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12G AIT Transformation
to 12N ASI
By Captain Zachary Towne
The 12G (Quarry Operations Specialist) MOS suffers from chronically low enrollment and functional redundancy with the 12N (Horizontal Construction Engineer) MOS. To optimize training pipelines and preserve critical material production capabilities for Large-Scale Combat Operations (LSCO), the Army should convert the 12G MOS into an Additional Skill Identifier (ASI) available to 12N Soldiers across all Army components.
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Published April 21, 2026
Rethinking Survivability
By Captain Jonathan Taylor
This article challenges Army engineers to move beyond traditional survivability practices that emphasize side protection from artillery, arguing that the proliferation of reconnaissance and attack drones in the Russia-Ukraine War has fundamentally altered the calculus of what makes vehicles and artillery positions survivable on the modern battlefield. Captain Taylor demonstrates how conventional earthworks—often constructed without overhead cover and leaving conspicuous signatures visible from the air—have become inadequate or even counterproductive against UAV threats, requiring engineers to critically assess whether concealment or cover better serves survivability in each specific operational context.
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Published March 2, 2026
Battlefield Makerspaces
By Captain Charles A. Moore
This Article makes the case for embedding mobile “battlefield makerspaces” within frontline divisions, arguing that on-demand fabrication is no longer a novelty but an operational necessity for maintaining tempo in contested environments. It posits that the future of military engineering lies in empowering Soldiers to innovate and repair at the point of need, directly overcoming the vulnerabilities of traditional supply lines.
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Published February 24, 2026
Sustaining Division Engineer Battalions
By Captain Jonathan Emley
This article proposes updated practices for sustaining division engineer battalions following the Army's recent force restructure. It examines how to preserve readiness for both unified and dispersed engineer units during large-scale combat operations by adapting the doctrinal combat-trains model. This analysis integrates current doctrine to ensure engineers can effectively support the division’s decisive actions.
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Published January 28, 2026
Blast Overpressure: Risk Mitigation for Maximum Performance
By Colonel Jodie L. Kunkel
This article examines the U.S. Army's evolving approach to blast overpressure (BOP) exposure, highlighting new safety thresholds, cognitive monitoring requirements, and leadership responsibilities for protecting personnel from both acute and cumulative neurological damage. Following a 2022 urgent safety message and updated 2024 Department of War guidance, the military has implemented stricter exposure limits and baseline cognitive testing to address mounting evidence that repeated blast exposure—even below injury thresholds—can cause long-term brain health issues.
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