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?

Sea Control 438 – Small States and the Law of the Sea with Dr. Douglas Guilfoyle

By Jared Samuelson Dr. Douglas Guilfoyle joins the program to discuss his paper in British Yearbook of International Law: “Litigation as Statecraft: Small States and the Law of the Sea.” Douglas Guilfoyle is Professor of International Law and Security at the University of New South Wales Canberra at the Australian Defence Force Academy. His principal … Continue reading Sea Control 438 – Small States and the Law of the Sea with Dr. Douglas Guilfoyle