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The article focuses on examining the combat operations of the Stryker brigade combat team (SBCT) in multidomain operations (MDO) and explores how aligning an SBCT to each corps and priority armored divisions could enhance the warfighting capabilities of these formations. Topics include the unique mission variables, its role in providing support at the corps and division level, and recommendations for aligning SBCTs to optimize flexibility and mission effectiveness within the Army.

The article discusses the benefits of employing blended task organizations, combining Stryker and armored battalions, to improve combined arms proficiency and effectiveness in close combat. Topics include understanding the future operational environment; comparing the capabilities of armored and Stryker battalions in large-scale combat operations; best practices for integrating Strykers with armor; and using blended task organizations enhances combat power.

The article focuses on the importance of having more Stryker brigades or equivalent highly mobile platforms in the Army's default brigade combat teams. It discusses that Stryker brigades offer significant advantages in terms of mobility; defensive capabilities; operational flexibility compared to infantry brigade combat teams; and the use of Stryker brigades allows for better offensive tempo, rapid movement and the ability to seize and defend key terrain efficiently.

The article addresses the need to increase the capabilities of the U.S. Army's light infantry battalions in controlling indirect fires during a large-scale combat operation (LSCO). Topics include the operational approach used by infantry brigade combat and Stryker brigade combat teams to focus indirect fire efforts on the deep fight, why the light infantry needs closer control of field artillery assets and the implication of devolving indirect fire capability directly to the light infantry.

The article discusses the improvements to the Raider Brigade talent acquisition process for the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division of the U.S. Army. Topics explored include the promotion of diversity and transparency in the hiring process, the invitation sent to prospective officers through social media platforms and referrals, and the interviews to be conducted by talent managers with the most competitive officers prior to selection.

The article reports that Army's Maneuver Center of Excellence have been meeting with Army Alaska soldiers and interviewing Arctic experts from a range of nations and units to build the fighting force it needs at those devastating climes. It mentions that Arctic-specific unit looks to be built on the foundation of a Stryker Brigade Combat Team with more infantry, mobile, turreted mortars and dedicated communications, electronic warfare and cyber teams.

The article focuses on the framework of a brigade fight. It refers to the Army's primary tactical fighting formation for the near future as Brigade combat teams which conducts decisive action as part of the emerging concept of cross-domain maneuver and unified land operations. It describes the complexity of the brigade fight.

This article discusses the need for the U.S. Army to develop a light infantry-robotic company (LIRC) as a system. It discusses the U.S. Army Robotic and Autonomous Systems Strategy, the critical capability areas identified by the strategy, the integration of controlled lethal autonomous weapon systems and human capabilities by LIRC, and the development of a LIRC organization based on the Stryker infantry company configuration.

The article proposes a framework for assessing the enterprise environment, or the business side of warfighting, for identifying and assessing authorities, players, processes, leverage points, evaluation criteria and work-arounds of a proposed initiative in the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD). Topics discussed are influence of enterprise on the strategic, operational and tactical levels of warfare, the Army management framework, and the Army's fielding of the Stryker brigade combat team.

The article looks at how the U.S. Army could utilize Strykers armored fighting vehicles on the mechanized battlefield. Topics mentioned include a background on the origin of the Stryker brigade combat team, the role of Stryker in the counterinsurgency campaigns in Iraq and Afghanistan, the strengths of the Stryker formation including its intratheater mobility, and its limitations in terms of firepower and standoff with the enemy.

The article discusses the approaches being used by the U.S. Army to develop the Stryker Brigade combat team (SBCT) concept and recommends directions for its development. Topics include materiel comparison of the Stryker platform and the Russian Bronetransporter (BTR) series, the lack of air defense artillery assets in the SBCT doctrinal force structure, and the need for a radical restructuring of thought around the Stryker concept.

The article explores how to help M1135 Nuclear, Biological, Chemical, Reconnaissance Vehicle Stryker to do its detecting duty. Topics discussed include chemical biological mass spectrometer II (CBMS II) needs at least that long to complete its built-in-test (BIT) sequence; caps installed on both the exhaust and inlet valves to seal out dust and moisture; and backing up or changing the vehicle's height management system,.

The article offers an overview of the experience of the U.S. Army's 3-2 Stryker brigade combat teams (SBCT) Seventh Infantry Division at the Decisive Action Rotation of the National Training Center (NTC) in Fort Irwin, California. It mentions that the team has been task-organizing tank squads to the rifle company. It also notes that its creation provides a deadly strike force for brigade commanders.

The article offers the author's view on the application of military doctrine for conducting alternative operations by the U.S. Army's Comanche Company First Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment. He mentions that the team was assigned to procure an American consulate for a noncombatant evacuation (NEO) as part of a National Training Center (NTC) Rotation in Fort Irwin, California. He also notes its significance to the tactical operations of the 3-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT).

