Squaring the Circle
Squaring the Circle digs into the fascinating cerebral world of force management and other areas of interest. This podcast explores the processes and systems in force management. It also dives into strategy, warfighting, and changes to the character of war – all things that a force manager needs familiarity with. So, join me with experts and leaders wherever you are in time and space while we look at the challenges and opportunities in today's environmentViews are solely my own and do not reflect those of other individuals or organizations Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Latest episodes
Jan 30, 2024 • 38min
A Discussion on the Defense Industrial Base with Dr. Jerry McGinn
More information and publications from Dr. Jerry McGinn:https://federalnewsnetwork.com/defense-main/2024/01/will-the-new-defense-industrial-strategy-actually-produce-results/https://breakingdefense.com/2024/01/how-to-use-the-mrap-mindset-to-get-us-industrial-base-on-a-wartime-footing/https://www.defensenews.com/opinion/commentary/2023/06/27/build-allied-4-steps-to-increase-industrial-capacity-and-resilience/https://breakingdefense.com/2023/03/america-needs-to-grow-its-capacity-to-produces-weapons-heres-four-steps-to-do-it/LTC Fox article that was mentioned in the podcast:https://www.ausa.org/publications/getting-multi-domain-operations-right-two-critical-flaws-us-armys-multi-domain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 26, 2024 • 1h
FA50 Mentorship and Development Discussion with COL O'Sullivan
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Jan 19, 2024 • 1h 3min
It starts with the strategy - a FM discussion with LTG (R) Formica
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Jan 17, 2024 • 1h 24min
Discussion on the Future of War with Colonel (R) John Antal
For further information - see below for additional presentations from John Antal:https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=hBogh3LUTKYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSKRH_UqSko Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 30, 2023 • 1h 2min
FA50 Mentorship and Development Discussion with LTC Smith
Force Management (FA50) mentorship and discussion with LTC Cait Smith. This episode is part of a series on mentorship and development to help current junior Force Managers, current Force Managers in the pipeline waiting for school, and officers considering the VTIP process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 22, 2023 • 52min
A Discussion on PPBE and the Budget with Elaine McCusker
A discussion on PPBE and the Department of Defense Budget. For more information and reading on the subject by Ms. Elaine McCusker please see below for articles:https://nationalinterest.org/feature/2024-ndaa%E2%80%94bipartisan-hope-amid-partisan-chaos-208052https://breakingdefense.com/2023/12/sheathing-the-sword-of-damocles-6-steps-to-righting-the-ship-as-2023-ends-and-2024-begins/https://www.realcleardefense.com/2023/12/06/congresss_groundhog_day_budgeting_puts_national_defense_in_danger_997134.html Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 18, 2023 • 43min
The 1973 Yom Kippur War with LTC Nathan Jennings
LTC Nathan Jennings, an Army Strategist and historian, shares his insights on the 1973 Yom Kippur War. He delves into the conflict's pivotal role in reshaping U.S. military strategies, including the shift to combined arms warfare and the evolution of armored tactics. Jennings highlights the importance of adaptability during combat and discusses how political decisions profoundly impact military operations. The conversation also covers parallels with contemporary conflicts, emphasizing the ongoing relevance of innovative tactics and collaboration in modern warfare.
Dec 8, 2023 • 39min
FA50 Mentorship and Development Discussion with LTC Hartrich, part 2
Part 2 of my discussion on FM mentorship and development with LTC Hartrich Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 4, 2023 • 36min
FA50 Mentorship and Development Discussion with LTC Hartrich, part 1
Force Management (FA50) mentorship and discussion with LTC John Hartrich. This episode (part 1) is part of a series on mentorship and development to help current junior Force Managers, current Force Managers in the pipeline waiting for school, and officers considering the VTIP process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 26, 2023 • 47min
PPBE and the Budget with MG (R) John Ferrari
For more on PPBE and the Budget - links to publications by MG (R) John FerrariHere’s a simple way the Pentagon can help the troops in 2023 | The HillBudget endgame scenarios: From acceptable to apocalypse - Breaking DefenseHey OMB – Defense needs $816B for FY23 - Breaking Defense Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
