EVOLUTION OF THE INDO-PACIFIC REGION IN THE DECISIVE ACTION TRAINING ENVIRONMENT (DATE)

By Kevin O'Connell | 10/24/2024
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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…

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Ukrainian Unmanned Aerial System Tactics

By Kevin O'Connell | 10/08/2024
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In early June 2023, Ukraine launched a counteroffensive to retake lost territory and split Russian forces, requiring the enemy to fight on multiple fronts. After Ukrainian troops made an initial thrust into Donetsk, Russian troops moved into their well-prepared defenses and successfully halted the Ukrainian advance. Since then, the war has devolved into a fight…

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Discover Iran’s Military Strategy: The New Iran Landing Zone

By Kevin O'Connell | 10/01/2024
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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…

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How Ukraine Overcame the Transparent Battlefield to Achieve Operational Surprise in Kursk

By Kevin O'Connell | 09/19/2024
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After 18 days of fighting, Ukrainian forces had occupied 490 square miles of Russian territory and continued to gain ground each day.i    VIEW DOCUMENT (CAC ENABLED) The proliferation of unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in the Ukraine-Russia war has created a transparent battlefield marked by near-persistent surveillance, making operational surprise difficult to achieve. Several factors…

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