lessons learned

TRADOC Mad Scientist Library: Insights from the Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict in 2020 (Part II)

Riley.C.Murray — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 03:29:05 +0000

TRADOC Mad Scientist Library: Insights from the Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict in 2020 (Part II)

"Nagorno-Karabakh in 2020 served as a combat proving ground, facilitating the testing of new operational concepts and weapons systems for the combatants’ respective sponsor states"

https://madsciblog.tradoc.army.mil/316-insights-from-the-nagorno-karabakh-conflict-in-2020-part-ii/

Riley.C.Murray Mon, 03/29/2021 - 11:29pm

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Pass On What You Have Learned

SWJED — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 09:55:11 +0000

Pass On What You Have Learned SWJED Mon, 11/18/2019 - 4:55am

Many of the troopers and leaders who were part of the early deployments of the “Global War on Terrorism” have since departed the military. But I know many remain, though for a lot of them, I suspect their experiences consist of deployments involving security force assistance or limited patrols with limited goals as host-nation forces were pushed to take on more responsibility. Despite this, the troopers who are still in our military have valuable lessons that should be passed on to those with less experience.

Lessons and Echoes from the War in Vietnam

SWJED — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 05:41:00 +0000

Lessons and Echoes from the War in Vietnam SWJED Tue, 01/16/2018 - 12:41am

Ken Burns and Lynn Novick’s epic, 18-hour television series on the war in Vietnam left me feeling the same way that the war did: sad, depressed, disillusioned, and ready for it to end.

Building on Reconstruction: What We Have Learned and Where to Go Next

SWJED — Sat, 18 Feb 2017 02:34:22 +0000

Building on Reconstruction: What We Have Learned and Where to Go Next SWJED Fri, 02/17/2017 - 9:34pm

This paper provides a survey of lessons learned on military roles in stabilization and reconstruction based on experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan and seeks to highlight actions still required.

My Lesson from “The Long War”

SWJED — Tue, 08 Nov 2016 15:06:20 +0000

My Lesson from “The Long War” SWJED Tue, 11/08/2016 - 10:06am

I still wish I could’ve done more but I did what I could given the time, resources, and understanding (by our leaders) available. I say this in order to share the following.

Developing a Learning Institution: Entrenched Culture, Building the Foundation, and Asking the Right Questions

SWJED — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 08:07:21 +0000

Developing a Learning Institution: Entrenched Culture, Building the Foundation, and Asking the Right Questions SWJED Wed, 11/02/2016 - 4:07am

This is not an all-inclusive how-to guide to developing a learning institution, but should serve as a springboard for any leader looking at taking their organization in a positive direction.

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Leaving Afghanistan: Base Closure at the Tactical Level

Peter J. Munson — Fri, 21 Jun 2013 07:30:00 +0000

Leaving Afghanistan: Base Closure at the Tactical Level Peter J. Munson Fri, 06/21/2013 - 3:30am

At present, for every US Soldier there is at least one 20-foot container of equipment in Afghanistan; a quantity that cannot be overemphasized as our military begins to face the challenges of retrograde in earnest.

Targeting and Intelligence at the Company Level: Lessons Learned from a CoIST in Afghanistan

Peter J. Munson — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:30:00 +0000

Targeting and Intelligence at the Company Level: Lessons Learned from a CoIST in Afghanistan Peter J. Munson Tue, 06/18/2013 - 3:30am

Counterinsurgency is often a small-unit battle, with company-sized elements requiring organic intelligence capabilities to leverage information into tactical success.

Bunker Hill: A Story of Prudent Risk and Reckless Irresponsibility

Peter J. Munson — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:00:00 +0000

Bunker Hill: A Story of Prudent Risk and Reckless Irresponsibility Peter J. Munson Mon, 06/17/2013 - 9:00am

Building a culture that accepts risk requires frank discussion about what words mean and how they translate into action. The Battle of Bunker Hill provides excellent fodder for any leader seeking to develop that shared understanding.

Afghanistan: Lessons Learned from an ISAF Perspective

Peter J. Munson — Thu, 30 May 2013 07:30:00 +0000

Afghanistan: Lessons Learned from an ISAF Perspective Peter J. Munson Thu, 05/30/2013 - 3:30am

Some of the major “lessons learned” by ISAF while conducting Counterinsurgency and Stability Operations in Afghanistan