Sea Control 213 – U.S. and Chinese South China Sea Legal Strategies with Dr. Krista Wiegand

By Jared Samuelson Dr. Krista Wiegand joins us this week to discuss her piece, with coauthor Hayoun Jessie Ryou-Ellison, for Norwich University’s Journal of Peace and War Studies, “U.S. and Chinese Strategies, International Law, and the South China Sea.”  Download Sea Control 213 – U.S. and Chinese South China Sea Legal Strategies with Dr. Krista … Continue reading Sea Control 213 – U.S. and Chinese South China Sea Legal Strategies with Dr. Krista Wiegand

Wargaming the Future: Educating the Fleet in Multi-Dimensional Warfare

By LT Jack Tribolet Educational wargaming is underutilized and possesses the potential to teach warfighters intricate modern doctrine and force capabilities. Historically, analytical wargaming has functioned as a critical tool for military leadership, offering insights into force capabilities and aiding decision-making through experiential learning. Yet, within the US Navy and Marine Corps, the potential of … Continue reading Wargaming the Future: Educating the Fleet in Multi-Dimensional Warfare

Risk and Time: Calculating Tradeoffs in Warfighting Management

Flotilla Notes Series By Barney Rubel Management, defined as the effective use of resources, is a process and skill that permeates the preparation and execution of warfighting. Commanders can prioritize several specific areas to improve their warfighting management. Time management is essential. As the CO of a strike fighter squadron, I practiced time management in … Continue reading Risk and Time: Calculating Tradeoffs in Warfighting Management

Unmanned Ships: A Fleet to Do What?

By Jonathan Panter On March 18, 2021, former Congresswoman Elaine Luria of Virginia criticized the Navy’s then-recently-released Unmanned Campaign Framework as “full of buzzwords and platitude but really short on details.” When promised a classified concept of operations, she added, “I think the biggest question I have [is]… it is a fleet to do what?” … Continue reading Unmanned Ships: A Fleet to Do What?