By: Majors Benjamin Backsmeier (U.S. Army) and George Lynch-Staunton (British Army) September 25, 2025 The following are hard-earned lessons we hope will serve as guideposts …
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By: Jacob Woodruff – 04 September 2025 To the Future Ranger Student: The fabled 62-day crucible known as United States Army Ranger School is infamous for its grueling nature and …
Sincerity. Reliability. Competence. Care. No matter your role as a company-grade officer, trust is foundational to a team’s success. Trust connects a leader’s intent to …
Intro I walked into LTC Tomi King’s office as a new 2LT in his formation. We discussed all the normal talking points in that initial counseling – family, where I …
(U.S. Army Photo by Cpl. Tomarius Roberts, courtesy of DVIDS) Enablers provide capabilities to commanders that they either do not have on their own or do not have in sufficient …
If you can be seen, you can be killed—and a $7 drone might be all it takes. JMRC's Skynet Platoon discuss their TTPs to defeat the drone.
Deployments challenge junior officers beyond their primary duties, often demanding adaptability, wellness management, proactive leadership, and moral integrity maintenance.
MSG Albert Keever explains how ethical fading erodes integrity and offers tools for junior leaders to strengthen ethical decision-making.
U.S forces close with and destroy the enemy. But how close? One kilometer, 300 meters, hand grenade range? How about close enough to hear your enemy’s last words?
Junior Officers need more than reading lists. Reading is a tool, but not the only one—leaders grow through thinking, reflecting, experiencing, and engaging with others in meaningful ways.