Transforming in Contact

Transforming in Contact is the Army's adaptation of its organizations and delivery of new technology into the hands of Soldiers so that they can experiment, innovate, and be ready to fight on a modern battlefield. It accelerates the fielding of necessary capabilities and leverages commercial-off-the-shelf products to get new capabilities to the force fast. Soldiers can organize and integrate the capabilities during realistic training scenarios, adapting their formations to fit the need and making technology work for them rather than working for the technology. This informs how we fight and how we organize in the future.

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2CR Soldiers train to defend against unmanned aerial systems

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 2nd Cavalry Regiment train to defend against unmanned aerial systems at Grafenwoehr Training Area, Bavaria, Germany, Feb. 11-13, 2025. The counter-unmanned aerial systems course trains Soldiers in enemy small drone threat detection and defense. (U.S. Army video by Spc. Elijah Magaña)

2CR Soldiers use virtual reality for counter-unmanned aerial systems training

Instructor James Gibb and Jeremiah Renfro, counter-unmanned aerial systems trainers, instruct a course using virtual reality systems for U.S. Soldiers assigned to 2nd Cavalry Regiment at Rose Barracks, U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria, Vilseck, Germany, Feb. 12, 2025. The counter-unmanned aerial systems course trains Soldiers to identify, detect, and defeat enemy small drones. (U.S. Army video by Pfc. Jolene Cintron)

2CR Soldiers train on counter-unmanned aerial systems

Instructor James Gibb teaches a course on countering unmanned aerial systems to U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Cavalry Regiment at Rose Barracks, U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria, Vilseck, Germany, Feb. 11, 2025. The counter-unmanned aerial systems course trains Soldiers to identify, detect, and defeat enemy small drones. (U.S. Army video by Pfc. Jolene Cintron)

Combined Resolve 25-1 Transforming in Contact - Interview with Col. Joshua Glonek

Col. Joshua Glonek, 3rd Brigade 10th Mountain Division Brigade commander discusses how the U.S. Army's Transforming in Contact initiative is shaping how his unit trains and may influence the future of army training during Combined Resolve 25-1, at Hohenfels Training Area, Feb. 1, 2025. During CbR 25-1, TiC utilizes new technologies and systems designed to enhance its warfighting readiness and ability to respond to crisis or conflict. (U.S. Army Reserve Video by Sgt. 1st Class Jayson Rivera Pabon)

Transforming in Contact: In the Field

Soldiers from 3rd Brigade, 10th Mountain Division and 7th Army Training Command talk about the Army's Transforming in Contact Initiative during exercise Combined Resolve 25-1 at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, Jan. 17 to Feb. 16, 2025. CbR 25-1 builds and validates the Army’s “Transforming in Contact” approach by leveraging the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, to rapidly test and field advanced commercial technologies, functions, and tactical concepts while enhancing NATO interoperability. This initiative reinforces the Army’s commitment to maintaining agility and readiness in dynamic battlefield environments. Over 4,000 participants from 16 countries, including the U.S., NATO Allies, and European partners, took part in CbR 25-1.

Combined Resolve 25-1 Transforming in Contact B-Roll

B-Roll Package of 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment Soldiers during Combined Resolve 25-1 at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center, in Hohenfels, Germany, Feb. 5, 2025. CbR 25-1 builds and validates combat readiness amongst participating NATO Allies and partner nations. (U.S. Army Reserve Video by Spc. Airam B. I Amaro-Millan)

Combined Resolve 25-1 Transforming in Contact

1-4 Infantry Regiment Soldiers setting up drone antennas at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center, in Hohenfels, Germany, Feb. 4, 2025. Combined Resolve 25-1 builds and validates combat readiness amongst participating NATO Allies and partner nations. (U.S. Army Reserve Video by Spc. Airam B. I Amaro-Millan)