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Strategic Advising: Should it be Transactional or Transformative?

SWJED — Wed, 12 Dec 2018 23:35:25 +0000

Strategic Advising: Should it be Transactional or Transformative?

The purpose of this paper is to offer some thoughts and, hopefully, stimulate debate about the Department of Defense’s collective advising efforts over the last fifty plus years; of which I have been a witness from Vietnam to Afghanistan.

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The Definition of Advisor: Comprehending the Mission to Advise Foreign Security Forces

SWJED — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 14:18:13 +0000

The Definition of Advisor: Comprehending the Mission to Advise Foreign Security Forces

Military writing requires that the bottom line be stated up front. Here is the bottom line: an advisor is a person lawfully tasked and employed to provide expert advice and counsel to Foreign Security Force officials, representatives, and influencers; through the establishment or continuance of interpersonal relationships founded on mutual trust and respect.” For some reading this, that definition may seem obvious; for others it may seem almost counterintuitive. Our considerably diverse comprehension of what an advisor actually is was the motivation for writing this article.

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Afghanistan 2014-2024: Advising for Sustainability

Peter J. Munson — Fri, 04 May 2012 09:48:44 +0000

Afghanistan 2014-2024: Advising for Sustainability Peter J. Munson Fri, 05/04/2012 - 5:48am

As we look toward a combat exit, how to sustain the advisory effort?

Book Review: Owen West's "The Snake Eaters"

Peter J. Munson — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:57:11 +0000

Book Review: Owen West's "The Snake Eaters" Peter J. Munson Wed, 04/25/2012 - 5:57am

West's narrative about combat advisors in Iraq is a timely read that should leave you with many questions about current and future advisory efforts.