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The author emphasizes the need for the U.S. Army to provide Brigade Support Battalions (BSB) and sustainment units with organic capacity of convoy escort. He asserts that the military should recognize the ability of sustainment soldiers to obtain security devices themselves within their modified table of organization and equipment (MTOE). He explains some of the choices available for Army leaders to tackle the security issue of convoy for logistics units. Also stressed is the need for the Army to execute changes on convoy security missions.

The article discusses the significance of the knowledge of the terrain for future operations in planning for the U.S. Army. It highlights the assistance of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and the Army Geospatial Center (AGC) for the national defense. Several Non-Secure Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNET) websites for terrain analysis assistance which are suggested by the author are provided.