Our desired end state for those in attendance is that they will leave with a better understanding of the Army’s ability to manage the force and support demands made upon us in a joint and combined environment. My personal update on the State of Fires will address ongoing issues for the Fires Enterprise, improvements, and the future changes and challenges we face.
Scheduled seminar speakers include:
GEN Cone - Army Operating Concept
GEN Thurman - Army Force Generation
GEN Odierno - 100 Years of Fires
LTG Caslen - Division/Corps Level Fires
LTG Formica - Space and Missile Defense for the Warfighter

The complete seminar agenda (all times Central Standard Time) can be downloaded here: https://www.us.army.mil/suite/doc/27984129
As I have said before, our collective Fires Force must not only operate, but thrive in the information environment. Pursuant to that end, if you are unable to attend in person this year, I would encourage you to attend “virtually” through Defense Connect Online (DCO). Your questions for the presenters are welcomed, encouraged and will be fielded “real-time.” For the FCoE level briefs on 17-18 May 2011, join us live AND virtual through DCO at the link here: https://connect.dco.dod.mil/r59395198. Simply click the link, and login.

For the subsequent Field Artillery and Air Defense Artillery Conferences on 19-20 May, follow the DCO login procedures outlined here: https://www.us.army.mil/suite/doc/28291552


All unclassified seminar presentations will be available for upload at the following link (AKO login Req’d)-
https://www.us.army.mil/suite/files/26471954

Daily EXSUMs and discussions will also be available at the following links:

Small Wars Journal - http://council.smallwarsjournal.com/...ad.php?t=13292


FCoE CG’s Blog - http://usacac.army.mil/blog/blogs/fires

Communication, coordination, cooperation, and collaboration are vital in maintaining the world’s most versatile Fires Force - synchronized, interoperable, and moving forward.

Engage Your FCoE - Attend the 2011 FIRES Seminar!!

v/r, DDH