Posts by Kevin O'Connell
EVOLUTION OF THE INDO-PACIFIC REGION IN THE DECISIVE ACTION TRAINING ENVIRONMENT (DATE)
This article provides background information on how the DATE Indo-Pacific region was developed, introduces several new operational environments (OEs) within the region, and highlights several upcoming efforts. The purpose of this article is to help readers understand the evolutionary nature of DATE and to encourage engagement in shaping future developments. ORIGIN OF THE DATE PACIFIC…
READ STORYDiscover Iran’s Military Strategy: The New Iran Landing Zone
TRADOC G2 is pleased to announce the launch of the new Iran Landing Zone, your primary destination for all things Iran. Understand the Iran military approach to conflict and gain insight into how this persistent threat organizes, equips, and operates through doctrinal products, media and OE observations. Be sure to keep visiting to discover new…
READ STORYBitter Rivals: Iran and Saudi Arabia Part 1 & 2 FRONTLINE Documentary
Iran and the West Part 1-3 BBC Documentary 2009
FMSO: Russia OE Watch Articles From 2024 Issue #6
FMSO: Russia OE Watch Articles From 2024 Issue #6 Russia Evaluates Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Combat Missions https://fmso.tradoc.army.mil/2024/russia-evaluates-unmanned-aerial-vehicle-combat-missions/ By Chuck Bartles Russian Import-Substitution Impacts Armored Vehicle Production https://fmso.tradoc.army.mil/2024/russian-import-substitution-impacts-armored-vehicle-production/ By MAJ Andrew Fisher Russian Iskandar Brigade Moves Closer to Finland https://fmso.tradoc.army.mil/2024/russian-iskandar-brigade-moves-closer-to-finland/ By Les Grau Russia Withdraws Its Forces from Nagorno-Karabakh https://fmso.tradoc.army.mil/2024/russia-withdraws-its-forces-from-nagorno-karabakh/ By Matthew…
READ STORYFMSO: Iran OE Watch Articles From 2024 Issue #6
FMSO: Iran OE Watch Articles From 2024 Issue #6 Iran To Cooperate With Russia On Gas Infrastructure and Trade https://fmso.tradoc.army.mil/2024/iran-to-cooperate-with-russia-on-gas-infrastructure-and-trade/ By Michael Rubin Iranian Commander Threatens Pursuit of Nuclear Weapon https://fmso.tradoc.army.mil/2024/iranian-commander-threatens-pursuit-of-nuclear-weapon/ By Holly Dagres Iran’s Army Chief Claims It Is Accelerating Israel’s Destruction https://fmso.tradoc.army.mil/2024/irans-army-chief-claims-it-is-accelerating-israels-destruction/ By Holly Dagres Iran Seeks To Cultivate…
READ STORYFMSO: China OE Watch Articles From 2024 Issue #6
FMSO: China OE Watch Articles From 2024 Issue #6 China Unveils Its Most Advanced Aircraft Carrier https://fmso.tradoc.army.mil/2024/china-unveils-its-most-advanced-aircraft-carrier/ By MAJ Kevin Kusumoto China Introduces People’s Liberation Army-Information Support Force https://fmso.tradoc.army.mil/2024/china-introduces-peoples-liberation-army-information-support-force/ By Cindy Hurst Potential Flashpoint Stemming From Undersea Data Cable Network Access Restrictions https://fmso.tradoc.army.mil/2024/potential-flashpoint-stemming-from-undersea-data-cable-network-access-restrictions/ By Dodge Billingsley Peru’s Stance On Megaport Is a…
READ STORYFMSO: Iran OE Watch Articles From 2024 Issue #5
Iran OE Watch Articles From 2024 Issue #5 Iranian Warships Conduct Joint Naval Drills With China and Russia https://fmso.tradoc.army.mil/2024/iranian-warships-conduct-joint-naval-drills-with-china-and-russia/ By Holly Dagres Iran Highlights Recent Missile Achievements https://fmso.tradoc.army.mil/2024/iran-highlights-recent-missile-achievements/ By Michael Rubin Iranian Senior Advisor Believes Resistance Axis Already Defeated Israel https://fmso.tradoc.army.mil/2024/iranian-senior-advisor-believes-resistance-axis-already-defeated-israel/ By Holly Dagres Iran’s Supreme Leader Says Western Civilization is the…
READ STORYBreaking Doctrine Podcast “Russian Threat Doctrine Part 1 & 2”
The Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate hosted U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) G-2 to discuss the implementation of the Army’s Techniques Publication (ATP) 7-100.1 Russian Tactics. The ATP describes the Russian doctrine and tactics addressing the challenges the nation faces against the Russian acute threat. The Breaking Doctrine podcast episode explores the foundation of…
READ STORYHindsight Podcast – Russian Threat Tactics Part 1 & 2
Dorsel Boyer, doctrine writer at TRADOC G2 and co-author behind ATP 7-100.1, Russian Tactics, joins us today to discuss the publication of the new army techniques publication as well as briefly touch on lessons learned from the ongoing war in Ukraine. Please note that the views expressed in this episode are those of the participants…
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