For more information:https://www.army.mil/article/290080/the_armys_2025_acquisition_reforms_revolutionize_processes_to_expedite_cutting_edge_capabilities Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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For additional reading, please see these links:https://www.foreignaffairs.com/united-states/what-silicon-valley-gets-wrong-about-national-securityhttps://vanderbiltpolicyaccelerator.substack.com/p/the-myths-of-the-last-supper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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As discussed on the podcast episode -Seven Imperatives for DoD Contested Logistics:Readiness is defined not by the force we have, but by the force we can sustain. Winning in contested environments requires a new strategic paradigm by integrating the DoD, the private sector, and our allies more closely. Here are seven interconnected imperatives to action:1. Engineer a Dynamic & Deceptive Network. Move beyond predictable, linear supply chains to a multi-modal, nonlinear mesh of distribution options. This creates ambiguity, complicates adversary targeting, and ensures multiple pathways to the point of need.2. Redefine the Strategic Reserve through Forward Posture. The "just-in-time" model is broken. We must adopt a "just-in-case" posture by intelligently distributing critical stocks forward, ashore, and afloat. This reduces reliance on vulnerable trans-oceanic lift and accelerates response time from weeks and days to hours and minutes. 3. Operationalize Alliances as a Logistics Force Multiplier. Our allies are a strategic advantage and must be a cornerstone of our sustainment architecture. This means moving beyond transactional agreements to true integrated coalition sustainment. We must lock in access, harmonize standards, and develop shared regional depots, making federated logistics a tangible reality before a crisis begins. The Regional Sustainment Framework (RSF) works to create that ecosystem.4. Master Survivability. Our logistics footprint is vulnerable to ubiquitous surveillance and long-range precision fires. We must prioritize survival through hardening, dispersal, concealment, and deception to protect our sustainment assets.5. Design for Rapid Recovery and Continuity. Assume disruption will occur. Plan for rapid regeneration of combat power by pre-staging repair kits, identifying alternate supply and distribution nodes, and ensuring redundant command and control. Our ability to recover from an attack faster than the adversary can execute their next move is critical to deterrence.6. Unleash Technology as an Offset. Innovation is key to compressing the supply chain. To create a decisive advantage, we must aggressively field technologies like autonomous resupply capabilities, predictive analytics to anticipate demand and optimize distribution, and advanced manufacturing to develop critical parts at the tactical edge, transforming our physical supply chain into a secure digital thread.7. Drive Policy & Organizational Reform. Our greatest adversary is often our own bureaucracy. We cannot win a 21st-century logistics fight with 20th-century policies. We must align authorities, funding, and contracting with wartime realities, empowering cross-service support and building a culture that rewards agility and calculated risk-taking. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get a copy of his book here:https://www.amazon.com/dp/1963701771?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_F4TK9V852NSRWE47V31D&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_F4TK9V852NSRWE47V31D&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_F4TK9V852NSRWE47V31D&bestFormat=true Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For access to the discussed articles, please check it out here: https://www.armyupress.army.mil/journals/military-review/online-exclusive/2025-ole/drone-development/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For additional information - I recommend reading this article:https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/return-theater-army-guide-new-planners-chad-pillai-a1zae/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For access to the article discussed in this podcast episode, please see below:https://warontherocks.com/2025/12/decades-of-lost-potential-in-defense-research-and-development/For additional information involving the SBIR program, please see below:2018 Naval Postgraduate Paper- Bridging the Gap: Improving DoD-Backed Innovation Programs to Enhance the Adoption of Innovative Technology Throughout the Armed Services  2020 Naval Postgraduate Paper- The Effect of Defense-Sponsored Innovation Programs on the Military's Industrial Base   2021 Naval Postgraduate Paper- Why Marketing Matters: Strengthening the Defense Supplier Base Through Better Communication with Industry 2022 Naval Postgraduate Paper- Analyzing the Composition of the Department of Defense Small Business Industrial Base 2023 Paper: Assessing the Effectiveness of Defense-Sponsored Innovation Programs as a Means of Accelerating the Adoption of Innovation Force Wide 2024 Paper: Assessing the Impact of DoD-Funded Assistance Projects on the Availability of New Warfighting Capabilities 2025 Naval Postgraduate Paper- Assessing the Impact of Department of Defense Weapons Systems on the Defense Industrial