Infantry Magazine articles from July 2008

Infantry Magazine archives from July 2008

Counterinsurgency--seizing the initiative.(Commandant's Note)
July 1, 2008... As we continue to aggressively prosecute the global war on terrorism (GWOT) we must remember that we execute tasks to standard, not to time, and that counterinsurgency (COIN) is no exception. Conducting COIN operations takes a great deal of...

COIN: when adaptability makes the difference.(Command Sergeant Major's Corner)
July 1, 2008... One of the unique aspects of counterinsurgency (COIN) operations is that conditions are constantly changing as insurgents quickly modify tactics and adapt to our actions. We are fighting "a hostile, thinking, and adaptive enemy" as described in...

CDID ensures soldiers retain dominance on future battlefields.(Infantry News)
July 1, 2008... The mission of the Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCOE) is to provide the Nation with the world's best trained Infantry, Armor, and Cavalry Soldiers and adaptive leaders imbued with the Warrior Ethos; to provide a power projection platform...

2008 Infantry Warfighting Conference set.(INFANTRY NEWS)(Calendar)
July 1, 2008... The 2008 Infantry Warfighting Conference will be held September 15-17 at Fort Benning, Georgia. The theme for the conference is "The Infantry: Heart of America's Army in the Contemporary Operational Environment." Attendees should RSVP online...

2008 Doughboy Awardees announced.(Brief article)
July 1, 2008... The Home of the Infantry is proud to announce that General (Retired) Henry H. Shelton and Command Sergeant Major (Retired) Gary L. Littrell will be the honored recipients of the 2008 Doughboy Award in recognition of their many contributions to...

FCS capability accelerated for IBCTs.
July 1, 2008... Soldiers in infantry brigade combat teams (IBCTs) now get the first crack at Future Combat System (FCS) technology, Army officials said June 26. That capability, initially meant to be delivered first to heavy brigade combat teams, will now...

Infantry Battalion COIN operations.(Professional Forum)
July 1, 2008... The 1st Battalion, 149th Infantry "Mountain Warriors mobilized for deployment to Iraq on June 27, 2006. The battalion reported to Camp Shelby, Mississippi, for post-mobilization training and began departing for Kuwait on September 27. The...

COIN cliff notes: techniques for the conventional rifle platoon in layman's terms.(counterinsurgency)
July 1, 2008... There are many books, manuals, and articles that define strategies and principles for counterinsurgency (COIN) success. No one author is completely right and no one is completely wrong; they all have great information and tools to add to your...

The combined arms battalion as an air assault task force.
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] With proper focus and support, a combined arms battalion (CAB) can become a proficient air assault task force. The 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment (1-15 IN) proved this to be true over the 14 months of...

Chess and poker: intelligence drives operations.
July 1, 2008... From Rogers' Rangers Standing Orders: 11. Don't ever march home the same way. Take a different route so you won't be ambushed. 16. Don't cross a river by a regular ford. 17. If somebody's trailing you, make a circle, come back onto...

Revisiting modern warfare: the 3rd HBCT, 3rd Id's experience in Mada'in Qada, Iraq.
July 1, 2008... Nearly half a century ago, French Army Colonel Roger Trinquier wrote Modern Warfare: A French View of Counter-insurgency. Intent on capturing what really works in a counterinsurgency, Trinquier drew on the vast experience he had amassed as one...

Military awakening: clear, hold, build and the development of awakening councils and Iraqi police.
July 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The war in Iraq entered a new phase in 2006 with the troduction of the clear, hold, build concept and the evelopment of Sahwa, or Awakening Councils, to fight back against Al-Qaeda in Iraq (AQI). The Awakening...

An important weapon in COIN operations: the key leader's engagement.
July 1, 2008... During Operation Enduring Freedom VIII, Havoc Company of Task Force Eagle (1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team) maintained the unique responsibility of executing counterinsurgency (COIN) operations in an...

The USAMU SDM course--a student's perspective.(Training Notes)(U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit Squad Designated Marksman)
July 1, 2008... I recently attended the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit s (USAMU's) Squad Designated Marksman's (SDM) Course at Fort Benning, Georgia, and I thought folks who love the black rifle might want a range report (limited, of course, to public domain...

The role of combat lifesavers in counterinsurgency operations.(TRAINING NOTES)
July 1, 2008... The accomplishments, courage and dedication of the combat medic on e battlefield are legendary. Wherever an infantry platoon, artillery battery or tank troop goes, a "Doc" is always there, ready with skilled, competent hands to do his job. As...

The Utility of Force. The Art of War in the Modern World.(Book review)
July 1, 2008... The Utility of Force. The Art of War in the Modern World. By General Rupert Smith. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 2007, 431 pages, $30. Frances Fukuyam announced the end of history and General Rupert Smith the end of war, but both proclamations...

Chosen Soldier, The Making of a Special Forces Warrior.
July 1, 2008... Chosen Soldier, The Making of a Special Forces Warrior. By Dick Couch. New York: Crown Publishing Group, a division of Random House, 2007, 396 pages, $14.95. The creation of a Special Forces Soldier is considered by many the toughest...