Stand-To!- Battle Command-May 18, 2006 (UNCLASSIFIED)

Thu May 18 10:38:40 EDT 2006

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TODAY'S FOCUS

Battle Command

What is it? Battle Command is the art and science of applying leadership and
decision making to achieve mission success. Battle Command leverages and
integrates initiatives and technologies to deliver information superiority
to the Warfighter across the entire force. Battle Command consists of
communications and networking solutions that enable better control of our
Soldiers and units as well as an ability to make critical decisions faster
than the enemy can respond. These solutions apply to all levels of the Army
- from the squad to the highest headquarters.

What has the Army done? By applying the lessons learned in combat, the Army
has improved both Army and Joint Force battle command capabilities and
provides commanders with capabilities they have never had before. The Joint
Network Node Communications extends voice, video and internet protocol-based
services down to the maneuver battalion level increasing the connectivity of
this unit by five times compared to earlier organizational designs. Blue
Force Tracker allows commanders to "see" the battlefield more accurately by
telling them the location of all units in the area. Command Post of the
Future is an executive level decision support system that provides
situational awareness and collaborative tools to support decision making,
planning, and rehearsal and execution management for commanders and staff. 
Continue <http://www.army.mil/aps/06/maindocument/infopapers/01.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

*	Rumsfeld Calls Border Duty Guard Test (EB
<http://ebird.afis.mil/ebfiles/e20060518435134.html>  | WT
<http://www.washingtontimes.com/national/20060517-113854-4229r.htm> ) 

*	Army Secretary Continues To See Improvement (ARNews
<http://www4.army.mil/ocpa/read.php?story_id_key=9021> ) 

*	7th Special Forces Group Would Rather Stay (FNC
<http://www.fayettevillenc.com/article?id=233221> ) 

*	Guard Support At Border To Use Only About 2 Percent Of Force (ARNews
<http://www4.army.mil/ocpa/read.php?story_id_key=9023> )

WAR ON TERROR NEWS

*	Troop Cuts Uncertain, Rumsfeld Testifies (EB
<http://ebird.afis.mil/ebfiles/e20060518435114.html> )| WP
<http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/05/17/AR200605170
1935.html> ) 

*	Iraqi Medics Take To The Battlefield (ARNews
<http://www4.army.mil/ocpa/read.php?story_id_key=9025> ) 

*	Educational Opportunities Rise (MNF
<http://www.mnf-iraq.com/Daily/May/060518.htm> ) 

*	At Least 18 Iraqis Killed In Attacks (NYT
<http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/world/AP-Iraq.html?hp&ex=1148011200&en=2f3d
59ed140eac0c&ei=5094&partner=homepage> )

OF INTEREST

*	HBO Film 'Baghdad ER' Examines Combat Hospital (AFIS
<http://www.defenselink.mil/news/May2006/20060517_5149.html> ) 

*	U.S. Said to Weigh A New Approach On North Korea (NYT
<http://www.nytimes.com/2006/05/18/world/asia/18korea.html?hp&ex=1148011200&
en=e93b4d0acc403f02&ei=5094&partner=homepage> ) 

*	What's New In MREs For 2008? Not Stuffed Cabbage (SAS
<http://www.stripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=37266> ) 

*	Army Golfers Ready For 2006 NCAA East Regional In Orlando (GAS
<http://goarmysports.cstv.com/sports/m-golf/spec-rel/051706aaa.html> )

WORLD VIEW

*	U.S. Using Blinding Lasers In Iraq (ALJ <http://www.aljazeera.com>
| Story <http://www.aljazeera.com/me.asp?service_ID=11239> ) 

*	Iran's Ties to Terrorist Groups Pose Threat to US (AWN
<http://www.arabworldnews.com/>  | Story
<http://www.voanews.com/english/2006-05-17-voa61.cfm> ) 

*	Demonising The Middle East (ALJ <http://www.aljazeera.com>  | Story
<http://www.aljazeera.com/me.asp?service_ID=11394> ) 

*	Lack of Surprise Greets Word Of US-Libya Ties (DWN
<http://www.dawn.com>  | Story <http://www.dawn.com/2006/05/17/int12.htm> )

WHAT'S BEING SAID IN BLOGS

*	Americans Enlist In Record Numbers (BS
<http://dickmcdonald.blogspot.com/2006_05_01_dickmcdonald_archive.html#11479
2736423134027> ) 

*	Arizona or Anbar? (WB
<http://www.watchblog.com/republicans/archives/003636.html> ) 

*	Oh The Army (BS <http://boredsoldier.blogspot.com/> )

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