Base Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For access to the article: https://www.army.mil/article/288967/forging_americas_21st_century_defense_industrial_base_applying_lessons_from_the_arsenal_of_democracy_to_modern_great_power_competition Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Link to the article by Professor Orsi -https://cimsec.org/ready-for-war-a-way-forward-for-industrial-preparedness/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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For access to Peter's publication:+ https://uncommonleadership.substack.com/p/the-pentagon-finally-killed-its-bureaucratic+ https://uncommonleadership.substack.com/p/why-the-speed-and-forged-acts-alone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LTG (R) Beagle is the author of the recent publication - When the Map Runs Out: Values, Judgement, and Clarity in Uncertain TimesOrder a copy today:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G1ZGH76J?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_sms_apin_dp_QBGC4QJWB7QA2R64SERB&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_sms_apin_dp_QBGC4QJWB7QA2R64SERB&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_sms_apin_dp_QBGC4QJWB7QA2R64SERB&bestFormat=true Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For access to the article: https://tnsr.org/2025/03/ghost-in-the-machine-coming-to-terms-with-the-human-core-of-unmanned-war/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For access to the report: https://www.csis.org/analysis/ode-exord-why-execute-orders-should-matter-more-they-do Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For access to the report: https://www.stimson.org/2025/rethinking-the-threat-why-china-is-unlikely-to-invade-taiwan/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For more information - I recommend the following podcast episodes:+ https://ssi.armywarcollege.edu/SSI-Media/Recent-Publications/Article/4297758/logistics-and-readiness/+ https://shows.acast.com/squaring-the-circle/episodes/discussion-on-leadership-sustainment-and-current-conflicts-w Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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For more information:+ https://www.mitchellaerospacepower.org/a-call-for-a-new-nsc-68-and-goldwater-nichols-reform/+ https://www.airandspaceforces.com/article/a-call-for-a-new-nsc-68-and-goldwater-nichols-reform/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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For more information:+ https://www.libarts.colostate.edu/people/harrisp/+ https://www.amazon.com/Why-America-Cant-Retrench-Might/dp/1509562095+ https://www.cato.org/multimedia/power-problems/why-cant-america-retrench Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For quicker access to the article discussed in this episode -https://warontherocks.com/2025/04/the-special-sauce-how-hegseths-software-memo-can-start-a-revolution/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For more information and a link to the article, please see below:+ https://responsiblestatecraft.org/hegseth-army/+ https://www.defensepriorities.org/people/jennifer-kavanagh/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For more information:+ https://warontherocks.com/author/michael-horowitz/+ https://warontherocks.com/2025/05/autonomous-weapon-systems-no-human-in-the-loop-required-and-other-myths-dispelled/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For more information:https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/bradley-t-gericke/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For more information:+ https://www.stimson.org/ppl/geoff-wilson/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For more information and published work - please see below link:https://www.aei.org/profile/todd-harrison/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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For access to the report and more information:+ https://www.aei.org/op-eds/the-pentagons-joint-requirements-process-must-go/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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For more - subscribe to Dr. Mercogliano's YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@wgowshipping Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For more on Software-Defined Warfare:+ https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/programs/scowcroft-center-for-strategy-and-security/forward-defense/commission-on-software-defined-warfare/+ https://www.defensenews.com/opinion/2025/03/28/americas-arsenal-of-democracy-needs-a-software-renaissance/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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As discussed in the podcast episode - link to the substack:+ https://defenseacquisition.