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The Army Is Rewriting Doctrine to Put Small Drones in Every Tank Formation
The 3rd Infantry Division at Fort Stewart is pioneering a training program to make every soldier a drone operator, integrating small unmanned systems into armored brigade combat teams as standard equipment rather than specialist tools.
Key Takeaways
- The 3rd Infantry Division is training all soldiers, not just specialists, to operate drones in armored formations
- Over 150 small drones including Anduril Ghost-X and Switchblade 600 have been fielded to cavalry squadrons
- Training begins with 40 hours of simulation before progressing to FPV drones and larger platforms
- Hunter-killer drone tactics pair reconnaissance and strike capabilities with armored vehicle firepower
- The initiative is part of the Army's Transformation in Contact program to modernize forces in real time
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