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Great article! Exploring the evolving landscape of warfare, the Modern War Institute’s latest article delves into the necessity of redefining operational art in the US Army. As warfare transcends traditional boundaries, it’s crucial to acknowledge the limitations of historical conceptualizations and embrace a diverse array of warfare perspectives. The article underscores the importance of aligning tactical actions with strategic objectives, urging a shift from a binary construct of war and peace towards a more dynamic and multifaceted approach. The current framework, which views war as a confrontation between two systems, must evolve to address the complexities of modern conflict scenarios. #MilitaryStrategy #OperationalArt #ModernWarfare #USArmy #StrategicThinking #warevolution #adaptiveleadership

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This is great contribution to the professional dialogue. A U.S. Army School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS) alum argues for an adaptation of the Army's understanding of operational art. My 2 take aways: (1) He encourages the Army to reconsider "how it conceptualizes tactical actions and how it connects those actions to strategic objectives." (2) He uses an original and enlightening sports analogy that encompasses actions on and off the field as a very helpful metaphor to understand modern conditions. My only critique - envisioning tactical actions in new ways is larger than an Army problem. Well done, David Clouse! The Army University U.S. Army Combined Arms Center US Army TRADOC https://lnkd.in/g6ihtqUU

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FOR MY FRIENDS FROM THE ARMY - IN LIGHTER VEIN - ON A LIGHTER SIDE - DEFINITELY LIGHTENS THE HEART !!BASIC MILITARY LAWS**Never share a trench with anyone braver than yourself****Never forget that your weapon was made by the lowest bidder****Five second fuses always burn in three seconds****Teamwork is essential; it gives the enemy other people to shoot at****No combat ready unit ever passed inspection****No inspection ready unit has ever passed combat****The only thing more accurate than incoming enemy fire is incoming friendly fire****Professional soldiers are predictable; the world is full of dangerous amateurs****Military Intelligence is a contradiction****When in doubt, empty your magazine****The side with the simplest uniforms wins****Combat will occur on the ground between two adjoining maps****The most dangerous thing in the world is a young Lieutenant with a map and a compass****The more a weapon costs, the farther you will have to send it away to be repaired****The weapon that usually jams when you need it the most is that of the scout****The bursting radius of a hand grenade is always one foot greater than your jumping range*** *The crucial round is a dud****Success occurs when no one is looking, failure occurs when the General is ****Things that must be together to work can never be shipped together****The quartermaster has only two sizes, too large and too small****If you have a personality conflict with your superior : he has the personality, you have the conflict****If you enter CO's office with an idea, most likely, you will leave with his**Shared by a friend from the Army

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Solid article by David Rowland and Scott Orr about the value and effects of the advisory function of the SFABs. I agree, we must win below the threshold - advisory engagements gain much and risk little, complicating adversary calculus and contributing to deterrence.

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The responsibilities levied upon the JAG Corps in all the military branches is ever expanding. The expectations for young and seasoned JAGs are high and the stakes even higher. The criminal cases are more complex and the operational law issues even more nuanced than ever with the growth of novel cyber, intelligence and space law issues. It is more important now than ever that the military have at its disposal a cadre of legal talent to endure into the future. But this goal doesn’t come without challenges. As the JAG Corps seek to retain talent, it has no choice but to look at novel ways to entice legal professionals to stay. Gone are the days of talent staying solely because of their dedication to their country. In fact, data shows that Gen Z and A don’t have that same strong dedication to country. The JAG Corps must provide benefits that entice one to stay. One way to do that is to incorporate flexible work place accommodation policies to incentivize legal professionals to stay, to fill hard to fill jobs and to incentivize families to continue to serve despite frequent moves, spouse un- and under employment and less pay than the private legal sector. The JAG Corps must start “flexing” to retain talent, particularly talent that has historically departed at their career midpoints. #flexing #retention #military #JAG #AirForce #MarineCorps #Navy #Army #CoastGuard #SpaceForceU.S. Air Force JAG Corps U.S. Army JAG Corps U.S. Navy JAG Corps U.S. Coast Guard Judge Advocate General

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More people should know this story!

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Introducing the Future of Firepower: The Next Generation Squad Weapon in the U.S Army Arsenal.

#DYK The Army is the only service that pauses basic training and advanced individualized training during the holiday season. Trainees have the option to leave basic training and AIT for the two-week holiday period, providing an opportunity to reconnect these young Soldiers with their families and the American public during the holiday season. More than 38,000 Soldiers from across the United States will take to the air and roads this holiday season to reconnect with their families and friends. Soldier safety remains the Army's number one priority during periods of travel. The Army loses approximately 11 Soldiers during the holiday season, with most at the rank of PFC or SPC. An average of ten of those fatalities occur in private motor vehicles. Speeding, failure to wear seatbelts and alcohol use are the greatest contributing factors in holiday leave fatalities.Be safe this holiday season and stay vigilant. #PeopleFirst #HolidayBlockLeave #SafeTravels #FortEisenhower #CyberForge #VictoryStartsHere #BeAllYouCanBe #Army #HomeForTheHolidays US Army TRADOC / US Army / U.S. Army Combined Arms Center / U.S. Army Cyber Command / U.S. Army Signal School

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Check out the video of my MIT Security Studies Program seminar. Here, I present the main argument and key evidence behind my book project "Khow Thy Military." https://lnkd.in/e-X4SbMH

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Beards in the military - now including the Army. You think allowing beards will somehow make our military less effective? That's absurd! What does facial hair have to do with being able to accomplish the mission and defeat the enemy? Absolutely nothing! It's a baseless argument based on outdated traditions rather than actual evidence.Look at the elite special forces units around the world - many of them permit beards and they are some of the most effective and lethal fighting forces. The Navy SEALs, the British SAS, Russian Spetsnaz - you think they're anything less than terrifyingly capable just because they have facial hair? Of course not.Moustaches, beards, goatees - they don't hamper the ability to operate machinery, fire weapons accurately, obey orders, or endure hardship. All they do is give the individual soldier a way to express themselves within reasonable grooming standards. Unless you can provide data that definitively shows allowing beards reduces operational readiness and combat performance, this argument is nothing more than an appeal to an arbitrary tradition. Let's make decisions based on facts and effectiveness - not irrational prejudice against facial hair. That's just plain silly in the 21st century military.

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