The #BruteCast
By Krulak Center
The #BruteCastMay 13, 2024
Navigating Complexity, Ep 7: Iran after Raisi w/ Dr. Amin Tarzi
In this episode, Dr. Tarzi is back and discusses the affects on Iran of the death of Ebrahim Raisi, former president of Iran and Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, former foreign minister of Iran after a helicopter crash on 19 May 2024. All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the Krulak Center, Marine Corps University, the United States Marine Corps, or any other agency of the U.S. Government. Enjoyed this episode? Think there's room for improvement?
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#BruteCast S07 E21 - Theory of Irregular War w/ MSgt Jonathan Hackett
This week we're joined by MSgt Jonathan Hackett to talk about some of the topics he writes about in his new book 'Theory of Irregular War' published this year. You can find the book from the publisher here: https://mcfarlandbooks.com/product/theory-of-irregular-war/ All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the Krulak Center, Marine Corps University, the United States Marine Corps, or any other agency of the US Government. Enjoyed this episode? Think there's room for improvement? Share your thoughts in this quick survey - all feedback is welcome! The survey may be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenRutN5m31Pfe9h7FAIppPWoN1s_2ZJyBeA7HhYhvDbazdCw/viewform?usp=sf_link Intro/outro music is "Epic" from BenSound.com (https://www.bensound.com) Follow the Krulak Center: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekrulakcenter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekrulakcenter/ Twitter: @TheKrulakCenter BlueSky Social: @thekrulakcenter.bsky.social LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brute-krulak-center-for-innovation-and-future-warfare
#BruteCast S07 E20 - Irregular Warfare and EABO with Preston McLaughlin
Krulak Center Non Resident Fellow Preston McLaughlin is back in this episode to talk about Irregular Warfare and EABO.
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#BruteCast S07 E19 - 2024 Russian Elections w/ Dr. Victoria Clement
Dr. Clement is back on the BruteCast in this episode to discuss the recent Russian Elections held in March 2024. All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the Krulak Center, Marine Corps University, the United States Marine Corps, or any other agency of the U.S. Government. Enjoyed this episode? Think there's room for improvement? Share your thoughts in this quick survey - all feedback is welcome! The survey may be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenRutN5m31Pfe9h7FAlppPWoN1s_2ZJyBeA7HhYhvDbazdCw/viewform?usp=sf_link Intro/outro music is "Epic" from BenSound.com (https://www.bensound.com) Follow the Krulak Center: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekrulakcenter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekrulakcenter/ Twitter: @TheKrulakCenter BlueSky Social: @thekrulakcenter.bsky.social LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brute-krulak-center-for-innovation-and-future-warfare
#BruteCast S07 E18 - Partnerships: Sweden
Exactly a week after the Kingdom of Sweden officially joined NATO, the Krulak Center was happy to host two students from the Swedish Defence University. We took the opportunity to sit down with them and learn a little bit more about the Swedish Military.
You can find links to the videos shown below:
Chief of Defence, General Micael Bydén, on Sweden's accession to NATO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNpp2ytbp54
US and Swedish marines train together: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xw1VDNlpEO4
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#BruteCast S07 E17 - The Financing of Terrorism w/ Dr. Christopher Harmon
We're joined by Dr. Christopher Harmon this week as he discusses some of the ways that terrorist organizations obtain funding. He then discusses some ways that states can combat these methods. All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the Krulak Center, Marine Corps University, the United States Marine Corps, or any other agency of the U.S. Government. Enjoyed this episode? Think there's room for improvement? Share your thoughts in this quick survey - all feedback is welcome! The survey may be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenRutN5m31Pfe9h7FAlppPWoN1s_2ZJyBeA7HhYhvDbazdCw/viewform?usp=sf_link Intro/outro music is "Epic" from BenSound.com (https://www.bensound.com) Follow the Krulak Center: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekrulakcenter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekrulakcenter/ Twitter: @TheKrulakCenter BlueSky Social: @thekrulakcenter.bsky.social LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brute-krulak-center-for-innovation-and-future-warfare
#BruteCast S07 E16 - The Self-Education of a Warrior-Statesman w/ Dr. Christopher Harmon
The process of life long learning is important to Marines, regardless of rank. In this episode we talk with Dr. Christopher Harmon, a distinguished fellow with the Brute Krulak Center for Innovation and Future Warfare. Our topic of discussion is Winston Churchill and his propensity for self-learning in his younger years leading up to WWII. All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the Krulak Center, Marine Corps University, the United States Marine Corps, or any other agency of the U.S. Government. Enjoyed this episode? Think there's room for improvement? Share your thoughts in this quick survey - all feedback is welcome! The survey may be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenRutN5m31Pfe9h7FAlppPWoN1s_2ZJyBeA7HhYhvDbazdCw/viewform?usp=sf_link Intro/outro music is "Epic" from BenSound.com (https://www.bensound.com) Follow the Krulak Center: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekrulakcenter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekrulakcenter/ Twitter: @TheKrulakCenter BlueSky Social: @thekrulakcenter.bsky.social LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brute-krulak-center-for-innovation-and-future-warfare
Navigating Complexity, Ep 6: The Houthis w/ Dr. Christopher Anzalone
In this episode of Navigating Complexity we're joined by Dr. Christopher Anzalone, the other half of the Middle East Studies here at Marine Corps University. With the recent activity in the middle east we've expanded our look beyond Israel and Gaza. Dr. Anzalone discusses the Houthis.
