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<DIV id=date>Edition: Tue, February 19, 2008<BR><A
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<H2>TODAY'S FOCUS</H2>
<P><B>RESET Pilot</B><BR><BR><B>What is it?</B><BR><BR>The RESET Pilot is a test
program to validate the process a unit will follow after deployment that will
systematically restore the unit to an appropriate level of equipment, Soldier
and Family readiness in preparation for future deployments and
contingencies.<BR><BR><B>What has the Army done?</B><BR><BR>The Army has
identified eight active-component and five reserve-component units to
participate in the RESET Pilot test. The RESET Pilot will confirm the schedule
and resources required to sustain this process for all units returning from
deployments, and to support implementation of the Army Force Generation
(ARFORGEN) model. These units are: 82 DIV HQ, 1/3 ID, 4/25 IBCT (Abn), 2/82 IBCT
(Abn), 173 IBCT (Abn), 82 CAB, 43 ASG, 864 EN HVY BN, 116 IBCT (ARNG), 111 EN
BDE (ARNG), 478 EN BN (USAR), 325 MD (CSH) (USAR) and 396 EN Co (USAR).
<BR><BR><B>What continuing efforts does the Army have planned?</B><BR><BR>The
Army will assess its ability to standardize an Army-wide RESET program in FY 09
based on the results of the RESET Pilot.<BR><BR>• RESET encompasses those tasks
required to reintegrate Soldiers and Families, then organize, man, equip, and
train a unit. <BR><BR>• RESET is predicated on the concept of allowing Soldiers
and Families the opportunity to recover in order to reverse the cumulative
effects of sustained operational tempo. (The first six months after return –
referred to as “reconstitution” – maximizes Soldier and Family
reintegration.)<BR><BR>• RESET restores readiness to the Army by reversing the
effects of combat operations – restores equipment readiness by bringing
equipment to a desired maintenance and operational standard; provides time for
leaders, Soldiers and Families to recover and train for the next contingency;
and, where possible, improves unit capabilities through equipment upgrades and
improved training. <BR><BR>• RESET is a pillar of our strategy – it restores
readiness, restores necessary depth and breadth to Army capabilities, rebuilds
essential capacity by focusing on unit readiness and cohesion, and builds on
combat experiences to build strategic depth for future challenges. <BR><BR>Army
Commands, in conjunction with HQDA, TRADOC, AMC, USAR, and ARNG will monitor the
RESET Pilot to ensure required tasks are implemented to standard to enhance
equipment, and Soldier and Family readiness, and to allow the Army to generate
combat ready units and build strategic depth.<BR><BR><B>Why is this important to
the Army?</B><BR><BR>Persistent conflict and change characterize the strategic
environment and will result in a continued high demand for Army forces and
capabilities. We are committed to restoring balance to preserve our
all-volunteer force, restore necessary depth and breadth to Army capabilities,
and build essential capacity for the future. Standardizing our RESET processes
for units, Soldiers and Families is essential for sustaining the expected high
tempo of deployments and is key to restoring balance in the Army and maintaining
the quality and viability of the many capabilities we provide the nation. </P>
<H2>INFORMATION YOU CAN USE</H2>
<P>• <A
href="https://www.us.army.mil/suite/page/409993?c=ZGF2aWQudmVyZ3VuMg==">2007
Strategic Communication Guide </A>- Read the 2007 Army Strategic Communication
Guide for key messages and updates<BR><BR>• <A
href="https://www.us.army.mil/suite/page/303879">Strategic Communication
Coordination Group (SCCG) Workspace </A><BR><BR>• <A
href="https://www.us.army.mil/suite/page/216363">Army Public Affairs Portal
</A><BR><BR>• <A href="http://www.army.mil/valor">Stories of Valor </A></P>
<H2>CALENDAR</H2>
<P><B>Though there are many forms, there is only one spirit of operations: The
offense. FM 3-0. Coming Feb. 28.</B></P>
<H2>WEEKEND SPORTS WRAP-UP</H2>
<P><A
href="http://www.goarmysports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=11100&ATCLID=1391826"><B>Army
picks up 18-15 victory</B> over Lehigh</A><BR><BR><A
href="http://www.goarmysports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=11100&ATCLID=1392245"><B>Trio
of honors</B> for Army goalie Josh Kassel</A><BR><BR><A
href="http://www.goarmysports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=11100&ATCLID=1392136"><B>Challenging
