Spring 2011 - Space and Missile Defense Command - U.S. Army

2011
Spring /
Summer
Edition
U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command
publishes the Army Space Journal quarterly, with special editions as required.
The publication consists of four sections, THE LEADING EDGE – Leadership
Updates; TALKING SHOP – Space Topics; TIP OF THE SPHERE – Space Cadre
News & Features; and FLIPSIDE – USASMDC Features & Briefs.
The Journal provides a forum through which Space and Missile Defense
professionals can disseminate professional knowledge and furnish information
within the U.S. Army. The purpose is to increase the effectiveness of Space
operations through a professional discussion of events and lessons learned.
It is also intended to inform the Army warfighter on Army Space issues.
C o m m a n d i n g G e n e r a l
LTG Richard P. Formica
C o m m a n d S e r g e a n t M a j o r
CSM Larry S. Turner
D e p u t y C o m m a n d e r f o r O p e r a t i o n s
COL Timothy R. Coffin
D e p u t y t o t h e C o m m a n d e r f o r
R e s e a r c h , D e v e l o p m e n t a n d A c q u i s i t i o n
Dr. Steven L. Messervy
D i r e c t o r, D O T D
Terry Nelson
D i r e c t o r, P u b l i c A f f a i r s
Marco Morales
E d i t o r i n C h i e f
Michael L. Howard
M a n a g i n g E d i t o r
Richard Burks
G r a p h i c D e s i g n / C r e a t i v e D i r e c t o r
Michael Kahl
C o n t r i b u t i n g E d i t o r s
Rachel L. Griffith
Scott Andreae
DJ Montoya
MAJ Laura Kenney
SGT Benjamin Crane
the Leading Edge
/ / l e a d e r s h i p u p d a t e s / /
The Army’s Space Provider 4
By LTG Richard P. Formica
An edited version of Senate testimony about
the Army’s role in Space capabilities
Army Space & Missile
Defense Professionals 6
By CSM Larry S. Turner
A discussion of Army Space and Missile Defense
professionals as part of the Profession of Arms.
Bringing Technology to
Our Profession of Arms 8
By Dr. Steven L. Messervy
A Civilian perspective of the technological
contributions of our command, and how our civilian
workforce fits into the profession of arms.
Learning from Lewis & Clark 10
By COL Timothy R. Coffin
A historical perspective that draws parallels
between America’s pioneers and today’s Space
and Missile Defense Professionals.
Speak up,Share Your Thoughts 12
By Larry Burger
A discussion encouraging Space and Missile Defense
Professionals to take survey on Profession of Arms.
Recipient of 2002, 2003, 2008 and 2009 Department of the Army Keith L. Ware
recognition for Excellence in Journalism. For 2009, received 1st place in
Art/Graphics in Support of a Publication, 3rd place in Photojournalism.
Comments, inquiries and manuscripts should be sent to the Director,
Future Warfare Center, Directorate of Combat Development, ATTN:
Richard Burks
1330 Inverness Dr., Suite 440
Colorado Springs CO 80910
Telephone: 719-622-2902
Fax: 719-622-2951
E-mail: Space.journal@us.army.mil
Worldwide Web site: www.smdc-armyforces.army.mil/ASJ
Distribution is made to the general public, Functional Area 40 officers and
associated military officers, civilians and contractors. Changes to addresses
and requests for this publication should be made to the Future Warfare Center,
Directorate of Combat Development address listed above.
The Army Space Journal is an authorized publication of the U.S. Army Space
and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command in accordance
with AR 25-30 and AR 360-1. The Commanding General, U.S. Army Space and Missile
Defense Command, has directed that the publication of this periodical is necessary in
the transaction of the public business as required by law. Use of funds for printing this
publication were approved by the Commanding General in January 2001.
The views and opinions expressed in the Army Space Journal are not
necessarily those of the Department of the Army or U.S. Army Space and
Missile Defense Command.
Soldiers from the 100th Missile Defense Brigade stand ready
to operate the ground-based missile defense system. left to
right: SGT Grant Henne, 1LT Juan Andrini, LTC Ron Hoard, \
MAJ Rob Metcalfe, and SSG Clinton Bozenske. Photo by SGT
Benjamin Crane, 100th Missile Defense Brigade.