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The annual Army Expeditionary Warrior Experiment, facilitated by the U.S. Army Futures Command and hosted by the Maneuver Center at Fort Moore, continues to progress the vision of human and machine integration. This visionary event showcased robotic-enabled maneuver concepts, marking strides towards a paradigm where human and machine collaboration redefines the very essence of warfare. These experiment's outcomes not only guide Army leadership but also underscore the pivotal role Fort Moore plays in steering us toward a future where human and machine integration strengthens our national defense. https://lnkd.in/gZCk5rsR

US Army Partners With 3YOURMIND and Phillips Corporation, Phillips Federal Division for Advanced Manufacturing In today's dynamic #military landscape, resilient supply chains and personnel safety hinges on modernizing equipment sustainment. That's why the U.S. Army has partnered with 3YOURMIND to support the acceleration of advanced manufacturing (AdvM) and enable U.S. #armedforces to stay fully equipped for any mission. As part of its initial efforts, the U.S. Army will employ 3YOURMIND software to identify parts using AdvM techniques crucial for sustaining and maintaining personnel carriers. Up to 10,000 parts selected by the U.S. Army will undergo analysis by 3YOURMIND. This collaboration marks an extension of 3YOURMIND's ongoing commitment to supporting the United States Department of Defense building upon successful partnerships with the US Navy and the United States Marine Corps. Read the full announcement: https://hubs.ly/Q02xTbdj0 Michael Hansen Ryan Ash #pressrelease #defense #warfighter #army #dod #usarmy #advancedmanufacturing

Gen. Curtis LeMay famously stated, "We go to war with the army we have." But Col. Purcell's insight, "We go to war twice a year," takes this a step further. It underscores the constant need to evolve our military capabilities. The V-22 Osprey embodies this philosophy. It's not just about replicating existing missions; it's about unlocking entirely new possibilities. The V-22 is a testament to our commitment to staying ahead of the curve. It's not just about winning the fights we have today, but being prepared for the unforeseen challenges of tomorrow. #V22Osprey #MilitaryInnovation #NationalSecurity

How do your forces conduct infrastructure repairs in non-permissive and semi-permissive environments? DavRail has the solution to all of your challenging repair and maintenance needs. We offer several state-of-the-art solutions in Maintenance of Way that can deliver mission-critical work while minimizing unnecessary risk. USSOCOM | SOFWERX | United States Department of Defense | United States Department of the Army | UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY | US Army Corps of Engineers #SOFWEEK #SOFWEEK2024 #GLOBALSOFFOUNDATION #SOFWERX

📸 Two Army corporals move their #caterpillar dozer aside to let traffic pass by while repairing a road near the front lines in South Korea 🇺🇸🫡 3rd Engineer Combat Battalion, 24th US Infantry Division. The 24th Division's first mission was to "take the initial shock" of the North Korean assault, then try to slow its advance until more US divisions could arrive. (Alexander 2003, p. 52) 🕰️ March 7, 1951 🚜 CAT D7 with a LeTourneau straight blade 💡The Caterpillar D7 dozer was the primary earthmover for construction of survivability positions and antitank ditches. This is the iconic combination of a LeTourneau bulldozer mounted on a Caterpillar D7.  Caterpillar built over 20,000 D7s during World War Two, and many of the 14,000 LeTourneau built bulldozers were mounted to the D7. (https://lnkd.in/earxc2HR) 📖 Caterpillar Military Tractors Vol. 1 | Korea: The First War We Lost 🏭Cat Construction Caterpillar Inc. #tbt #caterpillarequipment #iamcaterpillar #teamcaterpillar #constructionequipment #heavyequipment #construction #digitalmarketing #infrastructure #earthmoving #veterans #wwii #army #history #archives

The equipment can never fail! This is true if it's a simple tool or a complex weapon system.

Not only do the extreme cold conditions bring unique requirements to the weapons systems but they also expose the gaps in the military’s ECWCS and CTAPS. While both of these systems are great for certain conditions, there are many improvements that need to be made to enhance the warfighters ability to sustain and survive in future conflicts in alpine and arctic environments.

#AmandaTowner thanks for the posting on #USMarineCorps' #RealisticUrbanTrainingExercise This editor, #HalldaleGroup and #MS&T will be interested in following USMC's #urbantraining evolution to certainly reflect recent and on-going operations around the globe. Enjoy the read! #24thMarineExpeditionaryUnit #WaspAmphibiousReadyGroup #COMPTUEX #urbanbattlefield #USNavy #USArmySpecialOperationsForces

Call the ball 🔥 The term ‘call the ball’ refers to a procedure where a pilot, approaching the aircraft carrier for landing, communicates with the Landing Signal Officer (LSO) about the visual landing aids. The ‘ball’ specifically refers to the visual landing aid called the ‘meatball’ or ‘optical landing system.’ The LSO uses this system to provide guidance to the pilot for a safe landing on the carrier deck. When the pilot ‘calls the ball,’ it indicates that they have established visual contact with the optical landing system and are ready to make a controlled descent for landing Military: Defense, Communications, Security, Weapons, Vehicles, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps Aerospace Engineering

One of the most unusual facts about the U.S. Army is that it has its own navy. The U.S. Army maintains more than 100 ships designed to support tanks, infantry, and other ground forces in and around water, ensuring that lakes, rivers, and even oceans are not significant obstacles. The Army, although composed of largely unarmed, small ships, is actually one of the largest “navies” in NATO. 
 MORE FROM POPULAR MECHANICS ON APPLE NEWS Why China Might Turn Old ‘Grandpa Jets’ Into Combat Drones Expeditionary Warfare The U.S. Army is a planetary army and must be prepared to execute combat operations nearly anywhere on the globe. Wars also tend to take place where people live, and according to the U.N. about forty percent of the world’s population lives within 60 miles of a coastline, whether it be on rivers, lakes, or oceans. All of that makes water a significant reality for the Army. Note: Years ago, when still in uniform, I came across this huge Army maritime force and had to consider it for planning in one of my assignments. It used to be much larger, but is a fascinating Army subculture, among many other things.