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<H2>SENIOR LEADERS ARE SAYING</H2>
<P><FONT SIZE=2>"We can help train an army, we can help equip an army, we can help build
facilities for the army, but only the Afghan people can breathe a soul into that
army." -<B>Lt. Gen. Karl Eikenberry</B>, commander, Combined Forces Command
Afghanistan, speaking with reporters Jan. 16 in Kabul.<BR></FONT></P>
<H2>TODAY'S FOCUS</H2>
<P><FONT SIZE=2><B>Battle Command as a Weapons System</B> <BR><BR><B>What is it?</B> Battle
command (BC) is the exercise of command in operations against a hostile,
thinking enemy. . The VCSA directed that Units' BC capabilities be reported as
are weapons systems and a standardized solution for BC be fielded across the
force. When fully implemented, BC as a Weapon System establishes commonalities
among commanders to create a seamless transition for rapid task organize to
support any mission. Reporting BC as a Weapons System will be executed using the
current Net Unit Status Report (NetUSR) and allows the Army to increase
efficiency by quickly identifying capability gaps across the force. Reporting BC
as a weapon system will assist HQDA with resource quantification and
reallocation to support ongoing operations and improve force readiness as
standardized capabilities and training metrics are employed across the force.
For reporting purposes, BCAWS is limited in scope to the Battle Staff
(Personnel/Training and Command Group), systems (C2, Transport, and
Infrastructure), and training associated with the Command Post and Command
Group.<BR><BR><B>What has the Army done?</B> Reporting BC as a weapon system is
currently under development. The effort began in September 2006 to establish
doctrinal, manning and training requirements for Battle Command as a weapon
system and personnel. These personnel, training, and equipment readiness metrics
guide the commander's assessment in reporting their Battle Staffs' capability to
conduct operations in accordance with their mission. 4/3ID was designated as the
pilot unit for this effort.<BR><BR><B>What continued efforts does the Army have
planned for the future?</B> AR 220-1, Unit Status Reporting regulation is being
updated to specify the capabilities, manning, and training requirements for Army
Battle Staffs and the Joint Network Node-Network (JNN-N). The review and Table
of Organization updates for the remaining BCTs will be completed in 4QFY07. In
successive phases, BC readiness reporting will be incrementally applied to
functional and multi-functional brigades, and division/corps
headquarters.<BR><BR><B>Why is this important to the Army?</B> The Army has made
tremendous breakthroughs in identifying and providing a common set of advanced
command and control capabilities to deploying units. Reporting BC as a Weapon
System will focus and facilitate the commander's assessment of BC readiness.
Reporting BC as a Weapon System supports the synchronization and modernization
of BC elements as the network modernizes to ensure the integration of task
organized modular units (during the reset and train cycles of ARFORGEN),
minimizing the negative impacts on deployed units and their mission
sets.<BR><BR>For more information visit the <A
href="http://www.battle-command.army.mil" target=_blank>Battle Command</A>
website.</FONT></P></DIV>
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<H2>NEWS ABOUT THE ARMY</H2>
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<LI><FONT SIZE=2><B>Zama Chaplain Gets Article 15</B> for Adultery (<A
href="http://stripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=42845"
target=_blank>SAS</A>)
</FONT><LI><FONT SIZE=2><B>Army Wants Former</B> Harshaw Plant Workers (<A
href="http://www.cleveland.com/news/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/cuyahoga/1169028171300620.xml&coll=2"
target=_blank>CL</A>)
</FONT><LI><FONT SIZE=2><B>National Guard Rolls out for yet Another</B> Midwest Storm (<A
