The podcast discusses “outfighting” an enemy in warfare, building upon previous concepts of outthinking and outmaneuvering. It highlights the importance of combining weapons and tactics to overwhelm an opponent, referencing historical examples like Sun Tzu and World War I stormtroopers. The three key principles for outfighting are identified as combined arms, utilizing different weapon systems together to create no-win scenarios; maneuver,…
This podcast emphasizes that military success is often a battle for time, particularly the element of surprise. It highlights that both friendly and enemy forces are perpetually unready for combat during much of an operation’s lifecycle. Achieving surprise, therefore, depends on manipulating time by either gaining early detection of the enemy to allow for a sufficient transition to readiness or,…
This podcasts discusses Training at the Speed of Life. While the methods of warfare evolve, certain fundamental challenges, known as the continuities of war, remain constant. These enduring elements are fear, fatigue, fog (uncertainty), and friction (difficulty), which impact all participants. The podcasts advocate for scenario-based training that replicates battlefield conditions to inoculate soldiers against these factors and induce post-traumatic growth, enabling them…
This podcast discusses the importance of understanding the enemy in warfare, highlighting Sun Tzu’s principle that knowing both oneself and the opponent is key to victory. It argues that military organizations, specifically the US Army, often neglect sufficient effort in analyzing the enemy’s goals, strategies, techniques, and procedures. The author proposes a method of putting oneself in the enemy’s position to…