The Center for Army Lessons Learned leads the Army Lessons Learned Program and delivers timely and relevant information to resolve gaps, enhance readiness, and inform modernization.
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The Home Station Training Handbook offers a comprehensive overview of Army training management, covering the key principles and best practices that underpin... read more
The Home Station Training Handbook offers a comprehensive overview of Army training management, covering the key principles and best practices that underpin successful training. It provides guidance on planning, preparing, and executing training, as well as assessing and evaluating its effectiveness. The handbook also addresses the importance of safety, risk management, and resource allocation, and offers practical advice on how to overcome common challenges and obstacles.
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This report details the experiences and lessons learned by Task Force Blackhawk during Exercise Arctic Forge 2025, a challenging training event focused on... read more
This report details the experiences and lessons learned by Task Force Blackhawk during Exercise Arctic Forge 2025, a challenging training event focused on operations in austere, arctic environments alongside NATO allies. While the Task Force ultimately achieved mission success, it faced significant hurdles related to preparation, communications, and mobility.
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While previous techcraft articles gathered insight from direct leadership feedback, this deeper study used a more rigid framework to analyze units that have... read more
While previous techcraft articles gathered insight from direct leadership feedback, this deeper study used a more rigid framework to analyze units that have been successful in innovation and integration, to generate Doctrine, Organization, Training, Materiel, Leadership and Education, Personnel, Facilities, and Policy (DOTMLPF-P) recommendations for the Army.
This article is the culmination of Army Futures Command and The Center for Army Lessons Learned collaborative effort to collect Techcraft lessons and best practices concerning the underlying Soldier attributes, leader behaviors, and unit culture which contributes to successful integration of advanced military technologies in our Army today.
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Security Assistance Team (SAT) Managers manage non-institutional Security Assistance training programs for countries within a designated region of the... read more
Security Assistance Team (SAT) Managers manage non-institutional Security Assistance training programs for countries within a designated region of the world. This handbook is written for the newly assigned SAT Manager as well as for U.S. embassy country team Security Cooperation Organizations with whom SAT Managers interact daily.
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This article meets the U.S. Army and CAC Commander requirement to promulgate information on sUAS tactics, techniques, and procedures, capabilities and... read more
This article meets the U.S. Army and CAC Commander requirement to promulgate information on sUAS tactics, techniques, and procedures, capabilities and vulnerabilities of drones... in this case related to fiber optic spool-fed sUAS. Fiber optic drones, including FPVs, present a unique challenge on the battlefield in that they emit minimal EM signatures, and they are very difficult to interdict and defeat via Electronic Warfare systems and C-sUAS capabilities. This article presents some of the latest open source findings related to fiber optic spool-fed drones, essential for every Soldier to understand.
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This article outlines a recent study assessing 3-8 CAV performance of tank and Bradley crews at Gunnery Table 6, aiming to improve training and operational... read more
This article outlines a recent study assessing 3-8 CAV performance of tank and Bradley crews at Gunnery Table 6, aiming to improve training and operational effectiveness. Utilizing both quantitative data (training records, performance metrics) and qualitative interviews with top and bottom-performing crews, the research identified resilience and vehicle maintenance proficiency as key performance indicators (KPIs) significantly impacting success.
The study revealed a need to re-weight these KPIs in self-assessment, as crews who rated themselves highly in these areas consistently performed better. Lower scores overall were attributed to recent NCO turnover and the rapid promotion of junior Soldiers.
Recommendations focus on a DOTMLPF-P framework: refining doctrine for crew certification (annual proficiency exams), expanding master gunner roles, incorporating more realistic training scenarios (stress shoots, degraded environments), improving digital tracking systems, and targeted leader development. Addressing NCO turnover through cross-training and phased transitions is also crucial. Ultimately, the study emphasizes a holistic approach to enhance crew lethality and readiness.
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