Tactical
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In a war, the US Army could destroy China’s ports. Should it?
If America goes to war with China, rocketry may be the U.S. Army’s most important contribution. A conflict across the…
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Army, Marine Corps vehicles not ready for combat, watchdog finds
The majority of ground combat vehicles used by the U.S. Army and Marine Corps are not ready to take part…
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Skills Check: Pistol Standard Hotel
For us “Drill Practice” is isolating an individual part of a skill and focusing intently on improving or mastering said…
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why troops keep naming things after reptiles
Tuesday marks National Reptile Awareness Day, a time to appreciate the cold-blooded creatures that have slithered, crawled and snapped their…
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DoD Irregular Warfare Technical Support Directorate Testing 6.5x43mm System
FN America delivered test and evaluation samples of two all-new weapon systems, along with ammunition, as part of a long-term…
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A new, unvarnished account of the deadly German U-boat war
The post-war narrative of the German U-boat efforts follows several stages: the first “Happy Time,” followed by the second “Happy…
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Why the Army may need a specialized counter-drone MOS
But this runs into the perennial question of generalists versus specialists. Should counter-drone, or C-UAS, be a skill taught across…
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Marine Corps IDs pilot killed in Southern California helicopter crash
The U.S. Marine Corps has identified a Marine who was killed last week in a helicopter crash in Southern California.…
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Iraq keeping some US military advisers due to IS threat in Syria
BAGHDAD — Iraq’s prime minister said Monday that a small contingent of U.S. military advisers will remain in the country…
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