Comments on: Ex Arrcade Fusion 09 – Putting the theory into practice.

By: Ouida Westmark

Ouida Westmark — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 10:54:52 +0000

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By: Sarah Nagelmann

Sarah Nagelmann — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:53:50 +0000

I’m so glad to be reading about your experiences and successes in this forum! Keep up the great work!

By: Dennis Murphy

Dennis Murphy — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 18:32:52 +0000

There are two points in the Commander’s entry that are worth added emphasis. First, “I think we have genuinely been able to put influence at the heart of everything we do.” Absolutely true. The first question that must be asked in the planning process is “what is the information effect we want to achieve.” That will drive the course of action development and subsequent execution of the military operation. Second, “we have a structure, and equally important, a philosophy within HQ ARRC through which unity of purpose and effort can realitically and practically be achieved.” Here, a recognition of the value of a command philosophy that requires significant organizational culture change is referenced. The shift from the cultural comfort of kinetic warfighting to one that understands the importance of both kinetic and non-kinetic in hybrid warfare is critical. This can only happen when forced from above by the commander. These important azimuth shifts are a great start and bode well for future success.