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Last week we had the honour to provide historical perspectives on certain topics of warfighting during our Army Commander's Griffin Seminar 2025: Being Ready in 2030. Together with Serge Blom we eloborated on the development of the components of fighting power of the American army during the Cold War. Jointly with, among others, Jack Watling and former Ukranian Army Commander Valery Zaluzhny we touched on topics: How do we prepare in a period from crisis to potential conflict, future force development, Interoperability and common army vision.

"World-class, Fair and Consistent" -- the U.S. Army Command Assessment Program lives up to its motto. In my second iteration as part of the Cadre team - I am more of a believer with each successive rotation. As my U.S. Army School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS) teammates may appreciate - this program has roots in theory, history, doctrine and practice. Its bedrock foundation is the doctrine within ADP 6-22 and FM 6-22; specifically the Army Leadership Requirements Model. The results of CAP inform the Job Performance Panel (JPP) that incorporates a comprehensive, multi-point assessment to augment an officer's performance file. Channeling Maclean, it assesses all of a leader's tools, from multiple perspectives, and identifies strengths and developmental needs. As with any tool, it is not perfect and people will question its utility and its results. It will evolve. Ultimately, you can't go wrong in applying a method that seeks to provide more and better information to inform some of the most consequential decisions our institutional Army will make - selecting senior leaders that will command hundreds and thousands of soldiers. The Army University | U.S. Army Combined Arms Center | US Army TRADOC | Marshall Scholars at the US Army School of Advanced Military Studies | The Andrew J. Goodpaster Advanced Strategic Planning and Policy Program (ASP3)

"Good leadership traits are taught by good mentors..." is a maxim I'm learning ever more in my career. This article is well worth reading!

Are you up to date on your professional military reading list? Check out the latest recommended reading list from Gen. Randy George, the Chief of Staff of the Army, published by Army University Press ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eg2yPj8c featuring the following: 1. Techcraft on Display in Ukraine 2. Enabling Maneuver in Large Scale Combat Operations 3. Continuous Transformation of the Army Installation 4. How to Think About Integrating Generative AI in Professional Military Education

Its an age-old question: How do you make the most of what you've got? The answer starts with knowing what you truly have and need, and then understanding the resources and tools available to you to help you secure and grow it to your best advantage. Army Emergency Relief (AER) is an organization that can help you determine what your financial picture looks like. Sarah Bumgardner, CFEI® speaks with Michael Grinston, 16th Sergeant Major of the Army (RET), and CEO, Army Emergency Relief.

Check out page 20: "Sunny, with a Chance of CloudTAK," covering some of the transformative work our team and partners have been up to with the Army! #c4isr #c5isr #defenceindustry #canadianarmy #canadianarmedforces #DIB #CADSI

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LTG Jensen, director of the Army National Guard and U.S. Army School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS) #amsp alum, shares his thoughts on command and the role of the National Guard in today's Army. Kudos to a couple of our resident National Guardsmen Jesse Valles and Russ McKelvey for hosting a great #oparch show! A few thoughts that stuck with me: (1) Solve problems at your echelon. This means enabling the headquarters below you and understanding the mission of your higher headquarters to be at the right place, time and with the right capability to help them win. (2) Every component has a role (Active, Guard, Reserve). Be clear on expectations and invest the resources to ensure you get the right capabilities in the time you need them. (3) Mobilization - it's hard on paper, harder to imagine what it will be like in "real life". We won't know unless we rehearse. The Army University | U.S. Army Combined Arms Center | US Army TRADOC | Marshall Scholars at the US Army School of Advanced Military Studies | Harding Project https://lnkd.in/gk58Hwau

On Oct. 21, Gen. Randy George, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army, addressed the U.S. Army War College's Class of 2025, faculty, and staff during Army Leader Day. His presentation focused on four key areas shaping the future of our Army: 1. The War Fighter: Prioritizing our soldiers on the front lines 2. Delivering Combat Ready Formations: Ensuring unit readiness for any challenge 3. Continuous Transformation: Adapting to meet new threats and opportunities 4. Strengthening the Army Profession: Upholding our values and integrity Gen. George's insights are crucial as we navigate the ever-changing landscape of military readiness. His vision emphasizes the importance of balancing traditional warfighting capabilities with the need for innovation and adaptability in today's complex global environment. #ArmyStrong #MilitaryLeadership #NationalSecurity #USAWC

"CSM Michael Dills, the new Command Sergeant Major of U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command, sees his role as setting up his commanders for success, which he defines as ensuring that the people under the Commander are likewise set up for success. And a key to ensuring that people are sufficiently equipped and trained, Dills believes, is developing the critical thinking skills that allow a person to understand what resources need to be put in place and what steps need to be taken in advance to make that possible." Follow the link to learn more about MRDC's new Command Sergeant Major: https://lnkd.in/emuRaSrM #USAMRDC | #ScienceForTheWarfighter