Schoomaker says 2004 restructuring accelerates FCS

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The United States Army Chief of Staff Gen. Peter Schoomaker has said that his decision to restructure the Future Combat Systems (FCS) program has accelerated the modernization and deployment of the first full FCS brigade and has not delayed the program as was expected. He also said that women play an important role in a war and should be taught the best techniques for survival.

Dept of the Army, Technology application, Defense programs, United States. Army, Armies, Army officers, Defence programs, Schoomaker, Peter

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Developed by lab, new gun trucks fielded in Iraq

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Parallels between the conflict in Vietnam and Iraq regarding the need for mobile weapons have led to the development of a modern version of gun truck. The 31 five-ton gun trucks deployed in Iraq are saving lives proving that comparatively simple armor kits can protect lives with greater efficiency and ease.

International Affairs, Iraq, Military Exercises & Maneuvers, Military Action, Military operations, United States. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Military maneuvers, Trucks, Military, Military trucks, United States. Congress. House. Committee on Armed Services

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Ridge: In anti-terror fight, 'Communication is Key'

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Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge announced the 'Communication is key' remark at the 2004 Ohio Conference on Law Enforcement to fight against terrorism. The key elements of the Ohio's homeland security strategic plan praised by Ridge are presented.

Regulation and Administration of Communications, Electric, Gas, and Other Utilities, Telecom Equip & Service Standards, Communications Equipment, Communications Equipment Manufacturing, Executive changes & profiles, Civil Defense, Officials and employees, Telecommunications equipment, Cellular transmission equipment, Ridge, Thomas J., Civil defence, Antiterrorism measures, United States. Homeland Security Advisory Council

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