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As a Fleet Seminar Student at the U.S. Naval War College, I learned how military theory and practice can be applied to non-operational defense business and even the corporate world. While I don't expect CEOs to become experts in Clausewitz, understanding the concept of avoiding analysis paralysis and the importance of Mission Command Leadership can greatly benefit an organization. If we embrace the idea of failing forward with the best information available at the time and avoid being too harsh with after action decision making, we can collectively improve faster and stronger together. Working in the #telco industry, I found LTC Brian Forester's analysis on signal to noise ratio to be very applicable. Commanders and staffs must think clearly about both signal and noise, and communicate the uncertainty associated with an estimated outcome to their commanders. It's important to resist the temptation to overcorrect when the observed outcome doesn't align with algorithm predictions. Check out the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gJcsTTqz

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Last week, I had the privilege of attending the North Carolina Military Business Center Southeast Region Federal Construction 2024 Summit in Wilmington, NC. What a fantastic event! Representatives from various federal agencies such as Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Southeast, US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), GSA (GSA), U.S. Department of State (DOS), and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), among many others, were present. During the summit, I had the pleasure of meeting remarkable individuals like Sue Kranes, James H Waggoner, Lelanie Rivera and Dawn M Brown, all of whom expressed interest in supporting our business's growth in federal contracting. The summit featured keynote speakers and presenters, but what resonated with me the most were the Program & Procurement dialogue sessions. In these sessions, program directors provided valuable insights to contractors about the amount of work available and the improvements needed at multiple installations. It was clear that federal government opportunities are abundant, and they are actively seeking contractors to help complete important projects. This summit aligns perfectly with the theme of this month's posts series, which focuses on federal contracting readiness. To seize these opportunities, businesses must ensure they are procurement-ready. If you are working towards preparing your business to work with the federal government, I would love to hear about your progress. Together, we can capitalize on these exciting opportunities in federal contracting. #2024summitncmbc #FederalContracting #BusinessDevelopment #OSDBU #SmallBusinessSuccess 

This. All of it. American resiliency means strategic depth. But, we need a nation who demands it. Why are politicians not fighting to increase jobs in their ports and piers, increase their industrial capacity, and assure their citizens? American. Resiliency. #americatogether

If our Navy is having a 1930’s moment, we should do what they did in the 1930’s: -President Roosevelt issued an executive order in 1933 allowing $238 million in emergency public works funds to be used to build thirty‐two warships over the next three years. -Pass the Vinson-Trammell Act of 1934 which authorized the Navy to construct 102 new warships over the next eight years. -Pass the Naval Act of 1938 which increased the Navy by 20 percent. -Pass the Two Ocean Navy Act of 1940 which increased the size of the Navy by 70 percent. Japan did not awaken a sleeping giant at Pearl Harbor - we already had running start.

We are in an era of great power competition with not just one but two peer competitors. If we strive to ensure the rules based international order continues (freedom of navigation and commerce), we must refocus on our roots as a maritime nation. The key to doing this is shipbuilding, but equally important is ship maintenance/repair/modernization. The SECNAVs answer to this? Maritime Statecraft - a whole of government response to build maritime power. A pillar of Maritime Statecraft will need to be industrial base mobilization - securing, and expanding, our industrial base to increase shipbuilding while also bolstering support to the in-service fleet. This would certainly be something we have not seen since the 1930s. #MExW #AmphibiousWarfare #shipbuilding

The US Navy's three priorities with China   01/14/2024 During a speech at an industry conference, the leader of the US Navy draws the parallel between today's challenges and those of the period between the two world wars.  Xi's China like Tojo's Japan.  Here is the path to follow and the priorities to focus on “In the 1930s, defense budget constraints following the Great Depression led to a reduction in construction, a contraction of the shipping industry, and a growing gap between the capabilities of our Navy and those of Imperial Japan.  America in the 1930s had a fleet that was too small and insufficiently equipped for war."  With these words, Admiral Lisa Franchetti, who officially became chief of the US Navy last November, raised the alarm about the unpreparedness of the naval component of the US armed forces during the annual conference of the Surface Navy Association. With the help of experts from the Naval War College, US Navy leaders created multiple simulations of naval campaigns, hypothesizing according to what dynamics a future war against the Japanese and other potential adversaries could unfold.  The results of these simulations were used in the process of planning a new naval doctrine, which included not only combat tactics, but also the composition of the fleet itself.  Moving from a strategy focused on large surface warships to the strategy of a naval force that seamlessly integrates surface assets, air assets and submarine assets.  The same one that would lead the United States to victory against Japan in World War II. The United States Navy today finds itself in a situation similar to that of almost a hundred years ago (in place of Japan today there is the People's Republic, which, however, is never directly mentioned in the speech), with a small window to innovate and quickly strengthen the fleet.  “We have strengthened capabilities like the Naval War College and our warfighting development centers to enable everyone with leadership responsibilities at every level to think differently about how we need to operate in complex and rapidly changing environments.  The Navy will seek to enable new generations of leaders to experiment with new concepts and tactics in a variety of fleet exercises and beyond,” Franchetti said.  The Chief of Naval Operations then identified combat, fighters and their respective foundations as the three priorities on which she will focus her efforts during her mandate. The first priority includes identifying what is necessary for the operational capability of the US Navy and its collaboration with allies.  The second includes empowering leaders and a focus on recruiting: The Navy missed recruiting goals in fiscal 2023 and has set higher goals for fiscal 2024. Finally, a focus on the foundation The third priority refers to improving the American public's confidence in the Navy, along with encouraging continued collaboration with the defense industry and Congress.

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Society of American Military Engineers! Check out today’s webinar on #sustainability and #resiliency with useful tips and tools to achieve both. ⬇️

In the U.S. military, the value of a single soldier extends far beyond their individual combat capability. A well-trained, highly motivated soldier can serve as a force multiplier, influencing the effectiveness of their entire unit. Through leadership, resourcefulness, and specialized skills, one soldier can change the outcome of a mission, especially in asymmetric warfare scenarios. The actions of one individual can have a strategic ripple effect, whether through acts of valor, critical decision-making, or specialized technical roles, such as sniping, intelligence, or communications. The psychological impact of a single soldier's actions—particularly in terms of morale, both for their own side and the enemy—can be immense. A soldier’s ability to operate effectively in adverse conditions can disrupt enemy plans, protect vital assets, and inspire their peers to greater performance. Historically, individuals like Sergeant Alvin York, Audie Murphy, and others have demonstrated how one soldier’s determination can shift tactical outcomes, proving that every soldier carries the potential to change history.