LTC Jerry Drew, author of 'The Battle Beyond', discusses space operations, blending space ops with special forces, commercialization impacting war fighting perspectives, challenges in space operations, military operations in cis-lunar space, and the future of space warfare.
Lt. Col. Drew's transition from armor officer to space ops, highlighting Army's role in space operations.
Maj. Castle Warren emphasizes outcomes-based planning in AMSP for space operations officers.
Maj. Hamill discusses sustainment-centered constellation concept and need for innovative logistics solutions in space ops.
Deep dives
Role and Background of Major Jesse Vias and Guests
Major Jesse Vias moderates a unique episode with experienced space professionals, including Lieutenant Colonel Jerry Drew, Major Aaron Castle Warren, and Major Brian Hamill. They discuss their backgrounds, experiences, and how their time at SAMs has shaped their military careers.
Colonel Drew's Path in Space Operations and Military Studies
Lieutenant Colonel Drew shares his journey from an armor officer to a space operations officer, delving into the development of space systems and his research on the Army's role in space operations. His time at SAMs allowed him to deepen his understanding of operational art and modern warfare.
Space Operations Officer's Planning and AMSP Skills Augmentation
Major Castle Warren emphasizes the outcomes-based approach to operational planning in AMSP, focusing on how it enhances skills for space operations officers. He reflects on the integration of space effects into air operations planning and the importance of joint publications in operational planning.
Transition from Civil Affairs to Space Operations
Major Brian Hamill discusses his transition from Civil Affairs to the Functional Area 40 Space Operations Officer role and the value of AMSP in his career. He highlights the development of a sustainment-centered constellation concept and the need for innovative logistics solutions in space operations.
Future of Space Warfare and Command Relationships
The guests envision the future of space warfare involving strategic implications, orbital warfare, and rapid resupply capabilities. They explore the evolving command relationships in space operations, the challenges of span of control, and the need for strategic preparedness in the space domain.
In this episode we discuss Space Operations with LTC Jerry Drew one of the principal authors on a new book titled "The Battle Beyond: Fighting and Winning the Coming War in Space"
Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/199444232-the-battle-beyond?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=fAQSRO9bAC&rank=1
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