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The Symposium in the Philadelphia area was highly productive, both in terms of the Civil Affairs Corps and the Civil Affairs Association. Here's a short summary of some of the highlights. The interim version of the full report will be out in December, and the final version in the 11th volume of the Civil Affairs Issue Papers early next year. Army Futures Command U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command 95th Civil Affairs Brigade (Airborne) - US Army NATO Civil-Military Cooperation Centre of Excellence (CCOE) PKSOI-Peacekeeping & Stability Operations Institute-US Army Modern War Institute at West Point Irregular Warfare Initiative Irregular Warfare Center (IWC) Joint Special Operations University Association of the United States Army - AUSA

My latest essay on Irregular Warfare https://lnkd.in/eQYB8tFq

The NATO CIMIC Functional Specialist Course, held by the NATO Civil-Military Cooperation Centre of Excellence (CCOE), was a success! Over five days, from 18 to 22 November 2024, participants from Italy (ITA) and the Netherlands (NLD) had the opportunity to deepen their understanding of NATO operations and enhance their role-specific expertise. The training not only focused on theoretical knowledge but also emphasized the practical application of skills necessary for integrating functional expertise into operational processes. This ensures alignment with NATO's overarching military objectives. Under the guidance of the Course Director, Lieutenant Colonel Francesco Di Giampietro, and supported by the skilled CCOE team, attendees gained a well-rounded education. The inclusion of subject matter experts from various countries’ organizations (ITA, DEU, NDL, SVN, USA) , added a valuable dimension, providing diverse perspectives and real-world insights. This initiative is a testament to CCOE's commitment to fostering international collaborations and equipping specialists to contribute effectively to NATO operations. #CIMIC #CCOE #NATO #StrongerTogether #CivilAffairs #CivilMilitaryCooperation #Courses

Welcome to One CA Podcast.? As we go into the holidays, the One CA brings on the show's founder, John McElligott, to talk with Brian Hancock and Jack Gaines about the show's beginnings, current updates and goals for the future. So, stay tuned.? --- One CA is a product of the civil affairs association? and brings in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences on the ground with a partner nation's people and leadership. We aim to inspire anyone interested in working in the "last three feet" of U.S. foreign relations.? To contact the show, email us at [email protected]? or look us up on the Civil Affairs Association website at https://lnkd.in/ePkPWiPQ --- Episode list: Past Episodes: 202 Andrew Gonzalez on Marine Civil Affairs in the Pacific (Part II)?201 Andrew Gonzalez on Marine Civil Affairs in the Pacific (Part I)?200 J?rg Gr?ssl on the NATO Civil-Military Cooperation Centre of Excellence?199 Jeffrey Fiddler and the U.S. Gaza Relief Mission?198 David Luna, State-sponsored criminality in strategic competition?197 Scott Mann "Nobody is Coming to Save You"?196 Jeffrey Fiddler on the DOD response to COVID 19?195 Cleo Paskal on PRC operations in Guam?194 Doug Stevens on faith-based diplomacy?193 Patrick Alley on Global Influence (Part II)?192 Patrick Alley on Global Influence (Part I)?191 Drew Biemer on Energy Sector Civil Affairs?190 Pavlo Kuktha on Ukraine Reconstruction?189 Phillip Smith in discussion with Brian Hancock?188 Part II, Mickey Bergman on Diplomacy in the Shadows?187 Part I, Mickey Bergman on Diplomacy in the Shadows?186 Major Gustavo Ferreira testifies at the U.S. China Economic and Security Review Commission.?185 Scott Mann, Life After Afghanistan?184 Megan O’Keefe-Schlesinger on Information Operations. Part II.?183 Megan O’Keefe-Schlesinger. Leading Information Operations and Influence. Part I?182 Natacha Ciezki, from Zaire to America?181 Proxy Wars, by Pawel Bernat, Juneyt Gurer, and Cyprian Kozera?180 Sandor Fabian: Europe is Learning the wrong lessons from the conflict in Ukraine?179 Civil Affairs Innovation with Colonel Brad Hughes, part II?178 Civil Affairs Innovation with Colonel Brad Hughes, part I?177 Patrick Passewitz on the Sicilian Model?176 Part II, interview with J. David Thompson?175 Part I interview with J. David Thompson?174 Direct Commissions with Heater Cotter?173 Achieving post conflict stabilization with Prof. Beatrice Heuser (Pt.2)?172 Achieving post conflict stabilization with Prof. Beatrice Heuser (Pt.1)?171 Civil Military What??170 Combat First Aid in Ukraine by Michael Baker?169 Part II, Bas Wouters on Influence and Persuasion?168 Part I, Bas Wouters on Influence and Persuasion?167 Electronic Warfare with Michael Gudmundson?166 On Alexei Navalny and Political Dissent?165 Part II of the Courtney Mulhern and Dan Joseph interview?164 Part I, Courtney Mulhern and Da

On Friday, students from USACAPOC Airborne & the Lebanese Armed Forces completed the British Army’s Cultural Property Protection Special Arm Course at Carlisle Barracks. Training concluded Friday morning with CPP planning teams providing decision briefs to the exercise Task Force Commander on recommended courses of action in a LSCO scenario. This tested the students’ gained abilities to: integrate 1954 Hague Convention obligations into the Operational Approach; describe the military necessity of CPP; & advise commanders about legal responsibilities. In the afternoon, we were honored to have the U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command’s Commanding General, MG Andrée Carter provide the graduation ceremony’s keynote address, & to hear remarks from the British Army’ CPP Unit, Director of PKSOI-Peacekeeping & Stability Operations Institute-US Army & Smithsonian Institution leadership. The training delivered over these last two weeks represents a determined & continued commitment to CPP. We are truly grateful to have received such incredible training from the British Army CPP Unit, & having PKSOI, the U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center, the Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative & the U.S. Department of State alongside of us. U.S. Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command United States Army Reserve British Army

Had the tremendous privilege of attending Army Monuments Officer Training 2024 at the historic Carlisle Barracks, PA. We were honored to be led by our CPP compatriots from the UK, as well as guests from Lebanon and the Smithsonian Institution (SCRI).

Today I’d like to honor my favorite Veteran, CPT Jaeyoung Jenkins, MBA, MS, PMP. She served a combat tour in Afghanistan as a critical Supply Sergeant to key remote Forward Operating Bases. She then returned to Afghanistan for two more years to work as DoD Contractor managing all the property and supply for the Theater. Today, she a Citizen Soldier serving in the Army Reserves as an Economist and in her Civilian job as Senior Consultant advises on Army programs for the Pentagon. Always the consumate professional, everyone wants her on their team. Most importantly, she is someone I would go to war with!

Grateful for this critical report, David Young. It highlights the enduring challenges of recruitment, training, and coordination that impact our ability to effectively address conflict and enable peace. These lessons underscore the urgency of building stronger institutional capacities and strategic clarity for personnel deployment. The Global Fragility Act is pivotal in addressing systemic gaps, ensuring a coordinated approach to sustainable peacebuilding. Let's ensure that these hard-earned lessons inform the global community's future efforts to rebuild institutions and foster resilience in fragile states. Thank you, David, for spotlighting this critical need. Let's continue to elevate the standards for conflict prevention and recovery. #Peacebuilding #ConflictPrevention #GlobalFragilityAct #LeadershipLessons

There is a critical role here for Civil Affairs - SOF, conventional, and functional specialists.

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