The Defensive Linchpin: Unveiling the Vital Role of Class IV Combat Configured Loads in LSCO

By MAJ Olivia Schretzman and MAJ William Longwell

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This comprehensive tactical guide examines the critical role of Class IV Configured Container Loads (CCLs) in defensive military operations, particularly during large-scale combat operations (LSCO). Drawing from observations at the National Training Center (NTC), the article provides practical solutions for planning, assembling, transporting, and employing construction materials including concertina wire, pickets, and barrier systems.

A combat configured load consisting of rolls of concertina wire and other materials sits on a trailer.

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The Defensive Linchpin: Unveiling the Vital Role of Class IV Combat Configured Loads in LSCO

By MAJ Olivia Schretzman and MAJ William Longwell

Two military Light Medium Tactical Vehicles parked side-by-side under desert camouflage netting with soldiers working at tables between the vehicles. The tactical operations center setup shows personnel conducting operations in an open-air environment with communication equipment visible on tables under the camouflage canopy at what appears to be a training facility.

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The Need for Less: Making Mission Command Nodes More Mobile, Discreet, and Survivable

An innovative approach to tactical operations center (TOC) design tested during National Training Center Rotation 23-10, focusing on enhanced mobility, reduced signature, and survivability through minimalist design, commercial power solutions, and rapid displacement capabilities in response to lessons from modern peer conflicts.

By MAJ Mike Herrick and CPT Jake Albrecht

Silhouette of a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter in flight against a cloudy sky, carrying a military vehicle suspended beneath it by cables during sling-load training operations

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Long-Range Maritime Air Assault Operations in the Indo-Pacific Theater

For light infantry units, specifically those assigned to the Indo-Pacific theater, mastering the planning and execution of air assault operations is essential. During a long-range maritime air assault, this concept is directly tied to the limitations of basing and lines of operation. Brigade and battalion-level units assume significant risk when conducting long-range maritime air assaults, especially when the operation occurs hundreds of miles away from support.

By CSM Garrett S. O'Keefe and CSM Jason B. Chase

Military vehicle with communication equipment parked at night under a starry sky, with a red light trail across the scene.

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‌Army Expeditionary Warrior Experiment Tests Emerging Battlefront Advancements

Army Expeditionary Warrior Experiment (AEWE) is the U.S. Army’s premier modernization event, testing emerging technologies through live experimentation to enhance lethality, mobility, and survivability for future combat operations. The program informs Army modernization strategies by integrating Soldier feedback and multinational collaboration.

By Camelia Streff