Unchecking the Block: Addressing the "Check-the-Box" Mindset in Army Training

By Sergeant Taylor Highsmith

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Mandatory Army training often becomes a “check‑the‑box” task, weakening its impact on readiness and Soldier welfare. Addressing trainer selection, execution, and culture can improve engagement and ensure programs like SHARP, EO, and financial readiness are conducted with purpose.

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Why the Army Should Keep the Master Resilience Training (MRT) Program

Amid rising operational stress and mental health demands, the argument is made to reinstate and modernize Master Resilience Training to strengthen mental fitness, unit cohesion, suicide prevention, and overall readiness across combat and garrison environments.

By SSG Jacob P. Hogencamp

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Guardians Of The Community: Modernize the Military Police Regiment

The article argues that the Military Police Regiment must modernize its technology, training, and community partnerships to stay aligned with advancements in civilian law enforcement. By integrating tools like body‑worn cameras, analytics, improved training systems, and interagency collaboration, the regiment can strengthen its ability to “Assist, Protect, Defend” military communities.

By First Sergeant Michael G. Spearman

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Ready for the Resident Phases: Preparing Reserve Junior Officers for MPCCC Success

Reserve Component junior officers face recurring challenges in OPORD production, doctrinal knowledge, and MDMP execution during the Military Police Captain’s Career Course (MPCCC), highlighting critical readiness gaps in Phases I and III at Fort Leonard Wood. This article provides field grade leaders with targeted M‑Day and Battle Assembly strategies—such as OPORD drills, doctrine study, MDMP practice, and mentorship—to better prepare RC officers for MPCCC success and strengthen overall Army Reserve readiness.

By Lieutenant Colonel Robert Adair

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Austere Challenge 24: Lessons Learned from the 97th Military Police Battalion in WFX 24-03

97th MP Battalion's WFX participation yielded vital lessons in command post ops, staff training, and tactical integration.

By Major Noel Whitten