Episodes

  • Till all are One | The Space / SOF / Cyber Triad

    Till all are One | The Space / SOF / Cyber Triad
    May 13 2024
    Maj. Ashley "Ash" Holzmann is an experienced Psychological Operations Officer serving in the re-established PSYWAR School at the United States Army JFK Special Warfare Center and School. Sgt. Maj. Derek Riley is one of the most experienced Civil Affairs Noncommissioned Officers in the Army Special Operations Regiment. He has incredible deployment experience and serves the Proponency at the United States Army JFK Special Warfare Center and School. From the episode:Persuasive Design of Influential Technology is a term used by several academics and organizations. You can check out this Wikipedia article:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persuasive_technologyArticles on Overhead Persuasive Infrared:https://breakingdefense.com/2023/02/overhead-persistent-ir-is-how-hypersonic-and-maneuverable-threats-will-be-tracked/https://www.ssc.spaceforce.mil/Newsroom/Article-Display/Article/2744261/united-states-space-force-next-gen-opir-geo-program-completes-block-0-geo-spacehttps://breakingdefense.com/tag/next-generation-overhead-persistent-infrared-next-gen-opir/Use of the French SPOT in Desert Storm:https://www.army.mil/article/161173/smdc_history_25_years_since_first_space_warhttps://spp.fas.org/eprint/mckinley.pdfWhat is Scintillation:https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/biochemistry-genetics-and-molecular-biology/scintillationAn article theorizing that Scintillation may have been involved in a communications anomaly in a battle in Afghanistan:https://news.agu.org/press-release/space-bubbles-may-have-aided-enemy-in-fatal-afghan-battle/ Definitions of Army Space and Army Cyber from the FMs:From FM 3-14 ARMY SPACE OPERATIONSNearly every Army operation relies on the advantages provided by space capabilities and effects to enhance the effectiveness of combat forces. Space capabilities permit enhanced situational understanding; provides global communications; enables precise and accurate fires; supports the conduct of joint expeditionary entry, movement, and maneuver operations; and provides a conduit for cyber electromagnetic operations supporting Unified Land Operations. These capabilities directly support large slarge-scalecale combat operations by enhancing command and control, providing secure communications over extended distances and across areas without modern infrastructure.Potential adversaries have identified U.S. reliance on space-based capabilities as a critical vulnerability and will attempt to exploit it in order to deter and degrade our ability to act. Army space operations seek ways to maintain assured access to space capabilities, and when necessary, to achieve its objectives in spite of the adversary’s counterspace efforts.Army space operations are conducted around the globe, but engaged regionally. Army space operations often are an integral part of a joint team used to plan, fight, and adapt operations across the range of military operations. Army space operations continue to evolve to meet the requirements of a complex and rapidly changing OE.Army space doctrine refines and expands upon joint space doctrine by defining those space tactics and procedures relevant to unified land operations and applicable to large-scale combat operations. Army space operations applies to the tactical, operational, and strategic levels of war, but the results are often challenging to quantify which level or levels benefit as modern conflict may not be easily divided into discrete levels. In an internet-connected world which often exploits social media, theater-level tactical actions may have far-reaching operational and strategic-level impacts. The space capabilities form the framework for how space operations supports the Army warfighting functions. From FM 3-12 CYBERSPACE OPERATIONS AND ELECTROMAGNETIC WARFARE:Cyberspace operations are the employment of cyberspace capabilities where the primary purpose is to achieve objectives in or through cyberspace (JP 3-0). Electromagnetic warfare is a military action involving the use of electromagnetic and directed energy to control the electromagnetic spectrum or to attack the enemy (JP 3-85).Cyberspace is one of the five domains of warfare and uses a portion of the electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) for operations, for example, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and satellite transport. Therefore, cyberspace operations and EW require frequency assignment, management, and coordination performed by spectrum management operations. Spectrum management operations consist of four key functions—spectrum management, frequency assignment, host-nation coordination, and policy adherence. Spectrum management operations include preventing and mitigating frequency conflicts and electromagnetic interference (EMI) between friendly forces and host nations during Army operations (refer to ATP 6-02.70). Army Special Operations Recruiting:SOF Recruiting Page (soc.mil)https://www.soc.mil/USASOCHQ/recruiting.html GoArmySOF Site:https://www.goarmysof.army.mil/ The Official Podcast of the United States Army ...
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Soldiers Become Governors | Civil Affairs Assessment and Selection

    Soldiers Become Governors | Civil Affairs Assessment and Selection
    Apr 29 2024

    Would you like to know more?

    Go here to see if Civil Affairs is what you've been searching for (https://www.goarmysof.army.mil/CA/)

    Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-6xwphhI0s

    More videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scbTSLY_YpI&list=PL2GcfNIpMaK_roKmHBJ2NV4iY07oya6Kb&index=1

    Current PT plan for Civil Affairs Assessment & Selection (https://www.goarmysof.army.mil/Portals/100/CA%20Comprehensive%20PT%20Plan%20Updated.pdf)

    MAJ Ashley "Ash" Holzmann is an experienced Psychological Operations Officer serving in the 1st Special Warfare Training Group at the United States Army Special Warfare Center and School.

