infantry

A Grunt at Work

SWJED — Sat, 01 Feb 2020 11:18:06 +0000

A Grunt at Work SWJED Sat, 02/01/2020 - 6:18am

"He is a Grunt doing what he was sent to do and he does it very well for all of us."

The Long Winding Trail

SWJED — Sun, 03 Nov 2019 14:22:03 +0000

The Long Winding Trail SWJED Sun, 11/03/2019 - 9:22am

Laden Grunts traversing the steep scree-laden hills, Preternaturally alert, analyzing, Cunning senses energized, Behind them, others followed...

Heavy Infantry in the Order of Battle

SWJED — Wed, 06 Feb 2019 18:00:32 +0000

Heavy Infantry in the Order of Battle SWJED Wed, 02/06/2019 - 1:00pm

Heavy Infantry are the answer to the looming possibility of combat in megacities. America does not have any dedicated IBCTs or Divisions for urban combat, but if these were to be raised, Heavy Infantry would form the core. Armored divisions might also benefit from the addition of heavy IBCTs. The current model for all-purpose infantry is extremely useful for training, but specialized heavy-light infantry enable greater tactical flexibility, both when mounted and dismounted. For a global power fighting in every terrain and climate, flexibility is the indispensable core.

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Saint Barbara as the Patron Saint of Grunts

SWJED — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 08:20:30 +0000

Saint Barbara as the Patron Saint of Grunts SWJED Tue, 02/05/2019 - 3:20am

51 years ago – this past Sunday - around 0630, I was looking over the berm shown in the picture, wondering how I emerged alive. It was Tet 1968. A very thin 52d ARVN Ranger Battalion was defending the Xuan Loc airfield against constant assaults.

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We Need a Joint Squad Leaders’ School

SWJED — Sun, 03 Feb 2019 17:18:01 +0000

We Need a Joint Squad Leaders’ School SWJED Sun, 02/03/2019 - 12:18pm

What is needed is a Joint Squad Leader’s School that would train Army and Marine Corps newly selected Sergeants to lead infantry squads and weapons platoon sections. Such a course of instruction would be structured similar to the Marine Corps Basic School - which all newly commissioned second lieutenants must attend.

How Lethal, Mobile, Protected and Aware?

SWJED — Mon, 24 Jul 2017 07:47:51 +0000

How Lethal, Mobile, Protected and Aware? SWJED Mon, 07/24/2017 - 3:47am

TRADOC Mad Scientist Project: Exploring the art of the possible in future infantry combat.

The Infantryman's Half Kilometer Reconsidered

Peter J. Munson — Thu, 23 May 2013 07:30:00 +0000

The Infantryman's Half Kilometer Reconsidered Peter J. Munson Thu, 05/23/2013 - 3:30am

Does “the infantryman’s half kilometer” continue to have utility in an all-purpose service rifle in modern conflict?