“ARMY NEWSWATCH”

Wednesday, 14 February 2007

1200-1300 ET

Available on GETN/Warrior Satellite Networks

No C/KU Satellite Coordinates

a.  Sponsors:  Army Newswatch is Soldier's Radio and TV's premier television news program.  Army Newswatch takes a comprehensive look at what's happening throughout the Army including news from the ARNG and the USAR.  This award winning television newscast is produced by Soldiers for Soldiers.  Newswatch focuses on the issues, the equipment and the people that make The Army what it is today.  This one hour program to be shown the first week of each new month will feature a "doubleheader" of two Army Newswatch programs produced the previous month.

b.  Availability:  This program will be available to military and federal GETN/MIST sites that have GETN/ATN/Warrior digital satellite downlinks.  A listing of potential GETN receive sites can be seen here:  GETN Site Locations. 

MIST affiliate satellite networks such as the VA’s Employee Education System and the Department of Justice Television Network may also carry this program but IAW with their own scheduling. 

There is NO C/Ku Band analog satellite available for this program. 

Videoconferencing may be available to selected military and federal VTC sites using the USA TNET or the USN CNET networks and other VTC networks able to connect to this satellite feed.  Site coordinators using VTC are responsible for their own bridge coordination.

Will this program be Webcast?   No, but see below regarding website support.

c.  Target Audience Statement:  This program is targeted to active duty and reserve component Soldiers, their dependents and anyone else with an interest in what is happening throughout The Army.

d.  Programs Summaries:   

Segments in Episode 07-02 Include:

-         Around the Army with Sgt. Dan Wiltshire
-         A young soldiers respect for President Ford
-         The All American Bowl, San Antonio Texas
-         Football and its meaning to those who wear the uniform
-         Gail McCabe explores the Provincial Reconstruction Team concept in Afghanistan
-         Reflections from SFC Peter Lara, recently awarded the Silver Star
-         Mary Cochran reports on the USACE Dredge, largest of its kind
-         Prescribed burn at Fort Riley, Kansas; Jini Ryan reports
-         A football scholarship winner desires to serve his country

Segments in Episode 07-03 Include:

-         President Bush visits Fort Benning
-         American medics work with Iraqis to help their own community
-         American and Iraqi Soldiers join in an assault exercise on a river in Iraq
-         A look around the Army worldwide
-         Gail McCabe reports on roads in Afghanistan
-         Combat operations from the Air; A Pilot reports from Afghanistan
-         SGT Steven Smith interviews the Deputy Commander for IMCOM
-         Managing the environment; Elk herd tagging in Kansas
-         High-tech boat operation; Scan a river bottom at the flick of a switch
-         Meet an Army Reservist who has the “Best Job in the World”
-         Sesame Street Muppets are helping kids cope

e.  CEUs, CMEs, Certificates:  None. 

f.  Videotape Availability:  For More information, please contact: Melody Day at:  Melody.Day@smc.army.mil

g.  Videotape Release (if taping from broadcast):  This FREE program is unclassified and non-scrambled.  There are no copyright restrictions on these programs, however they MAY NOT be videotaped and re-broadcast where fees are attached to its showing.  It may not be used for commercial purposes or for other for-profit purposes without additional permission of the sponsors.  

h.  Web Site Support:  For additional information about Army Newswatch see: http://www.army.mil/srtv/index.html

i.  Registration:  All military and federal GETN sites MUST register for this FREE, public domain program to receive the necessary illumination authentication (GETN/Warrior dishes) and coordinates.  Sites may register at: DOD-MIST Registration Site or by calling the DOD-MIST Satellite Program Registrations Coordinator, toll free at 877-820-0305 or 888-820-4898.  

j.  Future Programs:  For future information on free interagency satellite broadcasts co-sponsored by the DOD MIST program (subject to change due to satellite availability and other scheduling issues) and other sponsors please visit this web site:  (Information changes periodically; please refresh your browser upon each visit) http://www.dlnets.com/itv.htm#current.

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