Squaring the Circle
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Squaring the Circle digs into the fascinating cerebral world of force management and other areas of interest. This podcast explores the processes and systems in force management. It also dives into strategy, warfighting, and changes to the character of war – all things that a force manager needs familiarity with. So, join me with experts and leaders wherever you are in time and space while we look at the challenges and opportunities in today's environment
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Épisodes 114
Bend But Do Not Break: Rethinking the Future of the All-Volunteer Force with COL Jaron Wharton, Ph.D.
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Transforming the Army for the Future Battlefield with General (R) Gary Brito
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Building Tomorrow’s Army Today: Defense Spending, Modernization, and the Future of Warfare with MG (R) John Ferrari, AEI
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The Future of Cannon Artillery with COL Gregory M. Tomlin, PhD
Link to the article: + https://www.lineofdeparture.army.mil/Journals/Field-Artillery/Field-Artillery-Archive/Field-Artillery-2026-E-Edition/The-Future-of-Cannon-Artillery/Link to other podcast episodes …
Notes de l’épisode
Link to the article:
+ https://www.lineofdeparture.army.mil/Journals/Field-Artillery/Field-Artillery-Archive/Field-Artillery-2026-E-Edition/The-Future-of-Cannon-Artillery/
Link to other podcast episodes featuring COL Tomlin:
+ https://shows.acast.com/squaring-the-circle/episodes/a-discussion-on-information-operations-and-targeting-with-co
+ https://shows.acast.com/squaring-the-circle/episodes/strategic-readiness-with-col-gregory-tomlin
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Building Middle East Partner Capacity with Daniel Mouton, Vice President and Chief Executive for Lockheed Martin Middle East
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Mass, Machines, and Munitions with Dr. Michael Horowitz
For more information: https://www.foreignaffairs.com/authors/michael-c-horowitz# Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Surviving the Internet of Battle Things with Dr. Alexander Kott
For more information: + https://www.dvidshub.net/video/1005470/army-mad-scientist-speaker-series-next-gen-technology-and-armys-transformation-with-dr-alexander-kott Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for …
Notes de l’épisode
For more information:
+ https://www.dvidshub.net/video/1005470/army-mad-scientist-speaker-series-next-gen-technology-and-armys-transformation-with-dr-alexander-kott
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The Strategic Importance of Greenland, Arctic Security and Great Power Competition with Dr. Elizabeth Buchanan
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How the Army Prepares for Tomorrow's Wars with the Hon. Christine E. Wormuth, President and CEO of the Nuclear Threat Initiative
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The Future of American Airpower with Dan Grazier, Stimson Center
The link to Dan's latest report: https://www.stimson.org/2026/the-future-of-american-airpower/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Affordable Mass with Mike Benitez, CEO of Purple Rhombus
Link to the article:https://warontherocks.com/cogs-of-war/from-slogan-to-standard-how-the-pentagon-should-define-affordable-mass/Link to Mike's newsletter and podcast:https://themerge.co/ Hosted on Acast. See …
Notes de l’épisode
Link to the article:
https://warontherocks.com/cogs-of-war/from-slogan-to-standard-how-the-pentagon-should-define-affordable-mass/
Link to Mike's newsletter and podcast:
https://themerge.co/
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Acquisition Reform - PAE and the Army's New Acquisition Executive Structure with COL Amanda Love
For more information:https://www.army.mil/article/290080/the_armys_2025_acquisition_reforms_revolutionize_processes_to_expedite_cutting_edge_capabilities Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Defense Industry and Mettle Ops with Katie Bigelow, CEO
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The Last Supper with Margaret Mullins
For additional reading, please see these links:https://www.foreignaffairs.com/united-states/what-silicon-valley-gets-wrong-about-national-securityhttps://vanderbiltpolicyaccelerator.substack.com/p/the-myths-of-t …
Notes de l’épisode
For additional reading, please see these links:
https://www.foreignaffairs.com/united-states/what-silicon-valley-gets-wrong-about-national-security
https://vanderbiltpolicyaccelerator.substack.com/p/the-myths-of-the-last-supper
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A Discussion on the Decision Support Systems (JCIDS, DAS, PPBE) with Todd Napier
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Theater Logistics and Sustaining the Force with BG (R) Mike Siegl
As discussed on the podcast episode -Seven Imperatives for DoD Contested Logistics:Readiness is defined not by the force we have, but by the force we can sustain. Winning in contested environments requires a …
Notes de l’épisode
As discussed on the podcast episode -
Seven Imperatives for DoD Contested Logistics:
Readiness is defined not by the force we have, but by the force we can sustain. Winning in contested environments requires a new strategic paradigm by integrating the DoD, the private sector, and our allies more closely. Here are seven interconnected imperatives to action:
1. Engineer a Dynamic & Deceptive Network. Move beyond predictable, linear supply chains to a multi-modal, nonlinear mesh of distribution options. This creates ambiguity, complicates adversary targeting, and ensures multiple pathways to the point of need.
2. Redefine the Strategic Reserve through Forward Posture. The "just-in-time" model is broken. We must adopt a "just-in-case" posture by intelligently distributing critical stocks forward, ashore, and afloat. This reduces reliance on vulnerable trans-oceanic lift and accelerates response time from weeks and days to hours and minutes.
3. Operationalize Alliances as a Logistics Force Multiplier. Our allies are a strategic advantage and must be a cornerstone of our sustainment architecture. This means moving beyond transactional agreements to true integrated coalition sustainment. We must lock in access, harmonize standards, and develop shared regional depots, making federated logistics a tangible reality before a crisis begins. The Regional Sustainment Framework (RSF) works to create that ecosystem.
