Extending the Army's Reach by Sea

By CW4 Joseph P. Lyddane

Read Time: < 11 mins

This article addresses the limitations of M142 HIMARS operations, such as restricted mobility and dependency on air assets. It offers the HIMARS Afloat concept, mounting systems on a naval vessel, to mitigate these challenges and demonstrate the component interoperability. Recommendations, considerations and requirements cultivated from the initial planning process by 138th FAB and 1-623rd FA BN for HIMARS Afloat are examined.

M142 HIMARS launcher firing a missile from the deck of a naval vessel during maritime operations, demonstrating sea-based precision strike capability.

Soldiers operating artillery in a field at dusk with visible muzzle flash and smoke plume against an orange and blue sunset sky with hills and trees in the background.

Read Time: < 8 mins

Division Fires: The Alignment of EAB Cannon Battalions under DIVARTY

Proposal for realigning echelon above brigade cannon battalions under division artillery command to maximize operational capabilities, increase flexibility for division commanders, and better support multi-domain operations and large-scale combat operations.

By CPT Benjamin Harrell

Diagram showing a targeting taxonomy pyramid with levels from threat to target element, linked to battle damage assessment categories: target system, functional, and physical damage assessment.

Read Time: < 7 mins

Demystifying Desired Effects

Explore how effective targeting guidance enhances military operations through the D3A (Decide, Detect, Deliver, Assess) process. CW3 David Brown breaks down how commanders can translate intent into measurable attrition goals using target taxonomy, battle damage assessment (BDA), and force ratio analysis. This article provides actionable insights for staff officers and targeting teams to improve mission planning and execution.

By CW3 David Brown

A three-dimensional diagram showing the domains and dimensions of an operational environment from FM 3-0 (October 2022). The model displays five stacked domains - Space, Cyberspace, Air, Maritime, and Land - intersected by Physical, Information, and Human dimensions that span across multiple layers.

Read Time: < 7 mins

Convergence Theory

Convergence Theory explores how integration, coordination, and synchronization create physical and cognitive dilemmas across multiple domains in operations.

By MAJ Brandt Murphy and MG (Ret.) Richard Longo

Read Time: < 4 mins

Is That T-72 Friendly? Recognition of Combat Vehicles (ROC-V) in the EUCOM Fight

This article discusses how NATO and U.S. forces operating in Europe often misidentify friendly Soviet-era vehicles—especially T-72s—during drone reconnaissance, leading to fratricide. It outlines the causes of misidentification, gaps in current ROC-V training, and recommends improved, drone-focused vehicle recognition practices to enhance accuracy and reduce friendly-fire incidents.

By Captain Marc Melfi and Sergeant First Class Stuart David