    SGM Derek Riley is one of the most experienced Civil Affairs Noncommissioned Officers in the Army Special Operations Regiment. He has incredible deployment experience and serves the Proponency at the United States Army Special Warfare Center and School.

    ARSOF CORE ATTRIBUTES

    • Integrity. Being trustworthy and honest, acting honorably, and adhering to ethical standards.
    • Courage. Acting on own convictions despite consequences; is willing to sacrifice for a more significant cause; not paralyzed by fear of failure.
    • Perseverance. Working toward an end; has commitment; physical or mental resolve; motivated; gives effort to the cause; does not quit.
    • Personal Responsibility. Being self-motivated and an autonomous self-starter, he anticipates tasks and acts accordingly, taking accountability for his actions.
    • Professionalism. Behaving as a standard-bearer for the regiment, he has a professional image including a level of maturity and judgment mixed with confidence and humility; he forms sound opinions and makes their own decisions, stands behind his sensible choices based on his experiences.
    • Adaptability. Possessing the ability to maintain composure while responding to or adjusting one's thinking and actions to fit a changing environment; the ability to think and solve problems in unconventional ways; the ability to recognize, understand, and navigate within multiple social networks; the ability to proactively shape the environment or circumstances in anticipation of desired outcomes.
    • Team Player. Possesses the ability to work on a team for a greater purpose than himself; dependable and loyal; works selflessly with a sense of duty; respects others and recognizes diversity.
    • Capability. Maintaining physical fitness, including strength and agility; has operational knowledge; can plan and communicate effectively.

    Army Special Operations Recruiting:

    SOF Recruiting Page (soc.mil)

    https://www.soc.mil/USASOCHQ/recruiting.html

    GoArmySOF CA Site:

    GO CA

    https://www.goarmysof.army.mil/CA/

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Secrets Behind the Special Warfare Museum | Roxanne Merritt and Living History

    Secrets Behind the Special Warfare Museum | Roxanne Merritt and Living History
    Apr 15 2024

    Maj. Ashley "Ash" Holzmann is a Psychological Operations Officer with operational experience in South / Central America, the Indo-Pacific, and throughout the Middle East. He serves in the newly re-established PSYWAR School within the United States Army Special Warfare Center and School.

    Sgt. Maj. Derek Riley is one of the most experienced Civil Affairs Noncommissioned Officers in the Army Special Operations Regiment. He has incredible deployment experience and serves in the Civil Affairs Proponent at the United States Army Special Warfare Center and School.

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    Click here to visit the official website for the JFK Special Warfare Museum (https://history.army.mil/museums/jfk-swm/index.html)

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Writing About Writing | The Harding Project and the Effort to Revitalize the Army's Professional Journals

    Writing About Writing | The Harding Project and the Effort to Revitalize the Army's Professional Journals
    Apr 1 2024

    Maj. Ashley "Ash" Holzmann is a Psychological Operations Officer with operational experience in South / Central America, the Indo-Pacific, and throughout the Middle East. He serves in the 1st Special Warfare Training Group at the United States Army Special Warfare Center and School.

    Sgt. Maj. Derek Riley is one of the most experienced Civil Affairs Noncommissioned Officers in the Army Special Operations Regiment. He has incredible deployment experience and serves in the Civil Affairs Proponent at the United States Army Special Warfare Center and School.

    If you want to submit an article to Special Warfare Magazine, go here: https://www.swcs.mil/Special-Warfare/Article-Submissions/

    If you are interested in pursuing professional writing make sure you contact your unit's Public Affairs Office, as well as your Intel Officer and section if you want to write about operational content.

    Sign up for The Harding Project's Substack: https://www.hardingproject.com/

    Ash mentioned the Defense Office of Prepublication and Security Review, which will review your articles for operational content that the DoD would not want to release and will review your articles for release. Contact them for more details: https://www.defense.gov/Contact/Help-Center/Article/Article/2762947/publication-security-review/

    Pro tip of using military photos for free (it's a .net and not a .com; Ash has been punished for his mistake), visit the Defense Visual Information Distribution Service (DVIDS) website: https://www.dvidshub.net/

    For more information on the U.S. Army Special Warfare Center & School's upcoming Heritage Week, please visit the SWCS website: https://www.swcs.mil/

    You can also read a bit more about The Harding Project here: https://mwi.westpoint.edu/introducing-the-harding-project-renewing-professional-military-writing/
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Eat, Sleep, Perform | Human Performance in Special Operations

    Eat, Sleep, Perform | Human Performance in Special Operations
    Mar 18 2024

    Maj. Ashley "Ash" Holzmann is a Psychological Operations Officer with operational experience in South / Central America, the Indo-Pacific, and the Middle East. He serves in the 1st Special Warfare Training Group at the United States Army Special Warfare Center and School.

