Here's how the US military is preparing for an Arctic War

Lt Col Edward Brady, USAF, commentary published by War on the Rocks

On April 4, Forward Defense Senior Air Force Fellow Lieutenant Colonel Edward Brady published a commentary on War on the Rocks, entitled, "Greenland’s Military Possibilities for the United States."

Here's how the US military is preparing for an Arctic War

The U.S. military is bracing for the possibility that it may have to fight a literal cold war, and there are concerns that the perishable skills needed to succeed in that environment have expired.  That might explain why earlier this year, the Army and Marine Corps worked together to publish their first official Arctic Warfare manual in over 50 years. As with other military publications on doctrine, it’s dense. The 267-page manual covers the nit…

TSC supports US warfighter readiness in new Arctic operations manual

The Ted Stevens Center for Arctic Security Studies recently played a role in shaping the U.S. Army’s newly published Arctic and Extreme Cold Weather Operations manual, reinforcing the Department of Defense’s commitment to readiness in one of the world’s most challenging environments.

Arctic research examines impact on operational readiness

Cadets 2nd Class Anna Bardorf, Emma Bingen and Jordan Martinez stand with Cadets 1st Class Billie Botes, Colby Deleeuw and Kelsey Monaghan-Bergson on the Turnagain Arm Scenic Boardwalk at the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center in Anchorage, Nov. 28, 2024. The U.S. Air Force Academy Department of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership’s Yukon Field School trip taught the cadets to identify potential challenges for future warrior leaders assigned to …