Integration of the Field Artillery Brigade

By CW2 Jonathan Forte

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Explore how the 41st Field Artillery Brigade utilizes the Force Field Artillery Planning Cell (FFAPC) to enhance corps-level integration, lethal effects, and multinational interoperability.

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 3rd Battalion, 16th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division discuss radar operational planning during Rotation 25-02 at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, CA. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Matthew Garnier)

Aerial view of an American MQ-9 Reaper drone

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NCO’s Roles in Integration of Fires

This article explains why NCOs play a critical role in fires integration at the brigade and below levels, highlighting lessons learned from repeated National Training Center rotations. It shows how NCO leadership—through communication, terrain awareness, training, and coordination with fire support teams—directly shapes battlefield success and protects soldiers’ lives.

By SFC Nicholas P. Herrera and SFC James D. Carrillo

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DOTMLPF Artillery Insights From the American Civil War: Matériel (Part 5)

This is part five of our FA Branch Historian's eight-part series on Field Artillery in the American Civil War. In this article, Dr. Grenier analyzes the nature and relationship of matériel and technology as it improved throughout the way, with special regard to long-range fires and rifled cannons.

By Dr. John Grenier, the FA Branch Historian

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The Fight is Coming

This Field Artillery article argues that all Army units must train for Counter-UAS operations based on lessons from Syria and Ukraine. The authors propose integrating UAS identification, WEFT reporting, and C-UAS procedures into training progressions to prepare for MDO/LSCO environments.

By 1LT Scott Mitzel & SSG Alan Buhl

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Transforming Tactical Targeting: Unleashing the Power of AI, ML and RPA through Project TITAN

Overview of Project TITAN: applying AI, machine learning (ML) and robotic process automation (RPA) to modernize tactical-level targeting, improve situational awareness, accelerate target acquisition and reduce collateral damage during large-scale combat operations (LSCO).

By CW2 Jordin Katzenberger