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Breaking Doctrine

Breaking Doctrine is the podcast of the US Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate (CADD) at Fort Leavenworth, KS. The podcast will explore timely topics of interest, regarding current and emerging Army and joint doctrine. Our guests will include a broad range of Army and other Service professionals with the vast knowledge and years of experience required to facilitate discussion on a variety of military doctrine-related topics.

Copyright: © 2020 TRADOC MOBILE

Latest Episodes:

Episode 82 - “The 12 Days of Doctrine: A Serving of Tea" Dec 24, 2024

Welcome to the twelfth day of doctrine where we gift to you a Serving of Tea. We wrap up the 12 Days of Doctrine by reflecting on the past and looking toward the future. Mr. Jim Benn and Mr. Chuck Schrankel rejoin us on Breaking Doctrine to share how and why they have seen doctrine evolve. They also ponder how doctrine may look in the future. As this episode airs, both seasoned doctrine authors and leaders will be retired, so we are especially grateful for them joining one last conversation on Breaking Doctrine.

Episode 81 - “The 12 Days of Doctrine: An Olive Branch" Dec 23, 2024

Welcome to the eleventh day of doctrine where we gift to you an Olive Branch. This episode focuses on the U.S army Peacekeeping and Stability Operations Institute (PKSOI). Mr. Mark Murphy describes the PKSOI organization and how they stay integrated with units and governmental organizations. They also participate in the development of resilience doctrine.

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.

Episode 80 - “The 12 Days of Doctrine: White Castle" Dec 22, 2024

Welcome to the tenth day of doctrine with a gift of White Castle. Lieutenant Colonel Aaron Anderson, engineer doctrine author at the Maneuver Support Center of Excellence, echoes the need to stay nested with operational units to build relevant doctrine. He emphasizes changes to wet gap crossing doctrine and how this operation is combined arms. Finally, he touches on the importance of leaning forward with human machine integration.

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.

Episode 79 - “The 12 Days of Doctrine: A Gadget or A Gizmo" Dec 21, 2024

Welcome to the ninth day of doctrine with a gift of a Gadget or a Gizmo. Artificial intelligence and large language models are important for the doctrine community to understand and use. In today’s episode, Major Scott McMahan from CADD’s Operational Level Doctrine Division discusses the conversations within the doctrine community and how doctrine authors can use these tools. Note that this conversation is a snapshot in time and changes to the Army-approved large language model, CamoGPT, are already well underway.

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.

Episode 78 - “The 12 Days of Doctrine: A Detention Slip" Dec 20, 2024

Welcome to the eighth day of doctrine where we gift a Detention Slip. Mr. Dave Flynn from the Maneuver Support Center of Excellence addresses his work as a military police doctrine author. He works through the roles and functions of the military police on today’s battlefield, how detainee operations work in the maritime environment, and the role of investigations between military police and the Criminal Investigation Division.

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

Episode 77 - “The 12 Days of Doctrine: A Cookbook." Dec 19, 2024

Welcome to the seventh day of doctrine where we gift a Cookbook. The Maneuver Center of Excellence (MCoE) is adapting doctrine and training to win on today’ battlefield. Listen to Lieutenant Colonel Mike Herbek, the Chief of Doctrine and Collective Training at MCoE, as he articulates their balance of continuous transformation and producing sound doctrine.

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.

Episode 76 - “The 12 Days of Doctrine: Swiss Army Knife." Dec 18, 2024

Welcome to the sixth day of doctrine where we gift a Swiss Army Knife. We bring back on the show Lieutenant Colonel AJ Redden, a doctrine author in CADD’s Tactics Division. He gives a sneak peek at what the Tactics Division is working on for ATP 3-91, Division Operations, and the Staff Reference Guide, ATP 5-0.2-1 and ATP 5-0.2-2.

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.

