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The article focuses on the POP (Patrol, Objective, Patrol) method of training in the United Stares Army. Topics include the benefits of the POP method in creating a realistic training environment; testing standard operating procedures and systems; and maximizing training opportunities within a single event.

The article focuses on the U.S. Army's new edition of Field Manual (FM) 3-0, Operations, which introduces a new Army operational concept in multidomain operations, integration of joint and multinational capabilities and combined arms approach. Topics include the definition and significance of multidomain operations; the strategic situation in different operational contexts, updates and changes in the operational framework; and the role of engineers in supporting Army operations across domains.

The article focuses on renewal of strategies by armies across the world to deal with evolving threats. Topics discussed include training and equipping of local forces to enhance battlefield effectiveness and eliminate intervention by allies, integration of new technologies for improving situational awareness in combat, increasing cultural and regional familiarity for improving relations with indigenous forces. It highlights adoption of the concept Regionally Aligned Force (RAF) by the U.S.

The article discusses the critical need for the current defense support program (DSP) missile-warning spacecraft of the U.S. to bridge the transition to the new space-based infrared system (Sbirs) spacecraft. The DSP system will be observing China demonstrate missile tactics and strategy, couple with testing by Iran. The first GEO geosynchronous orbit Sbirs spacecraft is set for launch around October 2008.

Reports on strategic experts' suggestion that the United States restructure national security interests so only the `vital' ones come out on top. Goal to whittle down the multiplying number of U.S. military commitments overseas; Call for a hierarchy that distinguishes 4 or five supreme national interests from all others. INSETS: Vital U.S. interests.;Extremely important U.S. interests.;Important U.S. interests.;Secondary U.S. interests.

The article focuses on deployment order received by the 23d Brigade Engineer Battalion (BEB) to support for National Interagency Fire Council (NIFC). Topics discussed include training on collective warfighting tasks at Joint Base Lewis–McChord (JBLM), wildland firefighting (WFF) mission in 2017 and lessons learned from the deployment.

Reports the importance of military strategies to handle fleeting targets in the U.S. Identification of radio coordinates to strike aircraft loitering overhead; Accounts on the capability of limited target recognition; Sustenance of electronic attack tactics and expertise across the service.

Reports on comments by missile defense and arms control advocates about the alleged weakness of the strategic policy of United States President Bill Clinton as reflected in the results of the 2000 Moscow Summit. Summit's failure to produce an updated Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty or more reductions in nuclear weapons; First Moscow meeting between Clinton and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The article discusses the methods used by the U.S. Army 39th Brigade Engineer Battalion(BEB) to select and train staff for deployment to Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR). Topics include the role of the task force engineer in BEB deployment, the battalion training program, and the Operation Inherent Resolve Advise-and-Assist Mission Set. Also tackled are talent management, focused training, and emphasis on force protection.

The article offers updates on the future of Main Battle Tanks of the Australian Army as of October 2016. Topics mentioned include the Army's plan to raise a third squadron for the 7th Brigade in Brisbane, the Blitzkrieg campaigns of World War II, and plans announced by the 2016 Defence White Paper to upgrade the Army's mounted combat forces.

The article discusses the integration of airborne electronic attack (AEA) with Anti-Access/Area-Denial (A2AD) threat environments. Topics include the air defense systems (IADS) of Western countries, the approach of the U.S. to the AEA mission, and the significant trends in Russian, Iranian, and Chinese IADS.

The article reports on the Asian naval arms race that emerged due to a series of strategic errors by national governments in a period of high international tensions that reduced their strategic options. It is estimated that the market may be as large as 400 warships over 1000 tons and 900 small patrol craft and auxiliaries in 2015.

The article discusses the significant role played by unmanned vehicles in modern military strategies in 2014. It mentions that unmanned systems are supporting applications in the air, at sea and in space, even though the systems have began on the ground. It states that unmanned aerial vehicles has been used for combat applications and peace-keeping, and its modular design permits for a wide range of communications equipment, sensors and weapons to be installed in the vehicle.

The author discusses how to construct a framework in which electronic warfare (EW) and Electromagnetic Battle Management (EMBM) can achieve operational stability and durability. Topics discussed include the sustainability of the operating model of the U.S. Department of Defense, military technologies, and Spectrum Warfare. Other topics include control of energy, control of data, spectrum weaponry, radiant energy, and energy weapons.