schedule</B> awaits Army baseball team</A><BR><BR><A
href="http://www.goarmysports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=11100&ATCLID=1390269"><B>Army
boxers</B> to be featured on sports wire</A><BR></P></DIV>
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<H2>NEWS ABOUT THE ARMY</H2>
<P>
<UL>
<LI><B>Soldiers’ online chats</B> produce valuable Army knowledge, colonel
says (<A href="http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=48977"
target=_blank>AFIS</A>)
<LI><B>Walter Reed's Warrior Clinic</B> officially opens (<A
href="http://www.army.mil/-news/2008/02/15/7486-walter-reeds-warrior-clinic-officialy-opens/"
target=_blank>ARNews</A>)
<LI><B>ACAP 'Express'</B> to debut Feb. 28 (<A
href="http://www.army.mil/-news/2008/02/15/7480-acap-express-to-debut-feb-28/"
target=_blank>ARNews</A>)
<LI><B>Army medics lauded</B> for actions in Taliban attack (<A
href="http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=48980"
target=_blank>AFIS</A>)</LI></UL>
<P></P>
<H2>WAR ON TERROR NEWS</H2>
<P>
<UL>
<LI><B>How the war in Iraq</B> is changing the American Soldier (<A
href="http://www.usnews.com/articles/news/iraq/2008/02/13/how-the-war-in-iraq-is-changing-the-american-soldier.html"
target=_blank>USNWR</A>)
<LI><B>Yuma testing systems</B> for war on terror (<A
href="http://www.army.mil/-news/2008/02/15/7485-yuma-testing-systems-for-war-on-terror/"
target=_blank>ARNews</A>)
<LI><B>Unilateral strike</B> called a model for U.S. operations in Pakistan
(<A
href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/18/AR2008021802500.html"
target=_blank>WP</A>)
<LI><B>Permanent U.S. Army command</B> taking shape in Kuwait (<A
href="http://www.stripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=52596"
target=_blank>S&S</A>)</LI></UL>
<P></P>
<H2>OF INTEREST</H2>
<P>
<UL>
<LI><B>Evolution of a U.S. general</B> in Iraq (<A
href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/15/AR2008021503716.html"
target=_blank>WP</A>)
<LI><B>Enlisting help</B> in financial boot camp (<A
href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/16/AR2008021600226.html"
target=_blank>WP</A>)
<LI><B>The military vs. marriages</B> (<A
href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/18/AR2008021801538.html"
target=_blank>WP</A>)
<LI><B>Pushing men out of airplanes</B> kept him in Army (<A
href="http://www.army.mil/-news/2008/02/15/7481-pushing-men-out-of-airplanes-kept-him-in-army/"
target=_blank>ARNews</A>)
<LI><B>Austin assumes command</B> of Multinational Corps Iraq (<A
href="http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=48978"
target=_blank>AFIS</A>)</LI></UL>
<P></P>
<H2>WORLD VIEW</H2>
<P>
<UL>
<LI><B>U.S. Army</B> 'stretched thin' by Iraq war (<A
href="http://www.ft.com/home/us" target=_blank>FT</A> | <A
href="http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/1648fe76-de92-11dc-9de3-0000779fd2ac.html"
target=_blank>Story</A>)
<LI><B>Russia warns U.S. </B>over Kosovo move (<A
href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/" target=_blank>BBC</A> | <A
href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7252512.stm" target=_blank>Story</A>)
<LI><B>Iraq is still an important issue</B> (<A
href="http://www.alarabiya.net/english.html" target=_blank>AA</A> | <A
href="http://www.alarabiya.net/views/2008/02/18/45802.html"
target=_blank>Story</A>)
<LI><B>Happiness expressed on Mughniyah's assassination</B> blot on
arrogance's reputation - Rafsanjani (<A href="http://www.irna.ir/en"
target=_blank>IRNA</A> | <A
href="http://www2.irna.ir/en/news/view/line-24/0802151221160447.htm"
target=_blank>Story</A>)</LI></UL>
<P></P>
<H2>WHAT'S BEING SAID IN BLOGS</H2>
<P>
<UL>
<LI><B>Adventure worth telling</B> (<A
href="http://blog.notes2grow.com/2008/02/19/adventure-worth-telling.aspx"
target=_blank>NTG</A>)
<LI><B>VA announces</B> new guidelines for PTSD claims (<A
href="http://soldiersmind.com/2008/02/19/va-announces-new-guidelines-for-ptsd-claims/"
target=_blank>SM</A>)
<LI><B>Special groups</B> behind Sadr City bombing (<A
href="http://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2008/02/special_groups_behin.php"
target=_blank>LWJ</A>)
<LI><B>Family leave</B> will cover military needs (<A
href="http://soldiersmind.com/2008/02/15/family-leave-law-will-cover-military-needs/"
target=_blank>SM</A>)</LI></UL>
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