In a thoughtful article about technology and modern warfare, Wired magazine traces the birth of network warfare, its promise and its reality, which from their perspective was a near failure in OIF/OEF in the nation building phase because of technology’s inability to engage thesocial networks that are crucial to stability operations. The article contributes to the […]
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A reflection on Action Inquiry in Army change management curriculum review (part 2)
Requirement: 3.A. Individual Learning Memo Assignment (Max 4 pages): write a final memo on what you have learned about action research. a. What do you take with you to the next part of your program? Summarize your takeaways as bullet points on the last pages of your memo. (1 page) b. Define your contribution to […]
Blogging for education: A Reflection on Ch 5, TRADOC Pam 525-3-7: The US Army Concept for the Human Dimension
Chapter 5, TRADOC Pam 525-3-7: The US Army Concept for the Human Dimension in FSO addresses The Cognitive Component- Training and Educating Soldiers. Among many insights in the excellent discussion, is the challenge to find creative ways to leverage digital technology in support of educational aims, particularly with a Millenial generation that is adept with […]
A report from downrange in Afghanistan
From a good friend, forward deployed in Afghanistan. Keep our brave servicemen and women in your hearts and minds especially over the Veteran’s Day holiday. If you voted, or chose not to vote, on Tuesday, thank a Soldier. Hello again, everyone, Not sure exactly when I sent out my last note, but I don’t think […]
Reflections on strategic thinking, critical thinking and critical reading
I just reviewed an excellent paper by MAJ David S. Johnston, Ph.D. entitled “Reading, Writing and Strategic Thinking: Service Schools Fail to Develop Critical Reading Skills of Rising Leaders”. (paper available upon request) Just as there are many forms of writing that our officers will perform in their career, so too are there forms […]
Planning for uncertainty and communicating intent
Is there anything in the 5 paragraph field order + annexes that promotes effective visualization in the mind of the reader?
a. it DOES support compartmentalized staff approach to managing a known, familiar type of problem that is well suited for an engineering solution. I can take the order apart, hand out annexes, have staff go to their cubby hole and comeback with the functional response in that lane, and then through the rehearsal & wargaming process check for goodness of fit at functional boundaries. But if I don’t have a well or semi-structured process, this method begins breaking down
Reflections on the Military Decisionmaking Process: Preview
Research Question: What is the theoretical basis for the US Army’s proposed modification to the Military Decision Making Process (MDMP) and what are the issues of concern for practitioners of the art of military decision making? Background: The United States Army’s Military Decision-Making Process stands the test of time as a method for developing winning […]