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<DIV id=date>Edition: Wed, August 29, 2007<BR><A
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<H2>TODAY'S FOCUS</H2>
<P><B>Establishment of U.S. Army North, Fifth U.S. Army</B><BR><BR><B>What is
it?</B> U.S. Army North (USARNORTH) conducts Homeland Defense (HLD), Civil
Support (CS) operations, and Theater Security Cooperation activities, as the
Army Service Component Command (ASCC) to U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM). When
tasked, USARNORTH commands and controls deployed forces as a Joint Task Force
(JTF) or Joint Force Land Component Command. USARNORTH maintains the capability
of deploying two Operational Command Posts, which can act as a JTF, when
augmented. Each is commanded by a Major General. <BR><BR><B>What has the Army
done?</B> USARNORTH became fully operational on 16 October 2006. It was
designated as the ASCC to USNORTHCOM reporting directly to Headquarters,
Department of the Army. USARNORTH exercises administrative control authority and
responsibility and exercises operational control over Army Forces as delegated
by the Commander, USNORTHCOM throughout the USNORTHCOM area of responsibility.
<BR><BR>USARNORTH deployed a Defense Coordinating Officer (DCO) and staff to
assist the National Interagency Fire Center supporting wildland fire fighting
operations in western and northwestern parts of the United States. USARNORTH
committed Department of Defense resources to augment local, tribal, state, and
federal wildland fire fighting capabilities. The DCO and his staff took direct
command and control of all deployed Modular Airborne Firefight Systems flown by
the U.S. Air Force and ground Wildland Fire Fighting battalions.<BR><BR>In
support of the lead federal agency (Secret Service), USARNORTH provided military
support for National Special Security Events and supported events of national
significance such as last year’s Super Bowl held in Detroit, Michigan. USARNORTH
provides training, readiness oversight, and certification of the nation’s
National Guard Weapons of Mass Destruction – Civil Support Teams (WMD – CSTs)
staffed by members of the Army National Guard. Civil Support Teams assist state
authorities in the event of a WMD attack on the American homeland.
<BR><BR><B>What continued efforts does the Army have planned for the future?</B>
USARNORTH will provide continued homeland defense support in the USNORTHCOM area
of responsibility as well as continuing training of Civil Support Teams. Upon
request, USARNORTH will provide military support to federal, state, local, and
tribal governments. <BR><BR><B>Why is this important to the Army?</B>
Establishment of U. S. Army North provides an Army Service Component Command for
U.S. Northern Command. <BR><FONT size=3><BR>• <B><FONT size=4>This topic was
taken directly from the </FONT><A href="http://www.army.mil/aps/07"
target=_blank><FONT size=4>2007 Army Posture
Statement.</FONT></A></B></FONT><BR><BR></P>
<H2>INFORMATION YOU CAN USE</H2>
<P>• <A href="https://www.us.army.mil/suite/page/409993" target=_blank><B>2007
Strategic Communication Guide</B></A> - Be Army Strong, and Army Smart. Read the
2007 Army Strategic Communication Guide.</P></DIV>
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<H2>NEWS ABOUT THE ARMY</H2>
<P>
<UL>
<LI><B>Lt. Gen. Blum addresses</B> state of the Guard (<A
href="http://www.army.mil/-news/2007/08/28/4631-lt-gen-blum-addresses-state-of-the-guard/"
target=_blank>ARNews</A>)
<LI><B>Army details mistakes</B> that led to Soldier's death (<A
href="http://ebird.afis.mil/ebfiles/e20070829539949.html" target=_blank>EB</A>
| <A href="http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/nation/5091293.html"
target=_blank>HC</A>)
<LI><B>Task force prepares</B> for Kosovo deployment (<A
href="http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=48405"
target=_blank>SAS</A>)
<LI><B>Army looking at adding 6 brigades</B> among 17 installations (<A
href="http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/tx/5089722.html"
target=_blank>HC</A>)</LI></UL>
<P></P>
<H2>WAR ON TERROR NEWS</H2>
<P>
<UL>
<LI><B>50 die in fight</B> between Shiite groups in Karbala (<A
href="http://ebird.afis.mil/ebfiles/e20070829539845.html" target=_blank>EB</A>
| <A
href="http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/29/world/middleeast/29iraq.html?_r=1&oref=slogin"
target=_blank>NYT</A>)
<LI><B>Afghan, Coalition troops kill,</B> capture insurgents, find weapons (<A
href="http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=47207"
target=_blank>AFIS</A>)
<LI><B>From fighters</B> to family men (<A
href="http://ebird.afis.mil/ebfiles/e20070829539907.html" target=_blank>EB</A>
| <A
href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/article/20070829/FOREIGN/108290071/1001"
target=_blank>WT</A>)
<LI><B>President Bush wants $50 billion more</B> for Iraq war (<A
href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/08/28/AR2007082801984.html?hpid=topnews"
target=_blank>WP</A>)</LI></UL>
<P></P>
<H2>OF INTEREST</H2>
<P>
<UL>
<LI><B>Army extends level of support</B> to fallen Soldiers’ Families (<A
href="http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=47211"
target=_blank>AFIS</A>)
<LI><B>Gang activity on the rise</B> in the ranks (<A
href="http://www.armytimes.com/news/2007/08/army_gangs_reports_070828w/"
target=_blank>AT</A>)
<LI><B>Army Reserve Unit plays big part</B> in Mount Rainier rescues (<A
href="http://www.king5.com/sports/stories/NW_082807TRB_rescues_KC.7decb3b3.html"
target=_blank>KNG5</A>)
<LI><B>Apache troop provides security,</B> spreads goodwill (<A
href="http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13656&Itemid=1"
target=_blank>MNF</A>)</LI></UL>
<P></P>
<H2>WORLD VIEW</H2>
<P>
<UL>
<LI><B>U.S. Army officer cleared</B> on abuse charge (<A
href="http://lfpress.ca/newsstand/" target=_blank>LFP</A> | <A
href="http://lfpress.ca/newsstand/News/International/2007/08/29/4454533-sun.html"
target=_blank>Story</A>)
<LI><B>U.S. troops release</B> Iranian delegation (<A
href="http://www.smh.com.au/" target=_blank>SMH</A> | <A
href="http://www.smh.com.au/news/World/US-troops-release-Iranian-delegation/2007/08/29/1188067178239.html"
target=_blank>Story</A>)
<LI><B>100 Taliban rebels killed</B> in battle with U.S. Soldiers (<A
href="http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/" target=_blank>BT</A> | <A
href="http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/breaking-news/world/asia/article2903738.ece"
target=_blank>Story</A>)
<LI><B>U.S. troops</B> 'won't attend inquests' (<A
href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/" target=_blank>BBC</A> | <A
href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/6967982.stm"
target=_blank>Story</A>)</LI></UL>
<P></P>
<H2>WHAT'S BEING SAID IN BLOGS</H2>
<P>
<UL>
<LI><B>It's great</B> to be a Soldier (<A
href="http://badgersforward.blogspot.com/" target=_blank>BF</A>)
<LI><B>Why </B>they served (<A href="http://gazingattheflag.blogspot.com/"
target=_blank>GAF</A>)
<LI><B>Crossing</B> Anbar (<A href="http://iraqthemodel.blogspot.com/"
target=_blank>IM</A>)
<LI><B>Mama said there'd be days</B> like this (<A
href="http://mikegulf.blogspot.com/2007/08/mama-said-thered-be-days-like-this.html"
target=_blank>MG</A>)</LI></UL>
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