Breaking Doctrine

Lieutenant Colonels (LTC) Jason Wood and Shaun Young join our host, LTC Lisa Becker, to talk about ATP 3-72, Operations in a Nuclear Environment. They discuss their work at the United States Nuclear and Counter Weapons of Mass Destruction Agency and the writing process for ATP 3-72. They also discuss how commanders and staffs can integrate nuclear operations in planning and training. They wrap up the episode by talking about ally and partner integration and the psychological component of nuclear operations.

Major General Dave Doyle and Command Sergeant Major Alex Kupratty from the 4th Infantry Division and Fort Carson, Colorado join Lieutenant Colonel Lisa Becker and Mr. Rich Creed from CADD to talk about how to train for multi-domain operations. They talk about the first two principles of training as found in FM 7-0, encouraging creativity, and the role of senior leaders in prioritizing training.

Our host, Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Lisa Becker sits down with MG(R) Brad Gericke to talk about the role of nuclear weapons, the importance of training to operate in a nuclear environment, and how to think about prioritizing our training time. MG(R) Gericke brings invaluable insights on how to raise our “Nuclear IQ” from his time working on the Army staff and as a panel member for a recent Army Science Board study on nuclear operations.

With a focus on National Nutrition Month, our host, Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Lisa Becker spotlights FM 7-22's Nutritional Readiness. She is joined by MAJ Jordan DeMay and CPT(P) Steph Meno, both serving as registered dietician within the Training and Doctrine Command enterprise. They share the importance of nutrition for Soldiers and how leaders can maximize H2F performance teams.

The Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate (CADD) recently published a brand-new publication, ADP 3-13 Information. Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Lisa Becker hosts the ADP 3-13 writing team for this episode, LTC(R) Chuck Schrankel and LTC(R) Mike Flynn. They describe the team approach to writing this book and the big ideas on how Soldiers should think about information.

For National Nutrition Month, our host, Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Lisa Becker dives into the importance of holistic health and fitness (what we refer to as H2F) and how leaders stay engaged with holistic health and fitness. LTC Becker discusses the details and practical application with Command Sergeant Major Steve Helton, CSM of the Combined Arms Center (CAC) at Fort Leavenworth, KS.

For our 50th episode, our host, Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Lisa Becker teamed up with the Mad Scientist podcast “The Convergence” to discuss how we understand the threats that we face. How has that understanding been shaped and changed over time? Joined by General Gary Brito, Commanding General of the Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), Mr. Ian Sullivan, Deputy Chief of Staff, Intelligence, TRADOC G2, COL (R) Rich Creed Jr., Director of the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate, and the host of “The Convergence” Matt Santaspirt.

Our host, Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Lisa Becker opens the recent publication FM 3-84: Legal Support to Operations. Joined by Lieutenant Colonel Dan Maurer, Professor in the National Security Law Department at the Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School and MAJ Charlie Fowler, author of FM 3-84. They discuss legal issues that leaders must grapple with during Large Scale Combat Operations (LSCO).

Our host, Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Lisa Becker opens the recent publication FM 3-84: Legal Support to Operations. Joined by Lieutenant Colonel Dan Maurer, Professor in the National Security Law Department at the Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School and MAJ Charlie Fowler, author of FM 3-84. They discuss JAG integration and expertise within the Warfighting Functions, UCMJ, and the big changes for FM 3-84.

Our host, LTC Lisa Becker takes a macro view of leadership and why the U.S. Army places so much emphasis on leadership. In this episode, LTC Becker focuses on ADP 6-22 and FM 6-22 and discuss the details and practical application with Command Sergeant Major Steve Helton, CSM of the Combined Arms Center (CAC) at Fort Leavenworth, KS.

As we celebrate 50 years of the All-Volunteer Force this year, we also face an increasing challenge to sustaining the All-Volunteer Force - recruiting and retaining talent to fight and win our nation’s wars. In this episode, MAJ Lisa Becker focuses on the operational environment of recruiting and developing leaders in the United States Recruiting Command (USAREC). Joined by Major General Johnny Davis, Commanding General of USAREC and Kansas City Recruiting Battalion Commander, LTC Crystal Jones.

In this episode, MAJ Lisa Becker focuses on U.S. Army North’s (ARNORTH) missions of Homeland Defense and Defense Support of Civil Authorities, including projecting power in a contested environment. Joined by Lieutenant General John Evans, Commanding General of United States Army North (5th Army) out of Joint Base San Antonio, Texas and LTC (R) Matt Farmer, Doctrine Author of Operational Level Doctrine, Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate (CADD), Fort Leavenworth, KS.

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Lieutenant Colonel Nikki Dean dis-cusses the stewardship of the Army profession. What does that mean? Joined by the Commanding General of the Combined Arms Center, Lieutenant General Theodore (Ted) Martin;the Deputy to the Commanding General of the Combined Arms Center, Mr. Gregg Thompson; and the Director of the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate, Mr. Rich Creed.

In this episode, MAJ Lisa Becker focuses on the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate’s (CADD’s) affiliation with the Army University Press and highlighting the resources available to Soldiers, civilians, and academics. Joined by COL Todd Schmidt, PhD, director of the Army University Press (AUP COL (R) Rich Creed, Director of CADD. Gentlemen.

The Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate (CADD) recently published FM 3-90: Tactics. There were several updates and our host, Major Lisa Becker, continues the discussion on the updates and sits down with members of the writing team to break it down. Joined by LTC Reed Burggrabe and MAJ “AJ” Redden who both serve in the Tactics Division of CADD.

The Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate (CADD) recently published FM 3-90: Tactics. There were several updates and our host, Major Lisa Becker, sits down with members of the writing team to break it down. Joined by LTC Reed Burggrabe and MAJ “AJ” Redden who both serve in the Tactics Division of CADD.

One of the most dangerous types of operations we can perform is a passage of lines. Not only are we concerned about the enemy, but the risk of fratricide is intense. What can we learn from past experiences? CPT (P) Steven McCreary hosts this episode as he discusses this type of operation with Colonel (R) retired Gregory Fontenot, former Director of the U.S. Army School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS) and Commander of the Battle Command Training Program, and much more. Also, CPT McCreary is joined by COL (R) Rich Creed, Jr., Director of the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate (CADD) at Fort Leavenworth, KS.

How do we connect doctrine to live training in the Army? Does the doctrine influence our training or does our training influence new doctrine? Or both? In this podcast episode, Major Lisa Becker explores the link between Army Doctrine development and the training of doctrine at the National Training Center. Joined by Brigadier General Curtis Taylor, Commanding General of the National Training Center (NTC) and Colonel (R) Rich Creed, Director of the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate (CADD).

Leadership is a practice that is constantly evolving, and thankfully we have doctrinal guidance about leadership within the Army provided by ADP 6-22, Army Leadership and the Profession, and the newly released FM 6-22, Developing Leaders. In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Captain Scott Jones sat down to discuss this new publication with Colonel Sam Saine, the Director of the Center for the Army Profession and Leadership (CAPL), the author of the publication, Ms. Judy Price, and Mr. Rich Creed, the Director of the Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate.

Reconstitution. This operation is often misunderstood in that most at the Tactical Level of War have yet to experience what actually happens. Is it a sustainment operation? Are there different kinds of reconstitution operations? In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, our host, Captain Wyatt Harper sat down to discuss reconstitution with the Commanding General of the Combined Arms Support Command, the Sustainment Center of Excellence, and Fort Lee, Major General Mark Simerly and Colonel Andy Morgado, the Director of the School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS) here at Fort Leavenworth.