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#BruteCast S07 E15 - Returning to Killer Drones
On October 1st, 2022 we published a #BruteCast with COL Bill Edwards, USA(Ret) where we discussed the use of small UAS in a kinetic role. Nearly 18 months later we've seen a massive proliferation of these weapons while watching the war in Ukraine their their 'eyes'. The use of drones in combination with cruise missiles is also on the rise in the Red Sea at the time of recording.
The website mentioned by COL Edwards is linked here:www.phoenix6consulting.com
There will find additional information about COL Edwards as well as for the courses he mentions at the end of his presentation:
- Drone Vulnerability and Assessment
- Drone Emergency Response Planning
- Counter Uncrewed Aerial Systems (CUAS) and Law
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#BruteCast S07 E14 - Russian Strategic Culture with Dr. Victoria Clement
In this episode we spent time looking at Russian Strategic Culture and why they make some of their decisions. Our guest is Dr. Victoria Clement the new Russia SME here at the Krulak Center.
NOTE: There was a visual component to this discussion, where applicable additional audio was added to explain some of the visuals that were not described at the time of recording.
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#BruteCast S07 E13 - History of Marine Corps Wargaming with Ian Brown and Sebastian Bae
In this episode we brought back two guests familiar to the BruteCast audience: Sebastian Bae and Ian Brown. They offer their presentation on Wargaming in the Marine Corps. This is based off the article they coauthored for Vol 12 No 2, 2021 of JAMS, published by Marine Corps University Press. You can find a link to the issue here: https://www.usmcu.edu/Outreach/Marine-Corps-University-Press/MCU-Journal/JAMS-vol-12-no-2/
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#BruteCast S07 E12 - Strategic Waters: Iraq and Security Planning in the Euphrates-Tigris Basin
In this episode we talk to Dr. Edward J. Erickson and Col Frederick Lorenz, USMC(Ret) about the the new edition of their book "Strategic Waters: Iraq and Security Planning in the Euphrates-Tigris Basin". The issue of freshwater scarcity has always been of vital concern to humans, and today it is increasingly characterized as a strategic factor in security planning. In the Euphrates-Tigris basin, water apportionment and management combined with climate change are increasingly emerging as threats to regional stability. The United States has a longterm strategic interest in the Euphrates-Tigris basin that, in turn, is directly linked to the national interests of the riparian states. The expanded second edition of Strategic Water: Iraq and Security Planning in the Euphrates-Tigris Basin updates analysis of the geopolitical situation and expands coverage of the aspirations of the basin countries. Finally, the book presents new conclusions and a proposed framework for action in the next 10 to 20 years. You can find a PDF copy of the book here, from Marine Corps University Press: https://www.usmcu.edu/Outreach/Marine-Corps-University-Press/Books-by-topic/MCUP-Titles-A-Z/Strategic-Water-Expanded-Edition/ All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the Krulak Center, Marine Corps University, the United States Marine Corps, or any other agency of the U.S. Government. Enjoyed this episode? Think there's room for improvement? Share your thoughts in this quick survey - all feedback is welcome! The survey may be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenRutN5m31Pfe9h7FAlppPWoN1s_2ZJyBeA7HhYhvDbazdCw/viewform?usp=sf_link Intro/outro music is "Epic" from BenSound.com (https://www.bensound.com) Follow the Krulak Center: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekrulakcenter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekrulakcenter/ Twitter: @TheKrulakCenter BlueSky Social: @thekrulakcenter.bsky.social LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brute-krulak-center-for-innovation-and-future-warfare
Navigating Complexity, Ep 5: Israel & Hamas w/ Dr. Amin Tarzi
We discuss new events and developments in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the Krulak Center, Marine Corps University, the United States Marine Corps, or any other agency of the U.S. Government. Enjoyed this episode? Think there's room for improvement? Share your thoughts in this quick survey - all feedback is welcome! The survey may be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenRutN5m31Pfe9h7FAlppPWoN1s_2ZJyBeA7HhYhvDbazdCw/viewform?usp=sf_link Intro/outro music is "Epic" from BenSound.com (https://www.bensound.com) Follow the Krulak Center: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekrulakcenter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekrulakcenter/ Twitter: @TheKrulakCenter BlueSky Social: @thekrulakcenter.bsky.social LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brute-krulak-center-for-innovation-and-future-warfare
#BruteCast S07 E11 - The Royal Army's Land Warfare Centre w/ WO2 P.R. Barnes
In order to have a better idea of what's out there and how other people may view the world, we want to talk with more of our partners. Previously we spoke with the Chilean Marine Corps and now we're going to taking a trip to the United Kingdom.
