BLUF
A US veteran serving in Ukraine argues that Western militaries are unprepared for full-scale war. He urges more emphasis on large-unit training, logistics, and sustaining operations in contested environments—beyond counterinsurgency doctrine.Learning Outcomes:
- Identify training and logistics gaps in preparing for high-intensity, conventional conflict.
- Compare lessons from Ukraine with current ADF doctrine and force structure.
- Promote readiness for sustained operations in contested multi-domain environments.
