Modification of the Joint Lightweight Tactical Vehicle into a functional Fire Direction Center

By MAJ John Meier, LTC Adam Ropelewski & SFC Michael Limpert

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This article details how 2nd Battalion, 77th Field Artillery Regiment transformed a JLTV into a functional mobile fire direction center (FDC) as part of their modernization efforts, overcoming initial design and logistical challenges through innovative solutions.

Modification of the Joint Lightweight Tactical Vehicle into a functional Fire Direction Center

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Techniques for Mortar Ammunition Planning

This article emphasizes the importance of mortar ammunition planning for effective fire support across various military echelons, highlighting the need to understand haul capacities, ammunition effects, and logistical coordination.

By MAJ Andrew Patterson

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On Mobile Brigade Combat Teams and Multi-Domain Operations

The article discusses the evolving role of Mobile Brigade Combat Teams (MBCTs) in the context of Multi-Domain Operations (MDO), emphasizing the need for a Multi-Domain Effect Battalion (MDEB) to address capability gaps, particularly in adverse weather and complex terrain

By MAJ Robert Anthony Stovall II

Futuristic digital artwork depicting the evolution of warfare with human soldiers advancing alongside autonomous drones, AI interfaces, and humanoid robots. Central imagery includes a large unmanned aerial drone illuminated by a glowing blue background, flanked by robotic soldiers and military transport vehicles. Data streams, circuit board graphics, and the letters “AI” emphasize the integration of artificial intelligence in combat operations.

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AI’s New Frontier in War Planning: How AI Agents Can Revolutionize Military Decision-Making

This article discusses the potential of Agentic AI in modern military planning, emphasizing its role in enhancing decision-making processes and operational readiness.

By LTC Rich Farnell and Lt Col Kira Coffey

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The Emergence of Joint Fires During World war I

The article discusses the significant role artillery played in World War I, highlighting the evolution of joint fires and joint fire support within the context of the conflict. It emphasizes how joint planning and command and control became crucial for effective artillery deployment, contributing to both offensive and defensive capabilities across the Western Front.

By SGM Noel DeJesus, (LTG (RET) James M. Dubik Writing Fellow)