We're talking about the mission of the Land Warfare Centre and how it falls into the overall scheme of the British Army. Our guest is WO2(SQMS) Paul Barnes. He's a part of the Warfare Branch at the Land Warfare Centre in the UK.
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#BruteCast S07 E10 - Struggle Well
For this episode, we welcome LtCol Chris Jackson USMC(Ret), the program director of the Warrior PATHH (Progressive and Alternative Training for Helping Heroes) at Sheep Dog Impact Assistance. We're talking about Post Traumatic Growth and learning to thrive in in the aftermath of trauma. Additional Resources: Books: Struggle Well by Ken Falke and Josh Goldberg Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk The Gift by Edith Eger Excommunicated Warrior by Nick Koumalatsos Videos: This is the "On Duty" video about Warrior PATHH - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTjkd7aYNvg This is the "Reborn" video about Struggle Well - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cuk0DMa6olg Tucson Police Department implementation of Struggle Well into their academy - https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/how-tpd-recruits-learn-to-struggle-well Websites: This is the Boulder Crest Struggle Well webpage (a lot of good information on the program here) - https://bouldercrest.org/program/struggle-well/ This is Boulder Crest Foundation (creators of the curriculum) - https://bouldercrest.org/ This is the Avalon Action Alliance (PTSD, TBI, Substance Abuse) - https://www.avalonactionalliance.org/ All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the Krulak Center, Marine Corps University, the United States Marine Corps, or any other agency of the U.S. Government. Enjoyed this episode? Think there's room for improvement? Share your thoughts in this quick survey - all feedback is welcome! The survey may be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenRutN5m31Pfe9h7FAlppPWoN1s_2ZJyBeA7HhYhvDbazdCw/viewform?usp=sf_link Intro/outro music is "Epic" from BenSound.com (https://www.bensound.com) Follow the Krulak Center: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekrulakcenter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekrulakcenter/ Twitter: @TheKrulakCenter BlueSky Social: @thekrulakcenter.bsky.social LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brute-krulak-center-for-innovation-and-future-warfare
Navigating Complexity Ep 4: Israel & Hamas w/ Dr. Amin Tarzi
We discuss new events and developments in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. During the episode, Dr. Tarzi mentions an article from the Middle East Studies newsletter, 'MES Insights', authored by Brigadier General (retired) Shlomo Brom of the IDF. You can find a link to that article here: https://www.usmcu.edu/Outreach/Marine-Corps-University-Press/MES-Publications/MES-Insights/The-War-in-Gaza/
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#BruteCast S07 E09 - Do You Want to Build a Buzzword w/ Dr. Elena Wicker
We're joined this week by returning guest (and now non-Resident Fellow for the Krulak Center) Dr. Elena Wicker. We talk about jargon, terminology, and words. We also talk about the steps to follow to create your own buzzword! Stay through to the end and find out the buzzword we're going to work to make happen.
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Navigating Complexity Ep 3: Israel & Hamas w/ Dr. Amin Tarzi
We discuss new events and developments in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas with Dr. Amin Tarzi.
All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the Krulak Center, Marine Corps University, the United States Marine Corps, or any other agency of the U.S. Government. Enjoyed this episode? Think there's room for improvement? Share your thoughts in this quick survey - all feedback is welcome! The survey may be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenRutN5m31Pfe9h7FAlppPWoN1s_2ZJyBeA7HhYhvDbazdCw/viewform?usp=sf_link
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Navigating Complexity Ep 2: Gaza - Providing Historical Context w/ Dr. Amin Tarzi
Dr. Tarzi explains some of the history behind why Gaza is where it is and what it is. In our continuing series, we take a quick step back from current events in order to provide some historical context to the current geopolitical situation in that region. All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the Krulak Center, Marine Corps University, the United States Marine Corps, or any other agency of the U.S. Government. Enjoyed this episode? Think there's room for improvement? Share your thoughts in this quick survey - all feedback is welcome! The survey may be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenRutN5m31Pfe9h7FAlppPWoN1s_2ZJyBeA7HhYhvDbazdCw/viewform?usp=sf_link Intro/outro music is "Epic" from BenSound.com (https://www.bensound.com) Follow the Krulak Center: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekrulakcenter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekrulakcenter/ Twitter: @TheKrulakCenter BlueSky Social: @thekrulakcenter.bsky.social LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brute-krulak-center-for-innovation-and-future-warfare
Navigating Complexity Ep 1: Israel & Hamas w/ Dr. Amin Tarzi
We sat down with the director of Middle East Studies at Marine Corps University to discuss what we know and what we don't know about the current conflict occurring in Israel.
