How the Army Plans to Prevent ‘Another Fort Hood’ by Dispatching Survey Teams to Brigades
In the aftermath of Spc. Vanessa Guillén’s murder, a damning investigation found that the command climate from the platoon level all the way to senior positions at Fort Cavazos, Texas — previously known as Fort Hood — had “major flaws,” including a systematic mistreatment of junior troops, particularly women. A dozen Army officials were fired, […]
Army Shift from Brigades Back to Divisions Raises Concerns Among Retired Generals
Change is afoot in the Army: Divisions are returning to prominence. From recent reporting to rumors and offhand comments made during briefings, an image is beginning to emerge of the Army of the future. Bursting with enablers and officers, full general staffs, additional brigade and battalion headquarters with more staff, and funding, the divisional headquarters […]
Inside One of the Army’s Most Chaotic Brigades
A commander accused of toxic leadership, triggering a monthlong investigation. Senior officers accused of sexual assault, alcohol abuse, keeping soldiers away from home to the point of breaking military rules, and racism. The Army’s 5th Security Force Assistance Brigade is facing potentially systemic problems with its leadership, a Military.com investigation has found. “There is a […]
