130 SEP 11

8th Army

“Pacific Victors”

230 SEP 11

• 8th Army deters north Korean aggression against the Republic of Korea (ROK)

• Should deterrence fail, 8th Army leads Non-combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO), and generates combat power for USFK/UNC/CFC decisive operations in the Korea Theater of Operations

• On order, form CJTF and conduct full spectrum operations

Mission Statement

330 SEP 11

8th Army – Korea’s Regional Importance

Chongqing

Chengdu

Beijing

Tianjin Dalian

Shenyng

ShanghaiNanjing

Guanzhou

Hong Kong

Taipei

Seoul

BusanTokyo

Xi’an

Vladivostok

Khabarovsk

Korea

Taiwan

Jinzhou

Incheon

Daegu

Pyeongyang

Changchun

Harbin

Nagoya

Osaka

Kitakyushu

Wuhan

Japan

Ulan Bator

RussiaMongolia

China

Vietnam 3 hour flight distance

2 hour flight distance

• 8th Army stands today as America’s ‘boots on the ground’ in Asia.And where we stand, freedom will endure

• Integral to the success of all Korea plans

• Provides US Army capabilities and reach beyond the Korean Peninsula

• Projects combat power across the western Pacific to demonstrate national resolve, build partner capacities, and provide relief in times of human suffering

Pacific Victors!America’s permanent presence on the land mass of Asia

Recognized as the embodiment of American commitment to Stability and Security

Northeast Asia accounts for20% of Global GDP and

32% of World Population

430 SEP 11

Relevance….north Korea in a historic period of transition (KJI to KJU)• Two major provocations in 2010 (Cheonan sinking & YP-do artillery attack)• Regime change requires legitimacy; MLCOA continue provocations

South Korea moving toward a hardened political, military, & social stance• Upper echelon national military leadership forced to resign (2x in 6 mos)• Public outcry; new ROK MINDEF: “if north Korea attacks again, we will definitely use aircraft to attack north Korea.”

This is an exceptionally dangerous time in Korea.This is not “business as usual.”

530 SEP 11

Readiness…Fight Tonight: • Contributes to strengthening the ROK-US Alliance• Facilitates readiness with longer tours, increasing the

continuity of U.S. force capabilities.• 3-2-1 proposal extends tour length of current (Army and Navy)• Future increased training readiness and force modernization

Digital Multi-Purpose Range Complex

Advanced Weaponry and Training

- M1A2 SEP Main Battle Tank- M2A3 Bradley Fighting Vehicle- M1135 Stryker NBC RV (Recon Vehicle)- Rodriguez Digital Multi-Purpose Range Complex- Korean Combat Training Center-Advanced Live, Virtual, Constructive, and Gaming Training

630 SEP 11

Opportunities…

• Korea Combat Training Center• Rodriguez Multi-Purpose Range Complex• Premier multinational training on Peninsula

• Ulchi Freedom Guardian• Key Resolve/Foal Eagle• Rotational unit training opportunities( RSOI, ASP-4 draw)

• Multiple training opportunities off Peninsula• Cobra Gold, Balikatan, Yama Sakura

• Partnered Training with ROK Army

8th Army continues to increase training and partner capacity both on and off peninsula to ensure the Alliance is prepared to respond to regional threats

730 SEP 11

2nd Infantry DivisionBlended Training Video

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Mission Command and Combined Arms Maneuver Live, Virtual, Constructive, and Gaming

UNC/CFC/USFK• Joint and combined training guidance• UNC & joint forces Live, Virtual, Constructive – Gaming integration

8th Army• Training Campaign Plan• ROKA combined LVCG integration• OPLAN mission planning and rehearsal• Combined training

2d Infantry Division Initial Main Effort• Precision gunnery prescriptive Live -

Virtual linkage• Combined Arms Maneuver (CAM)

prescriptive LVCG linkage• ICW USFK & 8A, create centers that

link mission command and combined arms maneuver (CAM Centers) to support planning, rehearsal, and assessment/AARs

KBSC: Korea Battle Simulation CenterMTC: Mission Training Center(s)TBMTA: Twin Bridges Maneuver Training AreaRDMPRC/CACTF: Rodriguez Digital Multipurpose Range Complex / Combined Collective Training FacilityKCTC: Korea Combat Training Center (ROKA)Mission Aligned CEFs: Mission Aligned Contingency Expeditionary ForcesK-CMRC: Korea Combined Maneuver Readiness CenterJWSC: ROK JCS Joint Warfighting & Simulation Center

TBMTA

RDMPRCCACTFMTC

Humphreys MTC

Mission Aligned CFDs

JWSC

Walker Center

Casey MTC

OtherROK LVC

Sites

KCTC

930 SEP 11

Korea Combat Training Center (KCTC)

World class AAR Capabilities

Combined Tactical Interoperability – We Go Together!!

Terrain is the classic Korea fight

Rivals JRTC / NTC Instrumentation

1030 SEP 11

Operations and Training in a Complex Environment against a Hybrid Threat

Train and maintain to be ready to “Fight Tonight” to defend the Republic

of Korea with training focused on FSO and CBRNE conditions

Meet combined readiness requirements in the same

way as U.S. readiness standards

Equip our Soldiers with the world's best CBRN capabilities

Train our Soldiers in extreme terrain

U.S. and ROK Army forces are increasing collective

security skills and building partner capacity and

interoperability toward a wide range of contingencies.

1130 SEP 11

8th Army –Sustaining Quality of Life

• The Army’s long-term strength is tied to families…

Provide QOLinfrastructure

Create a sense of communityKorea – a modern cutting edge society

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61 Years…defending freedom in the Land of the Morning Calm

8th Army Command and Staff – Ulchi Freedom Guardian 2011

Pacific Victors!

1430 SEP 11

Back up photos and slides

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What does Blended Training (LVC-G) do for the Army?

• This training allows units to achieve high-fidelity training and OPLAN integration for Deployed/Contingency Expeditionary Forces or Regionally Aligned Brigades(DEF/CEF/RAB); Allows units to train in a Blended Training (Live, Virtual, Constructive and Gaming) environment using their Army Battle Command Systems vs. training systems.

• Demand signal for high resolution digital terrain where we will fight

• Connects Mission Command with Combined Arms Maneuver to maximize 21st Century home station training resources to achieve combat readiness

• Emulates the Common Operating Procedure – The map/system you fight is the map/system you train on at all echelons

• Increases the proficiency of Combined Arms Maneuver Commanders at echelon

• Enables units to plan, rehearse, and train on OPLAN based terrain

• Allows Cdrs to tailor training scenarios to their OPLAN based missions

• Achieves efficiency in allocation of resources

1630 SEP 11