Stand-To!- Future Combat Systems Manned Ground Vehicle Development-May 11, 2 006 (UNCLASSIFIED)

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TODAY'S FOCUS

Future Combat Systems Manned Ground Vehicle Development

What is it? The Manned Ground Vehicle (MGV) represents the first major
modernization of Army ground combat vehicles in 35-40 years. The MGV family
of systems is an integral component of the Army's principal modernization
program called Future Combat Systems (FCS). FCS is our primary modernization
program and most critical investment. This program will pioneer the next
generation of war fighting capabilities that will improve Soldiers' ability
to find and fight their enemies. FCS includes a new class of manned and
unmanned air and ground vehicles, interconnected by a modern network to
better support and sustain Soldiers. When whole BCTs are fielded with the
full complement of FCS systems, these units will be able to generate
significantly more capability. These FCS-equipped BCTs will contain more
fighting vehicles and more infantry squads than the units we field today.
They will be able to generate more capability and control more area with
significantly fewer Soldiers than today. They will require less fuel,
supplies and other logistical support.

The eight variants of the MGV family are:
* Non-Line-of-Sight Cannon 
* Command and Control Vehicle 
* Recon and Surveillance Vehicle 
* Infantry Combat Vehicle 
* Mounted Combat System 
* Non-Line-Of-Sight Mortar 
* Medical and Evacuation Vehicle 
* FCS Recovery and Maintenance Vehicle 

Fielding of the first prototype unit for testing, equipped with the
non-line-of-sight cannon, begins in 2008. The results of this fielding are
expected to generate valuable insights for the remainder of the MGV systems
and subsequent vehicle systems.
Continue <http://www.army.mil/aps/06/maindocument/infopapers/55.html>  

For more  <http://www.army.mil/aps/06/15_addendums.html> information on this
and other topics see Addendum J in the Army Posture Statement.

INFORMATION YOU CAN USE

Army $1000 Referral Bonus Program - Refer a qualified applicant and receive
a $1000 Referral Bonus when the applicant completes military training. 

The Army has implemented a pilot program which allows Soldiers to refer
applicants to recruiters. Soldiers who make referrals may receive a referral
bonus for referring anyone who is qualified, has no prior military service
in the Armed Forces, and completes military training. Immediate family
members do not qualify as a referral. The applicant must enlist in the
Regular Component of the Army, Army Reserve, or Army National Guard, and
complete Basic and Advanced Individual Training (AIT). Additional details
about the program and eligible Soldiers may be obtained at
www.usarec.army.mil/smart <http://www.usarec.army.mil/smart>  or
www.1800goguard.com/esar <http://www.1800goguard.com/esar> .

NEWS ABOUT THE ARMY

*	Army Ahead of Goal For Recruiting Troops (KD
<http://www.kdhnews.com/docs/daily/headlines.aspx?ad=0&sid=10387> ) 

*	Army Rules Put On Hold (LAT
<http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-manual11may11,0,217454
9.story?coll=la-home-headlines> ) 

*	Army Using Policy To Deny Reserve Officer Resignations (WP
<http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/05/10/AR200605100
2061.html> ) 

*	Army Optimistic Current Recruiting Trend Will Continue (AFIS
<http://www.defenselink.mil/news/May2006/20060510_5087.html> ) 

*	Army Guard, Reserve Fall Short of April Recruiting Goals (USAT
<http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2006-05-10-guard-goals_x.htm> )

WAR ON TERROR NEWS

*	Iraqi Aids In Insurgent Capture (MNF
<http://www.mnf-iraq.com/Daily/May/060510.htm> ) 

*	German Inquiry Begins Into Spies' Role In Iraq (WP
<http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/05/11/AR200605110
0229.html> ) 

*	General: Weak Afghan Gov't Driving Violence (CBS
<http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/05/10/terror/main1609154.shtml> ) 

*	Iraqi Leader Calls For Peace (EB
<http://ebird.afis.mil/ebfiles/e20060511433856.html>  | WP
<http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/05/10/AR200605100
0299.html> )

OF INTEREST

*	Outgoing Reserve Chief Criticizes Pentagon (SAS
<http://www.stripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=37074> ) 

*	Memorial Honors Virginia Victims Of Sept. 11 Attacks (AFIS
<http://www.defenselink.mil/news/May2006/20060510_5081.html> ) 

*	National Guard Demands More Say (BST
<http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2006/05/11/national_g
uard_demands_more_say/> ) 

*	Luxury Seating Options Still Available For 'A' Club Members (GAS
<http://goarmysports.cstv.com/genrel/051006aab.html> )

WORLD VIEW

*	US Agrees To Deal On Aid Amid Talk of Civil War (TO
<http://www.timesonline.co.uk>  | Story
<http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,3-2173916,00.html> ) 

*	Lost Generation: U.S. Youth Can't Find Iraq, Afghanistan on Map (ALJ
<http://www.aljazeera.com>  | Story
<http://www.aljazeera.com/me.asp?service_ID=11346> ) 

*	US Urges Investment In Iraq (FT <http://news.ft.com>  | Story
<http://news.ft.com/cms/s/b6152546-dfc1-11da-afe4-0000779e2340.html> ) 

*	Would Israel Hit First? (ALJ <http://www.aljazeera.com>  | Story
<http://www.aljazeera.com/me.asp?service_ID=11321> )

WHAT'S BEING SAID IN BLOGS

*	Women And War Project (BS <http://womenandwarproject.blogspot.com/>
) 

*	"Unexpected Green" Finalist: US Army Rechargable Batteries (TH
<http://www.treehugger.com/files/2006/05/unexpected_gree_7.php> ) 

*	Today in Iraq (BS
<http://dailywarnews.blogspot.com/2006_05_01_dailywarnews_archive.html#11472
8060723741892> ) 

*	FBI Suspects There Are Gangs In The Army (BS
<http://desert-smink.blogspot.com/2006/05/fbi-suspects-there-are-gangs-in-ar
my.html> )

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