
The Operational Arch
The official podcast of the School of Advanced Military Studies, dedicated to bridging the gap between tactics and strategy through the study of operational art and the operational level of war.
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Jan 19, 2023 • 49min
The Value of Operational Art to the Joint Force w/ LTG Milford H. Beagle
LTG Milford H. Beagle, Commander of the Combined Arms Center at Fort Leavenworth, discusses the value of operational art in the joint force, emphasizing courage in planning and providing returns to superiors, peers, and subordinates. The podcast explores the challenges and strategies of operational art, highlights the importance of military education for future challenges, and discusses embracing uncertainty in military operations.

Dec 15, 2022 • 13min
Welcome to the Operational Arch - Season 1
Greetings and welcome to the Operational Arch, the official podcast of the School of Advanced Military Studies, dedicated to bridging the gap between tactics and strategy through the study of operational art and the operational level of war.
This episode will establish the foundation for this podcast by exploring who we are and what we are about. Meet your hosts as they introduce themselves, offer a brief explanation of SAMS, describe the mission and purpose of the Operational Arch, and look into what they have in store for you, the listener, this upcoming year.
School of Advanced Military Studies: https://armyuniversity.edu/CGSC/SAMS/SAMS
Twitter: https://twitter.com/us_sams
Intro and Outro Music: "On and On v3" by Christian Bedingfield
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