Tactical Tips: Land Nav Continued: On the Ground
How’s it going everyone? I’m back again to talk about some more land nav. Today I want to get into the use of attack points, route selection, and terrain association. These skills are the backbone of effectively navigating on the ground. I do not want...
Army’s mixed reality device set for upgrades and battalion assessment
The Army’s helmet-mounted, mixed reality device that merges information tools, night vision and thermal optics will see more design updates and a battalion-level assessment next year. The Integrated Visual Augmentation System, or IVAS, is a $22 billion program on which the Army has worked closely...
US ‘concerned’ about reports of North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russia in Ukraine
U.S. officials said Tuesday they are “concerned” about reports of North Korean soldiers fighting in Ukraine on behalf of Russia. This week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused North Korea of transferring soldiers to Russia’s military, saying his intelligence agencies briefed him on “the actual involvement...
This Hawaii brigade is putting ‘Transformation in Contact’ to the test
A Hawaii-based Army brigade is now sweating and straining, crisscrossing the tropical terrain of Pacific islands as joint and partner units fly thousands of miles and fire on distant targets in a version of what a Pacific fight could look like. The first Joint Pacific...
This division is learning what multidomain means for small units
As the Army adjusts its forces to a new way of warfare — multidomain operations — the division and corps focus of the fight can lead some subordinate units wondering about their roles. One Army division is finding ways to practice the Army’s newest multidomain...
Beyond 5.56: Top Chamberings for MSRs
Modern sporting rifles, particularly the AR-15 and AR-10 platforms, have become increasingly popular among civilian shooters, hunters and competitive marksmen. The .223 Remington and its military counterpart, the 5.56x45mm NATO, are the most common chamberings for AR-15 rifles. These cartridges offer low recoil, flat trajectories...
Army Reserve needs skilled soldiers to support major combat
The Army Reserve is looking to direct commissions and better technology to find the right fit for soldiers who’ll serve in the Reserve. Lt. Gen. Robert Harter, chief of the Army Reserve, wants the service to have its own data-centric approach to identifying individuals who...
Training changes on the horizon for Army Guardsmen
The Army National Guard must find new ways to train in a limited number of days each year so that their formations are ready to fight large-scale combat operations when called, Army National Guard Director Lt. Gen. Jonathan Stubbs said Tuesday at the annual Association...
CRPA Offers a Press Guide to Kamala Harris’ History on Gun Control
The California Rifle and Pistol Association (CRPA), one of the largest state rifle and pistol associations in America and the oldest 2A organization in California, sits in a unique position to fully understand Democratic presidential hopeful Kamala Harris’ record on gun rights. It is in...
Surviving Bear Attacks: Life-Or-Death Decisions
BEARS IN THE BACKCOUNTRY. OH, MY. [Editor’s Note] The following article contains graphic images of the aftermath of a bear attack. Bret Bohn doesn’t remember how fast he was moving or if his feet were even touching the ground. As he rushed down the snow-covered...
