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Unified Quest 2008 Wargame Examines Future Concepts And Capabilities

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Tuesday, May 6th, 2008

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By Ann Roosevelt CARLISLE BARRACKS, Pa.--Specific recommendations on the forces and capabilities needed to promote persistent stability and build partnership capacity are the goal of the Unified Quest 2008 seminar wargame co-sponsored by the Army, U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) and U.S. Joint Forces Command (JFCOM). "We're looking for actionable recommendations, actionable outcomes for the Chief of Staff," said Lt. Gen. Michael Vane, deputy commanding general, Futures/director, Army Capabilities Integration Center, at Army Training and Doctrine Command. Participants this week…

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