Joint Vision 2010, the Chairman's of the Joint Chiefs of Staff vision of future joint warfighting concepts, will guide the services toward a more effective future joint force. America's Army is ready to move forward as the land component member of that joint warfighting force. The Army brings the ability to conduct prompt operations on land throughout the spectrum of crisis. The Army is modernizing forces according to the concepts of Army Vision 2010 and the guidelines of the Army modernization objectives. Each modernization objective and each Army vision concept has a counterpart in the future operational concepts of Joint Vision 2010, ensuring that the Army remains synchronized with the Chairman's vision. This handbook outlines the major programs that the Army is pursuing to realize that vision. These systems will provide the tools for America's trained and ready soldiers to be the most powerful force in the world. It is our hope that you will find this book a valuable and informative reference work.