Colonel Frank Maxwell

PANEL DISCUSSION: INDIRECT FIRES IN EUROPE

• Understanding role of indirect fires in a European theater conflict, looking at unique challenges and gaps

• Exploring lessons learned from Ukraine conflict, insights from current and former commanders

• Looking at what the US Army is doing to meet the needs of the region, how the conflict in Ukraine can help ensure readiness for the future fight

Moderator:

MG Stephen J. Maranian USA (Ret.), Former CG, 56th AC; FA Cmdt; LRPF CFT Dir., Consultant for American Rheinmetall

Panelists:

Lieutenant General (Ret.) Tony Aguto, Former Commander, Security Assistance Group Ukraine (SAGU)

Colonel Gregory Tomlin, Fires Transformation and Lessons Learned Manager, US Army

Colonel Frank Maxwell, Commander, 41st Field Artillery Brigade, US Army

PANEL DISCUSSION: OPERATIONAL INSIGHTS FROM BRIGADE COMMANDERS

• Unique insights from various Brigade Commanders

• Diving into operational requirements and current challenges observed by the Brigades

• Exploring field artillery capability gaps, needs for the future, and supporting Army modernization

Moderator:

Paul Daniels, President, P. Daniels Consulting

Panelists:

Colonel Frank Maxwell, Commander, 41st Field Artillery Brigade, US Army

Colonel Paul Lashley, Commander, 75th Field Artillery Brigade, US Army