    Sgt. Maj. Derek Riley is one of the most experienced Civil Affairs Noncommissioned Officers in the Army Special Operations Regiment. He has incredible deployment experience and serves in the Civil Affairs Proponent at the United States Army Special Warfare Center and School.

    Article mentioned: Optimizing the Human Weapon System.
    Link: https://smartabase.com/success-stories/devcom-solider-center-mrdc/

    To learn more about the Preservation of the Force and Families (POTFF), check out this article.
    Link: https://issuu.com/faircountmedia/docs/special_operations_outlook_2022/s/15998692

    Want to read more about the Human Platform Force Generation (FORGE) facility mentioned in the episode? The U.S. Army JFK Special Warfare Center & School has almost completed the most recent addition to our facilities.
    Link: https://www.clarknexsen.com/project/human-performance-forge-facility/

    POTFF official website.
    Link: https://www.socom.mil/POTFF/Pages/About-POTFF.aspx

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    USAJFKSWCS selects and trains all Army Special Forces, Civil Affairs, and Psychological Operations soldiers.

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    If you want to learn more about opportunities in Special Operations, contact a SORB recruiter today!
    Link to SORB recruiters: https://www.goarmysof.army.mil/Get-Started/Contact-a-Recruiter/
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • The Bone Marrow Mafia | How a single Soldier is changing the entire Army

    The Bone Marrow Mafia | How a single Soldier is changing the entire Army
    Mar 4 2024

    Maj. Ashley "Ash" Holzmann is a Psychological Operations Officer with operational experience in South / Central America, the Indo-Pacific, and the Middle East. He serves in the 1st Special Warfare Training Group at the United States Army Special Warfare Center and School.

    Sgt. Maj. Derek Riley is one of the most experienced Civil Affairs Noncommissioned Officers in the Army Special Operations Regiment. He has incredible deployment experience and serves the Proponency at the United States Army Special Warfare Center and School.

    If you are currently serving, please consider signing up to get on the list for bone marrow donations:

    https://www.salutetolife.org/

    Follow Chris and his efforts on their Instagram page:

    https://www.instagram.com/operationringthebell/

    If you want to read more inspiring coverage of what Chris and his teammates have achieved go here:

    https://taskandpurpose.com/news/fort-bliss-bone-marrow-guy/

    The Official Podcast of the United States Army Special Warfare Center and School!

    USAJFKSWCS selects and trains all Army Special Forces, Civil Affairs, and Psychological Operations soldiers.

    Please visit our website at: https://www.swcs.mil.

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    57 mins
  • Selling SOF | Special Operations Recruiting Battalion (SORB)

    Selling SOF | Special Operations Recruiting Battalion (SORB)
    Feb 19 2024

    Maj. Ashley "Ash" Holzmann is a Psychological Operations Officer with operational experience in South / Central America, the Into-Pacific, and the Middle East. He serves in the 1st Special Warfare Training Group at the United States Army Special Warfare Center and School. 

     

    Sgt. Maj. Derek Riley is one of the most experienced Civil Affairs Noncommissioned Officers in the Army Special Operations Regiment. He has incredible deployment experience and serves the Proponency at the United States Army Special Warfare Center and School.

     

    If you want to learn more about opportunities in Special Operations, contact a SORB recruiter today!

    Link to SORB recruiters: https://www.goarmysof.army.mil/Get-Started/Contact-a-Recruiter/

     

    If you're already in SOF and want to contact SORB, their number is: 877-874-5544 (they'll be able to redirect you from there)

    The SORB recruiting email is (they'll be able to redirect you): usarmy.knox.usarec.mbx.sorb-recruiting@mail.mil

     

    Want to learn more about the branches discussed? Go here!

    Link: https://www.goarmysof.army.mil/

     

    The Official Podcast of the United States Army Special Warfare Center and School!

    USAJFKSWCS selects and trains all Army Special Forces, Civil Affairs, and Psychological Operations soldiers. 

     

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    58 mins
  • The Cutting Edge | The Robotics Unmanned Systems Integrator Course

    The Cutting Edge | The Robotics Unmanned Systems Integrator Course
    Feb 5 2024

    Maj. Ashley "Ash" Holzmann is a Psychological Operations Officer with operational experience in South / Central America, the Into-Pacific, and the Middle East. He serves in the 1st Special Warfare Training Group at the United States Army Special Warfare Center and School. 

     

    Sgt. Maj. Derek Riley is one of the most experienced Civil Affairs Noncommissioned Officers in the Army Special Operations Regiment. He has incredible deployment experience and serves the Proponency at the United States Army Special Warfare Center and School.

     

    The Official Podcast of the United States Army Special Warfare Center and School!

    USAJFKSWCS selects and trains all Army Special Forces, Civil Affairs, and Psychological Operations soldiers. 

     

    ** If you want to learn more about RUSIC, the Special Warfare Magazine included an article on RUSIC in the latest issue: https://www.swcs.mil/Special-Warfare/Special-Warfare-Archive/

     

    Please visit our website at: https://www.swcs.mil.

     

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    42 mins