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Published May 6, 2026
From Competition to Command Post: Developing Operationally Adroit MP NCOs
By Master Sergeant Keith J. Kinnerson, Sergeant First Class Justin A. Howard, Sergeant First Class Brooke E. Grether, Master Sergeant Robert M. Bunch, and Sergeant Major Zach Wriston
While the spotlight at Soldier competitions shines brightly on the competitors, the true developmental value often happens behind the scenes. Planning, resourcing, and executing these complex, high-stress events serves as a real-world masterclass in mission command and logistics for the NCO cadre, forging highly capable operational leaders ready for the rigors of future deployments.
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Published April 27, 2026
Redefining the Role of Military Police Commanders in Large-Scale Combat Operations (LSCO)
By Captain Nicholas Maule
This article argues that Military Police Company Commanders must transition from tactical executors into operational protection planners fully embedded in the Military Decision-Making Process (MDMP) to succeed in Large-Scale Combat Operations (LSCO). It emphasizes that this crucial evolution requires updated doctrine, reformed military education, and decentralized company leadership to ensure MP forces effectively enable and secure brigade combat power in future conflicts.
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Published April 20, 2026
Command and Control Challenges for Enabler Units in the Transition to Mobile Brigade Combat Teams
By Captain Maule
This article examines a critical but overlooked consequence of the Army's transition to Mobile Brigade Combat Teams: the command and control vacuum created when specialized enabler units—military police, EOD, military intelligence, and CBRN companies—were removed from brigade engineer battalions without clear reassignment to new parent organizations. Captain Maule argues that this structural ambiguity has left highly technical units without proper leadership, administrative support, or operational integration, undermining their effectiveness precisely when the Army needs them most for large-scale combat operations.
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Published April 7, 2026
Military Police Must Reevaluate PME to Prepare for LSCO and our Role in Protection
By Captain Nicholas Maule
This article argues that the current professional military education for Military Police is critically insufficient for the demands of modern, large-scale combat operations. It contends that a limited focus on basic security tasks, rather than a comprehensive understanding of the protection warfighting function, leaves critical military assets dangerously exposed. Drawing from direct observations at the Joint Readiness Training Center, the author calls for a decisive overhaul of PME to ensure military police can effectively counter advanced threats and fully integrate into the brigade's combat strategy.
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Published April 1, 2026
Unchecking the Block: Addressing the "Check-the-Box" Mindset in Army Training
By Sergeant Taylor Highsmith
This article examines the pervasive "check-the-box" mindset that undermines essential Army training programs such as SHARP and MEO. It argues that by prioritizing the selection of passionate, volunteer trainers and cultivating a culture that values all training, leaders can improve engagement and ensure that even lower-priority requirements are conducted effectively. This approach reinforces the principle that no training should be trivialized, ultimately enhancing soldier welfare and readiness.
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