The article reports on the U.S. Army's Fourth Battalion and 23rd Infantry Regiment known as Tomahawks. It mentions that the battalion along with the 2-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT) has prepared for their rotation to the National Training Center (NTC) in Fort Irwin, California. An overview of methods applied for military training on how to fight in urban terrain is also presented.

The article reports on the North Atlantic Treaty Organization's (NATO) armored task forces against Russia. It mentions that the combined arms along with the U.S. was made after the Federation aggressively occupied Crimea, Ukraine with light infantry tanks. An overview of the deployment of the U.S. Army's Stryker Brigade to vulnerable nations including Romania, Estonia and Poland as part of Operation Atlantic Resolve.

The article focuses on the multi-domain operations framework for combat modeling in the U.S. army. It discusses the difficulties in the decision making for the commanders, convergence and combined arms posing dilemma for the enemy, importance of convergence of capabilities supported by the corps, division and brigade.

The article presents information on the 35th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion (CSSB) deployed in Japan in May 2014 to support the 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division (2-25 SBCT) of the U.S. Army. Topics discussed include the 35th CSSB's primary mission of supplying the deployed SBCT, the 21st Inland Cargo Transfer Company (ICTC) that focused on transportation of ammunition and other palletized loads, and vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices (IEDs).

The article looks at lessons learned from the use of Stryker brigade combat teams by the U.S. Army. The author reflects on his experience in training Stryker brigade combat teams to defeat a conventional mechanized force. He shares that platoons must place light infantry fundamentals as the number one training priority. He also suggests the use of functional and complete rucksack and assault pack packing lists to combat logistical problems in platoons.

The article chronicles the history of the Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT) of the U.S. Army. The team was created in response to the need to bridge the gap between the service's light forcible entry forces and heavy formations based on experiences in the Bosnia War. The service developed a culture of readiness and the capability to fight tonight as part of early entry operations.

The article discusses the effort of the U.S. Army to increase the lethality of the Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT) against enemy armor. The service used terrain and anti-tank systems to increase the team's lethality. It trained soldiers about safety, controls and operations, tactical considerations, and warning indicators.

The article discusses the redesignation of the Armor Branch of the U.S. Army as Cavalry Branch due to the increasing role of reconnaissance squadrons composed of armored vehicles such as humvees, the M1117 Stryker recce, and the M3 Bradley Cavalry Fighting Vehicles (CFVs) as of June 2014. Topics include the various brigade combat teams (BCT) composing the Armor Branch, including Stryker BCTs (SBCTs), the ratio of cavalry squadrons to combined-arms battalions (CABs), and U.S. cavalry tradition.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of being organized with a one-to-11 leader-to-led ration while transitioning soldiers and training deployable personnel when he as a commander of the U.S. Army 4-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team.

A list of articles about combat vehicles is presented, including the charging systems of Strykers, and maintenance and supply of military vehicles.

The article focuses on the idea of a cyclic-based deployment model for the U.S. military, known as the Army Force Generation (ARFOR-GEN). The author suggests using a cyclic-based deployment model for the Army National Guard brigade combat teams, both infantry and Stryker, and explains why this approach would be cost-effective for the military.

The article, while discussing the magazine's visit to United States. Army's National Training Center (NTC) in Mojave desert, California, draws comparisons between achieving success in relationships and in warfare. Third part of a series of articles titled 'Real Men', the article talks about the combat training programs, compiles remarks from the real men of various Stryker brigade combat teams, and the experience of test-driving a Stryker, an eight wheeled armored fighting vehicle.

The article proposes an optimized Scout Platoon and Squad across Brigade Command Teams (BCT) adaptable for full spectrum operations. It recommends that U.S. Army Airborne BCT and Stryker BCTs organize scout platoons with six Bradley Fighting Vehicles or Stryker vehicles and 36 personnel organized into three dismounted squads of 6 scouts each, working with 6 crews mounted on scout platforms. For Infantry BCT, it proposes 10-wheeled platforms with 36 personnel with 10 X 36 platoons.

The article discusses the history of the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment (3ACR) of the U.S. history. 3ACR remains the premier reconnaissance organization and unit that has the ability to conduct a cover mission for an armor corps. The author reports that military decision makers using the concept of Army Transportation and counterinsurgency thinking ordered the transition of 3ACR from an armored cavalry regiment to a Stryker brigade.

The article discusses the manning, equipping and training of the company (CO) battle staff as a preparation for a deployment to the Iraq war. The reason behind the development of a standard operating procedure (SOP) for CO battle staff by the 5th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division or Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT) of the U.S. Army is cited. Utilizing digital and analytical tools in order to improve the company-level intelligence preparation of the battlefield (IPB) is said to be the main function of the CO battle staff.

The article reports on preparations by the 4,100 members of Pennsylvania National Guard's 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT) for their first deployment to Iraq in 2009. They have been trained to use the Stryker vehicle which have been created by General Dynamics for the military since 2002. The vehicle's best feature, according to the soldiers, is the Remote Weapons System which allows soldiers inside the vehicle to aim and fire an externally mounted machine gun.

