{"id":448068,"date":"2025-05-15T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=448068"},"modified":"2025-05-15T22:33:59","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T22:33:59","slug":"unique-army-unit-shares-lessons-learned-on-how-army-can-become-more-mobile-lethal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=448068","title":{"rendered":"Unique Army unit shares lessons learned on how Army can become more mobile, lethal"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, alongside Polish Deputy Prime Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz, visited the Army Prepositioned Stocks-2 (APS-2) site in Powidz, Poland on February 15, 2025. <\/p>\n

The visit highlighted the U.S. Army’s commitment to equipping its forces with cutting-edge technology and bolstering deterrence in Eastern Europe, particularly through the V Corps’ leading role in the “Transforming in Contact” (TiC) initiative.<\/p>\n

During their visit, Secretary Hegseth and Deputy Prime Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz met with Soldiers from the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division. The Soldiers showcased new military equipment recently tested during the Combined Resolve 25-1 exercise, emphasizing the impact of the TiC program. This initiative aims to provide Soldiers with the latest technology, allowing them to experiment and provide valuable feedback for shaping the future force.
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WASHINGTON \u2014 The Army\u2019s 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, shared insights gained from its nine-month European rotational deployment as the Army\u2019s only Transformation in Contact 1.0 unit in an active theater during a media roundtable May 5, 2025, at the Pentagon.<\/p>\n

The brigade is one of three brigades with an initiative to integrate technological advancements into equipment and force structure.<\/p>\n

Unique to the Soldiers’ experience was that they were the first Army brigade to \u201ctransform in contact\u201d while forward deployed. Transforming in Contact, or TiC, is how the Army is adapting its organization and delivering new technologies into the hands of Soldiers so they can experiment, innovate and be ready to fight on a modern battlefield. It accelerates fielding of necessary capabilities and leverages commercial off-the-shelf products to get new capabilities to the force fast.<\/p>\n

Col. Josh Glonek, commander of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, said when their deployment began nine months ago along NATO\u2019s eastern flank from the Baltics to the Black Sea region, the Army asked them to do two things: become more mobile and more lethal.<\/p>\n

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\n A Skydio X2D drone assigned to 317th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division sits prepared for launch during exercise Combined Resolve 25-1 at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center, Hohenfels Training Area, Hohenfels, Germany, Jan. 15, 2025. Able to be employed in less than a minute, the Skydio is an American-made Small Unmanned Aircraft System intended for the platoon echelon, rucksack portable and capable of high-resolution video to enable day\/night aerial reconnaissance out to three kilometers. During Combined Resolve 25-1, the U.S. Army is implementing its Transforming in Contact initiative, utilizing new technologies and systems designed to enhance its warfighting readiness and ability to respond to crisis or conflict.
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Lessons learned<\/strong><\/h5>\n

The unique brigade applied lessons learned from the war in Ukraine to advance Army efforts in unmanned aerial systems employment, electronic warfare, ground mobility, deception, command and control, survivability and more.<\/p>\n

The brigade operated in challenging terrain in complex environments, during winter conditions, Glonek said during Combined Resolve 25-01 at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Germany.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe difficult terrain and weather tested equipment and Soldiers, leading to crucial adjustments in tactics,\u201d he said. \u201cThe European weather \u2014 cloud cover, fog, icing \u2014 presented significant challenges to drone operations. We need to develop technologies and tactics that can operate effectively in these conditions.\u201d<\/p>\n

Although the terrain and weather were difficult, he said the Soldiers proved their resiliency.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur Soldiers are proving that they can adapt and overcome, even in the most demanding environments,\u201d Glonek said.<\/p>\n

The colonel said the unique brigade also successfully fielded new equipment across five NATO countries.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe 3\/10 has been at the forefront of integrating cutting-edge technologies like advanced drones (Skydio, Vector, Darkhive), new vehicles such as Infantry Squad Vehicles, or ISVs, and networked communication systems. This isn\u2019t just about having new gear. It\u2019s about how we\u2019re using it to enhance our capabilities.\u201d<\/p>\n

Glonek said the integration of Infantry Squad Vehicles, unmanned systems \u2014 including lethal drones \u2014 and redesigned Strike Companies has increased the brigade\u2019s ability to maneuver quickly, find the enemy, and deliver decisive firepower. He said ISVs and Soldier Mounted Equipment Transports significantly improved the light infantry\u2019s mobility, reducing their reliance on traditional support units.<\/p>\n

