Stand-To!- RESET Pilot - February 19, 2008

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TODAY'S FOCUS


RESET Pilot

What is it?

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.

What has the Army done?

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). 

What continuing efforts does the Army have planned?

The Army will assess its ability to standardize an Army-wide RESET program
in FY 09 based on the results of the RESET Pilot.

* RESET encompasses those tasks required to reintegrate Soldiers and
Families, then organize, man, equip, and train a unit. 

* 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.)

* 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. 

* 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. 

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.

Why is this important to the Army?

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. 


INFORMATION YOU CAN USE


* 2007 Strategic Communication Guide
<https://www.us.army.mil/suite/page/409993?c=ZGF2aWQudmVyZ3VuMg==> - 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> 

* Stories of Valor <http://www.army.mil/valor> 


CALENDAR


Though there are many forms, there is only one spirit of operations: The
offense. FM 3-0. Coming Feb. 28.


WEEKEND SPORTS WRAP-UP


Army picks up 18-15 victory over Lehigh
<http://www.goarmysports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=11100&ATCLID=1391826
> 

Trio of honors for Army goalie Josh Kassel
<http://www.goarmysports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=11100&ATCLID=1392245
> 

Challenging schedule awaits Army baseball team
<http://www.goarmysports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=11100&ATCLID=1392136
> 

Army boxers to be featured on sports wire
<http://www.goarmysports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=11100&ATCLID=1390269
> 



NEWS ABOUT THE ARMY


*	Soldiers' online chats produce valuable Army knowledge, colonel says
(AFIS <http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=48977> ) 
*	Walter Reed's Warrior Clinic officially opens (ARNews
<http://www.army.mil/-news/2008/02/15/7486-walter-reeds-warrior-clinic-offic
ialy-opens/> ) 
*	ACAP 'Express' to debut Feb. 28 (ARNews
<http://www.army.mil/-news/2008/02/15/7480-acap-express-to-debut-feb-28/> ) 
*	Army medics lauded for actions in Taliban attack (AFIS
<http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=48980> )


WAR ON TERROR NEWS


*	How the war in Iraq is changing the American Soldier (USNWR
<http://www.usnews.com/articles/news/iraq/2008/02/13/how-the-war-in-iraq-is-
changing-the-american-soldier.html> ) 
*	Yuma testing systems for war on terror (ARNews
<http://www.army.mil/-news/2008/02/15/7485-yuma-testing-systems-for-war-on-t
error/> ) 
*	Unilateral strike called a model for U.S. operations in Pakistan (WP
<http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/18/AR200802180
2500.html> ) 
*	Permanent U.S. Army command taking shape in Kuwait (S&S
<http://www.stripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=52596> )


OF INTEREST


*	Evolution of a U.S. general in Iraq (WP
<http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/15/AR200802150
3716.html> ) 
*	Enlisting help in financial boot camp (WP
<http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/16/AR200802160
0226.html> ) 
*	The military vs. marriages (WP
<http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/02/18/AR200802180
1538.html> ) 
*	Pushing men out of airplanes kept him in Army (ARNews
<http://www.army.mil/-news/2008/02/15/7481-pushing-men-out-of-airplanes-kept
-him-in-army/> ) 
*	Austin assumes command of Multinational Corps Iraq (AFIS
<http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=48978> )


WORLD VIEW


*	U.S. Army 'stretched thin' by Iraq war (FT
<http://www.ft.com/home/us>  | Story
<http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/1648fe76-de92-11dc-9de3-0000779fd2ac.html> ) 
*	Russia warns U.S. over Kosovo move (BBC <http://news.bbc.co.uk/>  |
Story <http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/7252512.stm> ) 
*	Iraq is still an important issue (AA
<http://www.alarabiya.net/english.html>  | Story
<http://www.alarabiya.net/views/2008/02/18/45802.html> ) 
*	Happiness expressed on Mughniyah's assassination blot on arrogance's
reputation - Rafsanjani (IRNA <http://www.irna.ir/en>  | Story
<http://www2.irna.ir/en/news/view/line-24/0802151221160447.htm> )


WHAT'S BEING SAID IN BLOGS


*	Adventure worth telling (NTG
<http://blog.notes2grow.com/2008/02/19/adventure-worth-telling.aspx> ) 
*	VA announces new guidelines for PTSD claims (SM
<http://soldiersmind.com/2008/02/19/va-announces-new-guidelines-for-ptsd-cla
ims/> ) 
*	Special groups behind Sadr City bombing (LWJ
<http://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2008/02/special_groups_behin.php> ) 
*	Family leave will cover military needs (SM
<http://soldiersmind.com/2008/02/15/family-leave-law-will-cover-military-nee
ds/> )

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