Senior Army officers and civilians delivered a candid assessment of the freezing challenges the US Army faced in operating in the Arctic during a panel discussion at the Association of the U.S. Army's (AUSA) main annual convention in Washington, D.C.
Table of ContentsA New Arctic ArmyCommunicating In The ArcticFrozen Weapons And EquipmentDead BatteriesFrom Just Surviving to Operate
In order for the U.S. Army to be able to operate effectively in the increasingly vital Arctic region, it must overcome a number of obstacles in addition to merely surviving there. Traditional strategies, approaches, and processes, as well as many common weapons and other items, literally do not work in this region of the world. This is leading to calls for novel and creative solutions to a variety of issues, many of which may be easily resolved in more temperate climates.
During a panel discussion at the Association of the U.S. Army's (AUSA) main annual convention in Washington, D.C., last week...