In his 2006 book, Passion of Command: The Moral Imperative for Leadership, U.S. Marine Corps Col B.P. McCoy states that “to take and conquer land, you must give brave men rifles and hand grenades.”(1) ...

Earlier failures and high losses in Ukraine have led Russia to revert to four types of infantry. Among them is "disposable" infantry, who are given little training and the most dangerous missions.

The Army has awarded the Expert Soldier Badge 2,000 times since it was introduced in 2019, according to service data reviewed by Military.com. Yet senior leaders might face an uphill battle selling ...

For centuries, infantry attacks have begun with a cacophony of eardrum-splitting gunfire. However, today, many engagements are initiated by the unflinching eyes of drones. Now the ability of infantry ...

Every day is the most important day and mission in Infantry OSUT. The mission of Infantry OSUT is to transform civilians into lethal Infantry Soldiers and leaders of character who can fight and win ...

In July of 1950, the Korean War looked as if it was about to come to an unexpectedly quick conclusion. South Korean troops had been pushed far south before gradually falling into a defensive line ...

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii—Inside a mud-splattered tent, the Army’s vice chief and the commander of the 25th Infantry Division watched on two giant TV screens as the division attempted to repel an ...

U.S. Army infantrymen carry a wide array of gear, including weapons, protective gear, and personal items, all essential for mission success and survival. Are you ahead, or behind on retirement?

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was a deeply flawed military operation, from Moscow’s assumptions about an easy victory, to a lack of preparation, poor planning, and force employment. Less attention has ...