Episode 75 - “The 12 Days of Doctrine: Hot Wings" Dec 17, 2024

Welcome to the fifth day of doctrine where we gift Hot Wings. Lieutenant Colonel Bill Lewis, Aviation Doctrine and Tactics Division Deputy, discusses the nesting of doctrinal publications and why we should examine the content of our doctrine for today’s Army. He also shows the focus areas at the Aviation Center of Excellence and the greater aviation community.

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.

Episode 74 - “The 12 Days of Doctrine: Fire-Breathing Dragon" Dec 16, 2024

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.

Episode 73 - “The 12 Days of Doctrine: Ghost Stories" Dec 15, 2024

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.

Episode 72 - “The 12 Days of Doctrine: Graphic Novels" Dec 14, 2024

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 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.

Operation Sooty GROUSE: https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-1324518

Episode 71 - “The 12 Days of Doctrine: Perspective” Dec 13, 2024

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.

Episode 70 - “Knowledge Management in a Data-Centric Army” Nov 29, 2024

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.

Episode 69- “The Role of SFA in the Indo-Pacific Theater” Nov 15, 2024

Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Lisa Becker hosts today’s episode with two members
of the 5th Security Force Assistance Brigade (SFAB), Colonel Brandon Teague
and LTC Eddie Callahan. They discuss Security Force Assistance (SFA), the
importance 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.

Episode 68- "Revisiting Ep. 24: Evolving Doctrine and Organizations of the PLA" Nov 01, 2024

Join us for a relook of episode 24 where our host Major (MAJ) Rich Diegel
guides 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.

Episode 66 - “Protection in Operations” Oct 01, 2024

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.

Episode 65 - “Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) in Large Scale Combat” Sep 15, 2024

Colonel Shawn Kadlec, the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Commandant for the U.S. Army, joins our host, Captain Ed Garibay, to discuss the evolving role of EOD in today’s military. They discuss importance of EOD in large scale combat, the difference between EOD and the engineers, and how the field is evolving. They also talk about ways for commanders and staff to incorporate EOD into planning.

Episode 64 - “Russian Threat Doctrine, Part 2” Sep 01, 2024

Our host Lieutenant Colonel Lisa Becker returns to the conversation on Russian Threat Doctrine based on ATP 7-100.1, Russian Tactics. She is joined by TRADOC G2’s Senior Intelligence Analyst, Mr. Jerry Leverich, Mr. “Flip” Boyer, and Colonel (Retired) Rich Creed. In this episode, they place Russian and US doctrine side-by-side to discuss the defense, offense, use of fires, employment of combined arms, and planning ofmilitary operations. They use historical events and current operations to showcase the differences and similarities between how these armies fight.

Check out more on this topic at Russia Landing Zone | How Russia Fights | TRADOC G2 Operational Environment Enterprise: https://oe.tradoc.army.mil/russia-landing-zone-how-russia-fights/

Episode 63 - “Russian Threat Doctrine, Part 1” Aug 15, 2024

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/

Episode 62 - “Stewarding the Profession: The Harding Project” Jul 22, 2024

Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Zach Griffiths, Dr. Trent Lythgoe, and Colonel (Retired) Rich Creed join our host LTC Lisa Becker to talk about The Harding Project. They discuss how Army Professionals advance the Profession of Arms through professional writing and discourse. They examine myths of writing, tips to get better at writing, and writing initiatives within The Harding Project. For more information on The Harding Project and professional writing, check out the links below.

The Harding Project Substack: Harding Project Substack: https://www.hardingproject.com/

Professional Writing Guide: ST_22-2_US_Army_CGSC_Writing_Guide: https://safe.menlosecurity.com/account/login?form

Military Review: Military Review: https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Military-Review/

Episode 61 - “ABCANZ Armies’ Program” Jul 15, 2024

The American, British, Canadian, Australian, and New Zealand (ABCANZ) Armies’ Program is designed to enhance interoperability and demonstrate the collective strength of the ABCANZ Armies’ and USMC. Join Lieutenant Colonel Phil Wingo (host), Colonel (COL) Craig Madden, Chief of Staff for the ABCANZ Armies’ Program, and COL(R) Rich Creed as they discuss how the program increases mutual trust between our armies, improving our ability to fight together.

