The Infantry Master Trainer Strategy: Transforming Marksmen into Master Trainers

This article presents the Infantry Master Trainer Strategy (IMTS), a U.S. Army Infantry School initiative to consolidate and modernize infantry training by creating a structured, formation-based master trainer progression. It replaces three legacy programs of instruction and focuses on building both technical proficiency and institutional training capability in CMF 11 NCOs.

U.S. soldier in camouflage uniform and helmet cover fires a rifle with optic and suppressor while braced against a barricade during training. A spent shell casing is seen ejecting midair.

A U.S. soldier in camouflage uniform and helmet engages in close-quarters combat training with an opponent in padded protective gear and helmet. The two are grappling against a wall, with the soldier holding a bright orange training weapon in a holster.

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The Knife’s Edge: Adapting Army Combatives for Tomorrow’s Fight

This article analyzes the limitations and strengths of the Modern Army Combatives Program (MACP) in light of emerging threats from near-peer adversaries. It offers a roadmap to update Army combatives training to reflect the demands of large-scale combat operations (LSCO), emphasizing realistic scenario training, weapons integration, and threat-based martial arts.

By CPT Luke Hodsden

U.S. Soldiers in combat gear conduct a field medical exercise. One kneels with a training rifle and provides cover near a smoking crater, while two others give aid to a simulated casualty on the ground. In the background, a bloodied mannequin is used for realism.

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Shifting the Paradigm: Combat Casualty Care as a Top Training Priority

This article advocates for casualty care training as a top priority for close combat forces, emphasizing that non-medical personnel must be equipped to save lives during large-scale combat operations when evacuation may be impossible.

By MAJ Jonathan Austin

Three U.S. Army soldiers in camouflage uniforms with face paint stand in a forest, focused on a handheld controller screen, coordinating drone operations during reconnaissance training.

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The MFRC and the Future of Army Reconnaissance

This article examines the rise of the Multi-Functional Reconnaissance Company (MFRC) within the U.S. Army as a response to gaps in brigade-level intelligence gathering after the deactivation of cavalry squadrons. Drawing on RSLC observations, it assesses MFRC structure, mission evolution, and the implications for future Army doctrine and division-level reconnaissance.

By CPT Preston B. Wiley

Digital artwork of modern military electronic warfare. Soldiers, tanks, and Humvees are positioned on a grassy battlefield, with a large communications tower and a jet flying overhead. Behind them, glowing waveforms and circular digital interface graphics symbolize radio signals, data, and electronic warfare technology.

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Harnessing SIGINT and EW for Tactical Dominance: A Guide for Combat Arms Leaders

This article equips combat arms leaders with a tactical framework for integrating Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) and Electronic Warfare (EW) to dominate the electromagnetic spectrum in modern warfare. It includes doctrinal insights, real-world vignettes, and actionable steps for unit-level application.

By MG Rick Appelhans & MG Ryan Janovic