Zachary Schwartz

Major Schwartz is the operations officer, 3d Battalion, 7th Marines. He also is a founder of and frequent contributor to The Connecting File, an online newsletter for infantry company commanders and leaders.

Articles by Zachary Schwartz

U.S. Marines patrol through a jungle as part of training in Palawan, Philippines. Infantry battalions, particularly those now within littoral combat teams, need more training in scouting and patrolling to make their units capable sensor webs.

Infantry Battalions as Sensor Webs for the Fleet

By Major Zachary Schwartz, U.S. Marine Corps

September 2024

The infantry battalion as part of the stand-in forces can simultaneously serve the maritime team as a sensor network through scouting and patrolling.

Littoral Combat Teams Need Light Infantry, Not Less

By Major Zachary Schwartz, U.S. Marine Corps

April 2022

Current proposals for littoral combat teams stretch too few people too thin.

Zachary Schwartz

Articles by Zachary Schwartz

Infantry Battalions as Sensor Webs for the Fleet

Littoral Combat Teams Need Light Infantry, Not Less

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