CAC-T leading the way in training

Army launches new leader development strategy

Leader development is the deliberate, continuous, and progressive process-founded in Army values-that grows Soldiers and Army Civilians into competent, committed professional leaders of character. How does the new Army Leader Development Strategy apply to you?

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Change of Command

CTC rotation, home station linked in training exercise

FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. -- A unique training event will digitally link a unit at a Combat Training Center with a home station unit, helping commanders create dynamic exercises. The Global Simulation Capability (GSC) of the National Simulation Center (NSC) is working with the 10th Mountain Division on this new type of training exercise. The NSC is a subordinate organization of the Combined Arms Center -- Training (CAC-T), Fort Leavenworth. "Linking units at home station to units conducting training at the CTCs provides commanders increased opportunities for multi-echelon and combined arms training," said Brig. Gen. Mike Lundy, deputy commanding general of CAC-T. "This provides commanders an expanded range of options to train mission command at lower costs while maximizing the higher fidelity of the CTC environment. "

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COL Mike Barbee receives Legion of Merit Award

BG Mike Lundy, deputy commanding general, Combined Arms Center – Training, (left) presents the Legion of Merit Award to COL Mike Barbee. Barbee is leaving his post as director of the Combat Training Center Directorate (CTCD) for another assignment. During a ceremony outside of CAC-T headquarters, Lundy congratulated Barbee for his leadership of CCTD. Barbee thanked members of CTCD and CAC-T for their service and assistance.

Change of Command

Col. Liddell takes over at ATSC

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. – Col. Dave Liddell is the new commander of the Army Training Support Center (ATSC), replacing Col. Sharon Baker. ATSC is a subordinate organization of the Combined Arms Center – Training (CAC-T). Col. Dave Liddell receives the Army Training Support Center colors from Brig. Gen. Mike Lundy, Deputy Commanding General, Combined Arms Center-Training. Liddell replaced outgoing ATSC commander Col. Sharon Baker (right) who retired.Photo by Chris Deluca.

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Project Warrior

Army renews Project Warrior

FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. -- The Army is restarting a program to pass on insights and knowledge from the Combat Training Centers to benefit the U.S. Training and Doctrine Command Centers of Excellence and the force. In May, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno announced the re-establishment of Project Warrior to help the Army transition from a force focused on counterinsurgency operations to a smaller, more versatile one ready for a wide range of missions. Odierno said Project Warrior will assist in the transition by producing agile, adaptive leaders.

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Brigade commander discusses benefits of Integrated Training Environment

More than 600 Soldiers from the 2nd Brigade Combat Team of the 1st Cavalry Division participated in an exercise that combined live, virtual and constructive enablers. Last year’s exercise tested the computer software and hardware that allow the enablers to work with each other seamlessly. The computer software and hardware also stimulated Mission Command Systems with realistic information about unit actions – both live and simulated.

Click here to see 2nd BCT commander Col. Robert Whittle discuss the exercise.

To learn more, see the Integrated Training Environment page.

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