All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the Krulak Center, Marine Corps University, the United States Marine Corps, or any other agency of the U.S. Government. Enjoyed this episode? Think there's room for improvement? Share your thoughts in this quick survey - all feedback is welcome! The survey may be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenRutN5m31Pfe9h7FAlppPWoN1s_2ZJyBeA7HhYhvDbazdCw/viewform?usp=sf_link
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#BruteCast S07 E08 - Black Swans, Black Jellyfish, and Black Elephants
What risks do we accept and what opportunities do we miss by not opening our aperture to the maritime environment? What security challenges do we face? As the Marine Corps continues our pivot to the Pacific, how do we need to think about the Sea beyond "It's the thing we ride on in order to make our way to battle". This is a continuing mini series within the BruteCast focused on the maritime domain. Our guests are Lisa Mackinnon Munde (@lmm20071 on X/Twitter) and Dr. Sal Mercogliano (@mercoglianos on X/Twitter). Dr. Mercogliano's YouTube channel "What's Going on With Shipping" can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/@wgowshipping. All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the Krulak Center, Marine Corps University, the United States Marine Corps, or any other agency of the U.S. Government. Enjoyed this episode? Think there's room for improvement? Share your thoughts in this quick survey - all feedback is welcome! The survey may be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenRutN5m31Pfe9h7FAlppPWoN1s_2ZJyBeA7HhYhvDbazdCw/viewform?usp=sf_link Intro/outro music is "Epic" from BenSound.com (https://www.bensound.com) Follow the Krulak Center: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekrulakcenter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekrulakcenter/ Twitter: @TheKrulakCenter BlueSky Social: @thekrulakcenter.bsky.social LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brute-krulak-center-for-innovation-and-future-warfare
#BruteCast S07 E07 - Chilean Marine Corps with LCDR Ibacache
This episode is in Spanish. Subtitled translations can be found on our YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-u7jk2u8Sc
The Krulak Center's own LCDR Franco Ibacache is going to be talking from leaders of the Cuerpo de Infanteria de Marina de Chile (Chilean Marine Corps) about partnerships and the service. All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the Krulak Center, Marine Corps University, the United States Marine Corps, or any other agency of the U.S. Government. Enjoyed this episode? Think there's room for improvement? Share your thoughts in this quick survey - all feedback is welcome! The survey may be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenRutN5m31Pfe9h7FAlppPWoN1s_2ZJyBeA7HhYhvDbazdCw/viewform?usp=sf_link Intro/outro music is "Epic" from BenSound.com (https://www.bensound.com) Follow the Krulak Center: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekrulakcenter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekrulakcenter/ Twitter: @TheKrulakCenter BlueSky Social: @thekrulakcenter.bsky.social LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brute-krulak-center-for-innovation-and-future-warfare
#BruteCast S07 E06 - Leadership from a CommO w/ LtCol Arun Shankar
A discussion on leadership challenges from a Communications Officer, LtCol Arun Shankar. LtCol Shankar is a non-Resident Fellow at the Krulak Center. He's an 0505, MAGTF Planner, as well as a former National Security Affairs Fellow at the Hoover Institution. He's currently with USSPACECOM. All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the Krulak Center, Marine Corps University, the United States Marine Corps, or any other agency of the U.S. Government. Enjoyed this episode? Think there's room for improvement? Share your thoughts in this quick survey - all feedback is welcome! The survey may be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenRutN5m31Pfe9h7FAlppPWoN1s_2ZJyBeA7HhYhvDbazdCw/viewform?usp=sf_link Intro/outro music is "Epic" from BenSound.com (https://www.bensound.com) Follow the Krulak Center: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekrulakcenter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekrulakcenter/ Twitter: @TheKrulakCenter BlueSky Social: @thekrulakcenter.bsky.social LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brute-krulak-center-for-innovation-and-future-warfare
#BruteCast S07 E05 - Maritime Security Companies and NGOs with Dr. Claude Berube
A discussion with Dr. Claude Berube, director of the US Naval Academy Museum, on Maritime Security Companies and Maritime NGOs.
The articles mentioned in the recording:
https://digital-commons.usnwc.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1017&context=ciwag-case-studies
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https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0030438707000774
For a link to the Gallup Poll mentioned: https://news.gallup.com/poll/170657/americans-say-army-important-branch-defense.aspx
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#BruteCast S07 E04 - Better Down Where It's Wetter! Under the Sea w/ Drake Long
A discussion of territorial disputes on the ocean floor focusing on the South China Sea with Krulak Center Non-Resident Fellow Drake Long.
