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<DIV id=date>Edition: Fri, October 05, 2007<BR><A
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<H2>TODAY'S FOCUS</H2>
<P><B>Military Construction Transformation - Part 2</B><BR><BR><B><I>Note: This
is a continuation from yesterday's edition.</B></I><BR><BR><B>What has the Army
done?</B> MILCON Transformation principles were applied on a limited pilot basis
in FY2006. In FY2007, these principles were applied to much of the $7 billion of
construction for the Army. One result of these efforts is the successful
progress in construction of Brigade Combat Team (BCT) facilities. Use of MILCON
Transformation principles has put the Army on track to complete these key
facilities within 18-24 months, which is an expectation of the Army leadership.
In addition, across most geographical regions of the country, there is increased
industry interest in the Army construction program, which in turn will lead to
greater competition and better value for the Army. At the same time, we are
challenged by a very strong construction market where competition for skilled
labor and materials is tight.<BR><BR><B>What continuing efforts are planned?</B>
To address these challenges, the Army is placing more emphasis on pre-design
planning. Together with Assistant Chief of Staff for Installation Management
(ACSIM) and Installation Management Command (IMCOM), United States Army Corps of
Engineers (USACE) is focused on cost and scope validation to allow the Army to
fund required FY2009 project level shortfalls and to prioritize construction
requirements in the remaining years of the current POM. ACSIM, IMCOM and USACE
are posturing themselves to move out on the development of budget book-ready DD
Form 1391s for the new BCTs resulting from the Grow-the-Force initiative and
together we are looking ahead to shaping the FY10 program as well. USACE Centers
of Standardization are on track to have facility-specific regional contracts in
place in FY2008 to facilitate the standardization of the acquisition and
construction of Army standard facilities. In coordination with eight USACE
Centers of Standardization, our districts will continue to execute the
construction requirement (facilities and infrastructure). Results of the
design-build generated designs of standard facilities in FY2006 through FY2008
will be used to determine the "standard" model to be used in the future
adapt-build mode. <BR><BR><B>Why is this important to the Army?</B> MILCON
Transformation will ensure the Army has the facilities and infrastructure
necessary to provide the combatant commanders with the capabilities to achieve
National Defense Strategy objectives. These facilities will ensure that our
Soldiers and Families will have the quality of training and quality of life
commensurate with their service.<BR></P>
<H2>INFORMATION YOU CAN USE</H2>
<P>• <A href="https://www.us.army.mil/suite/page/409993" target=_blank>2007
Strategic Communication Guide</A> - Read the 2007 Army Strategic Communication
Guide for key messages and updates.<BR>• <A
href="https://www.us.army.mil/suite/page/303879" target=_blank>Strategic
Communication Coordination Group (SCCG) Workspace</A> <BR>• <A
href="https://www.us.army.mil/suite/page/216363" target=_blank>Army Public
Affairs Portal</A> </P></DIV>
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<H2>NEWS ABOUT THE ARMY</H2>
<P>
<UL>
<LI><B>Army enlists anthropology</B> in war zones (<A
href="http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/05/world/asia/05afghan.html?hp"
target=_blank>NYT</A>)
<LI><B>Sniper team tells of pressure</B> from above (<A
href="http://ebird.afis.mil/ebfiles/e20071005550359.html" target=_blank>EB</A>
| <A
href="http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-snipers5oct05,0,5481304.story?coll=la-home-center"
target=_blank>LAT</A>)
<LI><B>New Army unit helps wounded recuperate,</B> move to civilian world (<A
href="http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=49276"
target=_blank>SAS</A>)
<LI><B>Judge will wait</B> on Watada decision (<A
href="http://ebird.afis.mil/ebfiles/e20071005550428.html" target=_blank>EB</A>
| <A
href="http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/military/stryker/story/171955.html"
target=_blank>NT</A>)</LI></UL>
<P></P>
<H2>WAR ON TERROR NEWS</H2>
<P>
<UL>
<LI><B>U.S. pulls plug</B> on 6 al-Qaeda outlets (<A
href="http://ebird.afis.mil/ebfiles/e20071005550389.html" target=_blank>EB</A>
| <A
href="http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/iraq/2007-10-04-Mediacenter_N.htm?loc=interstitialskip"
target=_blank>USAT</A>)
<LI><B>Odierno says surge working,</B> urges caution in transitioning troops
(<A
href="http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=14425&Itemid=1"
target=_blank>MNF</A>)
<LI><B>Expect fighting in Iraq</B> for 'a while' (<A
href="http://ebird.afis.mil/ebfiles/e20071005550071.html" target=_blank>EB</A>
| <A href="http://starbulletin.com/2007/10/04/news/story12.html"
target=_blank>SB</A>)
<LI><B>Iraqi allies of U.S. forces</B> are killed in three attacks (<A
href="http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/05/world/middleeast/05iraq.html?_r=1&oref=slogin"
target=_blank>NYT</A>)</LI></UL>
<P></P>
<H2>OF INTEREST</H2>
<P>
<UL>
<LI><B>Hot, bloody fight</B> proves Soldiers’ mettle (<A
href="http://www.stripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=49272"
target=_blank>SAS</A>)
<LI><B>Fort Sill Soldier</B> wins armed forces golf championship (<A
href="http://www.army.mil/-news/2007/10/04/5378-fort-sill-soldier-wins-armed-forces-golf-championship/"
target=_blank>ARNews</A>)
<LI><B>Soldier acquitted</B> of charges in gang death (<A
href="http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=49275"
target=_blank>SAS</A>)
<LI><B>Army plans</B> recruiting summit (<A
href="http://www.armytimes.com/news/2007/10/army_codyrecruit_071004w/"
target=_blank>AT</A>)</LI></UL>
<P></P>
<H2>WORLD VIEW</H2>
<P>
<UL>
<LI><B>U.S. kills '25 militants'</B> in Iraq (<A href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/"
target=_blank>BBC</A> | <A
href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/7029346.stm"
target=_blank>Story</A>)
<LI><B>U.S. trooper killed</B> in Baghdad (<A
href="http://www.alalam.ir/english/" target=_blank>ALM</A> | <A
href="http://www.alalam.ir/english/en-NewsPage.asp?newsid=041030120071005103747"
target=_blank>Story</A>)
<LI><B>Army unsure</B> of its Guam needs (<A href="http://www.guampdn.com/"
target=_blank>GM</A> | <A
href="http://www.guampdn.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071005/NEWS01/710050307/1002"
target=_blank>Story</A>)
<LI><B>U.S. troops capture al-Qaida financier</B> near Baghdad (<A
href="http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/" target=_blank>XN</A> | <A
href="http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2007-10/04/content_6830768.htm"
target=_blank>Story</A>)</LI></UL>
<P></P>
<H2>WHAT'S BEING SAID IN BLOGS</H2>
<P>
<UL>
<LI><B>Why?</B> (<A href="http://badgersforward.blogspot.com/"
target=_blank>BF</A>)
<LI><B>Army Ten Miler - October 7</B> - It's race weekend (<A
href="http://gazingattheflag.blogspot.com/" target=_blank>GAF</A>)
<LI><B>Working the night</B> shift (<A
href="http://iraqpictures.blogspot.com/" target=_blank>IP</A>)
<LI><B>One Week in operations</B> against al-Qaeda (<A
href="http://thunderrun.blogspot.com/" target=_blank>TR</A>)</LI></UL>
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