The Operational Arch SAMS

In this Episode we have a Discussion with Lt Gen Milford H. Beagle, US Army, and Mr. Creed about US Army doctrine, specifically FM 3-0 and trace its concepts and applications to MDO.

Book Recommendations:

Full-Spectrum Thinking: How to Escape Boxes in a Post-Categorical Future: Bob Johansen
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49918684-full-spectrum-thinking


The Liberation Trilogy Boxed Set: Rick Atkinson
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18077742-the-liberation-trilogy-boxed-set


Pacific Theater Reading: John C McManus
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61883943-to-the-end-of-the-earth
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57631501-island-infernos
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42656387-fire-and-fortitude

In this episode the team discusses urban warfare with Professor John Spencer, the Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern Warfare Center.


If you liked Professor Spencer's points and want to learn more about Urban Warfare check out his podcast or book below, along with some other books he suggests.
John Spencer's Podcast: Urban Warfare Project Podcast
https://mwi.westpoint.edu/category/podcasts/urban-warfare-project-podcasts/

Book Recommendations:

Understanding Urban Warfare: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63133593-understanding-urban-warfare

Block by Block: The Challenges of Urban Operations https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/14611374-block-by-block

Conflict: The Evolution of Warfare from 1945 to Ukraine: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/83814899-conflict

In this episode we discuss Space Operations with LTC Jerry Drew one of the principal authors on a new book titled "The Battle Beyond: Fighting and Winning the Coming War in Space"


Goodreads Link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/199444232-the-battle-beyond?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=fAQSRO9bAC&rank=1

The team speaks with Dr. James Platte about Deterrence Theory.

LTC Broyles discusses his "Counter-Punch" Theory of warfare and how we can use it as a offensively minded, but defensively postured military force.

The subject of this episode was published in the November to December issue of Military Review. Check it out at the following link. https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/Military-Review/English-Edition-Archives/November-December-2023/Counterpunching-to-Win/



Guest Book Recommendation:


4th and Goal Every Day: Alabama's Relentless Pursuit of Perfection (Phil Savage, Ray Glier, et al)

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34996158-4th-and-goal-every-day?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=Q48rgtEDpo&rank=1

We continue to explore the topic of Napoleon as a historical figure as well as our thoughts on the upcoming movie. If you have not listened to episode 18, we encourage you to do so before listening to this one.

In this episode we discuss the movie and what we hope to see visualized for audiences. We also discuss the influences that Napoleon has had on modern operational thought, as well as the differences that the military finds itself in today's security environment.

Book Recommendation:
Wired for War: The Robotics Revolution and Conflict in the 21st Century (P.W. Singer)
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6098718-wired-for-war

Podcast Recommendations:
A Confused Heap of Facts (Dr Abel's Podcast) @ https://open.spotify.com/show/4umHPpMClIU6Oi6eGIKPMv
Age of Napoleon @ https://open.spotify.com/show/6xbzk3HMnP0pRohjm6hBvz

The views and expressions heard here are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official position or opinions of SAMS, the US Army or the US government.