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Counterreconnaissance, Cavalry Corps and Division Operations
by Capt. J.A. Perkins
Considering new developments in task-organization and doctrine, this article is an analysis of those updates through a multidomain operations lens to determine capabilities and gaps, as well as implications in future Cavalry missions. This article clearly articulates the definition of counterreconnaissance and why understanding it is important to future MDO.
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The AIM Cycle: Two Sides of a Coin
by Lt. Col. Karl M. Harness
The Army uses the Assignment Interactive Module to conduct hiring for officer assignments. However, the Army is sunsetting AIM as well as the Officer Record Brief/resume and is transitioning to the Soldier Talent Profile. However, the hiring process will remain the same.
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The Power of the Armored Company/Team in Urban Combat: Dealer Company, 4th Battalion, 64th Armor in Sadr City
by Col. Mark R. McClellan
This article sets out to show the power of the armored combined-arms company/team in the urban fight using Sadr City’s Operation Gold Wall – executed by 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division – in Spring 2008.
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You Need to Play Wargames
by Maj. Patrick O’Keefe
Wargaming has a multitude of benefits that extend beyond the classroom. Maneuver units, especially battalion level and below, should conduct regular game exercises where they can practice tactics against a thinking enemy and build competence and confidence with rapid tactical decision-making.
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Employment of Robotic Combat Vehicles in Large-Scale Combat Operations at Battalion Level: Observations from Project Convergence 22
by Lt. Col. Brennan Speakes and Maj. Sid McMath
The integration of Robotic Combat Vehicles on the front line during the fight against a determined world-class opposing force at the National Training Center during Project Convergence 22 greatly enhanced 1-7 Cavalry’s ability to fight and win across all mission types while mitigating threats posed to the troopers.
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Divisional SHORAD: Using Historical Examples to Build a Future Formation
by Capt. Leopoldo Negrete
The average armor or infantry Soldier has probably never met an air-defense-artillery Soldier wearing the same divisional patch. However, it will soon be a common sight to see air defenders wearing division patches.
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Raising the Guidon: Leveraging Cultural Excellence for Reconnaissance and Security Operations
by Maj. Tobias Raimondo, Australian army
Reconnaissance and security operations are essential to all successful large-scale combat operations. Therefore developing and leveraging a culture of excellence in R&S operations is particularly important in Cavalry units at all echelons
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Army Forts Renamed
by Michael McCabe
ARMOR authors should use the new names (as of the fort’s renaming ceremony) of their current assignment but can use the former names on assignments prior to the renaming ceremony.
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