JANUARY 28, 2020 - The Army recently updated its physical readiness training -- or PRT -- mobile app to give Soldiers a leg up on the new Army Combat Fitness Test, as it continues to safeguard users' personal information on the go. The Army PRT app is a free smartphone training tool that includes a streamlined collection of exercises, helps users calculate test scores, and … [Read more...]
Army Corps Assists in Recovery of World War II Navy Aircraft
JANUARY 27, 2020 - From boat slips to seawalls to bridge maintenance, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District’s Regulatory Branch has been issuing permits for years. But back in 2011 there was one permit application that took the district back – way back to World War II. For the past several years, the Chicago District has been involved in the recovery of the once … [Read more...]
Army launches new Battalion Commander Assessment Program
JANUARY 24, 2020 - A small cohort of mid-career commissioned officers pondered ways to negotiate the Station 8 obstacle at Alex Field Leader Reaction Course on Fort Knox, Kentucky, Jan. 23 with only a ladder, a pipe and some rope. Called “Out Like Flint,” the timed obstacle proved too daunting for them, who quickly discussed what they could have done differently before … [Read more...]
Army Updates Law of Land Warfare Doctrine
JANUARY 23, 2020 - To help Soldiers to better understand the complex rules of war, the Army has released Field Manual 6-27, the Commander's Handbook on the Law of Land Warfare. The handbook provides crucial guidance to Soldiers and Marines on the Law of Armed Conflict, or LOAC. It also helps U.S. troops comply with international and host nation laws. Some of the LOAC rules … [Read more...]
Army Focuses on Making Installations Number One Choice for Military Families
JANUARY 22, 2020 - During an Army Housing Summit Jan. 14-16, senior Army leaders and privatized company executives met at Army Materiel Command headquarters to review the status of the Army housing portfolio and develop a strategy for long-term improvements across the installation enterprise. The Army's seven private housing companies, which have 50-year lease agreements … [Read more...]