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War-Gaming 

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Published 6/5/2025 

By Captain Aleksandrs (Aleks) V. Schuler     

War-gaming has historically been an important, accessible, low-cost training tool that Army leaders could use to practice making better decisions faster, and it should play a more important role in COA analysis.

Black Box Feature

 
Published 2/5/2026  
By Major Joshua Tosi

This article examines how the 42nd Infantry Division's protection cell transformed from a reactive, crisis-driven operation into a proactive planning force during Warfighter Exercise 25-3 by extending their planning horizon from 24 hours to 96 hours and deeply integrating with future operations and targeting teams. Major Joshua Tosi reveals how this shift—supported by a tiered protection prioritization system and forward-looking intelligence analysis—enabled the division to anticipate threats rather than merely respond to them, ultimately breaking the dangerous cycle of fighting only the "current fight."

Maneuver Support Experimentation

 

Published 1/9/2026

By Captain Adam R. Robinson

Contributing Authors: Ms. Sonya Taylor, Mr. Jarrett Ellis, and Major Davin Harmon

In this article, Captain Adam R. Robinson argues that the final Maneuver Support Protection Integration Experiment (MSPIX) in May 2025 represents not just an ending, but a transformative pivot point in how the Army approaches technology experimentation. He contends that MSPIX 2025's innovative partnership with the Army Applications Lab fundamentally shifted experimentation from isolated technical demonstrations to mission-focused, Soldier-driven operational evaluations that revealed unforeseen applications and accelerated learning across the DOTMLPF spectrum. Robinson posits that the methodologies and efficiencies pioneered during nine years of MSPIX events will prove essential as the Army transitions to the new Concept-Focused Warfighting Experiments beginning in fiscal year 2026. 

Commanders

 

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Published 1/2/2026
By Major Joshua Tosi
This article explores the critical importance of the protection warfighting function for commanders, emphasizing its role in safeguarding personnel, equipment, and infrastructure in modern multidomain operations. Using lessons from the Russia-Ukraine conflict and recent U.S. Army exercises, it highlights how commanders must integrate protection strategies across all staff sections to anticipate and counter evolving threats. Ultimately, the article argues that a deep understanding of protection enables commanders to make informed decisions, preserve combat power, and ensure mission success in complex operational environments.

Further Defining Protection

 

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Published 1/2/2026
By Lieutenant Colonel Michael Carvelli
This article examines the evolving concept of protection support planning within military operations, emphasizing the need for clearer definitions and structured approaches. It discusses the challenges faced by planners in integrating protection measures across various domains and highlights best practices for improving coordination and effectiveness. Ultimately, the article calls for continued refinement of protection support planning to better safeguard forces and mission success.

New Horizon for Maneuver

 

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Published 9/18/2025
By Major Cale W. Farquhar
This article addresses a critical gap in military staff operations: transforming the Protection Working Group from a marginalized, ineffective meeting into a powerful tool for integrating protection into operational planning. Major Farquhar identifies common pitfalls—misaligned priorities, poor risk communication, and lack of key participants—that prevent Protection Working Groups from resonating with commanders, then offers ten actionable recommendations to ensure protection efforts are synchronized with mission priorities and communicated in the language commanders understand: risk.