Project Convergence: Revolutionizing Targeting in Large-Scale Combat Operations

This article analyzes how Project Convergence enhances the U.S. Army’s targeting capabilities at the division level by integrating artificial intelligence, automation, and multi-domain data platforms to streamline sensor-to-shooter connectivity and operational tempo during large-scale combat operations.

Night vision view of a soldier aiming a rifle while wearing advanced augmented reality goggles. The John A. Robinson Eagle Writing Award emblem is overlaid in the top left corner.

SMET During Sustainment Operations at the Joint Readiness Training Center'

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Utilization of Unmanned Systems to Increase the Survivability of the Field Artillery

The article discusses the integration of unmanned systems in field artillery to enhance survivability and reduce personnel demands. It highlights the historical significance of artillery in warfare and current manpower challenges due to personnel shortfalls within the Army. By utilizing commercial off-the-shelf products and retrofitting existing legacy systems, the article proposes solutions for logistical support, reconnaissance, and casualty evacuation operations.

By MAJ David S. Jerome

A futuristic soldier in advanced combat armor stands in formation. The image includes the text: 'Targeting in the Maneuver Brigade: Fighting for Relevance.'

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Targeting in the Maneuver Brigade: Fighting for Relevance

Despite structural changes that shift focus to the division level, maneuver brigades must retain targeting capabilities to support division objectives. Maintaining flexible, event-based targeting processes ensures effectiveness in Multi-Domain and Large-Scale Combat Operations despite reduced organic assets.

By CW2 Jared M. Grindstaff

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Look Up: The Future of Fire Support and Loitering Munitions

This article explores the potential integration of loitering munitions into U.S. Army fire support capabilities, examining their effectiveness in modern warfare based on lessons from Ukraine, and proposing how the Field Artillery branch could develop, procure, and implement these drone-based weapons at company and battalion levels.

By 1LT Ryan Lavin

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High-Frequncy Communications

This article examines the need for U.S. Army units to develop proficiency in high-frequency (HF) radio communications to maintain effective fire support capabilities in environments where satellite communications are degraded or unavailable, particularly during Large-Scale Combat Operations against near-peer adversaries.

By MAJ Roger W. Mehle and Dr. T.E. Ward II