The development of new doctrine for military operations in the Arctic has begun, which involves the analysis of conditions including solar obscurity, GPS problems and rapid discharge of energy systems. According to Army Recognition, the Office of Joint Forces Doctrine launched the project, the first of its kind in 50 years.
Development of extreme weather and Arctic operations should be completed in mid-2024. The purpose of the doctrine is to provide soldiers and leaders with the necessary knowledge and strategies to successfully operate in temperatures down to minus 40 degrees Celsius.
Capt. Edward A. Garibay, the lead author of the doctrine, pointed out that with the changing climate in the Arctic, this region takes on new strategic importance, and the Army must be ready for effective operations in conditions of extreme cold. The doctrine will be tactically oriented and will be based on the use of concepts and experience adapted to the specifics of the Arctic and Subarctic.
It said that it is important to consider the unique phenomena that can occur in this region, such as the obscurity of the sun in December, the reliability of GPS systems during solar storms, and problems with materials and batteries due to the cold. Garibay also emphasized that combining localized knowledge into a single doctrine will help the entire army to operate more effectively in Arctic conditions.