The article discusses the application of strategic landpower at the tactical level of the U.S. Army. Information about the main and interconnected roles of the Army is explored, including preventing conflict, shaping the operational environment, and winning wars. The role of platoon and company leaders in addressing strategic challenges in Iraq and Afghanistan is also mentioned.

The author "describes his subjects' heroic acts with earthy exuberance and lucidly explains military strategy. Alex Kershaw #12 Hardcover Nonfiction "Kershaw follows up The First Wave with another gripping chronicle of WWII, this time focusing on the U.S. Army's 3rd Division", according to our review. WWII buffs will be enthralled.". [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the U.S. Army's obsession with the rise of China and its implications for the world. It suggests that the appropriate U.S. strategy is to prepare for war while encouraging trade. The containment-lite approach wherein the U.S. seeks out smaller regional states threatened by China's growing power and facilitates their balancing strategies is discussed. Information on the Air-Sea Battle doctrine being developed by the Navy and Air Force is also provided.

The article focuses on the need to abolish Quadrennial Defense Reviews (QDR) of the U.S. Defense Department. According to critics, the reviews have taken longer, cost more and produced less. Four QDRs are discussed such as QDR 1997, QDR 2001, QDR 2006, and QDR 2010. Recommendations for future strategy reviews are offered including the consideration of issues in the regular program and budget cycle.

The article offers information on the acquisition strategy of SEA 1000 by the government. According to Senator Robert Hill, Minister for Defence, declared that Australia and the United States have reached an agreement that focuses to significantly assist the RAN in the development of options for its new AWDs. It adds that government is referring the submarine combat system of United States Navy (USN) while discussing about the selection of SEA 1000.

The article discusses the Defense Strategy Guidance of the U.S. which calls on historic allies and partners to assume innovative roles as security producers. Norway, Sweden, Denmark and the Netherlands are cited as prime candidates for operationalized partnerships of the U.S. Navy. These partner candidates are reportedly interested in improving their amphibious capabilities. The need of the U.S. to encourage advances in Nordic and Netherlands amphibious capabilities is stressed.

This article discusses the continued relevance of books about military history and strategy, with a focus on ways the publishing industry's attempts to keep history engaging. Topics include famous historical texts still in print such as Sun Tzu's "The Art of War," Julius Caesar's "Commentaries," and Alfred Thayer Mahan's "The Influence of Sea Power Upon History, 1660-1783," advice broken down by military conflict of the types of popular stories, and the use of social media in military history. INSETS: SPECIAL OPS;NASSAU & WITHERSPOON.

This article explains that despite controversies about armed unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) the U.S. continues to employ these weapons systems in the warzone in Afghanistan. Critics of the use of armed UAV says that they employment kill more civilians than militants. Critics also said that the employment of these weapons is proof of U.S. strategic failure. The U.S. government has complained of information leaks about the use of armed UAV in the warzone.

The article discusses the strategy by the U.S. government on the operation of the Department of Defense, particularly on the Special Operations group. According to Special Operations Command commander Admiral William H. McRaven, the future of their command is very promising. The opinion of U.S. Marine Corps Special Operations Command (MARSOC) commander Major General Paul Lefebvre on the developments is also cited.

The article focuses on the optimization and control of fluidized bed combustion (FBC) boiler plants. For applying unique control strategies, plant designers are separating fuel combustion application, like fluidized bed combustion (FBC), grate firing, and pulverized coal. It also discusses about uses of FBC boilers, optimization of FBC boiler operation.

The article reports on the U.S. military's decision to shift its focus to the Asia-Pacific region and to amore maritime-weighted mission in the Middle East. The defense strategy requires the U.S. Navy to have a more agile force that can rapidly deploy and plug in capabilities as needed. It also discusses the need for the Navy to invest in anti-torpedo torpedo defense, directed energy and electromagnetic rail guns.

The article presents the merger of crime and terrorism as a military strategy. Focus is given on foreign terrorist organizations (FTO) and transnational organized crime groups (TOC) that have the capability of terror attacks inside the U.S. such as members of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC), Hezbollah and Mexican drug cartel members. The publication of "Strategy to Combat Transnational Organized Crime," document that recognizes TOC as threats to U.S.security, is discussed.

