Army Leader Development - 1 “What is War: An Exploration Of Art And Science”

In this class, we discuss the art and science of war and introduce a concept called Mission Command.
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[@jacksonbauer5199]

I’m an amateur military historian who spent 30+ years studying a wide range of topics. I have a watch and was pleasantly surprised. He did a great job of ensuring the salient points were absorbed by those listening, kept everyone engaged and didn’t get long winded or off topic.

[@andrewnorov4280]

Ive been studying in military institute (not american) for four years so far and to be honest, this video finally helped me understand general basics, which i even hadn't heard of. Big thanks to captain. Can you please reply to this comment with with some more important stuff. I will be very grateful.

[@AustinCaroe]

Most of my content is written but I am hoping to make more videos. You can check out my written content here: austincaroe.substack.com

[@bunnyman6321]

How you making out now?

[@lastzulu180]

@@AustinCaroe you sir are a true American hero

[@Learn270]

Hello I wish to join the American Army

[@warkillerheroes]

​@@Learn270 congratulations

[@ufemarker1643]

Cpt. Caroe, i work for a fortune 100 company and I can honestly say that most of the leaders there would benefit from learning these fundamental principles of leadership from you. You have done a simply brilliant job in this video and even though your course was intended and geared more towards military personnel, we as civi’s could benefit greatly from such material. Wish such things were taught in business schools and made it mandatory for a college graduate. The leadership courses taught inside the corporate world by these high paid consultants are just a waste of time and effort for those mandated to attend (also known as bull s***, gift wrapped in fluff). In these 45 minutes i have learned more than i did in a week of “leadership” training arranged by the company. I would urge you to post more material if possible for those of us who are not part of the military establishment but still keen to learn from military concepts. Thank you and good luck. Again, simply brilliant.

[@AustinCaroe]

Thanks so much for your comment! I really enjoy teaching this material when I get the chance. I will try to set aside some time to upload some content in the not-too-distant future.

[@AustinCaroe]

I just started a free email newsletter where I write about similar topics to what I cover in the video. You might like it! mailchi.mp/c17528b710db/austin-caroes-newsletter

[@bunnyman6321]

How you making out now?

[@julianafelix8808]

Very nice to be able to see this kind of class being a brazilian air force sergeant, learning new things. Thanks, Austin!

[@bunnyman6321]

How you making out now?

[@PvtSchlock]

Having a communication theory & practice background, this is very interesting. There are many common principles that I am familiar with and it's fascinating how they applied in context to a specialized purpose. Well done sir.

[@ctcamara]

These are the most well spent 45 minutes I had in a long time... Thanks for sharing this.

[@AustinCaroe]

Thank you so much for your comment! I really appreciate it!

[@AustinCaroe]

Cris, I also write a free newsletter if you are interested: mailchi.mp/c17528b710db/austin-caroes-newsletter

[@ClarityOpaque]

@@AustinCaroe going to basic soon, I’ll be sure to bring your principles with me; ignore my pic btw lmao

[@bunnyman6321]

@@ClarityOpaque How did you do?

[@shawnburnham1]

the exercise of disciplined initiative within the commanders intent = Mission Command = the balance between the art of command and the science of control

[@Hormilin94]

Thank you for the useful information. It is treasure for me and my duties in army (Ukraine). Recently came to military and I need to teach officers the leadership.

[@utkarshchauhan7866]

This gave me a really clear mindset regarding what shall I be sticking to as an officer. Really good lecture. Thank You.

[@AustinCaroe]

I am really glad that you liked it!

[@stevedavenport1202]

Providing feedback to your superiors is good in theory but dangerous in practice, especially in the civilian world. Most leaders are insecure and have delicate egos. I have provided critical feedback to my superiors throughout the years and have been punished accordingly, even though they used it to the organization's advantage.

[@AustinCaroe]

I am sorry to hear you have had bad experiences with superiors (partly why I made the video for my leaders). My experience is mostly the opposite with notable exceptions.

[@stevedavenport1202]

@@AustinCaroe I am glad to hear that your experience has been mostly positive. It is entirely possible that my experience is a reflection of the poor quality of the organizations I worked for.

