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FORT BRAGG, N.C. – In an era defined by rapid technological advancement and evolving warfare, Special Operations stands at the forefront of transformation. As the Army adapts to the pressing demands of a battlefield plagued with changing threats, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) is spearheading a significant transformation toward multidomain operations.
In an invigorated effort to enable multidomain operations, 3rd Group is transforming its legacy Military Intelligence Company (MICO) into a robust Multidomain Operations (MDO) Company. The move not only enhances the capabilities of Special Operations, but also aligns with the broader initiative to foster interdependence, interoperability, and integration across the force.
The transition to a Multidomain Company is just a small part of a comprehensive transformation strategy designed to align with the Army’s modernization efforts. The new structure consolidates the Group's intelligence and electronic warfare capabilities under a single company, highlighting the significance of this shift in operational capabilities.
As battalions across the formation array their forces to meet strategic-level objectives, the newly structured company is taking on an increased responsibility for the training and readiness of signals intelligence (SIGINT) and electronic warfare (EW) Soldiers within the formation. “One of the key initiatives that we have done is assumed responsibility of the Advanced Collection Training Team (ACTT), which is helping to facilitate a streamlined training glidepath for the Group’s SIGINT and EW assets,” explained Capt. Andrew Reynolds, company commander of the Multidomain Company.
As the MDO Company adjusts its new role in 3rd Special Forces Group, the company is reaching back to foundational intelligence practices, drawing insights from 1980s doctrine. “We are analyzing current geological events, like the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the large-scale military drills in China, and applying decades-old doctrine to better understand how we can effectively counter near-peer threats during large-scale combat operations,” Reynolds further explained as he emphasized the impacts of preparing Soldiers for the complexities of modern warfare.
Despite ongoing advancements and an overall transformation of warfighting systems, the MDO Company is still working to develop new solutions to mitigate the challenges of integrating intelligence capabilities with the conventional force and joint partners. “We are working to identify solutions to efficiently and effectively support the targeting process with real-time data,” Reynolds described. “The networks and systems we use do not always ‘talk’ to one another, leading our Soldiers to use slow and outdated techniques to feed targeting.”
To enhance collaboration and integration practices across the force, Reynolds and his company are engaging with U.S. Army Corps-level commands to execute comprehensive training that tests the company’s systems and capabilities. In line with Army transformation efforts, the formation is exploring the application of future artificial intelligence to feed joint systems, enhancing data analysis and streamlining the targeting process across the joint force.
Meeting the growing demands of the Army requires innovation, adaptability, and realistic training. To meet these demands, the MDO Company is executing certification, validation, and verification training events to ensure the formation’s readiness for deployment in support of large-scale combat and stability operations. At echelon, the MDO company is curating training and an operational support model that meets the unique demands of unconventional warfare in a contemporary warfare environment.
While the special operations enterprise is transforming at an unprecedented rate to meet the growing demands of warfare, no transformation is equal. 3rd Special Forces Group’s tailored approach not only meets the unique needs of the Group but also reinforces the wholistic objectives of multidomain operations.
Through this transformation, the MDO Company is positioning itself to lead the way in innovative intelligence solutions, ensuring that the Joint Force is prepared to face the challenges of the future.
| Date Taken: | 03.31.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.31.2026 15:59 |
| Story ID: | 561621 |
| Location: | FORT BRAGG, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
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