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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For more on Tom Davis:+ https://www.realcleardefense.com/articles/2023/12/13/the_us_defense_industrial_base_998595.htmlTo register for the next webinar:+https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YRRJVMF Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For more on Mark Cancian, please see below link:+ https://www.csis.org/people/mark-f-cancianTo register for the next webinar with Amos Fox, please see the surveymonkey link:+ https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YRRJVMF Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For more information -+ https://warroom.armywarcollege.edu/wp-content/uploads/Preparedness-Primer-1st-Ed-Jul-24.pdfTo register for the March 13 webinar - please click on surveymonkey+ https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YRRJVMF Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For more information:+ https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/expert/daniel-e-mouton/To register for the next webinar:+ https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YRRJVMF Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For more information:+ https://cset.georgetown.edu/article/mwi-podcast-the-maven-smart-system-and-the-future-of-military-ai/+ https://cset.georgetown.edu/publication/building-the-tech-coalition/+ https://cset.georgetown.edu/staff/emelia-probasco/To register for the webinar with Amos Fox:+ https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YRRJVMF Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The link to the video is here: https://youtu.be/-LNcgJZTv4IThe next webinar is TBD - hopefully in March or April Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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To sign up, please use this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6GPQ7Q2Link to the Summer episode with Paul Szymanski:https://shows.acast.com/squaring-the-circle/episodes/space-warfare-and-enabling-the-terrestrial-battlefield-with- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For more information on John Antal and his work:+ https://madsciblog.tradoc.army.mil/497-the-dictators-dream-a-conversation-with-col-john-antal-usa-ret/+ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoktqS7aWgo+ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSKRH_UqSko Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For a copy of the Funk Fundamentals - please access here: https://www.jble.af.mil/News/Photos/igphoto/2002253447/Please feel free to reach out via: bigelow.matthew.ryan@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For more information - I highly recommend subscribing to the substack: First Breakfast - found at : https://www.firstbreakfast.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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For more information: https://www.cnas.org/people/katherine-kuzminski Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For more information:+ https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CRLFWGTT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For more information, please see links below:+ https://www.cnas.org/publications/reports/evolution-not-revolution+ https://www.cnas.org/publications/video/stacie-pettyjohn-on-drones-in-ukraine+ https://warontherocks.com/2024/03/drones-are-transforming-the-battlefield-in-ukraine-but-in-an-evolutionary-fashion/+ https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/stacie-pettyjohn-on-the-evolution-not-revolution/id1708319998?i=1000663643085 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For more information:+ http://stariconsultingservices.com/knowledge-base-2/+ https://www.usni.org/press/books/fighting-fleet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For more information: +https://www.stimson.org/2024/current-defense-plans-require-unsustainable-future-spending/ + https://responsiblestatecraft.org/military-industrial-complex-2668809022/ +https://www.cato.org/multimedia/power-problems/pentagons-budgetary-time-bomb Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For more information:+ https://www.stimson.org/2024/how-the-defense-industry-price-gouges-the-pentagon/+ https://www.stimson.org/2024/current-defense-plans-require-unsustainable-future-spending/+ https://www.undiplomaticpodcast.com/+ https://www.cato.org/multimedia/power-problems/pentagons-budgetary-time-bomb Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For more information, I recommend reading the TRADOC G-2's recently published The Operational Environment 2024-2034: Large-Scale Combat Operations athttps://oe.tradoc.army.mil/2024/07/31/the-operational-environment-2024-2034-large-scale-combat-operations/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Link to his publication - I highly encourage the listeners to purchase a copy:+ https://www.amazon.com/dp/1912440539?ref=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_4XY2HDEGM1M255WZBCFD&ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_4XY2HDEGM1M255WZBCFD&social_share=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_4XY2HDEGM1M255WZBCFD&language=en-US&skipTwisterOG=1Additional information for further understanding of war, sieges, and military theory:+ https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&si=tZsodG_55Wv0ukw9&ai&v=TXwdrQU5oL0&feature=youtu.be+ https://www.ausa.org/publications/army-aviation-and-decisiveness-air-ground-littoral+https://shows.acast.com/revolution-in-military-affairs Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Link to Andrew's newsletter:https://andrewglenn.substack.com/p/the-arsenal-dilemma-the-case-against Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For more information regarding Dr. Barndollar's research, please see below. In addition, below are links to the