Relearning Infiltrations: The Light Infantry Advantage

This article examines infiltration tactics as a crucial but underutilized form of maneuver, particularly for light infantry units. Drawing lessons from Ukrainian success against Russian forces, it demonstrates how infiltrations enable small units to move undetected through enemy areas, creating tactical advantages while minimizing vulnerability to detection and artillery.

U.S. soldier operating a remote-controlled military vehicle in a desert environment.

Human-Machine Integration: Tactical-Level Employment and the EXFOR RAS Platoon

The article discusses Human-Machine Integration (HMI) in the U.S. Army, which combines Soldiers with robotic and autonomous systems to enhance combat effectiveness. It outlines the establishment of the Army's first HMI RAS (robotic and autonomous systems) platoon, focusing on their organization, training, and tactical operations as part of modernization efforts for large-scale combat.

By CPT Timothy A. Young and LTC(retired) Mark D. Winstead

image of soldier aiming through the rifle scope

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Rate of Fire Against Men: A Quantitative Assessment of Fire Team Lethality

In "Rate of Fire Against Men," Major Tony Formica and Lieutenant Colonel Eli Myers argue that marksmanship is the most crucial aspect of live-fire training for infantry units, emphasizing the need for measurable assessments of soldiers’ shooting accuracy. Their controlled experiments revealed a troubling marksmanship percentage of just 13.32%, highlighting the inverse relationship between volume of fire and accuracy.

By Major Tony Formica and LTC Eli Myers

The Greywolf Brigade’s Armored Cavalry Troop provides overwatch

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Breaking through the Dragon’s Teeth: Greywolf Brigade’s Lessons Learned at NTC during Rotation 24-06

The article emphasizes the importance of adapting command-and-control structures, enhancing operational capabilities, and integrating key personnel to improve effectiveness in large-scale combat operations. The authors provide several key recommendations for organizational change across doctrine, training, and sustainment to ensure brigade combat teams can effectively operate in modern battle environments.

By Colonel Edward Arntson, Major Edward Olson, Major Eric Yost, and Major Jacob Donaldson

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Cutting Your Teeth with the Basics: Leadership Opportunities at Infantry OSUT

Lieutenant Colonel Larry Kay emphasizes the significance of assignment to Infantry One Station Unit Training (OSUT) at Fort Moore, GA, highlighting its role in transforming civilians into skilled Infantry Soldiers and leaders. He outlines the unique opportunities for personal and professional growth in leadership, training management, and the mastery of basic combat skills that OSUT provides, which are crucial for success in future command roles within U.S. Army Forces Command.

By LTC Larry Kay