October 2018 Online Exclusive Articles
Maj. George Alberto Garcia de Oliveira, Brazilian Army
The author provides a detailed overview of the actions taken by the Brazilian armed forces in response to directives of the Brazilian government to deal with the refugee crisis on Brazil's border with Venezuela resulting from the economic and political collapse of the Venezuelan state.
Article published on: 29 October 2018
Col. Patrick E. Proctor, U.S. Army
Maj. Matthew L. Wolverton, U.S. Army
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Stephen R. Barber, U.S. Army
The authors argue that in order for the division's maneuver brigades to maintain momentum during large-scale operations, a dedicated mission command node is required to control and assess operations in the support and consolidation areas.
Article published on: 22 October 2018
Lt. Col. Richard A. McConnell, DM, U.S. Army, Retired
Lt. Col. Mark T. Gerges, PhD, U.S. Army, Retired
The authors describe their research findings related to the experimental introduction of a nineteenth-century German wargame into the Command and General Staff College curriculum to assess the effectiveness of employing wargames to improve student critical thinking and staff military decision-making skills.
Article published on: 17 October 2018
Maj. Scott Harr, U.S. Army
The author provides an analysis of the underlying cultural frames of reference that form the foundation of Iranian society and political motivations, and recommends using this better understanding to diffuse tensions and promote better relations between the United States and Iran.
Article published on: 1 October 2018
September 2018 Online Exclusive Articles
Lt. Col. Jesse McIntyre III, U.S. Army, Retired
The author lays out a case for not allowing the lessons of counterinsurgency to be shelved and forgotten with regard to doctrine and training as they largely were after the Vietnam war, asserting that the conflicts the United States will most likely become involved in for the foreseeable future will be against insurgencies or insurgent-like irregular forces.
Article published on: 27 September 2018
Maj. Peyton C. Hurley, U.S. Army
The author discusses the causes and nature of ethical violations in the U.S. Army. He goes on to propose a significant change to the approach the Army uses to preempt violations and police ethical behavior, including development of the equivalent of an inspector general or accident investigation system to undertake a systematic rotational examination of the ethical climate of all units and organizations throughout the Army.
Article published on: 25 September 2018
August 2018 Online Exclusive Articles
Capt. James M. McCabe Jr., U.S. Army
Military Review has retracted this article because of its failure to meet Army University Press standards for original content and proper documentation.
Article removed on: 4 December 2018
Lt. Col. Dominik J. Schellenberger, German Army
A German officer analyzes German and American field grade officer training with an eye toward enhancing the depth of understanding of the art of war by each gaining from the strengths of the other program of study.
Article republished on: 15 August 2018
Gen. Stephen Townsend, U.S. Army
The commanding general of U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command discusses how the Multi-Domain Battle concept is evolving into Multi-Domain Operations.
Article republished on: 8 August 2018
Lt. Col. Gregory M. Tomlin, PhD, U.S. Army
The author argues that the brigade-level information operations officer billet should be reinstated as conducting tactical-level IO remains essential for dominating the entire spectrum involved in multi-domain operations.
Article republished on: 7 August 2018
July 2018 Online Exclusive Articles
Augusto César Dall’Agnol
Boris Perius Zabolotsky
Fabiano Mielniczuk, PhD
The authors analyze the history of interactions between Brazil and Russia, painting a clear picture of the nature of the relationship.
Article republished on: 27 July 2018
June 2018 Online Exclusive Articles
Col. Kevin Benson, PhD, U.S. Army, Retired
A former director of the School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS) provides a concise history of the Army University's foremost graduate-level school and offers recommendations for its future.
Article republished on: 15 June 2018
Lt. Col. Matthew T. Archambault, U.S. Army
The author defines the experience gap between a commander and staff, and provides analysis intended to assist commanders in better utilizing and developing staff skillsets.
Article republished on: 12 June 2018
May 2018 Online Exclusive Articles
Maj. Zachary L. Morris, U.S. Army
The author of the article advocates for a deliberate and comprehensive strategy for the gradual, phased incorporation of autonomous technology into the U.S. military.
Article republished on: 29 May 2018
Lt. Col. Brian Hildebrand, Texas Army National Guard
An officer from the National Guard details the richness of experience provided to National Guard members participating in joint, multinational exercises.
Article republished on: 29 May 2018
Lt. Col. Geoffrey Demarest, JD, PhD, U.S. Army, Retired
Cuban "Bolivarian" has significantly influenced the conditions in Venezuela. According to this Ibero-American expert, the impunity enjoyed by leaders of the Communist Party of Cuba and United Socialist Party of Venzuela must be challenged to avoid further tragedy in the region.
Article republished on: 29 May 2018
Dr. R. Evan Ellis
The author discusses Mexico's security challenges and its progress in combatting criminal groups and associated flows of illegal goods, and he offers recommendations for U.S. policy makers regarding support for our southern neighbor.
Article republished on: 24 May 2018
Lt. Col. Richard E. Berkebile, U.S. Air Force, Retired
The author of the article explores current understanding of ends, ways, means, and risk to create a new formulation for developing a strategy toward a political end state.
