Multiple Dilemmas

CGSC Department of Army Tactics

Tactics Instructors from the CGSC Department of Army Tactics discuss topics related to doctrine and its implementation

Episodes

  1. Jan 20

    Episode 3 – Developing Narrative Briefings

    COL Rich Groen, Mr. John Ordonio, and LTC Sean Skrmetta discuss using narrative style to improve military briefings. “Multiple dilemmas force the enemy to react to multiple simultaneous threats, disrupting their decision making and creating opportunities for friendly forces. Commanders develop multiple dilemmas by integrating all elements of combat power to create a complex and unpredictable operating environment.” (ADP 6-0, para 5-12) Host: LTC Sean Skrmetta, CGSC DTAC Podcast Team: LTC Sean Skrmetta Artwork: Zac Shultz

    52 min

  2. 12/22/2025

    Episode 2 – Developing Commander’s Intent

    Mr. Bob Molinari, Mr. Pete Minalga, LTC Ian Pitkin, and LTC Sean Skrmetta discuss Commander’s intent. “Multiple dilemmas force the enemy to react to multiple simultaneous threats, disrupting their decision making and creating opportunities for friendly forces. Commanders develop multiple dilemmas by integrating all elements of combat power to create a complex and unpredictable operating environment.” (ADP 6-0, para 5-12) Host: LTC Sean Skrmetta, CGSC DTAC DMH Podcast Team: Mr. Matt McKinley, Mr. Pete Minalga, Dr. David Batchelor, and LTC Sean Skrmetta Artwork: Zac Shultz

    50 min

  3. 10/01/2025

    Episode 1 – Problem Statement in the Military Decision-Making Process

    Mr. Matt McKinley, Mr. Pete Minalga, Dr. David Batchelor, and LTC Sean Skrmetta discuss the use of Problem Statement in the Military Decision-Making Process MDMP. The discourse range from when the army added Problem Statement to the typical challenges faced by Command and General Staff Officer Course students as they develop problem statements. “Multiple dilemmas force the enemy to react to multiple simultaneous threats, disrupting their decision making and creating opportunities for friendly forces. Commanders develop multiple dilemmas by integrating all elements of combat power to create a complex and unpredictable operating environment.” (ADP 6-0, para 5-12) Host: LTC Sean Skrmetta, CGSC DTAC DMH Podcast Team: Mr. Matt McKinley, Mr. Pete Minalga, Dr. David Batchelor, and LTC Sean Skrmetta Artwork: Zac Shultz

    43 min
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Tactics Instructors from the CGSC Department of Army Tactics discuss topics related to doctrine and its implementation

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  • Creator
    CGSC Department of Army Tactics
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    3
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    Multiple Dilemmas