Episode 60 - “Army Operations in Maritime Environments” Jul 01, 2024

GEN Charles Flynn, Commanding General of U.S. Army Pacific, and Colonel (Retired) Rich Creed join Lieutenant Colonel Lisa Becker on today’s episode about the maritime domain, focusing on Chapter 7, FM 3-0. They discuss the contributions of the Army in the Pacific theater during WWII and how the Army has shifted during the “Pacific Pivot.” They emphasize the Army’s contributions to all Warfighting Functions in maritime operations. Throughout the episode, they weave in the importance of INDOPACOM’s Land Power Network.

Episode 59 - “Foxhole Fundamentals” Reflections on a Year at CGSC” Jun 15, 2024

Lieutenant Colonel Jessamyn Jempson hosts COL(R) Mike Gibler, Major Jesse Davis, and Major Ian Staley to talk about their experiences as instructor and students at the Command and General Staff Officers’ Course. They discuss the curriculum, dynamics of a staff group, and having the mindset for the Army Profession. They also share their experiences conducting in-person interviews during the AIM Marketplace and put to rest some common cliches of the course.

Episode 58 - “Warfighting in the Air Domain” Jun 01, 2024

Colonel John Sandor and Chief Warrant Officer 4 Austin Kilpatrick join our host, Lieutenant Colonel Lisa Becker, to talk about the Air Domain. They discuss how every formation in the U.S. Army operates in the Air Domain, so commanders and staff need to be familiar with operations within and throughout the air. They also talk about the congestion of the air domain, the importance of the Joint Air Tasking Cycle, and the impact of the Army Joint Support Team.

Episode 57 - “U.S. Army Watercraft Operations” May 15, 2024

Our host, Captain Ed Garibay sits down with BG Beth Behn, Commandant of the Transportation Corps and Colonel (Retired) Rich Creed to talk about Army watercraft operations. BG Behn is known as the Army’s “boat lady” because of her operational experiences and current focus on Army watercraft. Our guests articulate the need for Army watercraft, the future of Army watercraft, and the importance of Army Mariners.

Episode 56 - “ATP 3-72 Writing Team Talks” May 01, 2024

Lieutenant Colonels (LTC) Jason Wood and Shaun Young join our host, LTC Lisa Becker, to talk about ATP 3-72, Operations in a Nuclear Environment. They discuss their work at the United States Nuclear and Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction Agency and the writing process for ATP 3-72. They also discuss how commanders and staffs can integrate nuclear operations in planning and training. They wrap up the episode by talking about ally and partner integration and the psychological component of nuclear operations.

Episode 55 - “Training Multidomain Operations” Apr 15, 2024

Major General Dave Doyle and Command Sergeant Major Alex Kupratty from the 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, Colorado join Lieutenant Colonel Lisa Becker and Mr. Rich Creed from CADD to talk about how to train for multidomain operations. They talk about the first two principles of training as found in FM 7-0, encouraging creativity, and the role of senior leaders in prioritizing training.

Episode 54 - “Warfighting: Generating Readiness in a Nuclear Environment” Apr 02, 2024

Our host, Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Lisa Becker sits down with MG(R) Brad Gericke to talk about the role of nuclear weapons, the importance of training to operate in a nuclear environment, and how to think about prioritizing our training time. MG(R) Gericke brings invaluable insights on how to raise our “Nuclear IQ” from his time working on the Army staff and as a panel member for a recent Army Science Board study on nuclear operations.

Episode 53 - “ADP 3-13 Writing Team Talks” Mar 25, 2024

The Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate (CADD) recently published a brand-new publication, ADP 3-13 Information. Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Lisa Becker hosts the ADP 3-13 writing team for this episode, LTC(R) Chuck Schrankel and LTC(R) Mike Flynn. They describe the team approach to writing this book and the big ideas on how Soldiers should think about information.

