January 2016 - March 2016 Issue

FEATURES

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Properly Preparing for the Rigors of Ranger School

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COL David Fivecoat
CPT Ronnie L. Cunningham Jr.
CPT Samantha Rieger

Training the Next Generation of Leaders on Fire Support: Five Things Every Commander Should Know About Fires

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LTC Kevin L. Jackson
MAJ Johnny R. Fry
CW2 James M. Verschueren

A Disciplined Approach to Training Management

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LTC Richard P. Taylor

Professional Forum

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The Life of a Warrior Leader

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LTC Matthew T. Archambault

Behavioral Health: A Primer for Company-Level Leadership

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CPT Robert Klein
CPT Josi Hall

Countering the Spread of Islamic Extremism through Culturally Sensitive, Religiously Respectful Soldiers Who Possess Enhanced Language Skills

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LTC Richard K. Snodgrass

The Best Classroom: Reflections from the MCCC Field Exercise Pilot

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LTC Chris Budihas
CPT Joshua Auerbach
CPT Matthew Draheim
CPT David Sprague

Fighting for Information: Dismounted Reconnaissance Troops and Reconnaissance in Force

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MAJ Andrew Breach, British Army

Putin's Army and the Complex Application of Russian Strategic Land Power

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COL Douglas Mastriano

Training Notes

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A Progressive Approach to Basic Rifle Marksmanship

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1LT Brian Costella
SGT Nathanial Kalk

The 75th Ranger Regiment Post-OEF: Adapting Training and TTPs Following 13 Years of War

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MSG Marcus Branch
CPT Christopher Greer
CPT Jonathan Kingsley
MAJ Vincent Kuchar

The Science of Sit-ups: An Assessment of Total Physical Fitness

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2LT Scott K. Rapuano
MAJ Allen M. Trujillo
Dr. Todd A. Crowder

Lessons From The Past

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The Development of the Machine Gun and its Impact on the Great War

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MAJ Jack R. Nothstine

News

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Army Debuts New Digital Job Book

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Mike Casey

‘All Army' Identifies Elite Marksmen

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Brenda Rolin

Book Reviews

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The Hump: The 1st Battalion, 503rd Airborne Infantry in the First Major Battle of the Vietnam War

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By Al Conetto
Reviewed by MG (Retired) Richard D. Chegar

The U.S.-Mexican War: A Complete Chronology

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By Bud Hannings
Reviewed by Gerald Williams

Captured: The Forgotten Men of Guam

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By Roger Mansell, edited by Linda Goetz Holmes
Reviewed by LTC (Retired) Rick Baillergeon