Published monthly, Army focuses on issues of national security, past and present issues of landpower, and future trends in military science through in-depth articles and analyses.
Army National GuardAs the Army National Guard (ARNG) enters the second decade of the 21st century and the 10th year of overseas contingency operations, we look back on our most significant accomplishments and look ahead to our most daunting challenges....
Army Materiel Command (AMC) enters the second decade of the 21st century as an organization that is fundamentally different from what it was just 10 years ago. Those not familiar with today's AMC might assume we remain a largely continental United States-based...
The Army acquisition, logistics and technology (AL&T) cornmunity is charged to perform a vital mission to provide our soldiers a decisive advantage in any mission by developing, acquiring, fielding and sustaining the world's best equipment and services...
Today's Army is making the transition to an elite 21st-century expeditionary force designed to confront elusive enemies that threaten our interests around the globe. A combination of factors including the threat of rising fuel prices, concerns about...
Ten years ago, if you asked American soldiers where they'd be in October 2010, few - if any - would have guessed the foothills of the HindLi Kush mountains or the palm groves along the Tigris River. And even fewer would figure that we'd have been in...
Throughout the history of the United States, Army Medicine has been on the battlefield providing health care to our soldiers and compassion to the wounded. The Army Medical Department (AMEDD) motto - "Conserve the Fighting Strength" - has been in practice...
As America remains a nation in persistent conflict, the Army Reserve continues to be a positive investment for America. We support the nation's Army in providing efficient, cost-effective and cohesive units of trained, equipped and ready warrior citizen-soldiers...
In 2010, U.S. Army special operations forces (ARSOF) continued to be decisively engaged in six named operations around the world, advising and assisting the military and the local security forces of friends, partners and allies to defend against lawlessness,...
AIRCRAFTRotary WingThe AH-64A Apache Helicopter provides day, night and adverse weather attack helicopter capability. The Apache is the Army's primary attack helicopter. It is a quick-reacting, airborne weapon system that can fight both close and deep...
Space and Missile DefenseAt U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command (USAS-MDC/ARSTRAT), our vision is to provide dominant space, high-altitude and missile-defense capabilities for the Army and to plan for and integrate...
As I sat down to compose this 2010 Green Book article for our ARMY Magazine, I took the time to reflect on my association with our Army and also on the past, present and future of the Association of the United States Army's engagement with our Army -...
"In Afghanistan, matching tlie people, the equipment and the bases - synchronizing all of that with the drawdown in Iraq - is itard enough, but doing it under fire while we are supporting an operation in Haiti raises it to a degree of difficulty of 12,...
Operation New DawnThe U.S. presence in Iraq, now into its eighth consecutive year, is undergoing a significant transformation as emphasis shifts towards fostering a long-term strategic partnership between the United States and Iraq. Rather than disengaging...
We continue to learn important lessons from our ongoing conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Every once in a while, however, an incident outside the Army can help us understand the challenges we will continue to face in the future. In that spirit, I'll...
As we move into our 10th year of sustained combat, there is little evidence in the dynamics of the strategic environment to suggest that we are moving beyond an era of persistent conflict. Land forces, particularly the U.S. Army, face a broad array of...
We are committed to:* Providing Soldiers and Families a quality of life that is commensurate with their service.* Providing our Families a strong, supportive environment where they can thrive.* Building a partnership with Army Families that enhances...
Chiefs Retiree CouncilHealth care continues to be the highest priority for both current and future retired soldiers, according to the Chief of Staff of the Army (CSA) Retiree Council. The Council's 50th meeting was held in April at the Pentagon. After...
The Army is stretched but demonstrates remarkable resilience after nine years of war. We are focused on sustaining our force and reducing the stress on soldiers, families and civilians. In the last year, the Army took advantage of our increased end strength...
The Army's all-volunteer force is a national treasure. Proud members of our active component alongside our citizen-soldiers of the Reserve and National Guard contribute significantly to the success of ongoing operations. Less than 1 percent of Americans...
First Army mobilizes, trains and deploys all continental U.S.-based Army National Guard and Army Reserve forces mobilizing in support of operations around the world. First Army is a multicomponent command with a complex structure composed of a headquarters,...
U.S. Army SouthOn January 12, a 7.0-magnitude earthquake centered near Port-au-Prince brought unparalleled devastation to the people of Haiti. In 18 seconds, more than 230,000 people perished and more than a million were made homeless. National landmarks...
To make consistently good decisions, decision makers must rely on timely, relevant and accurate information. This is particularly true when making decisions about financial resources. Although the financial information used by Army decision makers is...
U.S. Army Central (USARCENT), also known by its historical name, Third Army, supports all ground forces in U.S. Central Command's (USCENTCOM) 20-nation area of responsibility (AOR), an area 1.5 times the size of the continental United States. Since 1990,...
Manpower and Reserve AffairsI have been truly honored to serve our Army's soldiers, civilians and families over the last 18 months as the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs (M&RA). Year after year and deployment after...
The past 18 months have been a time of significant change in Afghanistan. During this period, we have seen a renewed national and international commitment to preventing Afghanistan from once again becoming a safe haven from which al Qaeda and other transnational...
A decade into the 21st century, the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan exemplify the broad and complex array of threats facing the United States today. The type of enemy we face in these campaigns requires the Army to sustain combat operations for protracted...
In their Febmary testimony to the Senate Armed Services Committee, both the Secretary of the Army and the Chief of Staff of the Army (CSA) emphasized the need for the Army to find balance. In his opening statement, GEN George W. Casey Jr. suggested that...
On January 25, 2008, while serving as a Special Forces weapons sergeant for his team, SSG Robert Miller volunteered to take lead on a night patrol in Konar Province, Afghanistan, near the Pakistan border. Because of his Pashto language abilities, he...
Over the past three years, I have used the Green Book and the subsequent AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition as launch points to frame future directions for our Army.In 2007, I described the Army as out of balance and framed our approach - centered on...
U.S. Army EuropeThe soldiers of U.S. Army Europe (USAREUR) lead our Army in conducting events with international forces, reflective of the increasing importance our national security strategy and Army leaders place on building partner capacity. Training...
After a year as the 21st Secretary of the Army and more than a dozen trips to Iraq and Afghanistan to meet with our deployed soldiers and their leaders, I continue to be in awe of the service and sacrifice of the men and women of the United States Army.Just...
Asia and the Pacific are vital to America's security and prosperity. In a region with deep-rooted conflicts and divisions, the United States' active engagement- economic, diplomatic and militaryhas been key to maintaining peace and stability. Asia is...
U.S. Forces KoreaIn 2010, U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) looks to the future as it continues to transform to meet new challenges. This year also marks the 60th anniversary of the Korean War. The memorials, reenactments and celebrations remind us that the Korean...
As I begin my final year as the U.S. Army Chief of Engineers and commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), I've been reflecting on USACE's value to the nation, and I genuinely believe we provide great value. Most people are simply...
As we have seen this past year with the Christmas Day and the Times Square bombers, our enemies have not lost the resolve to attack within the United States. U.S. Army North, the standing joint force land component command (JFLCC) and theater army within...
This section includes posts and installations primarily supporting the active Army in the continental United States, Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico. Army ammunition plants and Army installations in caretaker or inactive status have been excluded.Acreages...
The U.S. Army Military District of Washington (MDW) /Joint Force Headquarters-National Capital Region (JFHQ-NCR) mission's success is dependent upon strong, viable interagency cooperation. Our key role is safeguarding the National Capital Region (NCR),...
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