Transformation information-technology planning continues in Hawaii - Updates

FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii -- Information-technology planning for Army transformation in Hawaii continues to move at a rapid pace in support of Stryker Brigade Combat Team No. 5, scheduled for fielding of 2d Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Light) in Fiscal Year 2005.

"The 30th Signal Battalion's transformation team, consisting of military, civilian and contractor support, has postured the Army on Hawaii for change on both Oahu and the Big Island at Pohakuloa Training Area," said LTC Rich Volz, battalion commander.

"Four major IT projects--the information-systems facility, the mission-training-support facility, the fixed tactical Internet and the backbone installation-information-infrastructure architecture--are the linchpins for support of the SBCT's technology portion," Volz explained.

Volz said the 30th team, with key assistance from 516th Signal Brigade's Engineering and Software Branch, has developed a detailed plan with these key projects, along with other major range projects, which is pending approval at the Department of the Army level.

This leaning-forward approach has given the Information Systems Engineering Command-Fort Detrick Engineering Office and the U.S. Army Simulation, Training and Instrumentation Command--the keepers of the plans to support the military construction and operations of SBCT 5--a clear roadmap on what needs to be done to support the SBCT on Hawaii, Volz noted.

"The 30th transformation team briefed these plans to senior leaders in October and November, 2002, which continues to get us closer to final approval for funding in support of transformation in Hawaii," Volz said.

Mr. Taketa and Mr. Sato work for 30th Signal Battalion.

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