The Science of Military Strategy document mentioned at the top of the episode can be found here: https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/Portals/10/CASI/documents/Translations/2022-01-26%202020%20Science%20of%20Military%20Strategy.pdf You can follow Drake Long at: Twitter: @DRM_Long BlueSky: @drmlong.bsky.social LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drake-long-014991a1 All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the Krulak Center, Marine Corps University, the United States Marine Corps, or any other agency of the U.S. Government. Enjoyed this episode? Think there's room for improvement? Share your thoughts in this quick survey - all feedback is welcome! The survey may be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenRutN5m31Pfe9h7FAlppPWoN1s_2ZJyBeA7HhYhvDbazdCw/viewform?usp=sf_link Intro/outro music is "Epic" from BenSound.com (https://www.bensound.com) Follow the Krulak Center: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekrulakcenter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekrulakcenter/ Twitter: @TheKrulakCenter BlueSky Social: @thekrulakcenter.bsky.social LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brute-krulak-center-for-innovation-and-future-warfare
#BruteCast S07 E03 - Contested Logistics: Sustaining the Pacific War w/ NHHC
Before World War II, the U.S. Navy relied on an ad hoc system to manage logistical support for its ships. The scale and geography of the war in the Pacific nullified earlier ways of acquiring and distributing sufficient materiel. This booklet explores the ways in which the Navy conceptualized and implemented overseas logistics from the age of sail through the Pacific War. These processes, both in their planned form and actual operation, reveal two significant themes: (1) logistics is line work; and (2) preparation and planning ahead of time are critical for the successful execution of operations, without which the Navy struggled to supply forward-deployed personnel. https://www.history.navy.mil/research/publications/publications-by-subject/logistics.html All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the Krulak Center, Marine Corps University, the United States Marine Corps, or any other agency of the U.S. Government. Enjoyed this episode? Think there's room for improvement? Share your thoughts in this quick survey - all feedback is welcome! The survey may be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenRutN5m31Pfe9h7FAlppPWoN1s_2ZJyBeA7HhYhvDbazdCw/viewform?usp=sf_link Intro/outro music is "Epic" from BenSound.com (https://www.bensound.com) Follow the Krulak Center: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekrulakcenter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekrulakcenter/ Twitter: @TheKrulakCenter Bluesky Social: @thekrulakcenter.bsky.social LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brute-krulak-center-for-innovation-and-future-warfare
#BruteCast S07 E02 - Why Study Irregular Warfare in a Time of Great Power Competition
Today’s strategic environment has returned the conversation back to Great Power Competition, the competition of two large nations in the pursuit of their interests and to influence interstate relations. As our focus has shifted from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan towards our pacing threat in the Pacific, so has our focus away from Irregular Warfare. But, not every nation is a great power, and as we’ve seen from the end of World War II and especially since the end of the Cold War, not every military conflict is between two great powers. Where do we focus our limited attention in this new strategic environment? We are joined by Krulak Center non-Resident Fellow, Preston McLaughlin in this discussion. Enjoyed this episode? Think there's room for improvement? Share your thoughts in this quick survey - all feedback is welcome! The survey may be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenRutN5m31Pfe9h7FAlppPWoN1s_2ZJyBeA7HhYhvDbazdCw/viewform?pli=1 Intro/outro music is "Evolution" from BenSound.com (https://www.bensound.com) Follow the Krulak Center: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekrulakcenter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekrulakcenter/ Twitter: @TheKrulakCenter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brute-krulak-center-for-innovation-and-future-warfare/
#BruteCast S07 E01 - European Security and China w/ Dr. Joanna Siekiera
We're back #TeamKrulak community, it's the first episode of the Kiwi era. For obvious reasons, we've concentrated on the South China Sea as we talk about the First and Second Island Chains in regards to our pacing threat, China. This episode, we welcome back non-Resident Fellow Dr. Joanna Siekiera as she discusses China and and its affects on European Security along with possible ways forward.
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Post Season Announcement
With last season now "in the can" we are starting to gear up for our next season of the BruteCast. With that we'll have a few changes that this short announcement will cover.
First, we're going to have a new host: Maj Nate "Kiwi" Jaenichen. It's his voice you'll hear going forward in the new seasons for non-"Down the Rabbit Hole" episodes.
Second, we're going to adjust to a posting a new episode every two weeks to our various platforms but will continue to conduct the Live portions of the events when and where we are able. You can join us there or wait for the publishing as normal.
Thanks for listening, and we'll see you in a few weeks!
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Down the Rabbit Hole on the Russia-Ukraine War #44–Prigozhin’s Mutiny: What the **** Just Happened?
