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The Operational Arch SAMS
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The official podcast of the School of Advanced Military Studies, dedicated to bridging the gap between tactics and strategy through the study of operational art and the operational level of war.
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Field Manual 3.0 & MDO, w/ LTG Milford Beagle & Mr. Rich Creed (E24)
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 -
Urban Warfare, w/ John Spencer (E23)
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 -
Space Operations, w/ LTC Jerry Drew (E22)
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 -
Deterrence w/ Dr. James Platte (E21)
The team speaks with Dr. James Platte about Deterrence Theory.
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Counter-Punch Theory, w/ LTC Craig Broyles (E20)
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 -
Napoleon, Military versus Movies, w/ Dr. Jonathan Abel, Part 2 (E19)
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
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Customer Reviews
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Really enjoy the student run vibe here. Season 2 is definitely an improvement with new and different voices/attitudes/ideas!
Operational Level of War
This podcast provides access to some of the best minds at Army University. A must for those in the profession of arms to broaden their knowledge and still relevant for the non Military listener.
Operational Cringe
The commentary whether purposefully flamboyant or not feels like an awkward Comps study session. Rather than quote authors or theorists that you’re currently reading to the speaker, just let the speaker talk and ask engaging open ended questions. The lack of active listening is evident when a prophetic insight is offered by the podcasters as a retort to a fairly senior leader. The enthusiasm is great, but its comes across as either operationally naive or elitist, neither of which endear you to the staff or closet SAMsters just wanting to prevent a culmination point on a planning effort.