Aligning Strategy With Structure

By Sergeant Major Jody L. Mease

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This comprehensive analysis examines how the U.S. Army maintains strategic readiness through the integration of national strategic documents with force structure planning and resource allocation processes. The article explores the critical relationship between the National Security Strategy (NSS), National Defense Strategy (NDS), and National Military Strategy (NMS), and their implementation through the Total Army Analysis (TAA) and Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) frameworks.

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Read Time: < 10 mins

Are We Managing, Mismanaging, or Hoarding Talent? An experience-Based Perspective

This article examines critical flaws in the U.S. Army's talent management system from an active-duty enlisted perspective. Sergeant Major Riley argues that while Army Talent Management (ATM) appears logical in theory, it suffers from significant execution problems that undermine its effectiveness.

By Sergeant Major Gedney P. Riley

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The Kim Regime: Sanctions, Diplomacy, and Nuclear Survival

The article examines how North Korea has continued to develop its nuclear arsenal despite extensive international sanctions through cyber operations, illicit trade, and clandestine technology procurement, often leveraging front companies and regional intermediaries.

By Major Mithun P. Sheth

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The McConnell SBS. Benefiting the army and strengthening the profession

The article highlights the significance of the McConnell Center Strategic Broadening Seminar (SBS) in developing critical thinking, discourse, and ethical leadership among U.S. Army leaders, especially warrant officers.

By Chief Warrant Officer Four Victoria R. Ramage-Garcia

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Every Peach Stone Counts

This article chronicles the nationwide 'Peach Pit Campaign' of 1918, when Americans collected fruit pits and nut shells to produce carbon for gas masks following General Pershing's urgent request. Through coordinated efforts of organizations, schools, and citizens, this Homefront initiative demonstrated remarkable patriotism and resourcefulness in protecting American soldiers from chemical warfare.

By Ms. Christy Lindberg