Breaking Doctrine

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Lieutenant Colonel Nikki Dean discusses the Army’s keystone doctrine for ‘all things training’. FM 7-0: Training is a book that impacts every Soldier and organization across our force. Joined by Brigadier General Charles Lombardo, the Commanding General for the Combined Arms Center-Training (CAC-T), Colonel Paul Callahan, the Director of the Training Management Directorate within CAC-T, Mr. Bill Brosnan, Doctrine Branch Chief at the Training Management Directorate, and COL (R) Rich Creed, our Director here at the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate. FM 7-0 Training https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/Details.aspx?PUB_ID=1022335

LTG (R) Michael Lundy, former Commanding General of Combined Arms Center, and Mr. Rich Creed, Director of the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate, discuss the evolution of U.S. Army doctrine and the establishment of Large Scale Combat Operations. They explore the historical context, challenges faced during counterinsurgency missions, changes in doctrine between 2010 and 2015, development and updating of doctrine, integration and gap study, importance of branch expertise, sustainment in operations, and progress made in doctrine development since 2017.

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Major Rich Diegel continues his discussion on the 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

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.