News Archive

Thu, 2017-08-03 09:35

Major James Kolky from OPS Group Bravo, discusses mission analysis with members of the 28th ECAB. The 28th ECAB attended mission command training from 24-28 July to prepare for WFX 18-1. Mission Analysis is the process by which the operating plan and contingency plans are developed. It includes organizing the team to meet the mission objectives, allocating resources to perform the critical tasks, and monitoring the team and the environment to adjust resources as necessary.

Thu, 2017-08-03 09:33

Members of Mission Command Training Program's Operations Group Foxtrot traveled to USAG Humphreys, South Korea this week to conduct a Mission Command Training (MCT) Seminar with staff members from 2nd Infantry Division's Combat Aviation Brigade. Chief Warrant Officer 4 Jesse Lee facilitated a workshop on the first two steps of the Military Decision Making Process, which included a discussion of trends witnessed across other brigades in previous Warfighter Exercises. This MCT seminar is designed to prepare units for their Warfighter Exercise by providing a doctrine refresher for the staff.

Thu, 2017-07-27 10:16

Colonel Edward Bohnemann, chief of staff for the U.S. Army Combined Arms Center, addresses graduates of the Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Program at Fort Leavenworth Thursday, July 27. The program provides transitioning service members with management training and hands-on experience in the civilian workforce, expanding corporate America's understanding of the veteran job market and preparing those individuals for smooth transitions into meaningful civilian careers.

Mon, 2017-07-24 14:23

Mr. Gonzalo Pareja, product manager for the Tactical Mission Command (PdM TMC), addresses Command Post Computing Environment (CPCE) Limited Objective Experiment (LOE) participants. The event was hosted by the Mission Command Battle Lab (MCBL), Mission Command Capability Development Integration and Directorate (MC CDID) from 17-21 July 2017, and is part of the Army’s efforts to establish industry-like common hardware, software, and data standards. MC CDID and MCBL are dedicated to creating a Common Operating Picture (COP) of the battlefield that displays a similar “look and feel” across platforms.

Mon, 2017-07-24 09:10

Lt. Gen. Michael D. Lundy, Commanding General Combined Arms Center and Fort Leavenworth, opens the semi-annual Army Learning Coordination Council Principals Committee meeting Friday, 21July, at the Arnold Conference Room on Fort Leavenworth. The council is co-chaired by Lundy and Lt. Gen. Sean B. MacFarland, Deputy Commanding General of U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command. The meeting focused on the Army Targeting Gap, TRADOC Course Growth, the Warrant Officer Professional Military Education Analysis, the report of the Center for Army Leadership Annual Survey of Army Leadership results in the areas of officer professional military education course rigor, and the Advanced Leaders Course/Senior Leaders Course common core update.

Thu, 2017-07-20 16:30

Rear Adm. Carsten Stawitzki, Commandant of the German Joint Command and Staff College, met with Maj. Gen. John S. Kem, Provost of the Army University and Deputy Commandant of the Command and General Staff College, and toured CGSC at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, July 20. Stawitzki was briefed on the Command and General Staff Officers Course and the School of Advanced Military Studies. He also observed a virtual staff ride at the Army University Press, and met with German staff and students during his visit to Fort Leavenworth. The CGSC visit was part of a larger visit to several Department of Defense Schools, including National Defense University, Naval War College, and the Air Force Staff College in order to learn and share tactics, techniques and procedures (TTPs) and best practices of military education.

Wed, 2017-07-19 14:29

Command Sgt. Maj. Karim M. Mella passes the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC) colors to Col. Keith W. Anthony for the last time as command of the organization is passed to Col. Robert F. Alvaro Wed, July 19. Brigadier Gen. Eugene "Gene" J. LeBoeuf, the deputy commanding general and executive Vice Provost for Academic Affairs for Army University, was on-hand to officiate the ceremony, which was held at Fort Benning, Ga. (Photo by Lee A. Rials, WHINSEC PAO)

Wed, 2017-07-19 14:27

Colonel John Vermeesch, Director, Center for the Army Profession and Ethic (CAPE) and other members of the CAPE leadership team shared the Army story with the General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen of New York City. The meeting presented a unique opportunity to discuss the Army Profession and ethic with one of New York City's oldest professional organizations. Founded in 1785, the General Society continues to serve and improve the quality of life of the people of the City of New York. CAPE’s participation in the event also supported the USMA Superintendent’s strategic objective of outreach to NYC.

Mon, 2017-07-17 09:36

Maj. Gen. Robert P. Walters, Jr. assumed command of the U.S. Army Intelligence Center of Excellence and Fort Huachuca from Maj. Gen. Scott D. Berrier July 14, 2017 in a ceremony on Brown Parade Field here. Lt. Gen. Michael D. Lundy, commanding general of the U.S. Army Combined Arms Center and Fort Leavenworth, Kansas was the reviewing officer. (Fort Huachuca Public Affairs photo by Lara Poirrier)

Fri, 2017-07-14 08:53

Maj. Gen. John S. Kem, Provost of the Army University, and Dr. Greg Gunderson, President, Park University, signed an agreement on July 13, 2017 at the Army University headquarters on Fort Leavenworth, KS, for the two universities to work together to seek collaborative solutions to address military-civilian education issues that are in the best interest of providing a world-class educational experience for all military service members. (Photo by Dan Neal)