Combatives training is a valuable tool for U.S. Army commanders because it improves unit cohesion and lethality. I believe hand-to-hand combat will also prove consequential in future armed conflict.

It is time for Infantry leaders and Soldiers to fully embrace the Modern Army Combatives Program (MACP). Few programs, if any, offer low-risk, high-reward training that cross several functions as ...

Despite the cancellation of the all-Army Combatives Championship in July due to budget cuts, Fort Hood soldiers have not stopped excelling in the program that participants said is more important than ...

The Air Force and Marine Corps have introduced new training programs to strengthen readiness in demanding and strategically important environments. In Alaska, the 673d Security Forces Squadron is ...

Soldiers often undergo grueling, rigorous training to prepare them for full-spectrum warfare. Troops must be ready to fight at all times and in any environment. For warriors with the 615th Aviation ...

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- Pvt. Steven Davis may be new to the military, but he already knows this much -- there may come a time when he has to engage the enemy without the benefit of a weapon. If that ...

The Army will slash nearly one dozen mandatory training programs for its soldiers in the summer as it looks to streamline their time to focus on combat readiness tasks, service officials said. The ...

The U.S. Air Force’s 673rd Security Forces Squadron in Alaska is trialing a new five-day Arctic Combat Development Course to prepare troops for fighting in extreme cold. The program teaches arctic ...