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<H2>TODAY'S FOCUS</H2>
<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>Future Combat Systems Manned Ground Vehicle Development</B><BR><BR><B>What
is it?</B> The Manned Ground Vehicle (MGV) represents the first major
modernization of Army ground combat vehicles in 35-40 years. The MGV family of
systems is an integral component of the Army's principal modernization program
called Future Combat Systems (FCS). FCS is our primary modernization program and
most critical investment. This program will pioneer the next generation of
warfighting capabilities that will improve Soldiers' ability to find and fight
their enemies. FCS includes a new class of manned and unmanned air and ground
vehicles, interconnected by a modern network to better support and sustain
Soldiers. When whole BCTs are fielded with the full complement of FCS systems,
these units will be able to generate significantly more capability. These
FCS-equipped BCTs will contain more fighting vehicles and more infantry squads
than the units we field today. They will be able to generate more capability and
control more area with significantly fewer Soldiers than today. They will
require less fuel, supplies and other logistical support.<BR><BR>The eight
variants of the MGV family are:<BR><BR>* Non-Line-of-Sight Cannon <BR>* Command
and Control Vehicle <BR>* Recon and Surveillance Vehicle <BR>* Infantry Combat
Vehicle <BR>* Mounted Combat System <BR>* Non-Line-Of-Sight Mortar <BR>* Medical
and Evacuation Vehicle <BR>* FCS Recovery and Maintenance Vehicle
<BR><BR>Fielding of the first prototype unit for testing, equipped with the
non-line-of-sight cannon, begins in 2008. The results of this fielding are
expected to generate valuable insights for the remainder of the MGV systems and
subsequent vehicle systems.<BR><BR><B>What has the Army done?</B> The NLOS
Cannon (NLOS-C) is the lead system of the FCS MGV family. The NLOS Cannon
Concept Technology Demonstrator (CTD) and MGV Chassis technologies are in
development today, as demonstrated on September 21, 2005 , at the FCS
Demonstration at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland . The NLOS Cannon CTD, a
155-mm cannon mounted on a 20-ton class platform has fired more than 1,300
rounds at Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona proving the NLOS-C is on schedule for the
delivery of the first Increment 0 prototypes in 2008.<BR><BR>The MGV Chassis
demonstrated technologies include; Advanced Diesel Engine Technology coupled
with Hybrid Electric Drive Systems; Active Suspension Technology and Lightweight
Band rack.<BR><BR>For more information on <B><A href="http://www.army.mil/fcs/"
target=_blank>Future Combat Systems.</A></B><BR><BR>* To continue reading this
topic on Future Combat Systems Manned Ground Vehicle Development <A
href="http://www.army.mil/aps/06/maindocument/infopapers/55.html"
target=_blank><B>click here</A></B><BR><BR>* For more information on this and
other topics see<B><A href="http://www.army.mil/aps/06/15_addendums.html"
target=_blank> Addendum J in the Army Posture Statement.</A></B></FONT></P></DIV>
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<H2>NEWS ABOUT THE ARMY</H2>
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<LI><FONT SIZE=2><B>Hearing in Two Days</B> for Anti-War Officer (<A
href="http://ebird.afis.mil/ebfiles/e20070103478006.html" target=_blank>EB</A>
| <A href="http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/298202_watada03.html"
target=_blank>SPI</A>)
</FONT><LI><FONT SIZE=2><B>$214 Million Project Will Help Sharpen</B> Troops' Skills (<A
href="http://www.elpasotimes.com/news/ci_4933802" target=_blank>EPT</A>)
</FONT><LI><FONT SIZE=2><B>9 Injured in Crash</B> of Guard Helicopter (<A
href="http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/metro/20070103-9999-1m3copter.html"
target=_blank>SSD</A>)
</FONT><LI><FONT SIZE=2><B>Copters Drop Food for People and Cattle</B> Trapped by Snow (<A
href="http://ebird.afis.mil/ebfiles/e20070103477932.html" target=_blank>EB</A>