Episode 52 - “Fueling Warfighters: Nutritional Readiness for Today’s Soldiers” Mar 15, 2024

With a focus on National Nutrition Month, our host, Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Lisa Becker spotlights FM 7-22's Nutritional Readiness. She is joined by MAJ Jordan DeMay and CPT(P) Steph Meno, both serving as registered dieticians within the Training and Doctrine Command enterprise. They share the importance of nutrition for Soldiers and how leaders can maximize H2F performance teams.

Episode 51 - “Winning Matters: Leader Engagement in H2F” Mar 01, 2024

For National Nutrition Month, our host, Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Lisa Becker dives into the importance of holistic health and fitness (what we refer to as H2F) and how leaders stay engaged with holistic health and fitness. LTC Becker discusses the details and practical application with Command Sergeant Major Steve Helton, CSM of the Combined Arms Center (CAC) at Fort Leavenworth, KS.

Episode 50 - “Warfighting: Understanding Our Threat” Feb 29, 2024

For our 50th episode, our host, Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Lisa Becker teamed up with the Mad Scientist podcast “The Convergence” to discuss how we understand the threats that we face. How has that understanding been shaped and changed over time? Joined by General Gary Brito, Commanding General of the Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), Mr. Ian Sullivan, Deputy Chief of Staff, Intelligence, TRADOC G2, COL (R) Rich Creed Jr., Director of the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate, and the host of “The Convergence” Matt Santaspirt.

Episode 49 - “Legal Support During Large Scale Combat Operations (LSCO)” Jan 15, 2024

Our host, Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Lisa Becker opens the recent publication FM 3-84: Legal Support to Operations. Joined by Lieutenant Colonel Dan Maurer, Professor in the National Security Law Department at the Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School and MAJ Charlie Fowler, author of FM 3-84. They discuss legal issues that leaders must grapple with during Large Scale Combat Operations (LSCO).

Episode 48 - “Legal Support to Operations” Dec 01, 2023

Our host, Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Lisa Becker opens the recent publication FM 3-84: Legal Support to Operations. Joined by Lieutenant Colonel Dan Maurer, Professor in the National Security Law Department at the Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School and MAJ Charlie Fowler, author of FM 3-84. They discuss JAG integration and expertise within the Warfighting Functions, UCMJ, and the big changes for FM 3-84.

Episode 47 - "Winning Matters: Leadership Matters” Nov 01, 2023

Our host, LTC Lisa Becker takes a macro view of leadership and why the U.S. Army places so much emphasis on leadership. In this episode, LTC Becker focuses on ADP 6-22 and FM 6-22 and discuss the details and practical application with Command Sergeant Major Steve Helton, CSM of the Combined Arms Center (CAC) at Fort Leavenworth, KS.

Episode 46 - “Recruiting the All-Volunteer Force” Oct 15, 2023

As we celebrate 50 years of the All-Volunteer Force this year, we also face an increasing challenge to sustaining the All-Volunteer Force - recruiting and retaining talent to fight and win our nation’s wars. In this episode, MAJ Lisa Becker focuses on the operational environment of recruiting and developing leaders in the United States Recruiting Command (USAREC). Joined by Major General Johnny Davis, Commanding General of USAREC and Kansas City Recruiting Battalion Commander, LTC Crystal Jones.

Episode 45 - “Defending Our Homeland: DOD's #1 Priority” Oct 06, 2023

In this episode, MAJ Lisa Becker focuses on U.S. Army North’s (ARNORTH) missions of Homeland Defense and Defense Support of Civil Authorities, including projecting power in a contested environment. Joined by Lieutenant General John Evans, Commanding General of United States Army North (5th Army) out of Joint Base San Antonio, Texas and LTC (R) Matt Farmer, Doctrine Author of Operational Level Doctrine, Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate (CADD), Fort Leavenworth, KS.

