Lt. Gen. Milford H. Beagle Jr., U.S. Army, Lt. Col. Tyler J. Rund, PMP, U.S. Army
Lt. Gen. Milford Beagle Jr., commanding general of the U.S. Combined Arms Center, delivers a presentation on transforming in contact, deliberate transformation, and concept-driven development 10 September 2024 during the first day of the annual Maneuver Warfighter Conference at Fort Moore, Georgia. The annual conference gathers U.S. Army senior leaders and subject-matter experts from across the globe to discuss the way forward for maneuver forces. (Photo by Patrick A. Albright, U.S. Army)
The Army operates in an environment that is more complex, dynamic, and unpredictable than ever before. The rapid pace of technological advancement, coupled with the evolving capabilities of near-peer adversaries, has created a battlefield that demands adaptability and constant innovation. To succeed in this environment, the Army must not only be ready to fight today’s battles but also be prepared to win tomorrow’s wars. This is where transformation in contact (TiC) becomes essential. TiC is not just about modernization—it’s about enabling the Army to adapt in real time, evolving in sync with the demands of the operational environment while maintaining strategic overmatch.
The chief of staff of the Army’s vision for TiC is rooted in the belief that the Army must remain responsive, capable, and lethal across all domains—land, air, sea, space, and cyber. However, this transformation is not just about the operational forces on the front lines. It extends deeply into the institutional Army, the engine that drives the training, sustaining, and equipping of soldiers and leaders for the fight and ensures its Army civilian professionals remain a vital part of the enterprise. The institutional Army must undergo its own transformation to ensure it can continuously adapt and support the operational force, providing it with the necessary tools, skills, and leadership to succeed.
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