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MARCH 31, 2016 1 THE MARCH 31, 2016 VOL. 73, NO. 12 ® UTY ONOR OUNTRY OINTER IEW D , H , C PSERVING THE U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY AND THE COMMUNITY V OF WEST POINT ® Secretary of Defense Ash Carter reviews the principles of physics with cadets during a visit to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point March 23. PHOTO BY MASS COMMUNICATION SPECIALIST 1ST CLASS TIM D. GODBEE Carter: Complex challenges likely for tomorrow’s offi cers By Lisa Ferdinando immediately in Iraq and Syria. That’s where the but China acting aggressively is not. thinkers who are able to re-evaluate situations DOD News, Defense Media Activity parent tumor is,” he said. On the Korean Peninsula, North Korea and come up with new approaches and ideas. “Make no mistake—we will defeat ISIL,” poses a challenge to regional security, the “This should be a lesson for our enemies: The Army offi cers of tomorrow likely will Carter said. “I’m completely confi dent in it. We secretary said, and American forces on the never underestimate the ingenuity of the face complex challenges in protecting the nation want to get it done as soon as we can, but we peninsula stand ready to “fi ght tonight.” American Soldier,” he said. “We need to and staying one step ahead of adversaries, will destroy ISIL.” On the threat of Iran, the accord reached maintain that advantage forever.” Defense Secretary Ash Carter said March 23 at The other global security challenges of last year on nuclear weapons is a “good deal The nation’s defense rests in being able to the U.S. Military Academy. concern are Russian aggression in Eastern in preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear fi nd solutions to seemingly intractable problems, Carter spoke to the Corps of Cadets at West Europe, a China that is acting aggressively, weapon,” Carter said. “We must still deter Iranian Carter told the cadets. “In any situation, you will Point telling about 4,400 men and women they North Korea and Iran. aggression, counter its malign infl uence in the encounter unexpected challenges that have to be soon will be responsible for defending the The United States does not have the luxury region, and continue standing by and standing up solved at a moment’s notice,” he said. United States and helping to secure the world. of choosing which threat it will have to address, for our friends and allies in the region,” he added. The Army officers of tomorrow will be “It’s hard work, but it’s the most important Carter said. “We have to deal with them all—and responsible for the lives of their Soldiers and and noble thing you can be doing with your you’re part of our plan to do so,” he told the cadets. Leaders Of Tomorrow the execution of the mission, the secretary said. lives,” Carter said. The cadets at West Point likely will face a “This is the burden of command,” he added. Terrorism is among the fi ve biggest evolving Current Global Challenges whole host of new challenges when they are in The constants to great leadership and security challenges the United States is facing The Asia-Pacifi c region is the “single most the force over the next 10 or 20 years, Carter military service, Carter said, include being a now, he said. In the wake of the terrorist attacks consequential region to America’s future,” the said. person of strong character. in Brussels, the resolve of the United States is defense chief said, noting that half of the world’s In the audience today could be a future The mission of the military will always be only strengthened to defeat terrorism, he added. population lives there and half of the world’s chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff or the the protection of the United States, he said, “We’re accelerating our campaign against economic activity takes place there. person who will be the chief of staff of the Army, and the people will always be why the military (the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant), most A rising China is fi ne in the region, he said, he noted, adding that Army offi cers are strategic is great. 2 MARCH 31, 2016 NEWS & FEATURES POINTER VIEW A commitment to eliminating sexual harrassment and assault Celebrating Easter Dear West Point Community, Every one of us has a role April is Sexual Assault Awareness and in preventing Prevention Month, an opportunity to emphasize and responding our ongoing commitment to eliminate sexual to sexual assault harassment and assault in the Army. This year’s and harassment theme is: Eliminate Sexual Assault–Know Your … and each Part. Do Your Part. of us has the Part of developing leaders of character is responsibility developing leaders who not only treat others to act. If we see with dignity and respect, but also create unprofessional command climates within their organizations or inappropriate where everyone is respected, feels that they are behavior, we a valued member of the team, and feels secure need to step in both emotionally and physically. to prevent it. Eliminating sexual assault and sexual I encourage everyone to participate in the harassment continues to be one of my top events and activities taking place throughout the priorities as Superintendent. West Point community to support sexual assault Every member of the West Point community awareness and prevention. —Soldier, civilian and family member— And remember—sexual assault awareness deserves to work and live in an environment and prevention is an “all the time” effort—not where they feel safe, both physically and just during the month of April. emotionally. Sexual assault and sexual If you have any questions about sexual harassment go against our core values and assault awareness and prevention, contact your have no place in the West Point community, on Sexual Assault Response Coordinator. or off post. Know your part. Do your part. Let’s work Our SHARP team is making great strides together to eliminate sexual assault. in eliminating the behaviors and attitudes that Beat Navy! lead to a hostile working environment, but they Superintendent Lt. Gen. Robert L. can’t do it alone. Caslen Jr. Allison and Joshua Hartig pose with the Easter Bunny at the West Point Club's Easter Party March 19. Children enjoyed decorating eggs, getting manicures, playing in bouncy houses and meeting movie characters from Frozen and Star Wars. PHOTO BY KATHY EASTWOOD/PV The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement of the products or services advertised by the U.S. Army or the Times Herald-Record. 40 Mulberry Street, Middletown, NY 10940 Everything advertised in this publication shall be made available for purchase, use, OINTER IEW® or patronage without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, P V To subscribe to the Pointer View or The Army civilian enterprise newspaper, the Pointer View, is an authorized publication for members physical handicap, political affiliation, or any other nonmerit factor of the purchaser, user, of the Department of Defense. 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The Times Herald-Record is Public Affairs Officer Kathy Eastwood responsible for all commercial advertising. PV Staff Writer, 938-3684 POINTER VIEW IN FOCUS: CIVIL-MILITARY OPERATIONS MARCH 31, 2016 3 The nature of civil-military operations in Iraq Story and photos by Kathy Eastwood government in Iraq,” Jeffrey said. “As a civilian, Staff Writer who gets mission statements like this all the time, this sounds like Norway. The military, Civil-Military Operations is defined by however, had to take that as the mission, which the activities of a commander that establishes, includes Afghanistan, Iraq, the Global War on maintains, influences or exploits relations Terror and the fight against ISIL. These are very between military forces, governmental and political countries and now victory is defined in nongovernmental civilian organizations and political, economic, social and transformational authorities, and the civilian population in a terms—with the shadow of Vietnam over us.” friendly, neutral or hostile operation area. The workshop attendees included staff and Lessons learned in Iraq was the subject faculty and cadets enrolled in EV482: Military of discussion at the fourth annual Student Geography. EV482 is the capstone, integrative Workshop for Civil-Military Operations experience for Geography and GIS majors, March 24 at Washington Hall hosted by and included many Defense and Strategic the Center for the Study of Civil Military Studies majors as well as cadets who take the Operations (CSCMO). Panelists included the course as an elective. Army ROTC cadets from Superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy, the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Lt.

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