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• Online Exclusive Article Archive 

 

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September 2026 Online Exclusive Articles

The Myth of Work-Life Balance: A Realistic Framework for Senior Leaders

Command Sgt. Maj. Robert A. Nelson, EdD, US Army, Retired
Sgt. Maj. Benjamin Pingel, US Army

For senior leaders, mission and the organization are very often prioritized over home life.

Article published on: 09 September 2026

 

Stigma and Readiness: Generational Perspectives on Mental Health in the Army

Maj. Brandi N. Gervais, DDS, US Army
Capt. Amber D. Zurn, US Army

Cultural shifts suggest that younger generations may view mental health differently than their predecessors. Understanding these generational differences is not simply an academic exercise; it is a readiness imperative.

Article published on: 03 September 2026

 

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August 2026 Online Exclusive Articles

Reestablishing Division-Level Reconnaissance in Large-Scale Combat Operations: An Example from Korea

Maj. Gen. Charles Lombardo, US Army
Col. Chad P. Corrigan, US Army
Lt. Col. Matthew Shoenfelt, US Army

2nd Infantry Division leaders describe how the division organized a cross-domain reconnaissance squadron to meet intelligence collection requirements on the Korean peninsula that integrates current and emerging technology—manned, unmanned, and autonomous.

Article published on: 13 August 2026

 

Break In, Break Through, Break Out: Escaping the Modern Battlefield’s “No-Man’s-Land”

Maj. Gen. Thomas M. Feltey, US Army
Maj. Heath Rosendale, US Army
Maj. David Webb, US Army

Preventing a return to a modern no-man’s-land demands more than improved equipment; it demands a renewed commitment to operational art and a tactical warfighting framework that restores mobility and tempo. Formations, resourced with appropriate capabilities at echelon, can deliberately integrate the break in, break through, and break out framework.

Article published on: 6 August 2026

 

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July 2026 Online Exclusive Articles

The Silent Battlefield: Information Warfare Maneuver in the Era of Strategic Competition

Maj. Scott C. Hall, US Army

Today, competition and clashes often begin through manipulated perceptions, cognitive pressure, and influence operations unfolding in the information environment. To achieve information advantage and decision dominance, US Army formations must treat nonlethal effects and nonkinetic activities generated by information forces as coequal elements of maneuver, not as supporting enablers.

Article published on: 23 July 2026

 

By Algorithm or Order: Integrating Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems into Targeting

Maj. Michael J. Brodka, US Army

There is a velocity gap between the speed at which information is collected and the tempo at which it can be acted upon. Closing it requires redesigning Army doctrine, organizations, and training to integrate lethal autonomous weapon systems into targeting under lawful human-on-the-loop control.

Article published on: 09 July 2026

 

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June 2026 Online Exclusive Articles

An Army Rooted in Large-Scale Combat Operations
Part 2: The People’s Liberation Army’s Combat Experience in the Chinese Civil War, 1946–1949

Ian M. Sullivan

In the second part of his article, the author focuses on the Liao-Shen Campaign, the most complex of the “Big Three” campaigns fought by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) against the Nationalist Chinese, and the subsequent events that led to PLA victory. The two-part article provides some understanding of the PLA as a potential adversary for the United States.

Article published on: 11 June 2026

 

An Army Rooted in Large-Scale Combat Operations
Part 1: The People’s Liberation Army’s Combat Experience in the Chinese Civil War, 1946–1949

Ian M. Sullivan

In the first of two parts, the author describes how the Chinese Peoples’s Liberation Army was able to transform under fire, transition from irregular warfare to large-scale combat operations, and fight three decisive campaigns that continue to influence its current transformation and modernization efforts.

Article published on: 06 June 2026

 

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May 2026 Online Exclusive Articles

Applying Power to Leadership

Command Sgt. Maj. Robert A. Nelson, EdD, US Army, Retired
Command Sgt. Maj. Richard J. Russell II, US Army, Retired

Senior NCOs provide their experiences in a condensed chapter from the forthcoming NCO Primer.

Article published on: 28 May 2026

 

An Endurance-Centric Model for the Principles of War

Maj. Greg Abt, US Army

For decades, the Army has used nine principles of war, However, this list of principles contains a number of shortcomings that impede the proper application of military force. There is a more effective model.

Article published on: 21 May 2026

 

How the US Army Uses Noncommissioned Officers

Sgt. Maj. of the Army Kenneth O. Preston, US Army, Retired
Kate Dahlstrand, PhD

Senior NCOs provide their experiences in a condensed introduction to the forthcoming NCO Primer.

