Breaking Doctrine

Welcome to the first day of doctrine where we offer perspective on how change takes time and is an iterative process. Today, Brigadier General Babich, Director of the Mission Command Center of Excellence, provides opening remarks to the Doctrine Developers Forum (DDF) on how history can provide insight on today’s changing Army and complex battlefield. Each fall, the doctrine community comes together for the DDF. At this year’s DDF, we invited doctrine authors to share what they are working on. We bring these conversations to you in the 12 Days of Doctrine.

Mr. Joe Koskey and Mr. Mike Kitchens from the Mission Command Center ofExcellence join Lieutenant Colonel Lisa Becker on today’s episode about Knowledge Management (KM). They start off the discussion about the importance of the cognitive hierarchy in processing data to information, knowledge, and understanding. They discuss recent changes to ATP 6-01.01, Knowledge Management, including defining and assessing learning organizations.

Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Lisa Becker hosts today’s episode with two membersof the 5th Security Force Assistance Brigade (SFAB), Colonel Brandon Teagueand LTC Eddie Callahan. They discuss Security Force Assistance (SFA), theimportance of relationship building during SFA, and building interoperability with partners. They focus on how the 5th SFAB grounds their training in doctrine, resulting in confidence between partners and strengthening of our landpower network.

Join us for a relook of episode 24 where our host Major (MAJ) Rich Diegelguides the conversation on the evolving doctrine and force structure of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA). MAJ Diegel is joined by Mr. Brad Marvel, Senior Military Analyst at the TRADOC G2 and Colonel (Retired) Rich Creed, CADD Director.

Colonel (COL) Richard Ikena, Commander of the Mission Command TrainingProgram (MCTP), and COL(R) Rich Creed join our host Lieutenant Colonel Lisa Becker for a rich conversation on operational framework. They base the conversation on FM 3-0 and the Center for Army Lessons Learned (CALL) handbook titled MCTP FY23 Key Observations. Our guests start out this jam- packed episode by describing the operational framework. They show how developing the operational framework during the military decision-making process gives leaders and their formations agility. Our guests also describe whythe operational framework plays a key role in integrating with joint enablers. Referenced CALL Handbooks can be found at the following link:https://www.army.mil/CALL#org-publications

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.

Major General Christopher Beck, Commanding General of the Maneuver Support Center of Excellence sits down the CADD team, Colonel(R) Rich Creed and Lieutenant Colonel Nate Rice (our host). During our episode, they talk about the evolution of protection and the urgency of the Protection Warfighting Function in Large Scale Combat Operations. They also emphasize how important protection is to every Soldier on today’s battlefield.

Colonel Shawn Kadlec, the U.S. Army's Explosive Ordnance Disposal Commandant, shares insights into the pivotal role EOD plays in large-scale combat. He discusses the evolution of EOD from World War II to modern tactics and the distinct differences between EOD and engineering roles. The conversation highlights the complexities of dealing with unexploded ordnance and stresses the importance of integrating EOD planning into military strategies. Kadlec also emphasizes the humanitarian duties of EOD units and the rigorous training pathways EOD technicians undergo.

In this engaging discussion, Senior Intelligence Analyst Jerry Leverich, veteran Flip Boyer, and Colonel (Retired) Rich Creed unpack the complexities of Russian military tactics compared to those of the U.S. They explore the evolution of defense strategies amid modern conflicts like the war in Ukraine. Key highlights include the intricacies of Russian logistics, command dynamics, and the contrasting artistic versus scientific approaches to warfare. The insights shed light on how these two military giants adapt and rethink their strategies on the evolving battlefield.

TRADOC G2’s Senior Intelligence Analyst, Mr. Jerry Leverich joins Mr. “Flip” Boyer, Colonel (Retired) Rich Creed, and our host Lieutenant Colonel Lisa Becker to begin a conversation about ATP 7-100.1, Russian Tactics. They discuss the background behind this publication and how they used (and continue to use) observations from current events. Our guests also talk about how Russia views the world and their culture of information. Check out more on this topic at The Russia Landing Zone: https://oe.tradoc.army.mil/russia-landing-zone-how-russia-fights/