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The military needs to be very careful how quickly it embraces new theories and concepts. Captain E.L.M. Burns, later commander of 1 Canadian Corps in Italy, once described J.F.C. Fuller’s Three-Fold Order as ‘indigestible chop suey.’ Currently, we are digesting MDO which has already been served up as a new concept. Brigadier-General (Ret) Hubba Wass de Czege’s observations on the weak theoretical foundations of the concept leads one to suspect that propositions and postulates likely overwhelmed the need for coherence. Convergence seems to be the cohering element but if we cannot explain the principles invigorating that element we likely cannot understand the larger concept or make it work.

An excellent autopsy of why the West will lose the next naval war. Dmitry Filipoff systematically picks apart the key failures in naval assumptions over preparing for the fight, the arsenal and war stock issue, the wilful absence to import lessons from Iraq/Afghanistan/Syria/Israel/Ukraine (et al), and why selecting lessons from operations the Red Sea just won't be enough. It certainly got the host (the stoic Aaron B MacLean) more than a little concerned, and - as a former [rather poor] mariner myself - seems to hit the highlights. If you haven't read some of Dmitry's other reports they are thoroughly recommended. The lack of superficial gloss and naval evangelism makes them feel much more authentic than the mainstream naval reporting across Europe. If you listen to one podcast this week, make it this one. That goes double for soldiers and force personnel. You really need to hear some of this stuff.

Another moment from the Surface Navy Association’s 37th National Symposium, “Surface Warfare: Sharpen the Sword.” This time, we captured Admiral Lisa Franchetti, the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), as she laid out a powerful vision for the future. She highlighted the changing nature of warfare, the increasingly complex security environment, and the need for intellectual agility to stay ahead. 🚢⚡ At LINK, we believe in the power of visual storytelling to bring these critical conversations to life. Watch the timelapse to see how it all came together! #SharpenTheSword #SurfaceNavy #USNavy 

America’s next fight will require forces capable of operating in the extended deep; the denied area of an adversary that only a highly specialized force can penetrate. These are Green Beret Problems. Major General Gil Ferguson, Commanding General of 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne) - US Army joined me for a conversation on the culture of the Regiment, how the Special Forces Groups are preparing for regional conflicts with unknown enemies, at unknown times; and just how Green Berets are solidifying themselves as the go-to option in the deep sensor fight against our peer adversaries. MG Ferguson also explains the SOF-Space-Cyber Triad, where he sees Special Forces in a decade, and as our units evolve, what needs to stay the same. Take a listen, watch, or read our conversation with America’s top Green Beret, then head over to our YouTube channel to watch MG Ferguson share the lineage of America’s first Special Forces in the Jedburgh Media Channel’s first documentary, Unknown Heroes, Behind Enemy Lines at D-Day, the story of Operation Jedburgh.   Episode 142 is live: https://lnkd.in/enckrg2s Green Beret Foundation #SpecialForces #GreenBerets #1stSpecialForcesCommand #USArmy #SpecialOperations #MilitaryCulture #SpecialForcesGroups #RegionalConflicts #PeerAdversaries #DeepSensorFight #SOF #SOFSpaceCyber #MilitaryStrategy

In an exclusive interview with Global Defense Insight’s Umair Aslam and Wania Jahangir Khan, the 23rd Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, shed light on the Navy’s modernization plans, collaborative initiatives with Pakistan’s defense industry, and the roadmap for future endeavors. Umair Aslam Full Article below 👇🏼 https://lnkd.in/dhwsQE_n #Pakistan #navy #naval #NavalPower #armedforces #PakistanZindabad #PakistanNavy #NavyStrong

A fab read, a very real view of d-day from a naval perspective.

Visiting the Naval War College, handling sessions and interactions with the Indian Navy is every time an enriching experience and learning opportunity that cannot be adequately expressed in words. Happy Independence Day. Thanks to Quantum Computing India | Moses Sam Paul Johnraj and Karthiganesh Durai for being the wonderful team. #JaiHind #NavalWarCollegeGoa #IndianNavy #QuantumTech #DefenceInnovation #Cryptography #QuantumResistance #PostQuantumCryptography

If you're wondering what can be done in the near term to best prepare the US Navy for conflict, listen to these comments! Mass applied to the decisive point is a principle of war for a reason - we need all hands working toward increasing the mass the Navy can bring to bear. If you have better ideas about how to get more players on the field, share them! #USNavy #GMRP #Combat #Capacity

ICYMI: The 39th Commandant's Planning Guidance outlines the Marine Corps' strategic direction under General Eric M. Smith. The guidance emphasizes: - Force Design and Modernization: Continued focus on adapting to the changing character of war, with an emphasis on innovation and responding to threats, particularly from China. - Core Values and Discipline: Reinforcing the ethical foundation of the Marine Corps, focusing on professionalism and maintaining high standards. - Quality of Life: Prioritizing investments in Marines' well-being and retention to sustain a capable and ready force.

Organizational strategic leadership. Building the vision For the future.