The Quest for Certainty

The Quest for Certainty

Martin van Creveld talked about command being about the 'Quest for Certainty', in order to make the right decisions. But there is, according to Mick Ryan, also a fallacy in certainty. It is a myth that certainty on a battlefield can ever be achieved – whether the delivery of a real time common operating picture, or exact knowledge of enemy disposition and intent. How do we train and prepare commanders for a battlespace that has no certainly, but also where time is compressed for decisions, where delegation is forced down to new levels, and a command footprint is – in and of itself – a high value target for the enemy? The conversation starts with the context and culture of command in the US, UK and Australia, but also touches on Russia, China and Iran. It moves on to talk about developing people (political leaders as well as military ones), and then addresses the future C2 environment and ideas about preparing leaders, commanders and the role of industry in delivering effective C2 systems for the future. A rip roaring opener for this new podcast series.

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Ancient Generalship

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The Future of US National Guard C2

The Future of US National Guard C2

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The Future of US Battlefield Medicine

The Future of US Battlefield Medicine

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The Future of US Navy C2

The Future of US Navy C2

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30 Jun 43min

Conspiracies of Optimism

Conspiracies of Optimism

President Eisenhower was notable in expressing his frustration at his civilian staff's unwillingness to challenge or disagree with him face to face. That practice, of being challenged and questioned, ...

21 Jun 44min

The Future of US Army C2

The Future of US Army C2

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16 Jun 42min

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