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• Online Exclusive Article Archive 

 

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May 2026 Online Exclusive Articles

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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