Army Magazine

ARMY Magazine Vol. 70, No. 8, August 2020

Articles

URGENT Space: Leveraging Assets for Battlefield Dominance

Lt. Gen. Daniel Karbler
Adversaries continue to contest the nation’s use of space, persistently challenging our space dominance and our ability to provide space capabilities. They are using this domain for tactical functions and increasingly incorporating space operations...

I Joined an SFAB and Here’s Why You Should, Too

Lt. Col. Daniel Threlkeld
When first asked if I would volunteer to join a security force assistance brigade, my answer was a hard “no,” but after serving in one for nearly 24 months, I can say I am glad I ended up saying “yes.” Everything I thought I knew about these...

Leaders of Today Must Find New Ways to Communicate

Maj. Gen. Xavier Brunson
A cursory reading of A Christmas Carol would be the best preparation for the times ahead. One could imagine a chapter wherein Scrooge would declare, “Oh, spirit, make it like it was; I want things to go back to normal.” The exasperated spirit would...

Flying Into the Future: Aviation Fleet Upgraded as Future Aircraft Are Developed

Patrick MasonCol. (P) Robert Barrie
Army aviation has a well-documented legacy of supporting soldiers. Across the globe, soldiers rely on Army aviation to provide everything from protection and lethality, to reconnaissance and surveillance, to food and water. Behind the aircraft and...

Command Floats Old Idea for Faster Turnaround

Maj. Gen. Mitchell Kilgo
Imagine you are an Army signal officer in the field with your unit on deployment. The mission is proceeding smoothly, but unexpectedly, your trailer-mounted Satellite Transportable Terminal flips over in a ditch. When you turn it on, you cannot...

August 2020 Book Reviews

AUSA Staff
Ike’s Strategic Approach to Decision-Making How Ike Led: The Principles Behind Eisenhower’s Biggest Decisions. Susan Eisenhower. Thomas Dunne Books. 400 pages. $29.99 By Lt. Col. Daniel Sukman Few leaders through history have made more strategic...

The Power and Pitfalls of Gender-Specific Mentorship

Maj. Kristyn FelixMaj. Ebony Thomas
Mentorship is a critical investment tool that should be used to cultivate the strength and diversity of the Army. To sustain the talent of a workforce, organizations invest in their people through formal and informal mentorship. The Army thrives...