300 AAC Blackout: Another ‘Dark Horse’ Carbine Alternative?
As industry positions and prepares for the expected imminent release of a request for proposals for a potential M4 carbine …
Land Forces
Carbine Compatibility Testing
In anticipation of the upcoming release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the U.S. Army’s Individual Carbine (IC) program, …
Gulf War: Some Lessons Learned from the Land War
In terms of lessons learned, the land war operations associated with Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm represent one of the most …
R2TF: Responsible Reset Task Force
The ongoing reduction of U.S. forces from Iraq brings with it an enormous logistical challenge. As recognized in a 2008 …
ASC’s Full-spectrum Providers
From bases in the United States, Europe, South Korea, and Southwest Asia, seven Army Field Support Brigades (AFSBs) provide the …
Sierra Army Depot (SIAD)
As the Army’s main retrograde site for equipment returning from Southwest Asia, Tank-automotive and Armament Command (TACOM) Life Cycle Management …
OIF Drawdown/OEF Surge
The challenges are unique in military history. At the same time that U.S. forces are tasked with responsibly “drawing down” …
A New Chapter for a Growing New Command
When the ground first shook beneath Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on Jan. 12, 2010, it was to be one of the most …
U.S. Army solidifies UGV Commitment
Recent program responsibility ceremonies reinforce the U.S. Army’s continuing commitment to unmanned ground vehicle capabilities while laying the foundation for …
Gulf War: Republican Guard Nemesis
The mission was straightforward – find, attack and destroy major Republican Guard elements, the heart of Saddam Hussein’s ground forces. …