Mick Crnkovich

Former Director for Irregular Warfare in the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict who led the team that drafted DoD Instruction 3000.07; now founder and CEO of Stratagem Consulting.

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Nov 28, 2025 • 48min

Codifying Irregular Warfare—Inside the Pentagon’s new DoD Instruction 3000.07

Mick Crnkovich, former director for irregular warfare at the Pentagon, underscores the shift from counterterrorism to recognizing irregular warfare as vital in great power competition. Retired Colonel Dave Maxwell shares insights on the cultural resistance within conventional forces regarding new IW strategies. Dr. Jonathan Schroden emphasizes the importance of defining irregular warfare effectively, discussing its implications for military operations and leadership. The trio assesses whether recent policy changes will lead to substantial shifts in military planning and execution.

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