordable, seamless training systems
Cone discusses how TRADOC is shaping Army of the Future
Gen. Robert W. Cone, commanding general of U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, provided updates on TRADOC initiatives that will help shape the future Army during... MORE about Cone discusses how TRADOC is shaping Army of the Future
AAE outlines state of Army acquisition
U.S. Army Acquisition is vigorously immersed in a series of ongoing efforts to find fiscal efficiencies in today's more constrained budget environment, instill more... MORE about AAE outlines state of Army acquisition
Shyu outlines state of Army acquisition: saving lives, saving money
The U.S. Army is immersed in a series of ongoing efforts to find fiscal efficiencies while continuing to harness needed innovation, in many cases, to deliver... MORE about Shyu outlines state of Army acquisition: saving lives, saving money
Dempsey to cadets: 'Trust military profession's core'
Trust is what defines the U.S. profession of arms, Gen. Martin Dempsey told ROTC cadets at Tuskegee University, the site of training for the Tuskegee Airmen -- the... MORE about Dempsey to cadets: 'Trust military profession's core'
AMC looks to 'bold, adaptive, innovative' future
Army Materiel Command is trying to do the right things for the right reasons, AMC Commander Gen. Ann Dunwoody told an audience at the Association of the United States... MORE about AMC looks to 'bold, adaptive, innovative' future
Budget will play prominent role in AUSA discussions
Budget cuts for the Department of Defense and the Army will likely play a prominent role in discussions, panels and presentations at this year's Association of the... MORE about Budget will play prominent role in AUSA discussions
Building international partnerships critical to future Army operations
Nearly 100 experts from across the Army, Department of State, allied nations, think tanks and academia concluded the latest in a series of events to support Unified... MORE about Building international partnerships critical to future Army operations
Listen live as leaders discuss how TRADOC is leading the transition to the Army of the Future...
Senior leaders from U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command will discuss how TRADOC is leading the Army's transition to the Army of the Future during the upcoming... MORE about Listen live as leaders discuss how TRADOC is leading the transition to the Army of the Future during
Budget proposal requests smaller, more modern, agile force
The military will reduce its end strength by 5.5 percent over five years, while preserving military pay and benefits for current members and investing in technology... MORE about Budget proposal requests smaller, more modern, agile force
Guard partnership program seen among solutions in constrained environment
During the fifth Unified Quest seminar last week, many participants said one Army National Guard program could go far in expanding capabilities for the force of the... MORE about Guard partnership program seen among solutions in constrained environment
TRADOC leads Army-wide leader development forum
Gen. Robert W. Cone, commanding general of U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, led an Army-wide forum Jan. 30, 2012, to discuss the Army leader development... MORE about TRADOC leads Army-wide leader development forum
Unified Quest: How the Army is building partners, capacity
Subject matter experts from across the Army, combatant commands, Department of State, allied nations, academia and think tanks will meet in Potomac, Md., to examine... MORE about Unified Quest: How the Army is building partners, capacity
Force cuts may mean new job for some Soldiers
With the Army leaving Iraq by the end of the month and large drawdowns coming in Afghanistan, some Soldiers may be asked to change their military occupational... MORE about Force cuts may mean new job for some Soldiers
Reserve Soldiers 'more relevant' than ever
Amidst concerns of budget and troop reductions, Reserve Soldiers remain a critical component of America's defense, said the chief of the Army Reserve. MORE about Reserve Soldiers 'more relevant' than ever
