Bases Clusters: Displace, Disperse, Defend to Survive

By Capt. Jonathan P. Davis

The article discusses the development and implementation of base cluster operations by the 325th Brigade Support Battalion to enhance survivability and operational effectiveness in contested environments. The author provides practical insights into decentralized support techniques and their impact on improving mission success rates.

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Notable Quote

“It is necessary to know when to flex between the typical base defense and base clusters when conditions are right. Doing this gives Soldiers and equipment the necessary respite to reset, refit, and rest during natural lulls in combat.”


Air Defenders are Force Protectors: Rediscovering and Returning to Short Range Air Defense Historical Force protection Role

By 2LT Ian Murren

The article explores the historical and evolving role of US Army short-range air defense (SHORAD) units in force protection, highlighting the importance of embracing this dual air-ground mission to enhance future operational effectiveness and survivability.

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Notable Quote

“If the enemy will be thinking with multi-dimensional attacks in mind, combining UAS with ground-based ambushes, should SHORAD designers not be thinking similarly?”


Decoding Lethality: Measuring What Matters

By Command Sgt. Maj. T. J. Holland, U.S. Army

The article examines the US Army's efforts to develop a comprehensive framework for measuring lethality, emphasizing the need for a paradigm shift in assessing combat effectiveness beyond traditional readiness metrics, and highlighting the importance of evaluating Soldiers' proficiency, tactics, and adaptability in dynamic environments.

Link to the article | More from Military Review

Notable Quote

“Project Lethality's mission is to begin grappling with the complexities and challenges of measuring lethality, a Soldier's ability to effectively engage and neutralize threats. Traditional metrics, while useful, fall short of capturing the full spectrum of lethality.”