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<DIV id=date>Edition: Fri, October 19, 2007<BR><A
href="http://www4.army.mil/news/standto.php?dte=2007-10-19">Rich-text
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<H2>TODAY'S FOCUS</H2>
<P><B>Defense Support of Civil Authorities Course</B><BR><BR><B>What is it?</B>
United States Army North conducts the strategic-level Defense Support of Civil
Authorities course, which attracts military and civilian attendees from across
the United States. The course focuses on how Department of Defense forces may
support civil authorities in response to a natural or manmade disaster. The
command developed the course at the direction of U.S. Northern Command, the
unified command responsible for homeland defense, civil support and theater
security cooperation with Canada and Mexico. <BR><BR><B>What has the Army
done?</B> Army North conducts approximately 12 courses per year throughout the
United States. The three-phase course includes a distance learning course as a
general overview and a one-week interactive classroom session focusing on
intergovernmental and interagency response. The third phase provides regular
updates on new developments in policy, strategy and doctrine related to homeland
defense, homeland security and emergency preparedness so alumni can remain
current. Army North has established a <A href="http://www.usarnorth.org/"
target=_blank>Web site,</A> to provide course information and resources to those
interested in defense support of civil authorities.<BR><BR><B>What efforts does
the Army plan to continue in the future?</B> Army North is working with the
Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to
create a similar course geared toward the interagency audience. The first course
will be held at the Emergency Management Institute in Emmitsburg, Md., next
spring.<BR><BR><B>Why is this important to the Army?</B> Army North is working
to improve understanding of the military’s role in defense support of civil
authorities. The command will continue to build stronger relationships with the
civilian agencies that lead disaster response in the United States.<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>
<DIV class=column>
<H2>NEWS ABOUT THE ARMY</H2>
<P>
<UL>
<LI><B>Army looking to measure enthusiasm</B> of recruits (<A
href="http://www.stripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=49606"
target=_blank>SAS</A>)
<LI><B>Stop-loss program</B> here to stay, Army says (<A
href="http://ebird.afis.mil/ebfiles/e20071019554024.html" target=_blank>EB</A>
| <A href="http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/336068_army19.html"
target=_blank>SPI</A>)
<LI><B>National Guard struggles to fill</B> changing role (<A
href="http://www.armytimes.com/news/2007/10/ap_guardchange_071019/"
target=_blank>AT</A>)
<LI><B>MEDCOM launches</B> pneumonia vaccination campaign (<A
href="http://www.army.mil/-news/2007/10/18/5649-medcom-launches-pneumonia-vaccination-campaign/"
target=_blank>ARNews</A>)</LI></UL>
<P></P>
<H2>WAR ON TERROR NEWS</H2>
<P>
<UL>
<LI><B>Reconciliation key</B> to defeating al Qaeda in Iraq (<A
href="http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=14686&Itemid=1"
target=_blank>MNF</A>)
<LI><B>Blast kills 2 at high school</B> in Basra (<A
href="http://ebird.afis.mil/ebfiles/e20071019553979.html" target=_blank>EB</A>
| <A
href="http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-iraq19oct19,1,5224813.story?ctrack=1&cset=true"
target=_blank>LAT</A>)
<LI><B>America's hope for Iraq war up,</B> poll says (<A
href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/article/20071019/NATION/110190081/1002"
target=_blank>WT</A>)
<LI><B>Local foes commit to peace</B> in Baghdad (<A
href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/18/AR2007101802185.html?sub=AR"
target=_blank>WP</A>)</LI></UL>
<P></P>
<H2>OF INTEREST</H2>
<P>
<UL>
<LI><B>Tricare now offering</B> some free MRI cancer screenings (<A
href="http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=49607"
target=_blank>SAS</A>)
<LI><B>Veteran stress cases up</B> sharply (<A
href="http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2007-10-18-veterans-stress_N.htm"
target=_blank>USAT</A>)
<LI><B>Sgt. Nunn finishes 9th</B> in CISM racewalk (<A
href="http://www.army.mil/-news/2007/10/18/5648-sgt-nunn-finishes-9th-in-cism-racewalk/"
target=_blank>ARNews</A>)
<LI><B>Army Reserve</B> chief visits (<A
href="http://www.guampdn.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071019/NEWS01/710190312/1002"
target=_blank>GM</A>)</LI></UL>
<P></P>
<H2>WORLD VIEW</H2>
<P>
<UL>
<LI><B>U.S. Soldier's attorney says he fired on command</B> but intentionally
missed Iraqi (<A href="http://www.iht.com/" target=_blank>IHT</A> | <A
href="http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/10/18/america/NA-GEN-US-Soldiers-Charged.php"
target=_blank>Story</A>)
<LI><B>U.S. troops coming over</B> to replace comrades fighting (<A
href="http://news.balita.ph/html/index.php" target=_blank>BTA</A> | <A
href="http://news.balita.ph/html/article.php/20071018193343844"
target=_blank>Story</A>)
<LI><B>Iraqi, U.S. troops detain senior official</B> in southern Iraq (<A
href="http://english.people.com.cn/" target=_blank>PDO</A> | <A
href="http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/6286070.html"
target=_blank>Story</A>)
<LI><B>Two years after U.S. Soldier's death,</B> widow has his son (<A
href="http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/" target=_blank>BT</A> | <A
href="http://news.brisbanetimes.com.au/two-years-after-us-soldiers-death-widow-has-his-son/20070619-159s.html"
target=_blank>Story</A>)</LI></UL>
<P></P>
<H2>WHAT'S BEING SAID IN BLOGS</H2>
<P>
<UL>
<LI><B>Army putting more focus</B> on Families (<A
href="http://soldiersmind.com/" target=_blank>SM</A>)
<LI><B>Another task force pathfinder Soldier</B> dies (<A
href="http://badgersforward.blogspot.com/" target=_blank>BF</A>)
<LI><B>Thank you</B> Iran? (<A href="http://iraqpictures.blogspot.com/"
target=_blank>IP</A>)
<LI><B>Al-Qaeda's summer 2007</B> attack on U.S. (STRATFOR) (<A
href="http://www.rofasix.blogspot.com/" target=_blank>RSX</A>)</LI></UL>
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