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Modernization isn’t coming: It is here. Will today’s Soldiers be ready for tomorrow’s fight? As the Department of Defense (DoD) and U.S. Army transform rapidly Soldiers must adapt even faster physically, mentally and emotionally. To counter emerging threats and match rapid technological advances, the Army is accelerating its modernization efforts to stay ahead of near-peer adversaries. Yet with directives pouring in from higher headquarters at lightning speed, it can be difficult to discern their practical implications for service members at the brigade and below. This article clarifies the Army Transformation Initiative (ATI) and offers the Agile mindset as a practical approach to implementing these sweeping changes.
Understanding the Army Transformation Initiative
The ATI reflects the Secretary of the Army’s directive to operationalize the Secretary of Defense’s Army Transformation and Acquisition Reform guidance, issued in April 2025. The message from Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll and Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George is clear: transformation is mandatory. As battlefields grow more unpredictable and contested, adaptation is no longer optional. It is a matter of survival. Every individual, function, and formation must actively ensure the Army remains ready to fight and win, whatever the future battlefield brings.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth summed it up: “Winning on the rapidly evolving battlefield requires Soldiers who are physically and mentally resilient, rigorously trained, and equipped with the best technology available.” He called for a shift toward capability-based acquisition, emphasizing rapid integration of new technologies and continuous skill development across the force.
The Problem: Ever-Changing Battlefield
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