Episode 44 - “Doctrinal Underpinnings in Academic Publications” Jul 01, 2023

In this episode, MAJ Lisa Becker focuses on the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate’s (CADD’s) affiliation with the Army University Press and highlighting the resources available to Soldiers, civilians, and academics. Joined by COL Todd Schmidt, PhD, director of the Army University Press (AUP COL (R) Rich Creed, Director of CADD. Gentlemen.

Episode 43 - "FM 3-90 Writing Team Talks Pt 2" Jun 15, 2023

The Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate (CADD) recently published FM 3-90: Tactics. There were several updates and our host, Major Lisa Becker, continues the discussion on the updates and sits down with members of the writing team to break it down. Joined by LTC Reed Burggrabe and MAJ “AJ” Redden who both serve in the Tactics Division of CADD.

Episode 42 - “FM 3-90 Writing Team Talks Pt 1” Jun 01, 2023

The Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate (CADD) recently published FM 3-90: Tactics. There were several updates and our host, Major Lisa Becker, sits down with members of the writing team to break it down. Joined by LTC Reed Burggrabe and MAJ “AJ” Redden who both serve in the Tactics Division of CADD.

Episode 41 - “Passage of Lines Case Study” May 15, 2023

One of the most dangerous types of operations we can perform is a passage of lines. Not only are we concerned about the enemy, but the risk of fratricide is intense. What can we learn from past experiences? CPT (P) Steven McCreary hosts this episode as he discusses this type of operation with Colonel (R) retired Gregory Fontenot, former Director of the U.S. Army School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS) and Commander of the Battle Command Training Program, and much more. Also, CPT McCreary is joined by COL (R) Rich Creed, Jr., Director of the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate (CADD) at Fort Leavenworth, KS.

Episode 40 - “Doctrine in Practice – A Look at the NTC” Apr 15, 2023

How do we connect doctrine to live training in the Army? Does the doctrine influence our training or does our training influence new doctrine? Or both? In this podcast episode, Major Lisa Becker explores the link between Army Doctrine development and the training of doctrine at the National Training Center. Joined by Brigadier General Curtis Taylor, Commanding General of the National Training Center (NTC) and Colonel (R) Rich Creed, Director of the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate (CADD).

Episode 39 - “Developing the next generation” Mar 01, 2023

Leadership is a practice that is constantly evolving, and thankfully we have doctrinal guidance about leadership within the Army provided by ADP 6-22, Army Leadership and the Profession, and the newly released FM 6-22, Developing Leaders. In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Captain Scott Jones sat down to discuss this new publication with Colonel Sam Saine, the Director of the Center for the Army Profession and Leadership (CAPL), the author of the publication, Ms. Judy Price, and Mr. Rich Creed, the Director of the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate.

Episode 38 - “Reconstitution” Feb 15, 2023

Reconstitution. This operation is often misunderstood in that most at the Tactical Level of War have yet to experience what actually happens. Is it a sustainment operation? Are there different kinds of reconstitution operations? In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Captain Wyatt Harper sat down to discuss reconstitution with the Commanding General of the Combined Arms Support Command, the Sustainment Center of Excellence, and Fort Lee, Major General Mark Simerly and Colonel Andy Morgado, the Director of the School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS) here at Fort Leavenworth.

Episode 37 - “Gap Crossing” Feb 01, 2023

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.

Episode 36 - “FM 3-0 Implementation” Jan 15, 2023

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Lieutenant Colonel (R) Nikki Dean sits down to discuss the implementation of FM 3-0: Operations. What does it mean for the Force? What does it mean for the rest of Army Doctrine? LTC Dean sits down with the Commanding General of the Combined Arms Center, Lieutenant General Milford H. Beagle Jr. and the Director of the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate, Colonel (R) Rich Creed.
Watch the 90-minute introduction video to FM 3-0 for more understanding of the “why” behind it..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFYjO3XHd3Q
Listen to the FM 3-0 audiobook.
https://rdl.train.army.mil/catalog-ws/view/FM3-0Audiobook/index.html
Download the publication.
https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/FM.aspx

Episode 35 - “FM 3-0 Writing Team Talks” Dec 15, 2022

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.

