Protection Professional Bulletin
Comprehensive insights into current and future force protection strategies, tactics, techniques, and procedures.
The Fight Behind the Fight: 55th MEB Prepares for Modern Battlefield NEW
By Sergeant First Class Shane Smith
In modern conflict, the Division Support Area is no longer safe from long-range fires, FPV drones, cyber attacks, and sabotage. During their first Support Area Field Training Exercise, 1,100 Soldiers from the 55th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade trained to secure critical command and logistics hubs in a realistic, contested environment, ensuring freedom of movement and sustainment operations.
In modern conflict, the Division Support Area is no longer safe from long-range fires, FPV drones, cyber attacks, and sabotage. During their first Support Area Field Training Exercise, 1,100 Soldiers from the 55th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade trained to secure critical command and logistics hubs in a realistic, contested environment, ensuring freedom of movement and sustainment operations.
The Evolving Protection Against Hostile Drones
By Captain Ian F. Connors
As hostile drones establish a relentless, multi-layered presence in the skies, traditional military defenses are being pushed to their absolute limits. Drawing on critical lessons from the frontlines of Ukraine, this article reveals the urgent, adaptive strategies forces must deploy—from cutting-edge electronic warfare to subterranean survival.
As hostile drones establish a relentless, multi-layered presence in the skies, traditional military defenses are being pushed to their absolute limits. Drawing on critical lessons from the frontlines of Ukraine, this article reveals the urgent, adaptive strategies forces must deploy—from cutting-edge electronic warfare to subterranean survival.
Translating Friendly-Force Failures into Action: Redesigned FFIR
By Lieutenant Colonel Michael Carvelli
Through the sobering lessons of Operation Anaconda and Combat Outpost Keating, this article reveals how a redesigned Friendly Force Information Requirements (FFIR) framework can force deliberate, protection-informed actions when conditions on the ground degrade.
Through the sobering lessons of Operation Anaconda and Combat Outpost Keating, this article reveals how a redesigned Friendly Force Information Requirements (FFIR) framework can force deliberate, protection-informed actions when conditions on the ground degrade.
Army Chemical Review
Keeping you abreast of developments in CBRN defense, hazards, and protective measures for the modern battlefield.
Reintegrating Smoke and Obscurants into the Chemical Corps NEW
By Major Joshua Tosi
In today's age of relentless drone surveillance and advanced sensors, the modern battlefield has become entirely transparent—leaving forces with virtually nowhere to hide. This provocative article reveals how the military can reclaim the shadows and dominate the electromagnetic spectrum by returning a forgotten, scientific discipline to the Chemical Corps. Dive into this strategic analysis to discover how advanced obscuration is evolving from simple smokepots into the ultimate tool for tactical survival in future conflicts.
In today's age of relentless drone surveillance and advanced sensors, the modern battlefield has become entirely transparent—leaving forces with virtually nowhere to hide. This provocative article reveals how the military can reclaim the shadows and dominate the electromagnetic spectrum by returning a forgotten, scientific discipline to the Chemical Corps. Dive into this strategic analysis to discover how advanced obscuration is evolving from simple smokepots into the ultimate tool for tactical survival in future conflicts.
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Operations in Extreme Cold Weather
By Chief Warrant Officer Two Vanessa C. Baker and Chief Warrant Officer Two Alejandra Gallego
When temperatures plunge, the vital gear and tactics designed to protect Soldiers from chemical and biological warfare begin to fail in terrifyingly silent ways. From freezing decontaminants to cracked masks and sluggish detectors, extreme cold transforms chemical threats into invisible, lingering dangers that only off-gas once troops retreat to heated shelters. Discover how two Army Warrant Officers uncovered these critical gaps during a brutal live-agent winter course in Sweden and what the military must do to survive the next Arctic conflict.
When temperatures plunge, the vital gear and tactics designed to protect Soldiers from chemical and biological warfare begin to fail in terrifyingly silent ways. From freezing decontaminants to cracked masks and sluggish detectors, extreme cold transforms chemical threats into invisible, lingering dangers that only off-gas once troops retreat to heated shelters. Discover how two Army Warrant Officers uncovered these critical gaps during a brutal live-agent winter course in Sweden and what the military must do to survive the next Arctic conflict.
Hard to Find, Hard to Kill: Foundational Protection in a Transparent Battlefield
By CW2 Joshua LaPlant
In today’s drone-saturated, transparent battlefield, survival demands a return to rigorous low-tech fieldcraft, such as acoustic recognition, absolute stillness, and disciplined thermal signature management. This article highlights the deadly "CBRN Paradox" and urges the Army to institutionalize updated drone-evasion tactics.