A weekend filled with hot takes on an armed hot dog vendor and 25,000 of his closest friends came to an end as befuddling as its beginning - the mutiny/insurrection/coup/road trip begun by Wagner Group chief Yevgeny Prigozhin came to a halt 200km south of Moscow 24 hours after it started. Some of Wagner is joining the Russian army, some is going to Belarus, and Prigozhin's prospects are unclear. #TeamKrulak Distinguished Fellows Ian Brown and Dr. Yuval Weber don't claim to have the answers to this bizarre sequence of events, but will at least get you up to date on where all the players currently stand. All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the Krulak Center, Marine Corps University, the United States Marine Corps, or any other agency of the U.S. Government. Intro/outro music is "Epic" from BenSound.com (https://www.bensound.com) Follow the Krulak Center: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekrulakcenter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekrulakcenter/ Twitter: @TheKrulakCenter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brute-krulak-center-for-innovation-and-future-warfare Krulak Center homepage on The Landing: https://unum.nsin.us/kcic
Down the Rabbit Hole on the Russia-Ukraine War #43–Putin’s Chef Marches on Moscow
So, we don’t know much, but we can say this: Yevgeny Prigozhin, Putin’s favorite hot dog stand vendor and head of the Wagner Group, is in open conflict with Russia's Ministry of Defense. It’s no longer a war of words, as the Wagner Group has seized the city from which the Ministry of Defense is directing the “special military operation” in Ukraine, and appears to be moving its combat forces toward Moscow. Newly minted #TeamKrulak Distinguished Fellows Ian Brown and Dr. Yuval Weber give the first of what will likely be many updates on this unexpected turn of events. All opinions expressed here are those of the individual and do not necessarily reflect those of the Krulak Center, Marine Corps University, the United States Marine Corps, or any other agency of the U.S. Government. Enjoyed this episode? Think there's room for improvement? Share your thoughts in this quick survey - all feedback is welcome! The survey may be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... Intro/outro music is "Epic" from BenSound.com (https://www.bensound.com) Follow the Krulak Center: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekrulakcenter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekrulakce... Twitter: @TheKrulakCenter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brut... Krulak Center homepage on The Landing: https://unum.nsin.us/kcic
Interview with General David Berger, Commandant of the Marine Corps
#TeamKrulak community, we wrapped up this season of the #BruteCast in style - we were joined by General David Berger, Commandant of the Marine Corps! When General Berger assumed his duties as the 38th Commandant, his Planning Guidance laid out a far-reaching vision for reforming and adapting the Marine Corps for the challenges of what looked to be a turbulent decade for the United States and its partners around the world. We asked General Berger about his time in office, the impact of Force Design 2030 on the Fleet Marine Force, challenges he thinks the 39th Commandant will need to deal with, and more! Enjoyed this episode? Think there's room for improvement? Share your thoughts in this quick survey - all feedback is welcome! The survey may be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... Intro/outro music is "Evolution" from BenSound.com (https://www.bensound.com) Follow the Krulak Center: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thekrulakcenter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekrulakce... Twitter: @TheKrulakCenter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brut... Krulak Center homepage on The Landing: https://unum.nsin.us/kcic
Updates on Talent Management 2030
We were excited for the chance to welcome the Talent Management Strategy Group back to the #BruteCast for the latest updates on #TalentManagement2030. They discussed the All-Volunteer Force Symposium, the first update document to Talent Management 2030, the All-Services Talent Management Summit, and more!
The latest information on Talent Management 2030 can be found here: https://www.marines.mil/Talent-Management-2030/
If you have ideas or feedback you'd like to share with the Talent Management Strategy Group - they want to hear from you! Email them at TMX@usmc.mil.
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Down the Rabbit Hole on the Russia-Ukraine War #42 - Into the Breach
Over the weekend, it appeared that the long-awaited Ukrainian counteroffensive was finally underway. In this episode of "Down the Rabbit Hole on the #Russia-#Ukraine War," #TeamKrulak #Russia SME Dr. Yuval Weber looks at the initial movements and conditions of the counteroffensive thus far, along with recent meetings among Russian exile groups regarding that nation's future, and the latest in the turf war between Yevgeny Prigozhin and Russia's Ministry of Defense.
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Down the Rabbit Hole on the Russia-Ukraine War #41–The Breaking Dam
"Down the Rabbit Hole on the #Russia-#Ukraine War" returns with #TeamKrulak #Russia SME Dr. Yuval Weber. We begin picking up where the last episode left off, with the Russian military trying - and failing - to eject anti-#Putin military groups from the Belgorod region; signs that the anticipated #Ukranian counteroffensive might be beginning; and the unfolding humanitarian and ecological disaster caused by today's collapse of the Nova Kakhovka dam on the Dnipro River in southern #Ukraine.
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Panel on "Boots and Suits: Historical Cases and Contemporary Lessons in Military Diplomacy"
The #BruteCast was pleased to welcome Ambassador Philip S. Kosnett and a panel of contributors to discuss the recently released book Boots and Suits: Historical Cases and Contemporary Lessons in Military Diplomacy (Marine Corps University Press, 2023). This book seeks to explain military diplomacy through the lens of both the military and the diplomatic corps of countries, including perspectives from the United States, the Netherlands, and Turkey, among others. It examines the aspects of military diplomacy as used by nations and what differentiates this concept from both military confrontation and diplomatic overtures when used as discrete concepts by nation-states rather than employing military diplomacy to advance their strategic goals.
Our panelists were Amb. Philip Kosnett (Ret.), Heather Steil, Alison Storsve, Joanne Cummings, and Michael Skaggs. NOTE: in the recording, Mr. Skaggs is incorrectly identified as a contractor. He currently serves as a civilian senior lecturer for strategy and policy at Defense Security University.