Episode 34 - “Combined Arms at NTC” Oct 15, 2022

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!

Episode 33 - Doctrine: “METT-TC(I)” Sep 15, 2022

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?

Episode 32 - Doctrine: FM 6-0 and the Return of FM5-0 Aug 15, 2022

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.

Episode 31 - “Stewarding the Profession” Aug 01, 2022

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.

Episode 30 - The Birth of AirLand Battle Jun 01, 2022

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.

Episode 29 - Battle Rhythm and Synchronization May 15, 2022

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

Episode 28 - Army University Press and the newest book in the LSCO Series May 01, 2022

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Lieutenant Colonel Nikki Dean discusses the Army University Press and their Large Scale Combat Operations (LSCO) Book Series and their recent publication Enduring Success, Consolidation of Gains in Large Scale Combat Operations. Joined by Don Wright and Eric Burke, co-author editors for Enduring Success and two key members of the history writing staff for AUP. We also have one of your contributing authors for the book, Mr. Rich Creed, Director of the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate.

Episode 27 - FM 7-0: Training the Force Apr 01, 2022

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

Episode 26 - History of LSCO and FM 3-0 Mar 11, 2022

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Lieutenant Colonel Nikki Dean discusses the 2017 rewrite of FM – 3-0 and the establishment of Large Scale Combat Operations (LSCO). Joined by LTG (R) Michael Lundy, former Commanding General of Combined Arms Center; and Mr. Rich Creed, Director of the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate, or CADD.

Episode 25 - Chinese Threat Doctrine Part 2 Jan 21, 2022

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

Episode 24 - Chinese Threat Doctrine Part 1 Jan 21, 2022

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

Episode 23 - Principles of War Dec 21, 2021

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Lieutenant Colonel Nikki Dean discusses the Principles of War with a fellow doctrine author from the United Kingdom. Representing the UK Concepts and Doctrine Directorate of the Land Warfare Center in Warminster, WO2 Paul Barnes.

Episode 22 - CADD Behind the Scenes Nov 23, 2021

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.

Episode 21 - Building an American Army Nov 04, 2021

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

Episode 20 - Intelligence Driving Operations Sep 20, 2021

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.

Episode 19 - "Foxhole Fundamentals" Commanders Critical Information Requirements (CCIR) Aug 27, 2021

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

Episode 18 - Center of Military History Aug 18, 2021

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.

Episode 17 - Multi-Service Doctrine and the Air Land Sea Application Center Jul 28, 2021

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.

Episode 16 - Force Health Protection and USAMRIID Jul 13, 2021

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).

Episode 15 - Large Scale Sustainment Jul 13, 2021

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.

Episode 14 - Transitioning the Army to MDO Jul 08, 2021

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Major Chris Parker discusses how the Army is in the process of transitioning to a new operational framework called Multi Domain Operations (MDO) and the U.S. Army Combined Arms Center is a driving force behind the change. Listen along as Dr. Paul Reese, Director, Fielded Force Integration Division, COL E.J. Karlberg, Director, Combined Arms Integration Directorate, and Mr. Rich Creed, Director, Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate, discuss ongoing efforts and the way ahead.

Episode 13 - "Foxhole Fundamentals" Orders Production Jun 16, 2021

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine – Foxhole Fundamentals, our host, Lieutenant Colonel Nikki Dean discusses the last step in the Military Decision Making Process (MDMP): orders production. Joined by Mr. Mike Flynn, a Doctrine Author at the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate (CADD). From a platoon and company to a theater task force, orders are critical. Mr. Flynn discusses the process and some tips to writing effective orders.

