Stand-To!- Military Construction Transformation - Part 2 - October 5, 2007

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TODAY'S FOCUS


Military Construction Transformation - Part 2

Note: This is a continuation from yesterday's edition.

What has the Army done? 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.

What continuing efforts are planned? 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. 

Why is this important to the Army? 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.



INFORMATION YOU CAN USE


* 2007 Strategic Communication Guide
<https://www.us.army.mil/suite/page/409993>  - Read the 2007 Army Strategic
Communication Guide for key messages and updates.
* Strategic Communication Coordination Group (SCCG) Workspace
<https://www.us.army.mil/suite/page/303879>  
* Army Public Affairs Portal <https://www.us.army.mil/suite/page/216363>  


NEWS ABOUT THE ARMY


*	Army enlists anthropology in war zones (NYT
<http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/05/world/asia/05afghan.html?hp> ) 
*	Sniper team tells of pressure from above (EB
<http://ebird.afis.mil/ebfiles/e20071005550359.html>  | LAT
<http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-snipers5oct05,0,5481304
.story?coll=la-home-center> ) 
*	New Army unit helps wounded recuperate, move to civilian world (SAS
<http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=49276> ) 
*	Judge will wait on Watada decision (EB
<http://ebird.afis.mil/ebfiles/e20071005550428.html>  | NT
<http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/military/stryker/story/171955.html> )


WAR ON TERROR NEWS


*	U.S. pulls plug on 6 al-Qaeda outlets (EB
<http://ebird.afis.mil/ebfiles/e20071005550389.html>  | USAT
<http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/iraq/2007-10-04-Mediacenter_N.htm?loc=in
terstitialskip> ) 
*	Odierno says surge working, urges caution in transitioning troops
(MNF
<http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=14425&Ite
mid=1> ) 
*	Expect fighting in Iraq for 'a while' (EB
<http://ebird.afis.mil/ebfiles/e20071005550071.html>  | SB
<http://starbulletin.com/2007/10/04/news/story12.html> ) 
*	Iraqi allies of U.S. forces are killed in three attacks (NYT
<http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/05/world/middleeast/05iraq.html?_r=1&oref=sl
ogin> )


OF INTEREST


*	Hot, bloody fight proves Soldiers' mettle (SAS
<http://www.stripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=49272> ) 
*	Fort Sill Soldier wins armed forces golf championship (ARNews
<http://www.army.mil/-news/2007/10/04/5378-fort-sill-soldier-wins-armed-forc
es-golf-championship/> ) 
*	Soldier acquitted of charges in gang death (SAS
<http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=49275> ) 
*	Army plans recruiting summit (AT
<http://www.armytimes.com/news/2007/10/army_codyrecruit_071004w/> )


WORLD VIEW


*	U.S. kills '25 militants' in Iraq (BBC <http://news.bbc.co.uk/>  |
Story <http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/middle_east/7029346.stm> ) 
*	U.S. trooper killed in Baghdad (ALM <http://www.alalam.ir/english/>
| Story
<http://www.alalam.ir/english/en-NewsPage.asp?newsid=041030120071005103747>
) 
*	Army unsure of its Guam needs (GM <http://www.guampdn.com/>  | Story
<http://www.guampdn.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071005/NEWS01/710050307
/1002> ) 
*	U.S. troops capture al-Qaida financier near Baghdad (XN
<http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/>  | Story
<http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2007-10/04/content_6830768.htm> )


WHAT'S BEING SAID IN BLOGS


*	Why? (BF <http://badgersforward.blogspot.com/> ) 
*	Army Ten Miler - October 7 - It's race weekend (GAF
<http://gazingattheflag.blogspot.com/> ) 
*	Working the night shift (IP <http://iraqpictures.blogspot.com/> ) 
*	One Week in operations against al-Qaeda (TR
<http://thunderrun.blogspot.com/> )

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