You can request a hard copy of the book from the Press by emailing them at mcu_press@usmcu.edu, or download the PDF here: https://www.usmcu.edu/Portals/218/Boots%20and%20Suits_web.pdf
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Dr. Rosella Cappella Zielinski & Dr. Ryan Grauer, “Fighting Together: Allied Logistics and Motivation in Burma”
The Allied campaign in Burma during World War II was one of the most challenging and complex of the conflict, with weather, terrain, and competing strategic objectives among the problems the combined Allied force needed to solve to drive back the occupying forces of Imperial Japan. In this episode, Dr. Rosella Cappella Zielinski and Dr. Ryan Grauer looked at how Allied commanders nevertheless managed to supply, organize, and motivate their composite force to drive the Japanese out in 1945.
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Down the Rabbit Hole on the Russia-Ukraine War #40 - Hypersonic Treason & Russians Invade Russia
#TeamKrulak #Russia SME Dr. Yuval Weber returns for an update on the war in #Ukraine, with developments both abroad and on the battlefield. We discussed how Putin's focus on #Ukraine has altered the balance of power in the conflict between #Armenia and #Azerbaijan; the nuclear arrangement with #Belarus; 18th-century cartography as a casus belli; the situation in #Bakhmut and extremely online Yevgeny Prigozhin's latest Telegram rants against Russian military leadership; the bizarre situation in Belgorod as Putin sent in the Russian military to defend local Russians from other Russians invading Russia; and wrap up with the implications of #Ukraine's rapid integration of the Patriot missile system into their air defense, F-16s entering the chat, and a little hypersonic treason.
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Dr. Nora Bensahel and LtGen David Barno, USA (Ret.), "Current Challenges in Military Adaptation: Ukraine and Thoughts for Future Conflicts"
#TeamKrulak community, thanks to the auspices of our friends at the Air Force's Tesseract office, we're pleased to welcome two of the biggest names in military adaptation and innovation to the #BruteCast! Dr. Nora Bensahel and LtGen David Barno, USA (Ret.) join us to talk about military adaptation and the future of war, including their insights on what they have seen unfold on the battlefields of Ukraine.
Dr. Bensahel and LtGen Barno mention the "Strategic Outpost" column they write at War on Rocks, which can be found here: https://warontherocks.com/category/special-series/strategic-outpost/. You can contact them at strategicoutpost@gmail.com.
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Down the Rabbit Hole on the Russia-Ukraine War #39–The 4 Horsemen of the Dumbest Apocalypse
It's been a big week for things blowing up, from Russian oil storage depots in Crimea to flagpoles on top of the Kremlin to ranting mercenaries on Telegram. #TeamKrulak #Russia SME Dr. Yuval Weber takes us through all these things in our latest episode.
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“Please @ Me, #Sergeant: Social Media and Military Professional Development”
Back in March, the Army Leader Exchange decided to run its own #MarchMadness tournament highlighting military media content creators, and after many intense rounds of voting, the finalists, who all joined the #BruteCast on this panel, stood poised to claim the title of Content Creator Champion. Now, while few us needed an excuse to build yet another playoff bracket during March, this contest also shined a light on just how different military leaders and curators of military professional development content were using #socialmedia platforms to share useful educational knowledge with a wider community. So we were very excited to have the finalists join us to share their perspectives on the uses of social media as a knowledge base, engagement tool, and professional development resource for those in uniform looking to prepare themselves and their subordinates for the challenges of future warfare. Our panel guests were: Sasha Maggio, Nikki Dean, Dr. Elena Wicker, and LtCol Travis Hord, #USMC.
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SSA Joseph Garbato, “The Law Enforcement Instrument of National Power”
U.S. policymakers and strategists have long understood there are many more instruments involved in national security policy development and implementation than the DIME model (Diplomacy - Information - Military - Economic). Law Enforcement, often misunderstood, if not forgotten, is one of these instruments. Yet it possesses a powerful combination of hard and soft power, complements all other Instruments of National Power, and can be wielded at all levels – political - strategic, operational, and tactical. In this discussion, Marine Corps University's FBI Chair Supervisory Special Agent Joseph F. Garbato addresses existing generalizations and misconceptions, defines the instrument, and underscores its utility.
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Down the Rabbit Hole on the Russia-Ukraine War #38–Dangerous Amateurs and Lebensraum
"Down the Rabbit Hole on the #Russia-#Ukraine War" returns with Dr. Yuval Weber for a look at #Russia's self-bombing of Belgorod, new repressive population measures in occupied #Ukraine, the recent phone call between Chairman Xi Jinping and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and more.
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Maj Steven Gore & Capt Brian Atkinson, “Naval Systems Integration, JADC2, and Force Design 2030”
This #BruteCast continues our look at one of the themes we’ve discussed a lot over the last several months, and that’s the many different ways entities around the Marine Corps are contributing to the Fleet-wide changes underway with Force Design 2030. We welcomed two guests from the Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity (MCTSSA), Major Steve Gore and Capt Brian Atkinson, to tell us more about what MCTSSA does, their specific roles in naval systems integration and JADC2, and how this all feeds into Force Design 2030.