The article focuses on the decline in the size and capabilities of reserve forces in many European militaries. It provides an overview of European approaches to managing their reserve forces and different strategic requirements. A revitalized reserve component is suggested as a cost-effective solution for contingencies being faced by most European countries.

The article discusses the continuing growth of digital media in the news business although there are audiences who prefer print. It mentions the adoption of the "digital first" mantra, the purpose of Digital First Media Inc. and others who welcome digital as a new medium that is not in competition with print. It also notes the importance of content, ways to monetize online presence and challenges in the digital media including financial, ways of finding efficiencies and strategies.

The article presents information on speech delivered at a symposium organized by Rockwell Collins Inc. on September 19, 2011. It states the mismatch between military strategy of Australia and Australian Defense Forces for conducting independent and joint combat operations. It further states on conflicts between the Australian people mind related to utilization of funds by the defense forces.

The article highlights the changes in the approach and mind-set of the 36th Engineer Brigade to support continuously stable operations, advise and train military engineers in Iraq. It looks at the transition of missions and then retrograding forces out of Iraq. It focuses on the 36th Engineer Brigade-Joint Task Force (JTF) Rugged as a theater engineer brigade charged to develop strategies for efficiencies with its assets reduced.

The article reports on the significance of Defence Simulation Roadmap on Australian Defence Force (ADF). It discusses the development of simulation governance protocols which does not only guide the ADF to a more efficient use of simulation in its activities but will also shape an established partnership between the industry and the academia in the future. It mentions the development of combines strategy and roadmap to provide guidance for the entire defence simulation capability.

The article focuses on the Rs method created by kinesiology professor doctor Ken Ravizza for route clearance missions, which components are simplified as self-control, plan, and trust. It states that Rs method requires mental recognition of places to serve as level of readiness and releasing of past events that may distract one's performance. It adds that regrouping is a way to form confident posture and self confidence, which is critical for searching improvised explosive device (IED).

The article describes how the 463d Engineer Battalion makes the deployable command post (DCP) concept and structure in the U.S. Army reserve. It discusses how the DCP construction and the synchronization of staff actions improves the battalion's military readiness and retain its agility and flexibility. Also outlined are the other major advantages offered by the DCP concept work.

The article discusses strategies for protecting low-cost and non-traditional platforms in military operations. It states that changing threat has been pushing electronic warfare (EW) onto smaller platforms requiring cheaper, easy-to-integrate options, and mentions that EW was primarily acquired for bombers, fighter aircraft, and attack helicopters. It notes that more robust EW capabilities are needed on a larger portion of the platform inventory, including utility helicopters.

The article discusses the optimization of fleet operations in the power industry. It states that optimization is the process of minimizing and maximizing relationships of variables and constraints which is identified as an optimization problem. It also states that the need for optimization of fleet operations became urgent because a more complex optimization strategies is required in integrating nondispatchable renewable resources.

The article discusses the 2010 Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) made by the U.S. Defense Department. It cites the opinion of senior government analyst Anthony Cordesman, who criticized the QDR due to its lack of a real world force plan, a Future Years Defense Plan, as well as metrics to determine or measure its success. It suggests that the department should emulate the move of private businesses in the U.S., which adopted new forms of strategy-development. It also cites the book "The Rise and Fall of Strategic Planning," by Henry Mintzberg.

The article argues that the U.S. military should use conventional capabilities instead of adopting the population-centric counterinsurgency (COIN) doctrine. It states that the doctrine limits the strengths of the military force of the country. The author suggests that the national government implement a military strategy that heavily leverages the core capability to break states and at the same time target and destroy fixed assets.

Kim Cameron reports on two decades of empirical research on organizations that have faced difficult economic situations but achieved unexpected and exceptional levels of success. Examining these organizations, Cameron has uncovered some unusual leadership strategies that can serve as guidelines for organizations facing trying times. These strategies focus on the positive, or an orientation toward strengths rather than weaknesses and abundance rather than deficits in organizations. Cameron explains why these strategies succeed and offers five critical guidelines on putting them to use in your organization. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]