November 2015 Online Exclusive Articles
Terrorism Gone Viral: The Burgeoning Media War Between ISIS and the U.S.
Capt. Kevin Sandell, U.S. Army
A PAO Officer overviews recent developments in the media war, and outlines what the U.S. needs to do to be successful.
Article published on: November 6, 2015
Complexities of Cultural Identity in Urban Future Operating Environments
Maj. Scott LeBlanc, Canadian Army
The author explains why it is important to gain a comprehensive and early understanding of the multitude of cultural identities in an urban environment.
Article published on: November 6, 2015
Building the New NCO Professional
Dr. Liston Bailey
The Chief of the Learning Innovations and Initiatives Division for the Army’s Institute for Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development explains major changes to the NCO training system, how the changes are vital to future success, and the goals of the new education process as a new emphasis is placed on knowledge and skills.
Article published on: November 20, 2015
Leader Presence in Future Warfare
Capt. T. Jordan Terry
The author calls for open dialogue on leadership values and culture, as well as discusses the impact of leadership style on warfare as the Army prepares for 2025 and beyond. He draws attention to key elements of leadership concepts as a starting point for this open discussion.
Article published on: November 20, 2015
December 2015 Online Exclusive Articles
Integrating a Tactical-Level Staff into an Operational-Level Headquarters
Maj. Adam Brady, U.S. Army, and Lt. Cmdr. Johnathan D. Powell, U.S. Navy
The authors examine the integration of Task Force Steel Tiger into Combined Joint Task Force—Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA). They explore lessons learned for successful integration of a tactical battalion into an operational or strategic-level joint task force.
Article published on: December 4, 2015
Global Demographic Trends and Security: Implications for the U.S. Army PT 1
Lt. Col. Shavce, U.S. Army
(Part 1) The author articulates why the Department of Defense should start soon on reviewing and improving the way it trains and develops leaders for operations in heavily populated, urban environments.
Article published on: December 14, 2015
Global Demographic Trends and Security: Implications for the U.S. Army PT 2
Lt. Col. Shavce, U.S. Army
(Part 2) The author articulates why the Department of Defense should start soon on reviewing and improving the way it trains and develops leaders for operations in heavily populated, urban environments.
Article published on: December 14, 2015
Adapting the Army to Win Decisively in Megacities
Capt. John P. Hartrich, U.S. Army
To conduct expeditionary urban operations within the megacity operational environment, the author argues the Army must make certain organizational changes.
Article published on: December 18, 2015
The Human Dimension and the Future of Unit-Level Leader Development
Capt. James M. Perkins, U.S. Army
Leadership development has been undermined by the training model. The author believes it is time to explore changes in the wake of the new Officer Evaluation Report.
Article published on: December 18, 2015