Article republished on: 7 May 2018
Leonard Wong, PhD, U.S. Army, Retired
Stephen J. Gerras, PhD, U.S. Army, Retired
The authors of this article outline six contemporary societal changes and provide insight into how military leaders need to account for societal values in their prioritizing of military readiness.
Article republished on: 3 May 2018
April 2018 Online Exclusive Articles
Maj. Daniel S. Threlkeld, U.S. Army
The author proposes using the concept of collision zones to improve military procedural controls and situational awareness in joint fires integration processes.
Article republished on: 17 April 2018
Lt. Col. Jonathan P. Graebener, U.S. Army
The author discusses efforts to adjust support in Iraq to ensure the Islamic State does not gain an opportunity for a new foothold in the region. The new operational approach focuses primarily on the utility and effects of using an integrated target cell to work with and support Iraqi Security Forces.
Article republished on: 16 April 2018
Maj. Adam S. Cecil, U.S. Army
Maj. Karl Butler Jr., U.S. Army
Two observer/coach trainers provide their insights on how to more effectively incorporate staff into viable SOPs as well as how to make better use of mission command information systems
Article republished on: 2 April 2018
March 2018 Online Exclusive Articles
Lt. Col. Matthew J. Sheiffer, U.S. Army
A battalion commander in the 1st Information Operations Command provides lessons learned during Operation Atlantic Resolve to inform larger discussions on how the Army should fight and win in the information environment.
Article republished on: 19 March 2018
Maj. David Cowan, U.S. Army
Maj. Chaveso Cook, U.S. Army
As an agent of influence, PSYOP compels the enemy to surrender or submit without the use of physicality. Now that the term PSYOP has returned, we can focus on PSYOP’s ability to operate both comfortably and obliquely in the psychological battlespace within the “gray matter” of the adversary and foreign populations instead of confusing ourselves.
Article republished on: 6 March 2018
Maj. Jules “Jay” Hurst, U.S. Army Reserve
The author of this article examines how jus in bello responsibility will have to shift as autonomous weapons grow in sophistication.
Article republished on: 5 March 2018
February 2018 Online Exclusive Articles
James W. Derleth, PhD
The author of this article underscores the importance of various U.S. government agencies training together, and describes how the Joint Multinational Readiness Center, currently the only entity providing such training, readies its participants for a whole-of-government approach to fostering security.
Article republished on: 28 February 2018
Chaplain (Maj.) Joshua Gilliam, U.S. Army
The concept of al-wala’ wa-l-bara’ ensures this. However, through the application of the correct instrument of national power (information)—and judicious use of the others—we may yet contain this hate.
Article republished on: 15 February 2018
January 2018 Online Exclusive Articles
Michael Kofman
Matthew Rojansky, JD
The authors discuss in detail Russian actions during its intervention in Syria and whether Russia succeeded in meeting its military and political goals in that conflict.
Article republished on: 24 January 2018
Maj. Gregory C. Mabry Jr., PsyD, LCSW, BCD, U.S. Army
The author argues that commanders should look to new ways to incorporate social media into rapport-building as well as monitoring the well-being of those in their command. He provides suggestions and insights for incorporating social media into leadership practices and behavioral health support.
Article republished on: 19 January 2018
Col. James M. Minnich, U.S. Army
Now is the time for Seoul and Washington to boldly assume risk by adopting a changed-regime policy that will genuinely align Pyongyang within their orbits if they are truly committed to avoiding war unless it is the absolute last resort.
Article republished on: 12 January 2018
Col. Charles Kemper, Minnesota Army National Guard
Maj. Jacob Helgestad, Minnesota Army National Guard
Maj. Nathan Colvin, U.S. Army
Maj. Simon Cox, British Royal Marines
Officers from the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division describe the logistical effort to coordinate across partner nations and territories to achieve their objectives in Saber Strike 2017. The description of coordinating a multinational air assault, attack on an objective, and a forward passage of lines offers insight into contemporary challenges in preparing to achieve an objective.
Article republished on: 12 January 2018
Lt. Col. Matthew T. Archambault, U.S. Army
Capt. Franklin G. Peachey, U.S. Army
Capt. Jennifer P. Sims, U.S. Army
A battalion commander, his intelligence officer, and his signals officer collaborate on a discussion of how their unit developed a mission command mindset while serving as the opposing force at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center, Hohenfels, Germany.
Article republished on: 8 January 2018
Jo-Anne Hart, Ph.D.
Take this quick quiz: In which Islamic theocracy were there immediate and repeated public outpourings of sympathy for Americans following the 9/11 attacks in 2001? If you did not know about the several candlelight vigils in Iran, you are not alone. In fact, few Americans know that hundreds of Iranians gathered publicly to pay their respects and to show their solidarity with the American people, first on 13 September, then in two other vigils.
Article republished on: 4 January 2018 (Originally published Sept-Oct 2005)
Lt. Col. Jon Herrmann, U.S. Air Force Reserve
Lt. Col. Brian Steed, U.S. Army
The authors highlight the need for clear visual representations of the information environment, to help military thinkers better comprehend the complex information environment.
Article published on: 1 January 2018