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The article discusses the processes and methodologies of creating military operational designs in the U.S. It explores on approaches of military designers which encourage thought, innovation and creativity, as well as the importance of the design's content to provide sufficient guidelines for successful military operation planning. It examines how design brings planning and action, and explains the prerequisite theory and approach for developing a response to a complex situation.

Presents an overview of the reconstitution of the 1st Armored Division of the U.S. Army. Phases of the reconstitution of the division; Decision to re-deploy critical Combat Service Support Automation Maintenance Office personnel; Way to reset and prepare units for expeditionary warfare.

Examines the important aspects of the effort of the United States Army to integrate the Active and Reserve Components. Criteria for military dominance; Distinguishing features of shaping military operations; Proposed alternative for military operations; Important components for the transformation of the Army.

Summarizes the United States Army Vision's logistic counterpart, revolution in military logistics (RML), distribution-based logistics (DBL) and operational concept. Three domains of the RML; Details on the RML transformation strategy; Difference between military and civilian logistics.

Focuses on the effort of the United States Army in enhancing information-age battle command staff capabilities. Formation of situational awareness staff sections; Function of synchronization staff section; Need of a systems administration staff section.

Discusses the plan to transform the United States Army into interim brigade combat teams to speed up deployment. Details on the effort to integrate active and reserve troops; Ability of a two-brigade military division to defeat an enemy division; Bases of the proposed structure for the 21st century Army; Analysis of the concept of the 21st century Army.