Brian Hamel, a seasoned space operations officer with the United States Army Special Operations Command, dives into modern warfare's evolving landscape. He emphasizes the synergy between Special Operations Forces, cyberspace, and space in strategic planning, particularly looking toward the pivotal year of 2027. Hamel explains the importance of space-enabling infrastructure and the role of global ground stations in enhancing military logistics. He also discusses the complexities of national security and the need for international collaboration in information operations.
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Triad Concept
The "triad" concept isn't a weapon system but an operational concept.
It combines SOF, cyberspace, and space operations to achieve strategic objectives.
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Triad Clarification
The triad concept is often misunderstood as a weapon system.
Brian Hamel clarifies it's an employment concept combining SOF, cyber, and space capabilities.
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SOF Disrupting Ground Segments
Hamel describes a scenario where SOF could disrupt adversary space ground segments.
This disruption could limit satellite functionality and hinder adversary operations.
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Guest Bio: Maj. Brian E. Hamel is a space operations officer assigned to the United States Army Special Operations Command at Fort Liberty, North Carolina. He is a graduate of the School of Advanced Military Studies, the Information Advantage Scholars Program, and the Red Team Leader course. Brian has multiple rotations to the Middle East and South America with special operations units. He has a Master of Art from Northeastern University, and recently wrote a thesis detailing special operations’ contributions to space warfare as part of the Information Advantage Scholars Program at the Command and General Staff College, Kansas.
About: The Information Professionals Association (IPA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to exploring the role of information activities, such as influence and cognitive security, within the national security sector and helping to bridge the divide between operations and research. Its goal is to increase interdisciplinary collaboration between scholars and practitioners and policymakers with an interest in this domain.
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