Breaking Doctrine

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Major James Cole sat down to discuss the intricate details of gap crossings. What do we, as a Force, have to do to be able to execute this pivotal and dangerous operation? Joined by Lieutenant Colonel (R) Jeff LaFace, Tactics author and lead author of ATP 3-91, Division Operations; Lieutenant Colonel Terry Riesel, Engineer and Protection Warfighting Function Chief for Operations Group Charlie, Mission Command Training Program; and Colonel Joseph “Clete” Goetz, the Commandant of the U.S. Army Engineer School.

LTC Dean interviews LTG Beagle and Colonel Creed on the implementation of FM 3-0 in army doctrine. They discuss unit of action, multi-domain operations, dealing with controversial terms, implementing MDO in the doctrine and community net, US Army's role in joint fight, building a sustainable leader development program, reflections and lessons learned, and understanding FM 3-0 and accessing it.

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Lieutenant Colonel Nikki Dean sits down with the authors of FM 3-0 Operations to discuss the development of this major publication. What went on behind the scenes to write this book? Joined by LTC Eric Gilge, LTC James Chester, LTC (R) Matt Farmer, and LTC (R) Brian Goings, LTC Dean breaks down the tedious process of writing FM 3-0.

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host Lieutenant Colonel Nikki Dean sits down with LTC Adam Latham, a BCT trainer at NTC. As Bronco 07, LTC Latham has extensive knowledge on combined arms maneuver and life at the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, CA. He has a lot say on the subject!

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine Foxhole Fundamentals, our host, Lieutenant Colonel Nikki Dean sits down with LTC (R) Mike Flynn to discuss the newly added “I” to the Mission Variables. What does it mean? Why is it necessary? How does it affect operational planning?

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Lieutenant Colonel Nikki Dean discusses the history of the most popular book in the US Army, FM 6-0, Commander and Staff Organization and Operations. Also,there turn of FM 5-0, Planning and Orders production. Joined by LTC (R) Will Rogers, LTC (R) Mike Flynn, and LTC (R) Chuck Schrankel, all from the Command and Control Division at the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate (CADD) at Ft. Leavenworth, KS.

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Lieutenant Colonel Nikki Dean dis-cusses the stewardship of the Army profession. What does that mean? Joined by the Commanding General of the Combined Arms Center, Lieutenant General Theodore (Ted) Martin;the Deputy to the Commanding General of the Combined Arms Center, Mr. Gregg Thompson; and the Director of the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate, Mr. Rich Creed.

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Captain Wyatt Harper discusses the genesis of AirLand Battle. Why did the Army shift from Active Defense to a new operational concept? Joined by LTG (R) Leonard D. Holder, former Commander of the U.S. Army Combined Arms Center, and lead author for the manual that brought us AirLand Battle, FM 100-5, Operations. Also, joined by Dr. Mark Gerges, the Deputy Director of the Department of Military History at Army University, and Mr. Jim Benn, Deputy Director of the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate.

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Major Rich Diegel discusses the doctrine surrounding the deliberate daily cycle of command, staff, and unit activities—battle rhythm. Joined by BG Charles Masaracchia, Director, Mission Command Center of Excellence, COL (Retired) / Mr. Richard Creed, Director, Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate, and LTC (P) Michael Barnett, Chief, Experimentation Branch, Capability Development and Integration Directorate. https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1024909 https://www.jcs.mil/Portals/36/Documents/Doctrine/pubs/jp3_33.pdf

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.