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Jul 16, 2023 16 tweets 3 min read
For the consideration of #navalists everywhere, I offer you a scene from “Landstander: The Unauthorized Biography of the first Army commander of INDOPACOM.” 1/ The new Army INDOPACOM Commander, General MacArthur ‘Landstander’ Hood, surveyed the map of the Pacific.

His aide, Major Liberty, stood by with his notebook, ready to copy. 2/
May 27, 2023 30 tweets 5 min read
Because it's Force Design Friday, I'm giving a final push to do a comparative read-through of the TM-EABO 2nd edition!

Last time my battery died at the conclusion of the chapter on Information. We'll pick up with the chapter on Aviation Operations. 1/ The 2d ed ID's three key characteristics for aviation operations in support of EABO that don’t exist in the 1st edition: persistent distribution of aviation elements across extended distances; ops of distributed aviation elements with minimal sustainment from rear-areas... 2/
May 26, 2023 11 tweets 4 min read
"General Berger concocted his concept in secret, not consulting the retired four-star community that... has united in opposition."

As I'm sure the author knows, retired four stars don't rate a consultation. Also, they are not the Rebel Alliance.

hoover.org/research/marin… "Since 1775, the iconic image of the American Marine has been that of a disciplined, tough rifleman moving forward in battle, often with fixed bayonet."

This is wrong. The image of the American Marine has changed with time. The author should read @Heather_at_ACTS's book: Image
May 19, 2023 31 tweets 11 min read
As promised... time for a classy D.C. read-through of the 2nd edition of the TM-EABO! #PME at its finest.

Will post highlights of changes of the 2nd edition compared to the 1st edition. And an old fashioned or two. 1/ Image For the uninitiated, the TM-EABO was part of an effort to develop the concept of EABO, and to inform force design and development.

Iterative by design, the 2nd edition of the TM-EABO is meant to include lessons gained over a campaign of learning. 2/ Image
May 9, 2022 43 tweets 14 min read
And here... we... go! #FD2030 Read along :🧵1/ The nod to the 31st CMC reads like a reminder to a certain critic of FD2030 that it is rooted in a rationale for change that this very critic championed. The references to the articles also remind critics that the CMC has been very transparent and clear regarding his approach: 2/
Apr 11, 2021 12 tweets 7 min read
@jimgolby @AzorInfo This is the heart of the issue. Military ops are inseparable from the politics that direct them, making military officers inherently political (though not partisan). Especially at FO/GO levels, military recommendations necessarily inform policy. 1/ @jimgolby @AzorInfo To make good recommendations, you must be politically fluent and understand how your recommendations will impact the political goals of your political leaders. 2/