This is the 1st place entry in the soldier category of Cove Comp '24, which asked entrants ‘How does Army need to adapt to the changing character of war?’

Our 3rd Place winner in Short Thoughts Comp, this article argues that one way Army can adapt to littoral warfare is through partnership and cooperation with neighbours to our near north, especially Papua New Guinea.

This article describes the potential role of Army Reserves in 2045 through combat, combat support, and domestic operations.