Published October 21, 2026
Protection and Operational Art
By Lieutenant Colonel Michael Carvelli
Is protection just an afterthought in military planning, or is it the defining factor between operational victory and catastrophic culmination? By examining the historical clash of Kursk alongside modern warfighter exercises, Lieutenant Colonel Michael Carvelli reveals how dynamic protection dictates a force's reach, tempo, and ultimate freedom of action. Read the full article to discover how integrating protection into the earliest stages of operational design can prevent exhaustion and secure campaign momentum.
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Published October 13, 2026
Dark and Disconnected:
Can the U.S. Army Fight Without a Digital Footprint?
By Chief Warrant Officer Three Sarina McNeil
In an era where everyday digital signals can be weaponized, the U.S. Army faces a silent but deadly threat: its own electromagnetic footprint. This eye-opening analysis explores how adversaries exploit commercial telemetry data to track military movements, raising the urgent question of whether American soldiers are truly prepared to fight in total digital darkness. Read on to discover the critical tactics required to survive and dominate the modern, hyper-connected battlefield.
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Published October 6, 2026
The Fight Behind the Fight:
55th MEB Prepares for Modern Battlefield
By Sergeant First Class Shane Smith
As modern adversaries increasingly bypass the front lines to strike vital logistics hubs, the Pennsylvania Army National Guard’s 55th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade is rewriting the playbook on battlefield survival. Through a groundbreaking, highly realistic training exercise, these soldiers are learning to secure the crucial Division Support Area against drone strikes, commando raids, and chemical attacks to keep the Army moving and fighting when the traditional "safe zone" becomes the new front line.
(Republished from DVIDS with permission)
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Published September 30, 2026
The Evolving Protection Against Hostile Drones:
Adaptive Tactics & Subterranean Survival
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—to stay hidden and strike back.
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Published July 31, 2026
Translating Friendly-Force Failures into Action:
A Redesigned FFIR Framework for Command Decisions
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.
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