MG Halverson, MG Ferriter, Mr. Golson and COL George – MCoE is at IOC and will assume full role May/June 2011. MG Ferriter talked through leader development as three levels – distinct branch training, blended, and combined (this approach will retain branch identity). MG Ferriter focused on key points of each Army Concept mission (Wide Area Security and Combined Arms Operations). His key points on WAS included decentralization, a system of outposts and continuous engagement of the population.
Mr. Golson discussed 9 points supporting the tactical fight from an AVCoE perspective. He also discussed the on-going debate regarding the need for deep attack with AH-64s. Weaponized UASs can provide the same capability at less risk to the force (i.e. protection of the live deep attack force to the engagement through UAS). He then asked what does “deep attack” mean on today’s battlefield?
MG Halverson addressed the key components of providing fires in support of maneuver – TLE and the elements of APF are still important – to get more range for the WAS mission we have to have precision at those extended ranges. Joint Fire Planning requires Fires Leaders at lower levels to have a broader base of knowledge to fight in today’s environment.
COL George, current Commander 4/4 ID talked about how relevant fires where in his 12 months in OEF. His brigade fired over 14,000 rounds throughout his battlespace. He felt that the fires were responsive. He used his FA Bn Cdr as a battlespace owner.
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