Article published on: 14 May 2026

 

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April 2026 Online Exclusive Articles

Sustaining Senior Leaders Beyond the Rank: Identity, Meaning, and Purpose as a Deliberate Investment

Col. Laura Weimer, PhD, US Army

Leaders must deliberately understand and cultivate their identity, meaning, and purpose to sustain both long-term service and personal well-being.

Article published on: 29 April 2026

 

Fighting Air Defense Capabilities in Multidomain Operations: Aerial Engagement Areas and Using Airspace as Maneuver Space

Brig. Gen. Glenn A. Henke, US Army

The core doctrine of air defense outlined in Field Manual 3-01, U.S. Army Air and Missile Defense Operations, provides the time-tested employment principles and tenets that allow all commanders to maximize lethal effects against enemy air threats and sustain combat power for future operations.

Article published on: 28 April 2026

 

Operationalizing US Forces Japan: Why Japan Is the Optimal Location for a Joint Force Headquarters

Col. Michael Long, US Army

US Forces Japan is undergoing a significant transformation from an organization focused on alliance management and administration to a joint force warfighting command that can strengthen interoperability with Japanese forces, enhance deterrence of Chinese aggression, and prevail in combat should deterrence fail.

Article published on: 16 April 2026

 

The Primacy of Purpose and the Three Rings of Organizational Effectiveness

Maj. Gen. David S. Doyle, US Army
Maj. Lam Nguyen, US Army

Tolkien’s Rings of Power provides a fitting analogy for how the process map, the battle rhythm, and the terms of reference are bound by an enduring purpose to ensure the commander’s intent is effectively achieved.

Article published on: 08 April 2026

 

Staffs, Planning, and the Law: Integrating Legal Advice Early in the Operations Process

Col. Andrew Morgado, US Army
Maj. Curtis Cranston, US Army

The authors suggest the inclusion of a lawyer and a realistic, systematic consideration of the legal matters influencing an operation at the outset of planning may help avoid many of the pitfalls experienced in execution. By including the judge advocate general’s representative early in the planning process, planners can avoid common pitfalls and achieve better, more sustainable outcomes.

Article published on: 02 April 2026

 

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March 2026 Online Exclusive Articles

Eyes Up: Reframing Risk Dialogue for Improved Decision-Making

Maj. Christopher Zaczyk, US Army

When commander-to-commander risk dialogue is effectively executed, commanders’ decisions are informed, risk is mitigated, and the richness of the dialogue opens the aperture of the conversation to move beyond reactive and defensive decisions to aggressive, offensive-minded opportunity seeking.

Article published on: 03 March 2026

 

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February 2026 Online Exclusive Articles

Making the Right Decision: A Proposed Army Decision-Making Model

Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Jared L. Vineyard, US Army

An updated Army decision-making model combines both current doctrine as well as past insights to help Army professionals make ethical decisions.

Article published on: 24 February 2026

 

Winning the Talent War: Creating a Culture of Mentorship

Maj. Chris Slininger, US Army

Army junior officers are reporting burnout, a decline in trust, and a lack of mentorship in our formations—the Army must address this through dynamic mentorship.

Article published on: 10 February 2026

 

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January 2026 Online Exclusive Articles

Fighting with Live Data: XVIII Airborne Corps’ Experience with Its Operational Data Teams

Col. Andrew J. Forney, PhD, U.S. Army
Maj. Ryan C. Herrmann, U.S. Army
Capt. Haley A. Steele, U.S. Army

The Army must be able to manipulate and utilize a variety of data sources to develop tools that support the commander’s data-driven decision cycle. The XVIII Airborne Corps approach to meet this challenge is the operational data team.

Article published on: 29 January 2026

 

Balancing Competing Realities: The Central Asian Republics’ Reaction to Russia’s Ukraine Invasion

Edward A. Lynch, PhD
Corabeth R. Pierce

Few nations in the world have the security and foreign policy challenges the Central Asian Republics face every day. Relatively weak and poor, they face pressures from three superpowers that threaten their autonomy and independence.

Article published on: 21 January 2026

 

Modernizing the U.S. Army’s Body Composition Policy: Maintaining Lethal and Optimized Soldiers for Today and Tomorrow

P. Matthew Bartlett
Holly L. McClung
Kathryn M. Taylor, ScD
William J. Tharion

With the growing demand that soldiers meet the physical requirements of their jobs, strategically aligning body composition with performance standards is paramount. The Army recognizes that body composition and physical fitness are distinct but greatly influence each other and should be considered in parallel to truly measure a soldier’s readiness.

Article published on: 09 January 2026

 

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