“Tactics is not whether you go left or right. Tactics is why you go left or right.” General Al Gray (29th Commandant of the Marine Corps, 1987-1991) He summarised the core of leadership – civilian or military, “If you come and join my Marines, I want you to know that your ‘number one’ job is… Read More
“To be a successful commander, one must combine the qualities of leadership with a knowledge of his profession. Either without the other is notof much avail.” Admiral Raymond A. Spruance, “Thesis on Command”U.S. Naval War College, 11 September 1926
Research Paper Title The Dynamics of Doctrine: The Changes in German Tactical Doctrine during the First World War. Abstract This paper is a case study in the wartime evolution of tactical doctrine. Besides providing a summary of German Infantry tactics of the First World War, this study offers insights into the crucial role of leadership… Read More
“Fatigue tends to be the fate of the ambitious, conscientious or the idealistic. It is really experienced by the astute, the lazy or the clever … who may go to considerable trouble to avoid the condition.” (Macksey, 1975, p.169-170). L’Etang, H. (1969) The Pathology of Leadership: A History of the Effects of Disease on 20th Century… Read More
Research Paper Title Critical Thinking Training for Army Officers Volume One: Overview of Research Programme. Abstract This report is the first of three volumes describing a multi-year research programme to develop and validate web based training in critical thinking for Army officers. This first volume presents an overview of the research efforts that developed and validated a theoretical… Read More
Don’t forget that episode 2 (day 3/4) of SAS: Who Dares Wins (which mimics the UK Special Forces Selection process) is on Channel 4 @ 21:00 (9pm). Only 20 of the original 30 contestants are still in, and I’m looking forward to Sam the Trainee Stuntman (who is ‘fitter’ than everyone else and going to… Read More
I have just uploaded a new webpage ‘PNCO CLM Training‘ which is part of the British Army’s Command, Leadership and Training (CLM) range of programmes. This article provides a brief background, delivery and outline of course content.
Boot Camp & Military Fitness Institute 