The "Muddy Boots" initiative will feature writing from nominative command sergeants major in the NCO Journal. Drill sergeants now serve as squad leaders in field training. The Multifunctional Reconnaissance Company combines soldier specialties with new equipment to detect and destroy enemy threats using small, mobile teams. With a growing share of electric vehicles in the automotive market, the Army is still on the fence about the technology. Money and mass are to blame. The Army is testing new designs for potential release in 2025. The service will combine expert and combat achievements and is issuing mariner and mountaineering badges. From bomb suits to parachutes, body armor and helmets, this gear protects soldiers. The Army expects to award a production contract following next year's events. As the Army adjusts to a new way of warfare, the division and corps focus of the fight can lead some subordinate units wondering about their roles. The Reserve is looking to direct commissions and better technology to help recruit and keep soldiers in uniform. Load More