articles mentioned in this episode:+ https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/19/magazine/suicide-military-austin-valley.html+https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/19/magazine/suicides-military.html+ https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/07/all-volunteer-force-crisis/674603/+ https://foreignpolicy.com/author/gil-barndollar/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For more information regarding Dr. Lushenko's work, please see below:+ https://media.defense.gov/2024/Feb/22/2003398040/-1/-1/0/CoS34-podcast-transcript-Lushenko.PDF+ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57QqAfjiXyI+ https://shows.acast.com/revolution-in-military-affairs/episodes/the-legitimacy-of-drone-warfare Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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For more information regarding Dr. Tingle and his work, please see below links:+ https://substack.com/@warvector+ https://press.armywarcollege.edu/parameters/vol54/iss1/3/+ https://ndupress.ndu.edu/Portals/68/Documents/jfq/jfq-85/jfq-85_30-35_Tingle-Tyree.pdf+ https://www.19fortyfive.com/2023/06/ukraine-will-breach-the-russian-lines/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For more information on MDO and FM 3-0, I have included an awesome article and YouTube video to deepen your understanding:+ https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=QFYjO3XHd3Q+ https://www.armyupress.army.mil/journals/military-review/online-exclusive/2022-ole/musicians-of-mars-in-multiple-domains/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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For more information:https://www.hup.harvard.edu/books/9780674248663https://www.foreignaffairs.com/reviews/capsule-review/tomorrow-world-birth-us-global-supremacyhttps://www.foreignaffairs.com/united-states/why-america-cant-have-it-all Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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To learn more, please go to: https://www.vanjackson.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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For more information, please visit: https://kristinsaling.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Links to publications by COL Greg Tomlin:+ https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Portals/7/Army-Press-Online-Journal/documents/Tomlin.pdf+ https://ndupress.ndu.edu/Media/News/News-Article-View/Article/2106514/the-joint-force-needs-a-global-engagement-cycle/+ https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/Military-Review/English-Edition-Archives/September-October-2021/Tomlin-Info-Warfighting-Function/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Links to articles published by COL Sukman (some of these were mentioned in the podcast):https://jfsc.ndu.edu/Portals/72/Documents/campaigning/RA%20Sukman%2009%20September%202022.pdfhttps://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/Military-Review/English-Edition-Archives/March-April-2020/Sukman-Divided/ https://www.realcleardefense.com/articles/2019/07/03/military_readiness_thinking_about_the_three_big_questions.html https://thestrategybridge.org/the-bridge/2016/5/5/the-institutional-level-of-war Link to purchase his latest book – https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-55345-5 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For more on China and Mr. Sullivan's work (Podcast and Article):+ https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/Military-Review/English-Edition-Archives/January-February-2024/Sullivan/+ https://madsciblog.tradoc.army.mil/480-know-your-enemy-army-doctrine-starts-with-the-threat/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Link to the article: https://www.defensenews.com/opinion/2023/09/19/how-to-ensure-the-defense-industrial-base-and-supply-chain-resiliency/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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For access to the report and for more information on the commission: Home - PPBE Reform Commission (senate.gov) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Link to the article mentioned in the episode: Ukraine aid benefits arms industry, not US economy | Responsible Statecraft Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Link to the article mentioned in the podcast: War Is from Mars, AI Is from Venus: Rediscovering the Institutional Context of Military Automation - Texas National Security Review (tnsr.org) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Additional readings published by Katie through the Atlantic Council:+ Reading between the lines of the new US National Defense Industrial Strategy - Atlantic Council+ Overstretched and undersupplied: Can the US afford its global security blanket? - Atlantic Council Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For further information:https://www.heritage.org/asia/commentary/the-case-urgency-against-chinahttps://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/05/18/taiwan-ukraine-support-russia-china/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Email contact for Dr. Jerry Hendrix: hjh@hendrixandassociates.comFor further reading:https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2023/04/us-navy-oceanic-trade-impact-russia-china/673090/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Link