Protection Professional Bulletin
Comprehensive insights into current and future force protection strategies, tactics, techniques, and procedures.
Translating Friendly-Force Failures into Action: A Redesigned FFIR Framework for Command Decisions NEW
By Lieutenant Colonel Michael Carvelli
While battle plans rarely survive first contact, military headquarters still struggle to translate critical friendly-force failures into timely, life-saving command decisions. 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. Discover the four structural anchors that can turn passive status reports into dynamic decision-making tools for modern combat.
While battle plans rarely survive first contact, military headquarters still struggle to translate critical friendly-force failures into timely, life-saving command decisions. 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. Discover the four structural anchors that can turn passive status reports into dynamic decision-making tools for modern combat.
CBRN Company Task Organization for Threat Environments
By Captain Anthony J. Diaz
In large-scale combat, treating chemical warfare as a low-probability event is a recipe for tactical disaster. This article breaks down why a single, default posture for Hazard Response companies destroys operational flexibility, and offers a decisive framework to task-organize based on persistent versus nonpersistent chemical threats.
In large-scale combat, treating chemical warfare as a low-probability event is a recipe for tactical disaster. This article breaks down why a single, default posture for Hazard Response companies destroys operational flexibility, and offers a decisive framework to task-organize based on persistent versus nonpersistent chemical threats.
A Layered Approach to Active Protection
By LTC Michael Carvelli
To transition Army protection from a passive, reactive posture to an active defense, military deception must be elevated to a primary protection layer embedded directly within the main operational plan. By deliberately synchronizing false operational narratives, physical decoys, strict emissions control, and maneuver feints, commanders can actively misdirect enemy targeting.
To transition Army protection from a passive, reactive posture to an active defense, military deception must be elevated to a primary protection layer embedded directly within the main operational plan. By deliberately synchronizing false operational narratives, physical decoys, strict emissions control, and maneuver feints, commanders can actively misdirect enemy targeting.
Army Chemical Review
Keeping you abreast of developments in CBRN defense, hazards, and protective measures for the modern battlefield.
Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Operations in Extreme Cold Weather NEW
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.
Smoking Guns: Lessons Learned from M75 SOM Squad Live-Fire Integration
By Captain Mitchell Klema and First Lieutenant Christopher Doyle
How can paratroopers effectively maneuver under fire when standard smoke grenades fall short? Discover how the "Arctic Dragons" braved freezing Alaska temperatures to test the ground-breaking M75 Smoke Obscuration Module, revealing critical lessons about weather, timing, and tactical adaptability. Dive into this gripping analysis of how a chemical unit is revitalizing the "lost art" of battlefield obscuration to empower the modern infantry squad.
How can paratroopers effectively maneuver under fire when standard smoke grenades fall short? Discover how the "Arctic Dragons" braved freezing Alaska temperatures to test the ground-breaking M75 Smoke Obscuration Module, revealing critical lessons about weather, timing, and tactical adaptability. Dive into this gripping analysis of how a chemical unit is revitalizing the "lost art" of battlefield obscuration to empower the modern infantry squad.
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.
From Tech to Tactics: Integrating the Multi-Source Positioning (Part 3 of 3) NEW
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 why the Engineer Regiment must step forward to master both physical and digital terrains, ensuring our forces can navigate, fight, and win even when the satellites go dark.
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 why the Engineer Regiment must step forward to master both physical and digital terrains, ensuring our forces can navigate, fight, and win even when the satellites go dark.
The Technological Fix: Building Resilient Alternatives to GPS (Part 2 of 3)
By Lieutenant Colonel David Paddock, Captain Bradley Warren, and Dr. Bhiksha Ramakrishnan
As modern military forces face the growing threat of GPS jamming and spoofing, a revolutionary blueprint is emerging to secure absolute navigation survival. By fusing cutting-edge quantum sensors, collaborative drone meshes, and adaptive AI-driven 3D mapping, researchers have unlocked an unjammable, completely passive alternative.
As modern military forces face the growing threat of GPS jamming and spoofing, a revolutionary blueprint is emerging to secure absolute navigation survival. By fusing cutting-edge quantum sensors, collaborative drone meshes, and adaptive AI-driven 3D mapping, researchers have unlocked an unjammable, completely passive alternative.
A System at Risk: America’s Strategic Vulnerability in GPS (Part 1 of 3)
By Lieutenant Colonel David Paddock, Captain Bradley Warren, and Dr. Bhiksha Ramakrishnan
While GPS has underpinned America's military dominance since the Gulf War, near-peer adversaries now possess the capabilities to degrade or destroy this critical space-based network in an opening conflict. To prevent catastrophic tactical blindness, military innovators are leveraging advanced AI and groundbreaking biological brain-cell research to pioneer radical, un-jammable alternatives.
While GPS has underpinned America's military dominance since the Gulf War, near-peer adversaries now possess the capabilities to degrade or destroy this critical space-based network in an opening conflict. To prevent catastrophic tactical blindness, military innovators are leveraging advanced AI and groundbreaking biological brain-cell research to pioneer radical, un-jammable alternatives.
Military Police Professional Bulletin
Insight on law enforcement, security, and mobility support to enable protection and promote the rule of law.
Leadership Knowledge: Filling the Jar with Trust NEW
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 and developmental psychology, this compelling piece reveals how consistent, micro-moments of empathy can literally save lives and define the integrity of the Military Police Corps. Dive into this article to discover why true leadership isn't about grand gestures or rank, but the daily discipline of showing up when it matters most.
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 and developmental psychology, this compelling piece reveals how consistent, micro-moments of empathy can literally save lives and define the integrity of the Military Police Corps. Dive into this article to discover why true leadership isn't about grand gestures or rank, but the daily discipline of showing up when it matters most.
Detention Operations in LSCO Against Near-Peer Threats
By Captain Timothy E. Newton
As the military prepares for high-intensity, large-scale combat operations against near-peer threats, the slow and meticulous detainee processes of the past two decades are bound to collapse under the weight of mass surrenders. Captain Timothy E. Newton exposes the critical need to compress traditional detention systems into a rapid, expeditionary model to keep combat momentum alive. Can commanders successfully balance the breakneck speed of modern warfare with strict international legal standards, or will the risks of cutting administrative corners prove too great?
As the military prepares for high-intensity, large-scale combat operations against near-peer threats, the slow and meticulous detainee processes of the past two decades are bound to collapse under the weight of mass surrenders. Captain Timothy E. Newton exposes the critical need to compress traditional detention systems into a rapid, expeditionary model to keep combat momentum alive. Can commanders successfully balance the breakneck speed of modern warfare with strict international legal standards, or will the risks of cutting administrative corners prove too great?
The Contested Support Area: Closing the Corps’ Rear-Security Gap
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 to high-tech threats. How can the military bridge this gap before its vital logistics and command nodes are compromised? Discover why Captain Sam Carlson argues that a revolutionary shift in force design—building a new active-duty, multifunctional brigade—is the only way to secure the contested 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 to high-tech threats. How can the military bridge this gap before its vital logistics and command nodes are compromised? Discover why Captain Sam Carlson argues that a revolutionary shift in force design—building a new active-duty, multifunctional brigade—is the only way to secure the contested battlespace of tomorrow.