For over 235 years the United States Army has been fighting the nation’s wars and at the moment is engaged in operations entirely different from that envisaged after WWII. Multiple deployments from an all volunteer military have placed new types of pressure and challenges that both the military and their defense industry partners have adapted to in robust fashion. As we look into the future of the Army Transformation for the plan to bring our troops home by 2012, we celebrate their achievements and growth as one of the most disciplined, competent and fit forces in the world.
“Let us also remember that for generations, we have done the hard work of protecting our own people, as well as millions around the globe. We have done so because we know that our own future is safer, our own future is brighter, if more of mankind can live with the bright light of freedom and dignity.” - President Barak Obama.
Special Profiles: John McHugh, Secretary of the U.S. Army; Joseph W. Westphal, Under Secretary of the U.S. Army; General Martin E. Dempsey, Joint Chief of Staff; General Raymond Odierno, Army Chief of Staff; General Ann E. Dunwoody, Commanding General, U.S. Army Materiel Command and Major Gen Randolph P Strong, Commander CECOM (LCMC).
Current Operations: Continuing ‘Land Power’ and support to Army operations for Overseas Contingency Operations to disaster relief. Building Strong, the Current Operations Team provides rapid response geospatial intelligence and support at the Army Geospatial Center’s (AGC) lead for crisis support and emergency operations.
Land WarNet (LWN): The Army’s part of the DoD information technology infrastructure, that enables Soldiers to ‘reach back’ for data, in the form of high definition intelligence products. Force Operating Capabilities (FOC) and C5ISR applications combined in a ‘Global Information Grid’ for tactical intelligence, electronic warfare, robotics, research, development, simulation and training. Providing indispensable warfighting capabilities.
The Vanguard for Army Transformation: The change from a division centric Army to a brigade centric one is essential to the Future Force. The Army’s responsibility to satisfy 21st century requirements for an effective full spectrum force demands improved capabilities and rapid deployment of highly integrated combined-arms forces in full effect.
21st Century Equipment: Program Executive Office (PEO) Soldier developing the best equipment as quickly as possible, ensuring everything worn or carried works together as an integrated system; individual equipment, warfare machinery, vehicles, aircraft and technology.
Army’s Special Operations Forces: Ranger, Special Operations Aviation, Psychological Operations, Civil Affairs, Signal and Combat Support units. To be the premier team of special warriors, thoroughly prepared, properly equipped, and highly motivated. ‘At the right place at the right time.’
Army Materiel Command: Providing superior technology, acquisition support and logistics to ensure dominant land force capability for Soldiers. From beans to bayonets, supplying the Army with equipment, ammunition, food, clothing, and supports billions of dollars worth of end items and parts to our Soldiers, the U.S. and our Allies.
The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA): The first in all-source defense intelligence to prevent strategic surprise and deliver a decision advantage to warfighters, defense planners, and policymakers. DIA deploys globally alongside warfighters and interagency partners to defend America's national security interests. Celebrates 50 Years of the agency’s legacy forging their future.