In this article, COL Dave McCammon suggests that rather than waiting to learn through your own experience, you can grow through reading and learning from other's experiences. He shares a number of resources that were influential in his own development and recommends them to all junior combat leaders.

For your Friday 'long read' Daniel Lee gives us an in-depth look at what the future Battlefield Command System for 2035 may look like.

Lieutenant Colonel Tom McDermott provides 12 reflections on his time in command.