In rare moments in history, a piece of ground assumes a value in the mind of anyone speaking or seeing the name-Gettysburg, Waterloo, The Alamo, Verdun, Tarawa, Omaha Beach, Pearl Harbor, Pt Du Hoc-invoke a lasting memory of special people in a special moment. Regardless of place or distance, a mention of the name invokes an image in all. Such is La Fiere.
Here are the articles that appeared on the PS Magazine website over the past week (22-26 November 2021):
Here are the articles that appeared on the PS Magazine website over the past week (15-19 November 2021):
Here are the articles that appeared on the PS Magazine website over the past week (8-12 November 2021):
Here are the articles that appeared on the PS Magazine website over the past week (25-29 October 2021):
The modern-day maneuver company commander juggles many priorities in the execution of their duties. Among these is the management of their small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) program. This includes both the standard Raven or even the bigger, fancier Puma. But these assets are often squandered at the company level. The need to train a proficient crew, employ the system and deconflict air space is too much for company commanders to manage. The management of this program should be at the battalion level. This results in a better managed, utilized and integrated sUAS program, while allowing maneuver company commanders to focus on what is actually important: the fight.
The most important relationship in the Brigade Combat Team (BCT) Intelligence War-fighting Function (IWfF) is between the BCT S2 Officer in Charge (OIC) and the Military Intelligence Company Commander (MICO CDR). These two have to own the problems and solve them. They accomplish this through a holistic intelligence enterprise, rather than divided as MICO problems or S2 problems. That mindset discourages collaboration. At times, it is an insurmountable obstacle. But it requires motivated, talented leaders engaged at every echelon from the MICO teams, BN/BCT S2 sections, and BN/BCT CDRs.
Here are the articles that appeared on the PS Magazine website over the past week (18-22 October 2021):
Leaders at all levels, from privates to generals, are ultimately responsible for success or failure on the battlefield. A huge part of preparing for combat is making sure the myriad of equipment, vehicles and weapons used by soldiers can perform when needed. That also extends to supply and logistics functions, the lifeblood of all combat operations.
The term “Sniper” became popular during WWI and the mystic appeal has grown since. A single shot can be more devastating than a burst from a machine gun or artillery fire. ATP 3-21.20 Infantry Battalion describes the sniper squad as the most tactically and technically proficient Infantry soldiers. They are especially valuable when fighting an enemy that tries to blend in with the local population. Snipers are most effective when leaders in the supported unit understand sniper teams’ capabilities, limitations, and tactical employment. Unfortunately, many leaders don’t fully understand the benefits of using snipers to their fullest potential. But this isn’t just the fault of commanders…we – the sniper squad leaders and community – own some of that blame.
