Colonel Richard Ikena, Commander of the Mission Command Training Program, and retired Colonel Rich Creed, Director at the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate, dive deep into the operational framework of military decision-making. They discuss how this framework enhances leader agility and the importance of integration with joint enablers. The conversation covers recent updates in military doctrine, advocating for simplicity and clarity to improve operational effectiveness. Insights from training exercises emphasize the need for shared understanding and adaptability in dynamic battlefield scenarios.

LTG Milford Beagle and Mr. Rich Creed discuss US Army doctrine and its application to Multi-Domain Operations. They explore the evolution of military strategies, challenges in modern warfare, the role of history in decision-making, and the importance of human dynamics in military operations.

In this episode, Lieutenant Colonel Nikki Dean discusses Army University Press and their LSCO Book Series with guests Don Wright, Eric Burke, and Rich Creed. They explore topics such as incorporating virtual terrain in historical films, the impact of films on understanding World War II, multi-domain operations, the importance of consolidating gains, civil affairs units in Market Garden, preparation challenges, and the influence of Colonel Erwin Hunt's study.