Breaking Doctrine

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Episode 18 - Center of Military History Aug 18, 2021

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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

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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 15 - Large Scale Sustainment Jul 13, 2021

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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 16 - Force Health Protection and USAMRIID Jul 13, 2021

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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 14 - Transitioning the Army to MDO Jul 08, 2021

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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