| <A
href="http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/03/us/03haylift.html?_r=1&oref=slogin"
target=_blank>NYT</A>)</FONT></LI></UL>
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<H2>WAR ON TERROR NEWS</H2>
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<LI><FONT SIZE=2><B>Raids Yield Terrorists, </B>Terror Leaders, Weapons (<A
href="http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8779&Itemid=18"
target=_blank>MNF</A>)
</FONT><LI><FONT SIZE=2><B>With Iraq War Come Layers</B> of Loss (<A
href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/01/01/AR2007010100759.html"
target=_blank>WP</A>)
</FONT><LI><FONT SIZE=2><B>Nearly 2,000 Civilians Slain in Iraq</B> in December (<A
href="http://ebird.afis.mil/ebfiles/e20070103477978.html" target=_blank>EB</A>
| <A
href="http://www.latimes.com/news/la-fg-iraq3jan03,1,5486.story?ctrack=1&cset=true"
target=_blank>LAT</A>)
</FONT><LI><FONT SIZE=2><B>Soldier Killed in Iraq; </B>Officials Identify Two Casualties (<A
href="http://www.defenselink.mil/news/NewsArticle.aspx?ID=2571"
target=_blank>AFIS</A>)</FONT></LI></UL>
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<H2>OF INTEREST</H2>
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<LI><FONT SIZE=2><B>Military Challenged</B> in Recruiting Efforts (<A
href="http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/metropolitan/4440330.html"
target=_blank>HC</A>)
</FONT><LI><FONT SIZE=2><B>'Don't Ask, Tell' Proponent: </B>Military Now Ready for Gays (<A
href="http://www.cnn.com/2007/POLITICS/01/02/gays.military.ap/index.html"
target=_blank>CNN</A>)
</FONT><LI><FONT SIZE=2><B>Fort Richardson Soldier Critically Injured</B> when Humvee Rolls Over
(<A href="http://www.adn.com/news/alaska/story/8536151p-8430039c.html"
target=_blank>ADN</A>)
</FONT><LI><FONT SIZE=2><B>U.S. Army Debuts New Interactive Technology</B> on Web Site to Connect
With Tech-Savvy Audience (<A
href="http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/070103/sfw062.html?.v=89"
target=_blank>YAH</A>)</FONT></LI></UL>
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<H2>WORLD VIEW</H2>
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<LI><FONT SIZE=2><B>U.S. Troops Detain</B> 23 Suspects in Iraq (<A
href="http://www.guardian.co.uk" target=_blank>GRD</A> | <A
href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlatest/story/0,,-6319051,00.html"
target=_blank>Story</A>)
</FONT><LI><FONT SIZE=2><B>One Terrorist Arrested</B> by Combined U.S.-Iraqi Force (<A
href="http://www.kuna.net.kw/home/Default.aspx?Language=en"
target=_blank>KNA</A> | <A
href="http://www.kuna.net.kw/Home/Story.aspx?Language=en&DSNO=939144"
target=_blank>Story</A>)
</FONT><LI><FONT SIZE=2><B>Troop</B> Top-Up (<A href="http://www.mirror.co.uk/"
target=_blank>MR</A> | <A
href="http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/tm_headline=troop-top-up-&method=full&objectid=18372735&siteid=94762-name_page.html"
target=_blank>Story</A>)
</FONT><LI><FONT SIZE=2><B>Vigil Held in U.S. for Those Lost</B> in Iraq War (<A
href="http://news.xinhuanet.com/english" target=_blank>XIH</A> | <A
href="http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2007-01/03/content_5561634.htm"
target=_blank>Story</A>)</FONT></LI></UL>
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<H2>WHAT'S BEING SAID IN BLOGS</H2>
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</FONT><UL>
<LI><FONT SIZE=2><B>A Must</B> Read (<A href="http://sgthook.com/" target=_blank>SH</A>)
</FONT><LI><FONT SIZE=2><B>KIA</B> WIA, Inc. (<A href="http://desertphoenix.blogspot.com/"
target=_blank>DP</A>)
</FONT><LI><FONT SIZE=2><B>Images: Official Honors</B> for Former President Ford (<A
href="http://thetension.blogspot.com/" target=_blank>TN</A>)
</FONT><LI><FONT SIZE=2><B>Changing "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" </B>to "Who gives a @#$%?" (<A
href="http://blackfive.blogs.com/" target=_blank>BF</A>)</FONT></LI></UL>
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