Command and Control The Unfair Fight (HQ Corps job)
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Aug 18, 2025 Mike Keating, Chief of Staff at Headquarters Allied Rapid Reaction Corps, brings a wealth of military experience from the Corps level. He discusses the evolution of tactical command, emphasizing how contemporary conflicts require a unique structure for success. The conversation dives into the complexities of corps-level operations, the crucial balance of data and human intuition in warfare, and the importance of political relationships in modern military strategy. Keating highlights the necessity of realistic training to prepare for future challenges.
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Role Of The Corps Explained
- Corps do what divisions cannot or should not do at scale, complexity, and endurance.
- They build the context and resources that let divisions fight decisive combined-arms battles.
Corps As NATO's Higher Tactical Interface
- In NATO the corps is the highest tactical echelon and the interface to operational-level commands.
- The corps integrates multi-domain effects and sets divisions up for an unfair fight at range and over time.
ARRC's Afghanistan Role And Shift
- In Afghanistan HQ ARRC acted as a three-star convening authority for a coalition with political-military focus.
- Today ARRC returns to a more traditional corps role commanding divisions for large-scale warfighting.