The Way Forward

This article proposes the FODA (Frame, Orient, Decide, Assess) framework as a data-driven replacement for the Army's outdated D3A targeting methodology. By incorporating nomological deduction and logistical regression, FODA identifies critical variab...

By LTC Westly T. LaFitte, CW3 Jerrad W. Rader, CW2 Jon R. Delima

Civil War artillery leadership failures examined through DOTMLPF analysis, exploring how rank structure, infantry-artillery command tensions, and personalities shaped Federal and Confederate artillery effectiveness from 1863–1864.

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Explore the Frame, Orient, Decide, and Assess (FODA) methodology, a refined approach to Army targeting that enhances precision by integrating Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) outputs with agile feedback loops.

By Lieutenant Colonel Westly T. LaFitte, Chief Warrant Officer Three Jerrad W. Rader, and Chief Warrant Officer Two Jon R. Delima

This article introduces Frame, Orient, Decide, and Assess (FODA), a modern Army targeting methodology designed to replace the decades-old D3A cycle. By emphasizing pragmatism and continuous feedback loops, FODA enables military leaders to adapt to th...

By Lieutenant Colonel Westly T. LaFitte, Chief Warrant Officer Three Jerrad W. Rader, and Chief Warrant Officer Two Jon R. Delima

The Field Artillery Captains Career Course has undergone a major modernization to prepare leaders for multi‑domain conflict. A new INDOPACOM focus, higher academic rigor, and deeper joint integration aim to produce adaptive, fires‑savvy commanders re...

By CPTs Susan Chiarella and Terrisia Templeton

As brigades lose enablers under force restructuring, overreliance on division assets risks eroding brigade‑level targeting. Low‑cost drones and loitering munitions offer a path to restore organic effects, but only through deliberate targeting integra...

By John Bismark-O’Brien

FA BOLC is adapting to modern warfare by reinforcing gunnery, fire support, and leadership fundamentals. Through rigorous evaluations, limited experimentation with new tools, and demanding events like Redleg War, the course prepares lieutenants to de...

By MAJ Jason K. Randolph

Artillery Expression—banker’s rounding combined with proper significant figures—reduces bias and cumulative error in firing data. The article calls for ending truncation and “express at the X,” and updating doctrine to standardize precision, training...

By David B. Nance

During Saber Junction 25, a Field Artillery S2 integrated Gaia Maven, Sheets Maven, radar, and counterfire chat on NIPR to cut target decay, visualize POO/POI data, and enable predictive targeting with CUI-only systems.

By CPT Sterlin Baychoo

This article examines the current structure of the Army’s 131A Field Artillery Technician cohort and argues that its generalist model limits the development of deep subject-matter expertise in targeting, counterfire and fire support operations. While...

By CW2 Ryan Saltzgaber with collaboration from CW2 Michael Ruffin and CW2 Clifford Baxter

As the U.S. Army sees an increase in rotational deployments globally to places like Europe and Asia, its units face unique training challenges in a new landscape. The Pacesetters of 3rd Battalion, 29th Field Artillery, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team...

By MAJ Christopher Nisa (with contributions from CPT Chloe Garrison, CPT Sarah McCann, CPT Cody Mclaughlin, 1LT Bijan Shokrgozar and 1LT Zachary Webb)

Guided by decades of operational leadership from Bosnia to Iraq and Afghanistan, BG Alric L. Francis advances Field Artillery modernization, strengthens joint readiness, and upholds professional excellence as Commandant of the Field Artillery School.

By Field Artillery

This article examines the technical and procedural challenges of integrating multinational fires within NATO and provides a framework for using Artillery Systems Cooperation Activities (ASCA) to enhance digital interoperability.

By Michael A. Limpert, Fire Direction Center NCO OC/T, Vampire Team, Joint Multinational Readiness Center

Drawing on the “King of Battle” archetype, the piece argues that Field Artillerymen at every echelon must bring order, clarity, and generative leadership to dominate the modern, multi-domain battlefield. By integrating leadership theory, Army doctrin...

By CPT (P) William J. Nelson

Fort Sill’s inaugural Best Redleg Competition brought 35 artillery teams together for demanding physical, technical, and live‑fire events, strengthening readiness, teamwork, and excellence across 13B, 13F, and 13J specialties while honoring the Army’...

By Monica Wood