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West Point military academy drops 'Duty, Honor, Country' from mission statement Our responsibility to produce leaders to fight and win our nation's wars requires us to assess ourselves regularly." Superintendent Lt. Gen. Steve Gilland Steve Gilland https://lnkd.in/gFKCAQAG Duty, Honor, Country defines the underlying purpose of the what, how and for whom of the USMA. If not, why then the #USMA? There are several much less expensive alternatives, LTG; namely ROTC. Curricular adjustments can be made. The definition of #duty is a moral or legal obligation; a responsibility. The definition of #honor is high respect; esteem. #Country indicates that the primary duty of soldiers is to serve and protect the nation. A core component of mission. Duty, Honor, Country More than a motto. A core component of mission. The USMA's raison d'etre. But that is only part of the story. There is more. Who: cadets (in whom) How: Building capacity to lead When: four-year leader development program Where: West Point, NY Why: contribute to the country's defense Put it all together and what do we have? A bonafide mission. The mission of the United States Military Academy is to build within cadets throughout a four-year, continuously assessed, leader development program at West Point, NY, the capacity to lead others with honor, as a duty to contribute to the defense of the United States of America. Twas thus, and evermore. No change or wordsmithing required. Don't change that which is not broken. #westpoint #military #defense #unitedstatesofamerica #usarmy #usa

Through #ROTC you can demonstrate your Patriotism and secure your future - first step education!

Always such a thrill to get photos from educators using my new book, 'Beyond the Pale: Designing Military Decision-Making Anew' in their classrooms. This one is from a Special Operations Program running this week. The entire class gets their own copy to keep! But the best news is you can get yours free, and shipped free. For those in the United States, simply email: ROJAS, MICHAEL G CIV USAF AETC AU PRESS michael.rojas@au.af.edu. Give him your mailing address, and in 3-6 weeks, you get one! Be patient as they got 100x requests over the weekend when I posted about this earlier. If you live overseas, you can still get a free mailed copy if you have an APO or DPO mailing address. If you are in a military organization and there is a US officer assigned there, you can hit them up if they have the APO and you don't! If you represent a university, library, military organization, seminar, or something where you need a bunch of copies like in this picture for instance, simply add that justification in the e-mail and AUP will make a decision. They generally ship a box with multiple copies to academia, DoD units, PME, etc. Again, thanks for checking this out and you can always grab the PDF online and download it. If overseas, printing it locally is probably the easiest and cheapest option! Link is: https://lnkd.in/gthPAvzc They have a few hundred left to ship, so it is first come, first serve. #design #innovation #strategy #planning #military #complexity #artificialintelligence #technology #leadership #change #creativity #NATO #defence #specialoperations #space #army #navy #marines #airforce #spaceforce #designthinking #designeducation

Out in paperback 04 OCT: 'Understanding the Military Design Movement: War, Change, and Innovation.' You can get it cheaper at Routledge than on Amazon currently. This was my first book and a deep dive into military innovation, design theory, and how militaries struggled with the Global War on Terror over the last two decades. From the Israeli Defense Forces to the US Army, Marine Corps, and also the Canadian, NATO, and Australian forces, this book explains at the philosophical level how and why they arrange their design thinking using certain theories, models, and metaphoric devices. https://lnkd.in/gZD4Vhjn #design #designthinking #designeducation #innovation #creativity #education #newbook #military #leadership #complexity #history #defence #defense #warstudies #war #security #sociology #philosophy #warcollege #army #marines #navy #airforce #space #spaceforce #socom #specialoperations

