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2025 Online Exclusive Articles

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Publishing Disclaimer: In all of its publications and products, Military Review presents professional information. However, the views expressed therein are those of the authors and are not necessarily those of the Army University, the Department of the Army, or any other agency of the U.S. government.

January 2025 Online Exclusive Articles

Lethal Force, Risk, and LSCO: Preparing for Permissive Rules of Engagement in Large-Scale Combat Operations

Lt. Gen. Milford “Beags” Beagle Jr., U.S. Army
Lt. Gen. Joseph B. Berger III, U.S. Army
Lt. Col. Jack D. Einhorn, U.S. Army

Considering the scale, scope, and violence of large-scale combat operations, the rules of engagement will need to be permissive to effectively execute mission command with the appropriate level of control, and commanders must have a personal understanding of the law of armed conflict and ensure the same for their subordinates.

Article published on: 17 January 2025

 

The Army’s Command Assessment Program: The Doctrinal Foundation

Col. Andrew Morgado, U.S. Army
Bob O’Brien

Army leaders undergo a rigorous, comprehensive selection process for battalion and brigade command during the Army’s Command Assessment Program.

Article published on: 15 January 2025

 

Operational Effectiveness and Civilian Harm Mitigation by Design

Michael J. McNerney
Brig. Gen. Matthew Isler, U.S. Air Force, Retired

Policymakers and warfighters must understand how civilian harm mitigation and response (CHMR) improves strategic outcomes and operational effectiveness, and that CHMR plays a key role in helping the United States align its military actions with its values.

Article published on: 08 January 2025

 

Data Literacy: How We Prepare for the Future

Gen. Gary M. Brito, U.S. Army

The large amounts of data on the battlefield must be managed, filtered, and understood to be useful. The rapid rate of technological expansion and the explosion of digital systems providing us data underscores the need for data-literate soldiers.

Article published on: 07 January 2025