Capt Atkinson mentioned the Project Convergence-22 exercise; learn more about it here: https://www.army.mil/article/260345/project_convergence_2022_to_demonstrate_futuristic_joint_multinational_warfighting_technologies
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Skip Crawley, “Operation Downfall: The Invasion of Japan”
1 November, 1945, was supposed to be "X-Day" - the beginning of the largest amphibious operation in history, landing Allied forces on the Japanese island of Kyushu. This would mark the start of Operation Downfall, the invasion of Japan's home islands, which Allied leaders expected would be necessary to end World War II. Ultimately, Operation Downfall was cancelled after the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and the entry of the Soviet Union into the war against Japan. Yet Downfall was well into the planning stages when World War II ended, and estimates of the invasion's possible outcomes expected casualty levels in the millions for all sides. #BruteCast alumnus Skip Crawley takes us back through the preparations and anticipated execution of the invasion that never happened.
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Down the Rabbit Hole on the Russia-Ukraine War #37 – ISIS With Snow, And An Intel Tale Full of Discord and Dismay
Well, this is what we get for waiting too long between episodes - Dr. Yuval Weber, #TeamKrulak's #Russia subject matter expert, had a lot of ground to cover today. We discussed the assassination of #Russian milblogger Vladlen Tatarsky via exploding statuette, Finland formally joining #NATO, what renewed violence between Armenia and Azerbaijan means about #Putin's inability to meet regional security commitments, videos circulating showing the brutal execution and mutilation of #Ukrainian prisoners of war by #Russian soldiers, and finally the rapidly unfolding story of the spillage of classified US intelligence on the gaming app #Discord.
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Interview with LtCol Jan Eldeblad (Swedish Defence University)
#TeamKrulak community, we're pleased to bring you this special #BruteCast episode with LtCol Jan Eldeblad of Swedish Defence University, who was visiting Marine Corps University this week to explore collaboration on #wargaming and other topics. We talked about #wargaming, increasing integration between military and civil authorities on national security challenges, his recent visit to #Ukraine, and more!
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BGen Valerie Jackson, USMC, “Inside the WEZ: Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa”
Strategic competition requires persistent presence and engagement with partners and allies around the globe. And while competition with China in the INDOPACOM region garners regular attention, the US AFRICOM area of responsibility has become increasingly critical to effectively countering the pacing threat. Under AFRICOM, the Combined Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) conducts operations to enhance partner nation capacity, promote regional stability, dissuade conflict, and protect U.S. and partner interests.
BGen Valerie Jackson, USMC, deputy commanding general of CJTF-HOA and director of the Krulak Center, joined us live from Camp Lemonnier to discuss the valuable work the soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines of CJTF-HOA are doing in the region to support African partners and allies, and strengthen the strategic influence of the United States against global competitors.
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Emily Abdow, “The Boxer Rebellion: Bluejackets and Marines in China, 1900-1901”
We welcomed author Ms. Emily Abdow to this episode of the #BruteCast to talk about her new book The Boxer Rebellion: Bluejackets and Marines in China, 1900-1901 (Naval History and Heritage Command, 2023). In the summer of 1900, foreign diplomats living in Beijing’s Legation Quarter were besieged by Chinese imperial soldiers and “Boxers,” members of a secret society determined to rid China of foreign influence. Defending the Legation Quarter was a small international guard that included 56 American sailors and marines. Relief of the Legation Quarter required additional U.S. sailors, marines, and soldiers to join an international coalition and face the significantly larger force of imperial soldiers and Boxers. The conflict was the U.S. military’s first taste of coalition warfare on a global stage and its first time meeting China on the battlefield.
Ms. Abdow's book is available for free as a PDF from the Naval History and Heritage Command: https://www.history.navy.mil/content/dam/nhhc/research/publications/publication-508-pdf/Boxer_Rebellion_508.pdf Ms. Abdow also has an article available on the occupation of Veracruz, Mexico, in 1914: https://www.history.navy.mil/browse-by-topic/wars-conflicts-and-operations/early-20th-century-conflicts/veracruz-1914.html
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Special #BruteCast/Down the Rabbit Hole on the Russia-Ukraine War - Dr. Yuval Weber and Dan Rice, "A Meeting of 'Dear Friends:' Xi's Visit to Moscow"
Welcome to this unique crossover event featuring two of #TeamKrulak's resident regional SMEs! Last week, Chairman Xi Jinping of #China and President Vladimir Putin of #Russia met for 3 days of talks concerning mutual cooperation, opposition to the U.S.-led global order, and Putin's ongoing invasion of #Ukraine. Our #China SME Mr. Dan Rice and #Russia SME Dr. Yuval Weber helped us understand what each side got - or didn't get - out of these talks, and what we might expect from the Russia-China relationship going forward.
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