📣 Discovering the Navy's take on mission command in "Turn the Ship Around!" by David Marquet. This book isn't just a military memoir; it's a masterclass in leadership that echoes the principles of the Army's mission command. Both advocate for empowering leaders at all levels and emphasize leadership through commander's intent. While traditional command and control focus on centralized decision-making, mission command encourages decentralized execution, allowing leaders to adapt and make decisions that align with the overall intent. Marquet's experience on the USS Santa Fe demonstrates this beautifully, transforming a struggling submarine into a model of efficiency and morale by empowering his crew to lead at every level. Leadership isn't about commanding and controlling but about setting a clear intent and letting your team navigate towards it. "Turn the Ship Around!" offers a unique perspective on executing this concept under the pressures of submarine life, proving that the principles of mission command are universally applicable, whether on land or at sea. BZ to FLC Jax leadership and team for this month’s GRGB booster shot! #Leadership #MissionCommand #Navy #Army #TurnTheShipAround #EmpoweringLeaders 🚢🌟

From Battlefield to Boardroom: The Mission Continues Transitioning from the military to civilian life is one of the toughest challenges we face as veterans. In this final video of my series, I reflect on the journey from combat to corporate, and how the skills we learned in the service—discipline, leadership, and resilience—help us thrive in new environments. Our mission may have changed, but our purpose remains strong. To my fellow veterans: continue to adapt, overcome, and lead. We have so much to offer beyond the battlefield. Watch the video below, and let’s keep pushing forward together. #VeteranTransition #Leadership #MissionContinues #Marines #usmc

Wish to deepen your understanding of different concepts through military campaigns in the past? Here are some intriguing studies to enhance your knowledge: - To grasp the concept of psychological operations, delve into the Normandy landings of June 6, 1944. - To explore the art of preparation in life, analyze Operation Desert Shield🏜 of 1990-1991, leading up to Operation Desert Storm. - To understand camouflage and maintaining cover, examine the Nigerian Army's counterinsurgency exploits in the Northeast. - To learn about alliances and teamwork, study the dynamics among the allies in World War II. The interesting part about military history is that it offers valuable insights into a wide array of lessons for everyday experiences. #MilitaryHistory #Leadership #PersonalGrowth

First page from my conclusion chapter; "Understanding the Military Design Movement", now available on paperback at Routledge (lower price) and Amazon. This book spans the entire design movement, with the first two chapters diving deep into how commercial design started in the Post-WW1 period and is extensively tied to the military design community in unexpected ways. Various design methodologies are explained at the ontological and epistemological levels, such as human-centered design, 'Double Diamond', and then the military variations such as the IDF's 'Systemic Operational Design', US Army Design Methodology, USMC Design, and more. https://lnkd.in/g4ZsxYP7 #design #designtheory #designeducation #innovation #creativity #leadership #security #defense #NATO #military #warstudies #education #newbook #learning #teaching #facilitation #complexity #methodology #planning #strategy

American Military History, Volume 1: The United States Army and the Forging of a Nation, 1775-1917 - OA PDF: https://lnkd.in/g8Y72mkf Profusley illustrated with full color and black and white illustrations, maps and photographs. Center of Military History publication CMH Pub. 30-21. Army Historical Series. Richard W. Stewart, General Editor. Revision of the 1989 edition which was a revision of a textbook written for the senior ROTC courses. Contains an historical survey of the organization and accomplishments of the United States Army. Designed to inculcate in young officers and soldiers an awareness of our nation's military past and to demonstrate to them that the study of military history is an essential ingredient in leadership development. Intended primarily for use in the American Military History course in the Reserve Officers' Training Corps program in civilian colleges and universities. #USArmy #AmericanMilitaryHistory #ROTC #AmericanHistory

Today we celebrate the service and leadership of Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon as he retires from military service and relinquishes his role as the U.S. Army’s 55th Chief of Engineers and commanding officer of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). During his tenure as Chief, Spellmon was a champion of innovation and sought to elevate the story of research and development in USACE and beyond. Under his leadership, investment in R&D quadrupled, and he took the lead in telling the story of R&D in several forums, including testifying before Congress 20 times about the importance of and need for more R&D. To learn more about Spellmon’s nearly four decades of service in the U.S. Army and his impact to USACE, visit https://lnkd.in/edURV-d9. United States Department of Defense US Army US Army Corps of Engineers LTG Scott Spellmon, PMP David Pittman #military #army #service #command #leadership #engineer #engineers #corpsofengineers #science #innovation #technology #research #researchanddevelopment