Episode 12 - Lessons Learned Jun 02, 2021

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Captain Wyatt Harper discusses the relationship between Army Doctrine and Army Lessons Learned and how the lessons that we learn influence our doctrine. The lead organization for the Army lessons learned program is the Center for Army Lessons Learned, or CALL. CALL is well known throughout the force for embedding personnel with operations, collecting insights and observations, conducting studies of Army and Joint operations, and producing pocket sized handbooks that cover a variety of topics. However, best practices and lessons learned are not actual doctrine. Joined by Colonel Chris Keller, Director of the Center for Army Lessons Learned, or CALL; Mr. Rich Totleben, Deputy Director of CALL, and Mr. Chuck Schrankel, the Chief of the Command and Control Division at the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate, or CADD.

Episode 11 - "Foxhole Fundamentals" ADP 6-22: Shared Understanding May 10, 2021

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine – Foxhole Fundamentals, our host, Captain Wyatt Harper discusses the importance and challenges of creating shared understanding. The episode covers elements of Army Doctrine Publication No. 6-22, Army Leadership and The Profession with our guest, the Sergeant Major of the Mission Command Center of Excellence, Sergeant Major Robert (Bill) Ferguson.
https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/ADP.aspx
https://rdl.train.army.mil/catalog-ws/view/ADP6-22-Audiobook/index.html

Episode 10 - Recon and Security at the Division and Above Apr 22, 2021

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, LTC Nikki Dean discusses Cavalry Operations above the Brigade. Joined by Maneuver Center of Excellence Commanding General, MG Patrick Donahoe, Major Nathan Jennings is a history instructor with the US Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, KS and COL(Retired) Rich Creed, Director of the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate, or CADD.

Episode 9 - "Foxhole Fundamentals" ADP 5-0: Planning Pitfalls Mar 21, 2021

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine – Foxhole Fundamentals, our host, Captain Wyatt Harper discusses the pitfalls of planning in Army Doctrine Publication No. 5-0, The Operations Process with our guest, lead author of ADP 5-0, Mr. Michael Flynn.
https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/ADP.aspx
https://rdl.train.army.mil/catalog-ws/view/ADP5-0-Audiobook/index.html#section5

Episode 8 - Leader Development and Assessments Jan 25, 2021

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Major Chris Parker discusses the Army leadership and leader assessment, from both a doctrinal and institutional perspective. There have been several updates on both fronts over the past two years. The Army has begun the Battalion Commander Assessment Program, or BCAP, the Colonel Command Assessment Program, or CCAP. In addition, the Center for Army Profession and Leadership, or CAPL, has refined Project Athena, a career long leader assessment and self-development tool. Joined by Brigadier General Charles Masaracchia, Director of the Mission Command Center of Excellence; Sergeant Major Robert Ferguson, Sergeant Major, Mission Command Center of Excellence; Colonel Sam Saine, Director of the Center for the Army Profession and Leadership, or CAPL; and COL Rich Creed, Director of the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate, or CADD.

Episode 7 - Protection Jan 13, 2021

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Major Chris Parker discusses the Protection Warfighting Function. This is one of the most largest and diverse warfighting functions. Joined by Brigadier General Jim Bonner, the Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood Commanding General; Colonel Niave Knell, Commandant, US Army Military Police School; and Colonel Rich Creed, Director of the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate, or CADD. Join us and listen along for some great insights on the Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, the Protection Cell, the future of Protection.

Episode 6 - The SFAB Nov 18, 2020

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Major Chris Parker discusses how the Security Force Assistance Brigade (SFAB) is a relatively new formation for the U.S. Army. This episode of our podcast, Breaking Doctrine, we take an inside look at the SFAB with the help of BG Charles J. Masaracchia and BG Donn H. Hill, both former commanders of the organizations. Join us and listen along for some great insights on serving in the Army's newest brigade.

