Breaking Doctrine

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Major Rich Diegel discusses the is Army Techniques Publication (ATP) 7-100.3, Chinese Tactics, the first offering in a series of threat-specific doctrine produced by the TRADOC G2. Joined by Mr. Rich Creed, Director of the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate, Ms. Angela Williams, Branch Chief for Doctrine and Production, TRADOC G2 ACE, and Mr. Brad Marvel, Doctrine Author with TRADOC G-2. ATP 7-100.3 CHINESE TACTICS https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1023379

Lt. Col. Dean and Sgt. Maj. Barnes discuss the principles of war in their respective armies, comparing US and UK approaches. They explore the evolution of the principles over time and consider the inclusion of decision-making. They also delve into the life and contributions of JFC Fuller, the influence of military theorists, and the significance of the principles in military planning and execution.

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Lieutenant Colonel Nikki Dean discusses the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate (CADD). Also, how does CADD contribute to Joint and multinational doctrine, and what key skills make a good Doctrine Author? LTC Dean discusses the organization with the Mr. Jim Benn, the Deputy Director of CADD, and Mr. Rich Creed, the Director of CADD.

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Lieutenant Colonel Nikki Dean discusses the Twitter series “Building an American Army” with The Mother of Tanks, Twitter Influencer Sasha Maggio. The series, in collaboration with the Combined Arms Center, has been running since February, primarily focusing on 1939-1941, on the changes to doctrine, organizational structure, and modernization efforts that helped to shape the Army we have today. https://twitter.com/Mother_of_Tanks https://twitter.com/usacac

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Lieutenant Colonel Nikki Dean discusses intelligence, operations, and who drives who! Joined by MG Anthony Hale, the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Intelligence Center of Excellence and Fort Huachuca, Chief Warrant Officer 5 Aaron Anderson, Chief Warrant Officer of the MI Corps, and Mr. Rich Creed, the Director of the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate.

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine-Foxhole Fundamentals, our host, Lieutenant Colonel Nikki Dean discusses with fellow Doctrine Author, Lieutenant Colonel Reed Burggrabe, the information requirement identified by the commander as being critical to facilitating timely decision making: Commanders Critical Information Requirements. https://www.benning.army.mil/armor/earmor/content/issues/2017/Fall/4Feltey-Mattingly17.pdf https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1021331

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Lieutenant Colonel Nikki Dean discusses the role that history plays in doctrine development. Joined by Mr. Charles Bowery, the Director of the Center of Military History.

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Major Chris Parker discusses some of the organizations and processes behind the development of Multi-Service doctrine. Since the Army rarely, if ever, operates by itself, we rely on both Joint and Multi-Service doctrine as the common language used to guide most operations. Joined by Army Colonel Ian Bennett, Director, Air Land Sea Application Center, Air Force Colonel Aaron Clark, Deputy Director, Air Land Sea Application Center, and the Director, and Mr. Rich Creed, Director of the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate.

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Captain Wyatt Harper discusses how Army forces will provide sustainment during Large Scale Combat Operations (LSCO). FM 4-0, released in 2019, dedicates three chapters to LSCO and the Commander of the Combined Arms Support Command (CASCOM), Major General Rodney Fogg and the Director of the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate, Mr. Rich Creed discuss that and more.

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Major Chris Parker discusses a different type of warfare, but one that’s become particularly relevant given the events of the past year; and that’s the Army’s efforts at combatting infectious disease. Thanks to COVID-19 this subject has taken center-stage, but the impact of infectious disease on warfare is nothing new. Joined by Colonel E. Darrin Cox, former commander of the United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Disease (USAMRIID).