Institutional Options for Teaching and Training R&S

Light infantry battalions provide critical advantage in the Indo-Pacific through persistent presence, allied integration, reconnaissance, drone-enabled strike capabilities, security, and austere sustainment—delivering affordable combat power where co...

By MAJ Zackery R. Spear

The U.S. Army’s Jungle Operations Training Course (JOTC) in Hawaii has officially earned accreditation from the U.S. Army Infantry School, establishing it as the premier Army institution for jungle warfare training.

By 1LT Michael Bonifazio and LTC Charles A. Staab

U.S. Army jungle warfare training returns to Panama’s “Green Hell,” forging resilient Soldiers through survival, mobility, and combat skills under extreme conditions while strengthening security cooperation with Panamanian forces and restoring a crit...

By COL Keith W. Benedict and CPT Christian M. Hert

Emerging artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and systems can be used to enhance U.S. Army Infantry Soldier capabilities and capacity when operating for prolonged periods of time in austere and resource-limited environments.

By Dr. Anders Wallqvist and Dr. Jaques Reifman

The 75th Ranger Regiment established a Brain Protection Task Force (BPTF) to move beyond cautious, flawless solutions and implement data-driven, field-expedient solutions needed to protect the force today.

By the 75th Ranger Regiment Brain Protection Task Force

The U.S. Armys new mobile brigade combat team (MBCT) is faster and leaner but lacks sufficient organic massed firepower, but upcoming technologies present a revolutionary opportunity. The author contends that the Army should not just replace old mort...

By LTC John Leisinger

U.S. Army mortarmen are underutilized and undertrained. This article argues for renewed investment in 11C education, mortar master trainer programs, brigade-level expertise, and cultural change to restore mortar platoons as decisive Infantry combat m...

By 1Sg Ryan D. Shaw

This article, written from the perspective of senior NCOs in the 1st Battalion, 32nd Infantry Regiment, details leadership lessons from two deployments—one to Djibouti in 2017 and another to the Middle East in 2024. The central argument is that maint...

By CSM Abraham Lewis, 1SG Jacob Morash, and 1SG Christopher Stone

This article advocates for battalions tasked with providing opposing force (OPFOR) augmentation at the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) to also deploy their tactical command post (TAC). The 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment (2-12 IN) succes...

By LTC Travis J. Stellfox

This article provides a detailed after-action review of a dismounted Stryker troop's experience at the Korea Combat Training Center (KCTC). The author emphasizes that success in KCTC's unique and challenging terrain hinges on dismounted proficiency, ...

By Matthew Colvard

Authors argue that integrating company-level drones with fire support personnel provides beyond line of sight (BLOS) sensing, keeps Infantrymen engaging the enemy in the close fight, and reduces fire support personnel requirements in the aggregate.

By MAJ Lacie Hutchins, MAJ Nicholas Bowers, CPT Colleen A. Gargiulo, and SFC Christian K. Kastrinakis

The Army’s SUAS-MT course at Fort Benning is expanding from basic drone training to producing expert instructors who integrate systems like the RQ-28A into combat. Updated with real-world lessons, it now emphasizes EW resilience, scaling drone use, a...

By SFC Derrick Guyton

National Guard IBCTs face a unique challenge as they transition to MBCTs. They must harness their limited training time and resources to learn to fight as an MBCT before receiving MBCT equipment.

By MAJ Kyle Bennett and MAJ Jeffrey Edgar

The provided article posits that the Expert Infantryman Badge (EIB) is the "true mark of an Infantryman," a prestigious achievement representing mastery of fundamental warfighting skills and a commitment to excellence. Earning the difficult-to-obtain...

By CSM Christopher K. Donaldson

TC 3-20.33's complete overhaul standardizes mortar training Army-wide — introducing DA scoring forms, external evaluations, digital and analog proficiency requirements, and shifting from rigid round counts to crew-based qualification standards.

By SFC Jessie E. Lauritzen and SSG Charles W. Pferrer