S7 - Information Proponent Office

Proposed Definitions

As we get comments from the field regarding how to define Soldier and Leader engagements, what do you think about these proposed definitions from the ongoing discourse? Do you agree with these? How would you define the following terms?: Engagement- a...

Posted Feb 09 2010, 02:05 PM by IPO with | with 11 comment(s)

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Calling all FA30s

The IPO wants your input! We’re consolidating the former “Beacon” with the IPO Web page and we need content. Send us your articles and papers on FA30 issues for posting on our public Web page at: http://usacac.army.mil/cac2/IPO/index...

Posted Feb 03 2010, 03:18 PM by IPO with | with no comments

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PCS Awards

Seminar leaders MAJ Rich Dunbar and MAJ Byron Sarchet received their PCS awards from the IPO Director. COL Dominique pins the Army Commendation Medal on MAJ Dunbar. The Director introduces MAJ Sarchet. MAJ Sarchet sporting his new ARCOM. After the presentation...

Posted Jan 25 2010, 04:23 PM by IPO with | with no comments

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Hail & Farewell

The IPO held a Hail & Farewell at Bichelmeyer’s Steakhouse in Tonganoxie, Kansas. The food was great, but sadly we had to say goodbye to three of our FA30 QC seminar leaders… MAJ Rich Dunbar, who is leaving to attend ILE… MAJ Byron...

Posted Jan 22 2010, 08:52 AM by IPO with | with no comments

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Goodbye!

The IPO said goodbye to its former Chief of Doctrine LTC Eric Henderson and IPO Director COL Dominique presented Henderson with his PCS award. LTC Henderson is on his way to Fort Drum, N.Y., to take his new position as G7 for the 10th Mountain Division...

Posted Jan 12 2010, 10:29 AM by IPO with | with no comments

Writing Contest

Thanks for your entries in the 2009 CAC CG Writing Contest on Information. Our judges have carefully read each submission and tallied their votes. Stand by while the IPO takes care of some administrative tasks. We’ll announce the winner (or winners...

Posted Jan 04 2010, 02:28 PM by IPO with | with no comments

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Graduation Photos

As promised, here are more photos from the FA30 QC graduation. Enjoy! Great work, FA30 students! Go out into the Army and do great things!

Posted Dec 23 2009, 09:51 AM by IPO with | with no comments

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Congratulations FA30 QC Graduates!

The academically rigorous 12-week course prepares officers to serve as brigade S7s and division G7s. The FA30 qualification course focuses on the integration of information operations core, supporting and related capabilities. Students learn to think...

Posted Dec 22 2009, 03:20 PM by IPO with | with no comments

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IPO Director's Presentation

COL Michael Dominique, Director, Information Proponent Office, recently gave his final presentation to the Fall 2009 FA30 qualification course. The subject of the colonel’s discussion was “The Future of Information Operations.” MAJ Michael...

Posted Dec 03 2009, 10:26 AM by IPO with | with no comments

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THIS IS THE FINAL DAY…

…to send us your submission for the 2009 CAC CG’s Writing Contest! GET ON IT! SEND US YOUR PAPER BY MIDNIGHT TONIGHT! Send your entry to melanie.marcec@conus.army.mil or IPO-IE_Planner@conus.army.mil . This year’s theme is “Building...

Posted Nov 30 2009, 10:26 AM by IPO with | with no comments

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FA30 Reserve Component Graduation

IPO is pleased to acknowledge the latest group of Reserve Component FA30 QC graduates. Congratulations, students, on your achievement! Here are a few pictures from the ceremony. Below, the RC class relaxes and takes a short breather before graduation...

Posted Nov 10 2009, 09:01 AM by IPO with | with no comments

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Congratulations, MAJ Atkins!

The IPO is pleased to announce another FA30 promotion! On 2 November 2009, MAJ Jacob (Jake) Atkins (third from left) officially said goodbye to his captain’s bars. MAJ Atkins said, “This is a big step for me…I am excited about this...

Posted Nov 09 2009, 10:39 AM by IPO with | with 1 comment(s)

2009 Writing Competition

REMINDER: We're less than 30 days away from t he deadline for the Fourth Annual CAC Commanding General’s Writing Competition on Information! Please submit your entry by 30 November 2009 to Melanie Marcec at melanie.marcec@conus.army.mil . CAC...

Posted Nov 05 2009, 05:03 PM by IPO with | with no comments

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FA30 Promotion

Congratulations to LTC Mitchell Goodrich on his promotion! On 29 October 2009, IPO and FA30 faculty and students gathered to watch MAJ Goodrich become the next FA30 Lieutenant Colonel. Below, MAJ Goodrich enjoys his final few minutes as an O4... ...before...

Posted Oct 30 2009, 12:49 PM by IPO with | with 9 comment(s)

Bullets and Blogs: New Media and the Warfighter

New discussion topic, IPO bloggers! The U.S. Army War College released a new workshop report, “Bullets and Blogs: New Media and the Warfighter.” The workshop, held in January 2008, brought together experts from the Department of Defense, Department...

Posted Oct 23 2009, 01:09 PM by IPO with | with 6 comment(s)

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