Breaking Doctrine

Welcome to the fourth day of doctrine where we gift a Fire-Breathing Dragon. Today’s episode focuses on the initiatives surrounding chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) operations. Lieutenant Colonel Derek Taylor, Chief of CBRN doctrine, shares his efforts on writing doctrine for today’s battlefield. He also talks how important synchronization is within the joint force and homeland defense partners. Each fall, the doctrine community comes together for the Doctrine Developers Forum (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.

Welcome to the third day of doctrine where we gift Ghost Stories. Back for another fascinating conversation, Mr. Marty Bartram from the Psychological Operations Branch discusses upcoming changes to FM 3-53, Psychological Operations. He gives the background on how he built a spectrum of influence and its connectedness with the new categories of behavior. Each fall, the doctrine community comes together for the Doctrine Developers Forum (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.

Welcome to the second day of doctrine where we gift Graphic Novels. Mr. Marty Bartram from the Psychological Operations Branch shows how he is innovating doctrine with graphic novels, building interactive figures, and increasing awareness of changing doctrine. Each fall, the doctrine community comes together for the Doctrine DevelopersForum (DDF). At this year’s DDF, we invited doctrine authors to share whatthey are working on. We bring these conversations to you in the 12 Days ofDoctrine. Operation Sooty GROUSE: https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1324518

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 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.