Episode 5 - Defense Support of Civil Authorities Oct 23, 2020

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Major Chris Parker discusses how the U.S. Army and National Guard support local, state, and federal authorities during domestic emergencies and natural disasters. Along with offense, defense, and stability operations, Defense Support of Civil Authorities, or DSCA, is an element of Decisive Action; however, it differs in several key areas - particularly the laws and authorities that govern US forces operating within the homeland.
The panel consists of Brigadier General John Rueger, Director of the Joint Staff, Kansas National Guard; COL Rich Creed, Director of the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate, or CADD; Stephen Tennant, Assistant Professor at the Command and General Staff College; and joining us by phone from Fort Sam Houston is Mr. Robert Gonzales, Senior Domestic Operational Law Attorney, Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, U.S. Army North.
https://armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/PubForm/ADP.aspx

Episode 4 - Doctrine Hacks: A Conversation on Doctrine Shortcuts Sep 21, 2020

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Major Chris Parker discusses recent innovations in doctrine delivery – shortcuts or “hacks,” that make doctrine more digestible and easier to access. Over the past couple of years, the Army has introduced several initiatives that improve access and help to enhance understanding of doctrine – whether through digital delivery or more traditional means. The tools include a staff reference guide, a doctrine app, a ‘what’s new’ type of doctrine update, audiobooks, and tools designed to guide users directly to the doctrinal information they need – all with the ultimate intent of making doctrine more user friendly. In this podcast MAJ Parker hosts other Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate (CADD) team members, Lieutenant Colonel Reed Burggrabe, Tactics Division Chief, Lieutenant Colonel Matt Fox, Army Doctrine Proponency Division Chief, and Colonel Rich Creed, the Director of CADD.
CADD Website
https://usacac.army.mil/core-functions/doctrine
Doctrine Comprehensive Guide (web based)
https://usacac.army.mil/sites/default/files/misc/doctrine/CDG/index.html
Army Comprehensive Doctrine App (currently Android only)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mil.army.doctrine&hl=en_US
Army Doctrine Audiobooks (Central Army Registry)
https://rdl.train.army.mil/catalog/search?fbclid=IwAR3GxiEkcXUNiOlaTKu-oDQR5%0AHISm8TO1O0a70VqlRlsg8cxPn-c1wMaf-U&current=true&search_terms=audiobook

Episode 3 - Consolidation of Gains Aug 15, 2020

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Major Chris Parker discusses one of the four Army Strategic Roles - Consolidate Gains. The 2017 rewrite of Field Manual (FM) 3-0, Operations, introduced the Army to the concept of consolidate gains. Consolidate gains includes activities to make enduring any temporary operational success and to set the conditions for a sustainable environment, allowing for a transition of control to legitimate civil authorities. Consolidation of gains is an integral and continuous part of armed conflict, and it is necessary for achieving success across the range of military operations. In this podcast MAJ Parker hosts Colonel Shane Morgan, Commander, MCTP (Mission Command Training Program), Colonel Bob Molinari, Chief, Operations Group Alpha at MCTP, and Colonel Rich Creed, the Director of CADD.

Episode 2 - North Korean Threat Doctrine Jul 15, 2020

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Major Chris Parker discusses the development of Army Techniques Publication (ATP) 7-100.2, North Korean Tactics, with our guests, the Director of Operations for the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) G2, Analysis and Control Element (ACE), Jon Cleaves, the lead author Mr. David Pendleton, and the Director of the U.S. Army Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate (CADD), Colonel Rich Creed. ATP 7-100.2, a new publication for the Army, is available now at https://armypubs.army.mil/. The manual sheds light on North Korean forces and describes how they would be expected to operate in a large scale offensive. Our guests discuss their tactics, how the publication was developed, and the importance of understanding threat doctrine. This episode is a great resource for anyone serving in the U.S. Pacific Command (PACOM) area of responsibility (AOR).

Episode 1 - Mission Command and Command & Control Jun 11, 2020

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Major Chris Parker discusses the evolution of mission command and command and control doctrine with our guests, the Director of CADD, Colonel Rich Creed and the lead author of ADP 6-0, Mr. Chuck Schrankel.

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