href="http://www.defenselink.mil/news/NewsArticle.aspx?ID=2717"
target=_blank>AFIS</A>)
</FONT><LI><FONT SIZE=2><B>Safety Officer's Invention Saves</B> Humvee-Trapped Soldiers (<A
href="http://www.army.mil/-news/2007/01/16/1352-safety-officers-invention-saves-humvee-trapped-soldiers/"
target=_blank>ARNews</A>)</FONT></LI></UL>
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<H2>WAR ON TERROR NEWS</H2>
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<LI><FONT SIZE=2><B>Gates Visits Kabul, Cites Rise</B> in Cross-Border Attacks (<A
href="http://ebird.afis.mil/ebfiles/e20070117481637.html" target=_blank>EB</A>
| <A
href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/01/16/AR2007011601093.html"
target=_blank>WP</A>)
</FONT><LI><FONT SIZE=2><B>Siniyah Takes Steps in Establishing Police Force,</B> Security (<A
href="http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=9166&Itemid=18"
target=_blank>MNF</A>)
</FONT><LI><FONT SIZE=2><B>Gulf Allies Support Goals</B> of New U.S. Strategy in Iraq (<A
href="http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/17/world/middleeast/17rice.html?_r=1&oref=slogin"
target=_blank>NYT</A>)
</FONT><LI><FONT SIZE=2><B>Afghans Thwart Suicide Attack</B> on U.S. Base in Kabul (<A
href="http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=42840"
target=_blank>SAS</A>)</FONT></LI></UL>
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<H2>OF INTEREST</H2>
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<LI><FONT SIZE=2><B>Nebraska Soldier Gets Top Honor</B> for Heroism (<A
href="http://www.ketv.com/news/10764903/detail.html" target=_blank>KETV</A>)
</FONT><LI><FONT SIZE=2><B>Martin, Smith Enjoy Successful First Day</B> at Daytona Preseason
Thunder (<A
href="http://www.army.mil/-news/2007/01/16/1353-martin-smith-enjoy-successful-first-day-at-daytona-preseason-thunder/"
target=_blank>ARNews</A>)
</FONT><LI><FONT SIZE=2><B>U.S. Army Specialist Travys Rivers:</B> "I Believe In The Mission" (<A
href="http://www.iberkshires.com/story.php?story_id=22035"
target=_blank>IBS</A>)
</FONT><LI><FONT SIZE=2><B>CRC Expands Safety Reach</B> with New Publication (<A
href="http://www.army.mil/-news/2007/01/16/1364-crc-expands-safety-reach-with-new-publication/"
target=_blank>ARNews</A>)</FONT></LI></UL>
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<H2>WORLD VIEW</H2>
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<LI><FONT SIZE=2><B>With American Policy in Flux, </B>Troop Morale Reflects Uncertainty and
Fears (<A href="http://www.iht.com" target=_blank>IHT</A> | <A
href="http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/01/17/africa/ME-GEN-Iraq-Soldiers-Reflect.php"
target=_blank>Story</A>)
</FONT><LI><FONT SIZE=2><B>Gulf States Back U.S. Army Buildup</B> in Iraq (<A
href="http://www.israelnationalnews.com" target=_blank>INN</A> | <A
href="http://www.israelnationalnews.com/news.php3?id=119652"
target=_blank>Story</A>)
</FONT><LI><FONT SIZE=2><B>Baghdad Bombs Kill 105; </B>U.N. says 34,000 Died in 06 (<A
href="http://thestar.com.my" target=_blank>STR</A> | <A
href="http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2007/1/17/worldupdates/2007-01-17T122726Z_01_NOOTR_RTRJONC_0_-283803-10&sec=Worldupdates"
target=_blank>Story</A>)
</FONT><LI><FONT SIZE=2><B>Spain Wants U.S. Soldiers Arrested</B> for Killing Cameraman (<A
href="http://www.shortnews.com" target=_blank>SN</A> | <A
href="http://www.shortnews.com/shownews.cfm?id=59563&CFID=11273107&CFTOKEN=87024747"
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>Wednesday</B> Heroes (<A href="http://mikegulf.blogspot.com/"
target=_blank>MG</A>)
</FONT><LI><FONT SIZE=2><B>More Reserve</B> Mobilization Stories (<A
href="http://badgersforward.blogspot.com" target=_blank>BF</A>)
</FONT><LI><FONT SIZE=2><B>Univ. of Arizona</B> Wildcat Battalion (<A
href="http://iraqpictures.blogspot.com/" target=_blank>IP</A>)</FONT></LI></UL>
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