That is also the reason we have invested in Total Asset Visibility. Knowing where our parts are at all times enables us to improve our operations during peace and war. A core of leaders trained and experienced in operations, operational support, information operations and institutional support will allow us to expand our knowledge base and most 21st- century challenges. Speed Speed refers to tactical agility as well as strategic responsiveness. We know that one soldier on the ground early on is worth five later.
Speed implies mental and physical agility.
This is a major break from the way we have done business in the past. Historically, the Army's strategic challenge has been how to get to the fight. In the future, some AAN forces will have self-deployment capabilities which will allow them to get to the fight early. It also means we should be able to end conflict on terms that are most conducive to a lasting peace. Logistically, speed means velocity management.