Ninety percent of the brigade-initiated fire missions were observed by the UAS, significantly increasing accuracy and reducing risk to Soldiers, he said. The integration of Strike Companies, equipped with scouts, mortars and unmanned systems proved effective in finding, fixing and locating enemy forces.<\/p>\n

\u201cThrough this, we\u2019ve learned the importance of maintaining dedicated reconnaissance,” Glonek said.<\/p>\n

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\n A Small Multipurpose Equipment Transport (SMET) system assigned to 3rd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division stands loaded with equipment during exercise Combined Resolve 25-1 at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center, Hohenfels Training Area, Hohenfels, Germany, Jan. 15, 2025. The SMET system is an eight-wheeled robotic payload carrier operated by a single-hand remote control designed to lighten Soldiers\u2019 loads. Though intended as an equipment-carrying \u201crobotic mule,\u201d it has built-in flexibility for a wide range of combat functions. During Combined Resolve 25-1, the U.S. Army is implementing its Transforming-In-Contact initiative, utilizing new technologies and systems designed to enhance its warfighting readiness and ability to respond to crisis or conflict.
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Lethality, readiness<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Glonek said the brigade combat team is modernizing their equipment and their approach to warfare to increase their lethality and readiness, so they can answer the call anywhere at any time.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe 3\/10 was specifically designed to rapidly integrate new technologies and adapt our organizational structures,\u201d he said. \u201cWe\u2019re now delivering those lessons learned \u2014 practical, actionable insights \u2014 to the entire Army.\u201d<\/p>\n

He said they incorporated discoveries from their European rotation to test and improve their C2 configuration, invest in innovations, and implement emerging technology with brigades to make them more lethal in multi-domain operations.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe lessons learned by the 3\/10 are shaping the future of the Army,\u201d Glonek said. \u201cWe are prioritizing electronic warfare, investing in drone capabilities, and ensuring our Soldiers are equipped with the skills and technology they need to win on the modern battlefield.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\n U.S. Soldiers, assigned to the 317th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, set up the Ghost X medium-range reconnaissance drone during exercise Combined Resolve 25-1 at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center, Hohenfels Training Area, Hohenfels, Germany, Jan. 15, 2025. Intended to be operated from the company echelon, the Ghost-X MRR system provides high quality day and night video, extends network communication, and supports rapid sensor-to-shooter targeting with organic indirect fires and loitering munitions. During Combined Resolve 25-1, the U.S. Army is implementing its Transforming in Contact initiative, utilizing new technologies and systems designed to enhance its warfighting readiness and ability to respond to crisis or conflict.
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Transformation, interoperability<\/strong><\/h5>\n

The brigade fielded lightweight alternatives and introduced drones, unmanned aerial systems equipment, electronic warfare and mobile infantry vehicles to adapt to the changing modern warfare environment.<\/p>\n

It integrated multiple TiC systems and capabilities across the European theater. By emphasizing these TiC capabilities, integrating NATO Allied Forces and partner nations, Patriot Soldiers validated the Army\u2019s ability to command and control U.S. and NATO ground forces in a large-scale combat operational environment, Glonek said.<\/p>\n

The brigade integrated multiple TiC systems and capabilities across the European theater. They operated in a real-world environment, 90 miles from Ukraine, and in an exercise that involved nearly 4,000 participants from multiple nations.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis provided invaluable insights unavailable in training exercises,\u201d he said. \u201cWe worked side-by-side with our NATO allies, sharing technology and learning from their experiences. It reinforced the importance of interoperability and collective defense.\u201d<\/p>\n

As a TiC unit, the Soldiers were prioritized to receive the newest warfighting capabilities, including more than 150 unmanned aerial systems and upgraded communications equipment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, alongside Polish Deputy Prime Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz, visited the Army Prepositioned Stocks-2 (APS-2) site in Powidz, Poland on February 15, 2025. The visit highlighted the U.S. Army’s commitment to equipping its forces with cutting-edge technology and bolstering deterrence in Eastern Europe, particularly through the V Corps’ leading role in […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":448070,"comment_status":"close","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-448068","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/448068","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=448068"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/448068\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":448074,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/448068\/revisions\/448074"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/448070"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=448068"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=448068"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=448068"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}