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A key challenge to building a new tactical technology acquisition model is that it requires carefully identifying and prioritizing requirements, as well as staying engaged with the acquisition arm of government throughout the acquisition process. Carefully defining an operational requirement—not the end technical solution—allows industry to develop and provide the most effective solution. Industry has a strong economic impetus to provide the capability that the operating forces require.

The late Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov, better known by his nom de guerre, V.I. Lenin, used to be famous, or at least infamous. As the founding dictator of revolutionary Russia, Lenin built a grim, cruel and mighty police state whose oppressive successor to this day menaces all too many unhappy people in eastern Europe. The man the Communists once idolized as “our dear Ilyich” is long gone and, in decent circles, not missed very much.

Maj. Gen. Thomas S. James Jr., USA, has been assigned as deputy chief of staff, G-3/5/7, U.S. Army Forces Command, Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

Maj. Gen. Stephen R. Lyons, USA, has been assigned as commanding general, U.S.

Maj. Gen. Simeon G. Trombitas, USA, has been assigned as deputy commanding general (Operations), U.S. Army North/Fifth U.S.

Brig. Gen. Willard M. Burleson III, USA, has been assigned as director, Mission Command Center of Excellence, U.S.

Brig. Gen. Robert D.

Brig. Gen. David P. Glaser, USA, has been assigned as chief of staff, U.S. Army Central/Third U.S. Army, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina.

Brig. Gen. Janice M.