to the article: https://responsiblestatecraft.org/us-army-recruitment/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I encourage all to acquire a copy of Murrow's Cold War by COL Gregory Tomlin - it is a fascinating book on the information domain with Cold War historyLinks to purchase and book reviews belowhttps://www.amazon.com/Murrows-Cold-War-Diplomacy-Administration/dp/1612347711https://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/potomac-books/9781612347714/https://americandiplomacy.web.unc.edu/2017/01/murrows-cold-war/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More information and publications from Dr. Jerry McGinn:https://federalnewsnetwork.com/defense-main/2024/01/will-the-new-defense-industrial-strategy-actually-produce-results/https://breakingdefense.com/2024/01/how-to-use-the-mrap-mindset-to-get-us-industrial-base-on-a-wartime-footing/https://www.defensenews.com/opinion/commentary/2023/06/27/build-allied-4-steps-to-increase-industrial-capacity-and-resilience/https://breakingdefense.com/2023/03/america-needs-to-grow-its-capacity-to-produces-weapons-heres-four-steps-to-do-it/LTC Fox article that was mentioned in the podcast:https://www.ausa.org/publications/getting-multi-domain-operations-right-two-critical-flaws-us-armys-multi-domain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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For further information - see below for additional presentations from John Antal:https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=hBogh3LUTKYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSKRH_UqSko Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Force Management (FA50) mentorship and discussion with LTC Cait Smith. This episode is part of a series on mentorship and development to help current junior Force Managers, current Force Managers in the pipeline waiting for school, and officers considering the VTIP process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A discussion on PPBE and the Department of Defense Budget. For more information and reading on the subject by Ms. Elaine McCusker please see below for articles:https://nationalinterest.org/feature/2024-ndaa%E2%80%94bipartisan-hope-amid-partisan-chaos-208052https://breakingdefense.com/2023/12/sheathing-the-sword-of-damocles-6-steps-to-righting-the-ship-as-2023-ends-and-2024-begins/https://www.realcleardefense.com/2023/12/06/congresss_groundhog_day_budgeting_puts_national_defense_in_danger_997134.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A discussion of the 1973 Yom Kippur War - a look at the tactics and operations, as well as how it led the US Army to transform in the 1970s-80sFor further information on the war:https://www.ausa.org/publications/1973-arab-israeli-war-insights-multi-domain-operationshttps://www.usmcu.edu/Outreach/Marine-Corps-University-Press/Expeditions-with-MCUP-digital-journal/Crossing-under-Fire/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Force Management (FA50) mentorship and discussion with LTC John Hartrich. This episode (part 1) is part of a series on mentorship and development to help current junior Force Managers, current Force Managers in the pipeline waiting for school, and officers considering the VTIP process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For more on PPBE and the Budget - links to publications by MG (R) John FerrariHere’s a simple way the Pentagon can help the troops in 2023 | The HillBudget endgame scenarios: From acceptable to apocalypse - Breaking DefenseHey OMB – Defense needs $816B for FY23 - Breaking Defense Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We as Force Managers, use strategy to help Army Senior Leaders to make informed decisions on resources, capabilities, and risk. We as Force Managers have to be informed on current strategy and strategic direction from the National, Defense, Joint, and Army, and refer to those documents for the alignment of resources such as capabilities, budget, manning, stationing, et. Our efforts and approaches need to be nested within those strategic documents and guidance. First step: refer to the strategy. It all starts with the strategy.....For more on Dr. Meiser - please see below for links to his publications:https://press.armywarcollege.edu/parameters/vol46/iss4/9/https://digital-commons.usnwc.edu/nwc-review/vol76/iss1/5/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Army is moving multiple systems from the industrial era to the information such as the recent G-ARMY and IPPS-A transitions. GFIM is part of that transformation, an effort for the Army to be more data-centric and support 2030 efforts. This includes the sunsetting of 15 legacy systems and absorbing those functions into one system that produces the necessary authoritative data in support of Army efforts across the compos. These 15 systems do not talk to one another, and thus, the transformation gives Force Managers more flexibility and agility with data managementLink to GFIM OE Breaking Defense Article: https://breakingdefense.com/2023/10/no-more-sticky-notes-army-consolidating-43-incompatible-data-systems-to-just-2/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discussing war and warfighting with Amos Fox Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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