Though hundreds of meters away, the catastrophic explosion sent a powerful shock wave through the operations center. As the battle staff watched the aerostat monitors in horror, injured civilians staggered away, covered in dust and blood, while shattered bodies littered the street. Burning and...

Battalion and squadron command posts will always face limitations in their ability to disperse and hide in terrain. Equipment availability significantly impacts how each unit executes command post operations. Synchronizing operations and increasing the likelihood of mission success is best achieved...

A common attitude among many U.S. Army leaders with respect to ethics and the moral dimension of our profession—deciding, acting and leading in accordance with the law of armed conflict and Army Values—appears to be that of a bread baker who considers flour an optional ingredient. Many leaders...

Every year, an elite group of recruits arrives at Joint Base San Antonio for an intensive training program and evaluation—all before the recruits turn 1 year old. These 50 to 90 puppy candidates are Belgian Malinois, a smart, confident and versatile breed of dog similar to the more compact German...

While the Army must transform for the future, it also must move with urgency to contend with today’s increasingly volatile and complex world, the service’s top general said. “The difference today is the tech disruption we’ve had, the volatility is completely different, and just how fast things are...

In developing great units, the most important and impactful responsibility a leader has is creating and continuously fostering a positive leadership climate. This is important and impactful for both short- and long-term reasons. In the short term, it has the single greatest impact on the individual...

Polo is considered one of mankind’s oldest team sports. It dates back more than 2,500 years, and it’s a military sport, developed to keep mounted warriors and their steeds ready for combat. Famous leaders such as Alexander the Great, Teddy Roosevelt, Winston Churchill and Gen. George Patton Jr. are...