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Mahan, Corbett, Brodie and Wylie; oh my!! Super episode by the U.S. Army School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS) #oparch team with SAMS faculty Dr. Nicholas Prime. https://lnkd.in/efTdm3KQ Dr. Prime and team connected several dots for me, bringing the ideas of Mahan and Corbett together in a complementary way and reinforcing the accessibility of Wylie's thoughts on strategy. A few quotes that jumped out at me: (1) "You have to look at the tools you have and see how you can apply them to achieve the effects you need. You may have to start with one tool and then swap it for another. Not all the tools you have will be appropriate to what you are trying to do." (2) "The challenge of strategy is matching military outcomes to political expectations." (3) "In applying operational art, you have to look up to strategy as much if not more than you look down to tactical application. We tend to default down." Marshall Scholars at the US Army School of Advanced Military Studies | The Army University | U.S. Army Combined Arms Center | US Army TRADOC | U.S. Naval War College | The United States Army War College | USAF Air Command and Staff College

In this book review, Nick Bosio reflects on the importance of military history to any professional effort to master operational and strategic art. While focussed on US military engineering, Bosio observes that 'Clearing the Way: US Army Engineers in World War II' touches on three factors that any military professional needs to understand: the heritage of war-fighting skills and techniques; how different parts of the profession integrate to support the force as a whole; and what lessons can be learned from history to inform the resolution of contemporary military issues.

Innovation in the Navy is hard. Rickover offers an example that is upsetting to some, but damn effective. Who is the “Rickover of autonomous systems” or the “Rickover of AI” in the Navy today?

How is your organization leveraging Veterans most effectively? Veterans, how are you leveraging your military principles and leadership in the civilian sector most effectively? Jesse, a Marine Corps Infantry Officer and organizational human capital expert, explains how to leverage Military backgrounds. Episode 10 of The VWB Show drops on July 1st! Sponsored by Jet.Build Hosted by Adam Stark Let's go! #veterans #builtenvironment

What is your Royal Navy nickname, where did it come from, and why? All is revealed in this book, The Andrew, Jack & Jenny. https://amzn.to/4cKF0Xn Unlike the civilian nicknames we get labelled with, those our classmates called us at school, the names various work colleagues may apply to us from time to time, or the ones our siblings find amusing, a military nickname has greater significance, it holds a value only fully comprehended by our contemporaries. Arguably, the Royal Navy has the most entrenched tradition among the services for bestowing nicknames, names not only for each sailor but for places, equipment, and actions. This book, The Andrew, Jack & Jenny, focuses on the names given to each skin and essence the moment they became a matelot. Royal Naval nicknames are not chosen by the recipient, they are bestowed, irrevocably, by custom and tradition. Paperback from Amazon, https://amzn.to/4cKF0Xn #navy #royalnavy #military #veteran #sailor #matelot #service #names #nicknames #life

https://lnkd.in/dR54kyqF American Military History A Very Short Introduction Joseph T. Glatthaar Very Short Introductions Introduces readers to the role of the American military in the country's past Explores how the military is shaping the country and current and future national security issues Examines the difference between civilian soldiers and a standing army, professionalism in the military, the growth of mechanization and technology, and the limits of power

Society of American Military Engineers! Check out today’s webinar on #sustainability and #resiliency with useful tips and tools to achieve both. ⬇️

+3 "Don't Tread on Me" is a phrase that conveys a message of independence, defiance, and personal freedom: Meaning The phrase is a warning that anyone who tries to step on or trample on an individual or nation will face consequences. It's a message that people have the right to self-determination and shouldn't be subjected to unjust authority. Origin The phrase originated on the Gadsden flag, which was first flown in 1775 during the American Revolution. The flag featured a rattlesnake coiled above the phrase on a yellow background. The rattlesnake was chosen to symbolize a defensive stance and readiness to strike. Symbolism The Gadsden flag is often associated with libertarian or conservative ideology. It's also used to symbolize individualism, liberty, small government, and distrust of authorities. Military use The phrase "Don't Tread on Me" is also the motto of the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), the oldest infantry regiment in the US Army. It's also used in the First Navy Jack of the United States Navy.

Do you understand military culture? Better yet... do you act based on your awareness and knowledge? Dave's story teaches us a lot about military culture and is inspiring. I invite you to learn this Sailor's story as a case study of military culture.