The Army is furthering the goal of building its armored capabilities with plans to create a 16th armored brigade combat team through conversion, according to Maj. Gen. William Hix, director of strategy, plans and policy in the office of the deputy chief of staff (G-3/5/7). Hix told Inside the Army during a May 8 interview the service is "thickening our armor posture going forward." He highlighted the service's decision to build another heavy brigade on top of the plans to...
