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Welcome to the "What's Trending" page of the Engineer Journal. The articles featured here highlight the latest developments for Army Engineers. Dive into these discussions to explore cutting-edge solutions for complex challenges in mobility, counter-mobility, and survivability. Discover the technical and tactical innovations that are shaping the future of the battlefield and learn how to apply them to your next mission. The knowledge shared here is designed to enhance your capabilities and empower you to solve the toughest engineering problems in any environment.

Cold Region Engineer Operations: The Engineer Regiment Needs to Get Comfortable Being Cold 12/31/2025

An analysis of the critical need for U.S. Army Engineer Regiment cold-weather training, examining historical lessons from WWII's Battle of Attu and Antarctic ope...

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The Engineer Coordinator: History and Usage 1/31/2026

Examines the history and doctrinal status of the Engineer Coordinator (ENCOORD) term, arguing it is vague, redundant, and non-doctrinal, while advocating for est...

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Security Engineer for 120A Warrant Officer Basic Course 9/18/2025

Chief Warrant Officer Bobby B. Bowlin advocates for integrating the Security Engineering Course into the Warrant Officer Basic Course for 120A Construction Engin...

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Open Data Sources in Support of Engineer Reconnaissance 7/31/2025

The Line of Departure is the premier platform for accessing the latest articles, insights, and discussions from official U.S. Army branch journals. Designed to f...

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South China Sea: The Need for Army Engineer Amphibious Training and Doctrine 6/24/2025

This article discusses the critical need for specialized Army engineer training and doctrine tailored to amphibious operations.

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Enhancing Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore Operations: Lessons From the Gaza Humanitarian Mission 6/10/2025

This article discusses key insights from the Gaza humanitarian mission, emphasizing the need to strengthen the efficiency of joint logistics over-the-shore (JLOT...

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Improving Protection Training: How to Prepare for the Next Conflict 6/8/2025

This article underscores the need for enhanced training in key protection areas—such as crisis communication and mental health support, to better equip Soldiers ...

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The Future of Engineers in the South China Sea 5/27/2025

The article discusses the U.S. Army's current brigade combat team structure, designed for counterinsurgency operations and how improvements are needed in general...

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Urban Combat and The Gaza Metro: Preparing for War in Modern Megacities 5/26/2025

This article discusses the need to better prepare U.S. forces for combat in urban and subterranean environments.

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Incorporating LMs into Tsos 5/14/2025

The article highlights the potential of loitering munitions (LMs) to enhance terrain shaping operations (TSO) by providing a cost-effective, efficient, and techn...

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What is HMI? 5/1/2025

Human-machine integration (HMI) involves combining humans and machines into cohesive systems to enhance military capabilities. It progresses through stages: rein...

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The Bureaucratic Blind : How Current Adminstrative Pequirements Hender Warfightting 1/7/2025

This article highlights the large number of administrative tasks expected of Army leaders at the company echelon, exposes the principal causes of the bureaucrati...

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Brazilian Army Engineer Instruction Center 10/31/2024

The Brazilian Army Engineer Instruction Center (CI Eng/EB) trains military engineers in construction, explosive ordnance disposal, and humanitarian demining. It ...

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the use of the Automated Route Reconnaissance Kit to develop a common operating picture at the Area of Operation victory 8/31/2024

The Automated Route Reconnaissance Kit (ARRK) significantly improved the efficiency and safety of distribution operations for the 3rd Infantry Division Sustainme...

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Engineer Reconnaissance: Technical Skills in the Reconnaissance Fight 8/31/2024

Major Andrew C. Provonche highlights the critical role of engineer reconnaissance teams (ERTs) in large-scale combat operations, emphasizing the need for renewed...

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