The Fight is Coming

By 1LT Scott Mitzel & SSG Alan Buhl

Read Time: < 8 mins

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.

Aerial view of an American MQ-9 Reaper drone

Read Time: < 5 mins

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

Read Time: < 4 mins

Tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems: Forward Observation in the Brigade Combat Team

This article examines integrating Tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems into Brigade Combat Team fires operations for Large-Scale Combat Operations. 1LT Chrystina M. Hjelm proposes assigning Field Artillery officers as TUAS platoon leaders to enhance aerial forward observation and kill web capabilities.

By 1LT Chrystina M. Hjelm

Read Time: < 20 mins

Fires As A Service (FAAS): A Globally Available Fire Direction Capability

Examines the U.S. Army’s Fires as a Service (FaaS) capability and the 17th Field Artillery Brigade’s development of a portable fire direction center (pFDC) to enable rapid, globally distributed, cloud-enabled fire mission processing in support of large-scale combat operations and Indo-Pacific readiness.

By COL Andrew Knight, LTC Elizabeth Womble and MAJ Aaron Gilbert

Read Time: < 7 mins

Centralized vs. Decentralized Fires in the Brigade Combat Team

This article examines centralized versus decentralized fires control in Brigade Combat Teams conducting Large-Scale Combat Operations. CPT John-Connor Redmond analyzes the control spectrum, prerequisites for decentralization, and successful implementation based on 70 NTC rotations of experience.

By John-Connor Redmond CPT, FA