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“For Afghan infantry troops who bear the brunt of the war, just getting enough food, rest and ammunition can be a challenge on long deployments.”

"Putin has invested heavily in a program of 'weaponized' information, using a variety of means to sow doubt and division."

The “Mortal Moment” - that moment when an Infantryman is shot at for the first time and responds appropriately.

"Consisting of public opinion warfare, psychological warfare, and legal warfare, the three warfares have been critical components of China’s strategic approach in the South China Sea."

“The DoD and Air Force do not have quality information on the full implications of A-10 divestment, including gaps that could be created by divestment and mitigation options.”

"What’s focusing the minds of U.S. Army leaders right now is the fear that they will be in a major war within five years."

"Colombia’s government and the largest rebel group in the country have reached a deal to end more than 50 years of conflict."

Continue on for an introduction and a download link for the Mad Scientist: Megacities and Dense Urban Areas Compendium.

While IS fighters there are expected to battle to the very end, the group’s best and most effective forces most likely will not be among them.

"Iraq’s highly fissiparous military and militia landscape maintains a common enemy but not a common cause."

Continue on for links to the August 2016 issue of the CTC Sentinel.

“A Westerner with extensive on-the-ground experience in Syria and Iraq tackles conventional Western views of the civil wars in Iraq and Syria and proposes a dramatic rethinking.”

Continue on for links to individual articles and departments.

What captivated me the most was the unique bond between U.S. Special Forces and local Afghan security teams, who risked everything for their families and communities.

Information on the upcoming Mad Scientist Conference to be held at USMA 13-14 September at Thayer Hall, with a specific focus on generating and employing the 2050 Cyber Army.

“It’s going to be a long year for Lt. Gen. Stephen Townsend and his mission might be the toughest one yet.”

Continue on for the Executive Summary and a link to the full report.

“Retired Maj. Gen. Robert Scales talks about what happens when we don’t prioritize the needs of the infantry.”

"This paper reviews the rationale for the use of social media in the military."

"The United States will increase the tempo of operations in support of ground forces in Iraq and Syria as they prepare to tackle the Islamic State’s twin capital cities."

Farewell Ceremony for General John W. Vessey, Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, September 30, 1985.

Yesterday a good and great man died-Gen Jack Vessey. If any senior officer could be included in the Grunt Hall of Fame or in the Best Person Hall of Honor it would be this man.

US ships and planes refuse to recognize China's maritime territorial claims, conducting freedom of navigation patrols that largely ignore warnings from Chinese commanders to vacate the area.

"The 50th anniversary of Long Tan reminds most Australians that despite winning that iconic high intensity battle, the Australians and New Zealanders lost the Vietnam War."

President Obama made a huge gamble.  The evidence clearly shows that he lost the gamble.