The Operational Arch

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The official podcast of the School of Advanced Military Studies, dedicated to bridging the gap between tactics and strategy through the study of operational art and the operational level of war.

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    Aug 3, 2023 – 00:28:10
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    Jul 15, 2023 – 00:37:59
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    Jun 3, 2023 – 00:29:30
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    May 16, 2023 – 00:50:24
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    Apr 1, 2023 – 00:49:56
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    Mar 1, 2023 – 00:47:07
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    Feb 15, 2023 – 00:36:01
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    Feb 1, 2023 – 00:44:15
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    Jan 19, 2023 – 00:48:35
  • Welcome to the Operational Arch - Season 1
    Dec 15, 2022 – 00:13:00
Recent Reviews
  • Kelevra08
    Try it, loved it, subscribed
    Really enjoy the student run vibe here. Season 2 is definitely an improvement with new and different voices/attitudes/ideas!
  • Movie cop
    Operational Cringe
    The commentary whether purposefully flamboyant or not feels like an awkward Comps study session. Rather than quote authors or theorists that you’re currently reading to the speaker, just let the speaker talk and ask engaging open ended questions. The lack of active listening is evident when a prophetic insight is offered by the podcasters as a retort to a fairly senior leader. The enthusiasm is great, but its comes across as either operationally naive or elitist, neither of which endear you to the staff or closet SAMsters just wanting to prevent a culmination point on a planning effort.
  • Dan (Dorrance)
    Operational Level of War
    This podcast provides access to some of the best minds at Army University. A must for those in the profession of arms to broaden their knowledge and still relevant for the non Military listener.
  • mariestls
    Great Initiative ⭐️🫡
    Look forward to hearing some great insights from our colleagues. Well done!
  • Dr. Homie Cat
    This is the bomb dot com
    Every planner of literally anything should consider The Operational Arch as required listening.
  • Infantry Warrior1
    Scott
    This is well needed, great job
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