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Special Series Archives - War Room - U.S. Army War College
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EXPLOITING THE VOID: THE PSYCHOLOGY OF MODERN PROPAGANDA
Nov 2500:46:27Tap to summarizeMichael Neiberg & Peter Pomerantsev discuss propaganda history at CVHF 2024! Hear the parallels between WWII & Ukraine, focusing on Sefton Delmer's counter-Nazi tactics. The post EXPLOITING THE VOID: THE PSYCHOLOGY OF MODERN PROPAGANDA<br><small>(ON WRITING)</small> appeared first on War Room - U.S. Army War College.
Transcribe →SEAMLESS SYSTEMS: OPERATIONAL DATA IN THE FIRST ARMY
Aug 1900:35:42Tap to summarizeU.S. First Army partners with the Army Reserve and National Guard to help them prepare for their missions. Melissa Sayers, the director of First Army's operational data team, discusses the mission of an operational research systems analyst (ORSA) and the importance of creating a data-centric military. She joins host Tom Spahr in the virtual studio to explain how her team uses a cloud-based platform called Vantage to provide leaders with a "single pane of glass" view of friendly forces, including data on equipment, personnel, and finances. She emphasizes the importance of leadership empowerment and building trust to drive collaboration and cultural change within a large organization. The post SEAMLESS SYSTEMS: OPERATIONAL DATA IN THE FIRST ARMY appeared first on War Room - U.S. Army War College.
Transcribe →AI-READY DEFENSE: MILITARY INTELLIGENCE IN CENTCOM
Aug 5, 202500:34:26Tap to summarizeSapriya McLendon, a 2024 graduate of the U.S. Army War College, joins host Tom Spahr in the virtual studio to discuss her command of the 513th Military Intelligence Brigade (Theater) (MIB-T). The 513th MIB-T plays a critical role in providing the ground intelligence picture for CENTCOM, a task they've honed over two decades of continuous engagement in the Middle East. Their conversation delves into the unique aspects of the 513th MIB-T, including its data-centric organization and innovative use of data to enhance efficiency in both business operations and warfighting tasks. The post AI-READY DEFENSE: MILITARY INTELLIGENCE IN CENTCOM appeared first on War Room - U.S. Army War College.
Transcribe →VULNERABLE SKIES: DRONES AND NATIONAL SECURITY
Jun 3, 202500:32:38Tap to summarizeFrom late 2024 to early 2025, numerous unidentified drones were reported over U.S. cities and military bases. While some of these "mystery craft" were later attributed to FAA-authorized research and other purposes, their presence highlighted the potential threat and vulnerability of defense and infrastructure facilities. Paul Lushenko, chief strategist for the U.S. military's Joint Counter Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office (JCO), joined host Tom Spahr to discuss these concerns. Lushenko also underscored the ongoing efforts to refine doctrine, training, and policy to effectively address the evolving challenge posed by unmanned aircraft systems. The post VULNERABLE SKIES: DRONES AND NATIONAL SECURITY appeared first on War Room - U.S. Army War College.
Transcribe →COLONELS WRITING FOR COLONELS (RE-RELEASE)
Apr 22, 202500:36:55Tap to summarizeIt's time to talk about the Harding Project once again. The project is the Chief of Staff of the Army's (CSA) effort to renew professional publications, strengthen the profession, and ultimately enhance the warfighting capability of the U.S. Army. Jake Larkowich, Deputy Commandant of the U.S. Army War College and associate editor for War Room, stepped into the studio to share a senior leader perspective. He joins Editor-in-Chief, JP Clark, to discuss the importance of putting words to your thoughts. Their conversation focuses on sharing experiences and opinions in writing at the senior leader level, where there is value for both junior officers and NCOs, as well as challenges and benefits to writing for one's contemporaries. The post COLONELS WRITING FOR COLONELS (RE-RELEASE) appeared first on War Room - U.S. Army War College.
Transcribe →ON WRITING: MILITARY AUTHORS AND THE HARDING PROJECT (RE-RELEASE)
Apr 22, 202500:41:16Tap to summarizeWhether putting pen to paper or fingers to the keyboard, writing clarifies and improves ideas while also allowing those thoughts to be shared with others. But the idea of publishing one's thoughts can be intimidating. Why does it seem so hard to get thoughts down on paper? And how do you approach an editor? How do you even get started? Zach Griffiths and Theo Lipsky are in the studio to explain why you absolutely should share your ideas more widely. They join our Editor-in-Chief, JP Clark, to discuss publishing for professional purposes and the Chief of Staff of the Army's (CSA) Harding Project an effort to renew professional publications, strengthen the profession, and ultimately enhance the warfighting capability of the U.S. Army. The post ON WRITING: MILITARY AUTHORS AND THE HARDING PROJECT (RE-RELEASE) appeared first on War Room - U.S. Army War College.
Transcribe →INSIDE THE PRESIDENT'S DAILY BRIEF
Apr 1, 2025Tap to summarizeEver wonder what goes into the President's Daily Brief (PDB)? It's not your average morning news. Stephanie Sellers, a former PDB briefer, is currently the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Representative to the U.S. Army War College and the General Walter Bedell Smith Chair of National Intelligence Studies. She joins host Ron Granieri to share her experiences, and describes the job as trying to keep up with “17 different soap operas at once.” This crucial intelligence update is delivered to the president and other senior government leaders, shaping their understanding of critical issues. Sellers, who previously worked on missile systems for the Navy, joined the CIA after 9/11 out of a desire to continue to serve her country and to use and grow her technical and leadership skills in new and exciting assignments. Her journey to becoming a PDB briefer was fueled by a desire for challenge and the opportunity to work at "the nexus of intelligence and policy." The post INSIDE THE PRESIDENT’S DAILY BRIEF appeared first on War Room - U.S. Army War College.
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