The article focuses on urban combat. It is the author's view that it is the most dangerous form of warfare. The U.S. Army's 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team is also discussed which is said to have other weapons optimized for urban combat. According to the article, the Stryker Brigade Combat teams are equipped with the General Dynamics Land Systems Stryker vehicle that is suited for urban operations.

The article describes the key role of the 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry in laying the groundwork for the "clear and control" phase of the security strategy in Baghdad, Iraq. The intrinsic mobility of the Stryker vehicle which permitted the soldiers to quickly move to any point in the area of operations became the lynchpin of the security plan.

The article presents information on the Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT) of the U.S. Army. The SBCT rifle squad carries a significant amount of firepower to the battlefield. Two of its potentially most lethal weapons systems are the M2 machine gun or MK-19 grenade launcher, either of which can be mounted on the Stryker itself on a Remote Weapon System. The focus of a Stryker infantry battalion is the dismounted infantry squad, supported by the Stryker.

The article discusses the role of the U.S. Army in bringing about political stability in the city of Mosul, Iraq. The history of Mosul as a nation-state is presented. According to the author, Mosul has ethnic and sectarian divisions. The work of the U.S. Army's Stryker brigade combat teams are described.

This article reports that during the development of the Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT) concept, the logistics community decided to streamline the SBCT's overall logistics footprint, practices, and procedures to mirror the overall transformation of the Army. To foster the agile, adaptive mindset needed in the SBCT, the Army logistics community promoted continuous adaptation and creative tailoring of the SBCT's concept of support. The most significant streamlining of logistics systems in the SBCT occurred in the centralization of all support assets under the organic command and control of the brigade support battalion.

Focuses on the transition of the transformation of the U.S. Army from the current to the Future Force. Anticipation of the Army leadership on the dynamic operational environment with the future Army modular force equipped with the Future Combat Systems; Significance of the Army modular force as the true transformation to achieve Future Force availability and capability to respond militarily in this operational environment as exemplified by the Stryker brigade combat teams; Role of the Congress and industry as vital partners in building capabilities and transforming Army forces.

Focuses on the efforts of the U.S. Army Europe (US-AREUR) to restructure its units to provide the right mix of warfighting capabilities while rebasing in new and better facilities to provide a premier quality of life. Creation of a new formation which streamlined command and control structures that are fully joint-capable, agile and responsive. Details of the transformation plans of the US-AREUR; Assessment of the operations of the various units of the US-AREUR in Iraq, Afghanistan, and peacekeeping missions; Application of the Stryker Brigade Combat Teams as the Army's most advanced tactical combat formation.

Looks at the performance of Pennsylvania Army Guard's 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, . Descriptions and specifications of the Stryker vehicle; Flexibility of Stryker brigade combat team; Experiences of Stryker brigade in Iraq; Operational readiness rate; Use of advance technology which gives commanders and troops on the ground a good picture of what the battlefield actually looks like.

Provides information on the Stryker Brigade Leaders Conversion Training Program (LCTP) of the U.S. Army. Specification for a Stryker leader; Training events that consisted the LCTP; Relevance of the program to formations of combat brigade teams. INSET: Who We Are….

Provides information on the transformation of the U.S. Stryker Brigade Combat Team. Resources that should be utilized by the organization to fight the enemy at a different level; Development of leaders for the Brigade; Recommendation to eliminate Cold War relics in the Army.

Examines the Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT) concept that is being applied in the counter insurgency operation in Mosul, Iraq in 2005. Primary lessons learned in the application of the SBCT concept; Assets that can be employed by the concept in any given fight, including communication platforms; Success of the SBCT concept.

Focuses on the development of the Stryker brigade combat team (SBCT) of Army Materiel Command (AMC) in the U.S. Support of the team on the new methods and innovations of testing doctrinal concepts for nonstandard equipment; Agreement of the Command General of AMC with the Program Executive Officer for Ground Combat Systems on the provision of Fort Lewis with a single point of contact for all materiel fielding issues associated with the SBCT; Establishment of the AMC Forward Stryker, a colonel-level command, by AMC's Operation Support Command; Progress of several logistics software initiative on achieving the logistics common operating picture.

Explains that the deployment of the United States Army's Third Brigade Second Infantry Division to Iraq was the first operational deployment of a Stryker Brigade Combat Team. Partnership with the First Battalion 37th Field Artillery; Participation in counterfire and civil military operations; Securing key assets; Conducting maneuver operations.

Focuses on the plan of the U.S. Army to equip several stryker brigade combat teams with military vehicle Mortar Carrier Vehicle-B. Information on the communication systems installed in the vehicle; Duties of a mortar section sergeant; Proper mortar positions. INSET: KEEPING IT SIMPLE.