Quote Originally Posted by Bill Moore View Post
Flagg,

Thanks for sharing those links, both sites look interesting. To clarify my intent, I only mentioned Clausewitz to challenge the prevailing view on the enduring nature of war. His concept of friction will most likely endure indefinitely; however, if the trinity is no longer in play, then the U.S. military definition on the enduring nature of war will need to be re-examined. I worked for a senior officer who said too many officers throw Clausewitz into their articles and papers, because they feel it gives them legitimacy. I agree, as long as we cling to a 19th Century description on the nature of war, our ability to adapt will be hindered.

As much as it frustrates me to point to a former Air Force officer as someone who gets it, and can explain the strategic environment in 21st terms, John Robb at Global Guerrillas is probably the best I have seen. He comes across as a bit flippant in his writing style, which is why he isn't taken seriously in some circles, but his concept of global guerrillas, global bazars, and open source war, etc. provide a framework for understanding that others do not provide.

http://globalguerrillas.typepad.com/globalguerrillas/

Look forward to seeing how you suggest we integrate innovation into operational art. Failure to do so will result in innovation for innovation's sake, versus solving real problems and then applying that innovation.
Cheers for the link Bill, on first pass it looks like a real goldmine.

As a Reserve NCO, sometimes the divide between professional senior leadership and part-time enlisted can feel like a labyrinth filled with minotaurs in the O5-O6 rank bracket.

I hope I don't get hopes up too much about Innovation Art.

I should be able to post a link here once published this upcoming week.

You'll get an early peek via email.

Thanks again!