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The 3 colors of TRADOC.

Differences in Russian Military Planning Underscore Importance of “Thinking Red”

By Kevin O'Connell | 09/26/2025 | Comments Off on Differences in Russian Military Planning Underscore Importance of “Thinking Red”

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Russian operational military planning places emphasis on strategic assessments, historical analysis, and mathematical formulations to reduce the uncertainties…

New Zealand’s Partnership Strategy in Southwest Pacific Offers Alternative to Chinese Influence Efforts

By Kevin O'Connell | 09/25/2025 | Comments Off on New Zealand’s Partnership Strategy in Southwest Pacific Offers Alternative to Chinese Influence Efforts

China is attempting to build influence with island nations in the Southwest Pacific by presenting itself as a convenient partner…

China’s People’s Liberation Army Heavy Infantry Company Attack on a Fortified Enemy Threat Template

By Kevin O'Connell | 09/25/2025 | Comments Off on China’s People’s Liberation Army Heavy Infantry Company Attack on a Fortified Enemy Threat Template

This threat template outlines a PLA heavy infantry company attack on a fortified enemy. Key Characteristics: • Unmanned Aircraft System…

China’s People’s Liberation Army Heavy Combined Arms Battalion Attack on a Fortified Enemy Threat Template

By Kevin O'Connell | 09/19/2025 | Comments Off on China’s People’s Liberation Army Heavy Combined Arms Battalion Attack on a Fortified Enemy Threat Template

This template outlines a PLA heavy combined arms battalion attacking a fortified enemy, utilizing a two-axis approach. Operational Structure &…

North Korea’s Ukraine War Involvement Signals Escalating Cooperation Among U.S. Adversaries

By Kevin O'Connell | 09/19/2025 | Comments Off on North Korea’s Ukraine War Involvement Signals Escalating Cooperation Among U.S. Adversaries

This analysis examines the significant development of North Korea’s deployment of combat forces to Russia in support of the Ukraine…

China’s People’s Liberation Army Heavy Combined Arms Brigade Attack on a Fortified Enemy Threat Template

By Kevin O'Connell | 09/19/2025 | Comments Off on China’s People’s Liberation Army Heavy Combined Arms Brigade Attack on a Fortified Enemy Threat Template

This template outlines a PLA heavy combined arms brigade attacking a fortified enemy. Operational Structure & Tactics: The PLA brigade…

OE Watch Issue 7 2025

By Kevin O'Connell | 09/19/2025 | Comments Off on OE Watch Issue 7 2025

Articles in this release include: China China Conducts First Western Pacific Dual Aircraft Carrier Drill China Develops Capabilities for Anti-AI…

China Accelerates Modernization by Applying Lessons From Russia-Ukraine War

By Kevin O'Connell | 09/19/2025 | Comments Off on China Accelerates Modernization by Applying Lessons From Russia-Ukraine War

China’s PLA Accelerates Modernization, Learning from Ukraine The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is rapidly modernizing, leveraging insights from the Russia-Ukraine…

China’s People’s Liberation Army Heavy Combined Arms Brigade Positional Defense Threat Template

By Kevin O'Connell | 09/12/2025 | Comments Off on China’s People’s Liberation Army Heavy Combined Arms Brigade Positional Defense Threat Template

This threat template outlines a PLA heavy combined arms brigade employing a positional defense. This defensive strategy relies on fortified…

Russia’s Adapted Combat Medical Procedures Yielding Enhanced Survival Rates

By Kevin O'Connell | 09/10/2025 | Comments Off on Russia’s Adapted Combat Medical Procedures Yielding Enhanced Survival Rates

This analysis examines the initial inadequacies of Russian medical support during the opening stages of the war in Ukraine, which…