The Swivel Chair War: How Disconnected Systems are Failing the Modern Soldier

COL King shares leadership lessons from commanding the 717th MI Battalion, covering how to balance Army and NSA demands, build unit cohesion, manage civilians, and develop Soldiers in a specialized military intelligence environment.

By Colonel James King

In this article, 2LT Daniel Vrablic shares his insights from a three-month assignment at SAG-U during the Russo-Ukrainian conflict. He emphasizes the critical role of military intelligence in large-scale combat operations and outlines five key lesson...

By First Lieutenant Daniel Vrablic

Five years with the 4th SFAB highlight NATO-U.S. HQ interoperability gaps. Structural and tech differences in intel and digital systems create vulnerabilities. A proposed "interoperability window" defines when multinational HQs can reliably share inf...

By CWO3 Paul A. Crawford

In this article, Major Anton Maksymov offers a compelling firsthand account of the evolution of military intelligence amidst the backdrop of Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Through personal anecdotes and sharp observations, he highlights how th...

By Major Anton Maksymov, Ukrainian Army

In this article, Dr. Jeffrey Mader explores the urgent need to transform open-source intelligence (OSINT) into a recognized and specialized field within the intelligence community. With the growth of publicly available information, he argues that OSI...

By Dr. Jeffrey A. Mader

Strengthening U.S. and allied readiness in Europe through coordinated RSOI planning, advanced intelligence training, cloud‑based data platforms, and enduring multinational partnerships that ensure deploying forces arrive fully prepared for immediate ...

By LTC Joe Henderson

A ROK Army liaison officer at USAICoE argues that professional military writing — energized by the Harding Project — is a strategic advantage, urging soldiers of all ranks to share field experience to close the persistent gap between doctrine and ope...

By Lieutenant Colonel Jiwon Kang, Korean Liaison officer to USAICoe, Republic of Korea Army

1st Armored Division intelligence teams synchronize rear area operations during Warfighter Exercise 25-01, establishing battle rhythm events, a rear area intelligence cell, and clear roles across the RCP, MEB, and DSB to build a common intelligence p...

By Major Joseph Marchand and Captain Tommy Milton

U.S. military forces struggle to integrate intelligence with information advantage activities. The 151st Theater Information Advantage Group's deployments to EUCOM and INDOPACOM exposed key gaps, while offering recommendations for data-driven operati...

By COL Jonathan S. Steinbach, MAJ Amy R. Forza, and MAJ Scott Fisher (retired)

Senior intelligence officers must craft engaging enemy narratives in large-scale combat operations. This article presents techniques from the 1st Infantry Division: answer four key questions (enemy COA, situation, dilemmas, decision points), use fami...

By Lieutenant Colonel Matthew J. Fontaine

Learn how MI professionals adapt to three-dimensional warfare, supporting air defense units against modern missile threats.

By Major Aaron Lawless

Adversarial noise in AI threatens military readiness by corrupting data, undermining trust, and manipulating cognitive states.

By Chief Warrant Officer 2 Remington D. Whiteside

This article addresses the critical gap between foundational military education and the practical execution of intelligence functions during operations. The authors argue that sustained proficiency requires ongoing training and reinforcement, while a...

By Major Jacob Dinger and Major Brent Woodall

This article originally published in the October-December 2000 issue of MIPB examines Army transformation and the vital role of the Military Intelligence Corps within it. We can find parallels in the transitions almost 25 years later. The article arg...

By Major General John D. Thomas, Jr.

This article explores the complexities and pressures of decision-making in national security amidst uncertainty and cognitive limitations. It emphasizes how artificial intelligence (AI) can enhance this process by providing real-time decision support...

By Lieutenant Colonel Noah Cooper