In today’s drone-saturated, transparent battlefield, survival demands a return to rigorous low-tech fieldcraft, such as acoustic recognition, absolute stillness, and disciplined thermal signature management. This article highlights the deadly "CBRN Paradox" and urges the Army to institutionalize updated drone-evasion tactics.
Engineer Professional Bulletin
Information on engineering operations, combat engineering, geospatial intelligence, and general engineering capabilities.
The Impact of Data Deluge on the Task Force Engineer: Information Processing Solutions for the Modern Operating Environment NEW
By Captain Clara Bartram
On the modern battlefield, soldiers are drowning in a relentless flood of raw data from thousands of sensors and tactical chats. Captain Clara Bartram explores how integrating artificial intelligence can rescue overwhelmed task force engineers by filtering the noise and automatically updating critical operations in real time.
On the modern battlefield, soldiers are drowning in a relentless flood of raw data from thousands of sensors and tactical chats. Captain Clara Bartram explores how integrating artificial intelligence can rescue overwhelmed task force engineers by filtering the noise and automatically updating critical operations in real time.
Returning the Focus to Being Masters of Terrain: Replacing 12B with 19C...
By Captain Jayden Pittmann
Are combat engineers losing their legendary edge as "masters of terrain" to the grueling demands of armored vehicle maintenance? This proposal shifts armored vehicle maintenance to 19C Bradley Crewmembers to boost ground combat readiness.
Are combat engineers losing their legendary edge as "masters of terrain" to the grueling demands of armored vehicle maintenance? This proposal shifts armored vehicle maintenance to 19C Bradley Crewmembers to boost ground combat readiness.
From Tech to Tactics: Integrating Multi-Source Positioning (Part 3 of 3)
By Lieutenant Colonel David Paddock, Captain Bradley Warren, and Dr. Bhiksha Ramakrishnan
As global GPS reliability faces unprecedented threats, a revolutionary shift toward AI-enabled navigation promises to give military commanders a strategic choice on the battlefield rather than a fatal dependency. Discover how the Engineer Regiment must master physical and digital terrains.
As global GPS reliability faces unprecedented threats, a revolutionary shift toward AI-enabled navigation promises to give military commanders a strategic choice on the battlefield rather than a fatal dependency. Discover how the Engineer Regiment must master physical and digital terrains.
Military Police Professional Bulletin
Insight on law enforcement, security, and mobility support to enable protection and promote the rule of law.
Protection in a Maritime EnvironmentNEW
By Major Ryan Timmons, Captain Andrew Spikes, and First Lieutenant Blake Rolley
What happens when you place elite military police on a civilian cargo vessel to traverse 5,000 perilous nautical miles across the Pacific? This groundbreaking analysis of Pacific Pathways 2024 reveals how a unique military-civilian hybrid security force successfully guarded the SEACOR LEE, while uncovering critical vulnerabilities in communication, technology, and crew vetting. Dive into this compelling case study to discover how these vital lessons are rewriting the playbook for future maritime defense.
What happens when you place elite military police on a civilian cargo vessel to traverse 5,000 perilous nautical miles across the Pacific? This groundbreaking analysis of Pacific Pathways 2024 reveals how a unique military-civilian hybrid security force successfully guarded the SEACOR LEE, while uncovering critical vulnerabilities in communication, technology, and crew vetting. Dive into this compelling case study to discover how these vital lessons are rewriting the playbook for future maritime defense.
Leadership Knowledge: Filling the Jar with Trust
By Sergeant Major Dale J. Dukes (Retired) and Sergeant Major Jennifer E. Fulkerson
How do the smallest, seemingly insignificant interactions build the foundation for elite military leadership and community trust? Drawing on Dr. Brené Brown’s "marble jar" theory, this piece reveals how consistent micro-moments of empathy define the integrity of the Military Police Corps.
How do the smallest, seemingly insignificant interactions build the foundation for elite military leadership and community trust? Drawing on Dr. Brené Brown’s "marble jar" theory, this piece reveals how consistent micro-moments of empathy define the integrity of the Military Police Corps.
The Contested Support Area: Closing the Corps' Rear Security
By Captain Sam Carlson
As deep strikes and drone warfare rewrite the rules of modern combat, the U.S. Army's critical rear-area assets are left dangerously exposed. Discover why Captain Sam Carlson argues that a revolutionary shift in force design is the only way to secure the battlespace of tomorrow.
As deep strikes and drone warfare rewrite the rules of modern combat, the U.S. Army's critical rear-area assets are left dangerously exposed. Discover why Captain Sam Carlson argues that a revolutionary shift in force design is the only way to secure the battlespace of tomorrow.