The Overweight Infantryman
The equipment ground forces carry into combat has grown steadily heavier in recent decades. Reducing this burden could have a real impact on combat effectiveness. But how can the military do so?
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Tag: Infantry
Ranger School is Not a Leadership School
The Army says that Ranger School is a leadership school. MWI’s Maj. John Spencer, a former Ranger instructor, explains why that’s not the case.
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It’s Time to Give the Infantry the Tools Needed to Win on the Modern Battlefield
US Army Maj. James King reviews Maj. Gen. (Ret) Robert Scales’ new book, Scales on War.
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MWI Podcast: Maj. Gen. (Ret) Robert Scales on the Infantry, Technology, and the Modern Battlefield
In this MWI podcast, retired US Army Maj. Gen. Robert Scales discusses tactical technology and the role of the infantry on the modern battlefield.
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Video: Maj. Gen. (Ret) Robert Scales on the Strategic Importance of Tactical Dominance
Retired US Army Maj. Gen. Robert Scales spoke at the US Military Academy recently on the role of infantry soldiers on the modern battlefield.
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Scales Discusses Future of America’s Military at Risk
Retired Maj. Gen. speaks with cadets and faculty about modern war and what the Army needs to succeed.
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If We Really Want Women in Combat, Men Must Do More
In an op-ed for the L.A. Times, MWI’s Maj. John Spencer explains why so few women have signed up for combat arms branches — and how more can be encouraged to do so.
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The Challenges of Ranger School and How to Overcome Them
Major John Spencer provides details on the challenges of the U.S. Army’s Ranger School and recommendations on what Soldiers can do to prepare for them – or not.
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