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FCS is gone, but the network for gathering ground intelligence, interpreting it and sending it to soldiers who need it as well as to command headquarters remains. Maj. Mark Cervantes has details.

Tags: Federal Drive , DoD Report , FCS , Network Integration Kit , NIK , Mark Cervantes

Monday - 11/08/2010, 08:40am EST

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Network integration gets intelligence to troops

Tom Temin spoke with Army Major Mark Cervantes, assistant product manager for the Infantry Brigade Combat Team from the White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico, about how network integration is getting intelligence into the hands of combat troops on the battlefield.

Tags: Robert Gates , Network Integration Kit , NIK , Mark Cervantes , Army , AUSA , Federal Drive , modernization , DoD Report , Brigade Combat Team Modernization , Vyomika Jairam

Wednesday - 11/03/2010, 12:25pm EDT

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GAO: Army must modernize with acquisition reforms

The U.S. Army is taking a new approach when it comes to getting troops ready to fight in the 21st century. A recent GAO report says that the Army needs to seize the opportunity of integrating acquisition reforms, as well as keeping technology current.

Tags: management , GAO , U.S. Army , Brigade Combat Team Modernization , Mike Sullivan , acquisition , procurement , Dorothy Ramienski , daily debrief

Monday - 04/26/2010, 07:45pm EDT

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