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Combat Vehicle Service Optimization: Efforts to streamline services for Abrams and Bradley Family of Vehicles

by Lt. Gen. Heidi J. Hoyle, Brig. Gen. Michael J. Simmering and Maj. Dirk K. van Ingen

In his address at the Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting and Exposition Oct. 10, 2023, GEN Randy George, Army Chief of Staff (CSA), expressed the Army is over-servicing our equipment, therefore placing a load on formations that have very little time.

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U.S Tank Gunnery: Historical Ebb, Flow of Proficiency

by Robert S. Cameron, Ph.D.

A gap exists today between the capabilities of tank weapon systems and the ability of crews to employ them to maximum effectiveness. Current tank lethality reflects significant recent improvements to optics, fire control systems, networks, and ammunition. Tanks possess the ability to engage varied targets with precision at ever longer ranges whether stationary or moving.

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Organizing Light Cavalry in the Army of 2030

by Capt. Charles Clouse

U.S. Army cavalry is about to undergo a massive restructuring. As the Army transitions to the division-centric Army of 2030 force structure, division cavalry (DIVCAV) formations are coming back from the dead to provide reconnaissance and security support to the newly empowered division formations.

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Strike Swiftly: Developing Sustainable Maintenance Strategy in Combined Arms Battalion

by Lt. Col. Mike Kim, Maj. Nate Bennett, Chief Warrant 3 Jason Amsdell, and 1st Lt. Collette Benavidez

The mission of the combined arms battalion (CAB) is to close with and destroy enemy forces using fire, maneuver, and shock effect or to repel their assault by fire and counterattack (Army Techniques Publication 3-90.5, Combined Arms Battalion).

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The Defensive Lynchpin: Unveiling Vital Role of Class IV Combat Configured Loads in Large-Scale Combat Operations

by Maj. William Longwell and Capt. Olivia Schretzman

As the sun sets over the Central Corridor, following a long day of combined arms breaching, a common story and phrase is echoed from leaders at all echelons to their subordinates as they prepare for the transition to the defense. Bracing for the imminent transition, the commander immediately asks those nearby, "Where are the CCLs (combat configured loads)?"

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Putting the 'C' Back in BCT: Creating Change Agents Through Initiative Ownership

by Col. Scott C. White and Command Sgt. Maj. Jonathan M. Duncan

In a message to our Army team Oct. 26, 2023, GEN Randy A. George, the 41st Army Chief of Staff, reinforced that our enduring purpose as a force is to fight and win our nation’s wars. He further stated that to do this we must stay grounded and dedicate our energy in four focus areas: warfighting, delivering combat-ready formations, continuous transformation, and strengthening the profession.