4. Master Survivability. Our logistics footprint is vulnerable to ubiquitous surveillance and long-range precision fires. We must prioritize survival through hardening, dispersal, concealment, and deception to protect our sustainment assets.
5. Design for Rapid Recovery and Continuity. Assume disruption will occur. Plan for rapid regeneration of combat power by pre-staging repair kits, identifying alternate supply and distribution nodes, and ensuring redundant command and control. Our ability to recover from an attack faster than the adversary can execute their next move is critical to deterrence.
6. Unleash Technology as an Offset. Innovation is key to compressing the supply chain. To create a decisive advantage, we must aggressively field technologies like autonomous resupply capabilities, predictive analytics to anticipate demand and optimize distribution, and advanced manufacturing to develop critical parts at the tactical edge, transforming our physical supply chain into a secure digital thread.
7. Drive Policy & Organizational Reform. Our greatest adversary is often our own bureaucracy. We cannot win a 21st-century logistics fight with 20th-century policies. We must align authorities, funding, and contracting with wartime realities, empowering cross-service support and building a culture that rewards agility and calculated risk-taking.
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A Discussion on the Business of Defense with Wesley Sparks, Ajax Defense
Get a copy of his book here:https://www.amazon.com/dp/1963701771?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_F4TK9V852NSRWE47V31D&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_F4TK9V852NSRWE47V31D&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_F4TK9V852NSRW …
Notes de l’épisode
Get a copy of his book here:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1963701771?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_F4TK9V852NSRWE47V31D&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_F4TK9V852NSRWE47V31D&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cp_ud_dp_F4TK9V852NSRWE47V31D&bestFormat=true
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Adaptation and Rapid Technological Change with COL Neil Hollenbeck
For access to the discussed articles, please check it out here: https://www.armyupress.army.mil/journals/military-review/online-exclusive/2025-ole/drone-development/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for …
Notes de l’épisode
For access to the discussed articles, please check it out here:
https://www.armyupress.army.mil/journals/military-review/online-exclusive/2025-ole/drone-development/
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The Theater Army and Campaigning with COL Chad Pillai
For additional information - I recommend reading this article:https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/return-theater-army-guide-new-planners-chad-pillai-a1zae/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program with Amanda Bresler
For access to the article discussed in this podcast episode, please see below:https://warontherocks.com/2025/12/decades-of-lost-potential-in-defense-research-and-development/For additional information involving …
Notes de l’épisode
For access to the article discussed in this podcast episode, please see below:
https://warontherocks.com/2025/12/decades-of-lost-potential-in-defense-research-and-development/
For additional information involving the SBIR program, please see below:
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Forging America's 21st Century Defense Industrial Base with COL Eric McCoy, AMC
For access to the article: https://www.army.mil/article/288967/forging_americas_21st_century_defense_industrial_base_applying_lessons_from_the_arsenal_of_democracy_to_modern_great_power_competition Hosted on …
Notes de l’épisode
For access to the article: https://www.army.mil/article/288967/forging_americas_21st_century_defense_industrial_base_applying_lessons_from_the_arsenal_of_democracy_to_modern_great_power_competition
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Space and Missile Defense with LTG (R) Dan Karbler
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International Affairs with Dilpreet Sidhu, Deputy Mayor of International Affairs for the City of LA
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Ready For War - The DIB and Mobilization with Professor Doug Orsi, Army War College
Link to the article by Professor Orsi -https://cimsec.org/ready-for-war-a-way-forward-for-industrial-preparedness/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How the Army Runs with Professor Louis Yuengert and Professor Bob Bradford, Army War College
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Accelerating Battlefield Technology with Peter Newell, BMNT
For access to Peter's publication:+ https://uncommonleadership.substack.com/p/the-pentagon-finally-killed-its-bureaucratic+ https://uncommonleadership.substack.com/p/why-the-speed-and-forged-acts-alone Hosted …
Notes de l’épisode
For access to Peter's publication:
+ https://uncommonleadership.substack.com/p/the-pentagon-finally-killed-its-bureaucratic
+ https://uncommonleadership.substack.com/p/why-the-speed-and-forged-acts-alone
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The Changing Character of War, Leadership, and Doctrine with LTG (R) Beagle
LTG (R) Beagle is the author of the recent publication - When the Map Runs Out: Values, Judgement, and Clarity in Uncertain TimesOrder a copy today:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G1ZGH76J?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_sms_ …
Notes de l’épisode
LTG (R) Beagle is the author of the recent publication - When the Map Runs Out: Values, Judgement, and Clarity in Uncertain Times
Order a copy today:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G1ZGH76J?ref=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_sms_apin_dp_QBGC4QJWB7QA2R64SERB&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_sms_apin_dp_QBGC4QJWB7QA2R64SERB&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_sms_apin_dp_QBGC4QJWB7QA2R64SERB&bestFormat=true
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Ghost in the Machine with Michael Ferguson
For access to the article: https://tnsr.org/2025/03/ghost-in-the-machine-coming-to-terms-with-the-human-core-of-unmanned-war/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Global Force Management and EXORDs with Krista Auchenbach
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Rethinking the Threat with Dan Grazier, The Stimson Center
For access to the report: https://www.stimson.org/2025/rethinking-the-threat-why-china-is-unlikely-to-invade-taiwan/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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