South China Sea: The Need for Army Engineer Amphibious Training and Doctrine
Published 6/25/2025
by Captain Elizabeth A. Quinn
This article discusses the critical need for specialized Army engineer training and doctrine tailored to amphibious operations.
*The contents of this article do not represent the official views of, nor are they endorsed by, the U.S. Army, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. government.
by Captain Jessica L. Mingo This article discusses key insights from the Gaza humanitarian mission, emphasizing the need to strengthen the efficiency of joint logistics over-the-shore (JLOTS) operations.
*The contents of this article do not represent the official views of, nor are they endorsed by, the U.S. Army, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. government.
This article underscores the need for enhanced training in key protection areas—such as crisis communication and mental health support—to better equip Soldiers for future conflicts.
*The contents of this article do not represent the official views of, nor are they endorsed by, the U.S. Army, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. government.
The Future of Engineers in the South China Sea
Published 5/28/2025
by Captain Victoria P. Streibich
The article discusses the U.S. Army's current brigade combat team structure, designed for counterinsurgency operations and how improvements are needed in general engineering capabilities needed for large-scale combat operations against China in the South China Sea. It recommends establishing a USACE contingency engineer district in Indonesia and embedding specialized engineering teams with Indo-Pacific Command to better compete with China's rapid infrastructure development in the region.
*The contents of this article do not represent the official views of, nor are they endorsed by, the U.S. Army, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. government.
This article discusses the need to better prepare U.S. forces for combat in urban and subterranean environments.
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Published 5/15/2025 by Lieutenant Colonel Michael P. Carvelli This article discusses how incorporating LMs into TSOs would provide the Engineer Regiment with technology-enabled options.
*The contents of this article do not represent the official views of, nor are they endorsed by, the U.S. Army, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. government.
Published 5/2/25 by Major Andrew A. Storey This article defines the concept of human-machine integration (HMI) and examines the various levels in relation to the desired capability requirement.
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This article explores various repositories of unclassified open-source geospatial data that can be leveraged in support of engineer reconnaissance efforts—either with or without the assistance of geospatial engineer teams.
This article highlights the large number of administrative tasks expected of Army leaders at the company echelon, exposes the principal causes of the bureaucratic bind that hinders companies from providing training for warfighting tasks, explores current efforts to address these issues, and proposes ways to cut back on extraneous requirements.
Published 12/17/24 by First Lieutenant Tyler A. Skidmore
The role of engineers on the modern battlefield highlights the need for prioritization of U.S. Army engineer officer professional development, which can be best addressed through improvements to EBOLC and enhanced opportunities for follow-on engineer-specific training.
Published 11/22/24 by Lieutenant Colonel Francisco Da Cas
The Brazilian Army Engineer Instruction Center plays an important role in training engineers from the Brazilian Army and its sister services and partner nations in the technical aspects of general, combat, geospatial, and environmental engineering as well as in peacekeeping missions, thereby ensuring the effective use of engineers across all regions of Brazil.
Backed by more than 10 years of first-hand observations and experience at the National Training Center, this article presents recommendations for measures that can be taken to reinvigorate preparations for engineer reconnaissance team support of large-scale combat operations.
Published 9/16/24 by Lieutenant Colonel Darryl W. Kothmann
The 3d Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade (3DSB) used the Automated Route Reconnaissance Kit (ARRK) to survey Area of Operation (AO) Victory distribution networks and create a common operating picture (COP) to assist in route selection, provide a planning resource, develop a shared understanding, and create a safer operating environment.