[@deepstate8474]

That's been my experience too. Leaders love to coach and give feedback but when you revers coach them the become hostile and punitive. It's exhausting.

[@user-yx7bq2of2e]

Fantastic video! Great for military and for any aspect of "war"/management in any discipline. Please keep up the great work. Thank you for all you do and sharing the knowledge!

[@cameronramey7812]

Damn this happened through lunch what troops 🤣 good stuff sir thank you for the guidance, I'll distribute this content with my peers and up as much as possible

[@AustinCaroe]

I really appreciate it, thank you! :-)

[@markriley7122]

War is politics by another means. Because it is a human endeavor, it is also has a morality, a cognitive component and spiritual endeavor and can be expressed or know in art form. Because it has morality in its makeup it is best studied atarting in philosophy and theology . Two of the most important periods of history to study war is in Greeco Roman time and the Reformation. Specifically with the German general Staff from 1860 to 1945. The affect of Reformation Germany on acceptance of the cognitive component or science of war.

[@GraemeMulvaney]

This is a really good lecture, thanks

[@wargriffin5]

What is War? - There are two ways to answer this question; "a matter of life and death to the state," or alternatively, "continuation of politics by other means." These are not mutually exclusive, and both represent the foundations of Eastern and Western military philosophy respectively.

[@clementgavi7290]

Excellent

[@TadBaterbomb]

War is a Perfect representation of Chaos, and as a systems theorist studying dynamic systems, the foundations of war and how they monopolize on chaos is so fascinating to me

[@AustinCaroe]

Depends on what you mean. War is “chaos” in terms of the vernacular use of the word, but it doesn’t always meet the technical definition. It also depends on the level of analysis. It may be chaos for an individual private who can’t see or effect the whole battlefield, but General Schwarzkopf was never facing chaos during desert storm. It wasn’t even complex, it was only complicated. He very systematically dismantled Iraqi air defenses, command nodes, and logistics, through an air bombing campaign and then used well planned and executed maneuver to envelope the Iraqis and forced them to surrender in only a few days. He had very good information and was facing risk, but little uncertainty.

[@TadBaterbomb]

​@@AustinCaroe I see what you mean, although I use the term Chaos as Chaos Theory with systems 'highly sensitive to initial conditions'. In the scientific definition, I believe General Schwarzkoph was dealing in the science of 'Chaos' as he had to navigate the sensitive initial conditions of his strategies and tactics and their impacts on his environment to turn the tide to his own benefit, and hence the Country's benefit. That's where I see the: Principles of War - M O S S M O U S E Charactaristics of Offense - S C A T Charactaristics of Defense - P S D M F War seemingly follows a dynamic systems theory, and a similar postulate has been shared by Sun Tsu, dealing in the navigation of the unpredictable 'Heaven, Earth, and at points The Moral Law'. I see war similar to a fractal of behavior, and I believe General Shwarzkoph used these tenants to maximize on the time given to him to achieve his desired outcome(s).

[@kafalover]

Hey used your lesson this week here at fort benning at my blc course..

[@AustinCaroe]

That's fantastic! How did it go?

[@staywoke3316]

Not in military but admire Respect out Soldier they are thinkers 💪🏿💪🏻💪🏽💪🏾

[@codabros]

Good keep learning I learn with you thank you

[@cherub3624]

I knew I was in a good spot when he mentioned Frederick the Great within 3 minutes.

[@EA-Sports888]

this is what i want to study...

[@shehzadzamankhan9653]

Enjoyed your lecture very much. Hoping to see more content!

[@AustinCaroe]

Trust me, if I had the time I would make a lot more video content. Most of my content is written. You can check it out here: austincaroe.substack.com

[@accreditedbythenicemaninth6495]

“War is politics by other means” -Karl Von Klauswitz

[@JohnUnguecAguot]

I wish you all the best I have learned a lot

[@jukeboxhero1649]

1. Largely corporate takeover or enhancement of profits by force/ removal of foreign competitor/s 2. Restructuring of societies/ national, regional and global These are the two reasons for war. Other reasons are actually just to gain public favor or aquiessance which is a necessary factor in victory

[@jukeboxhero1649]

@wilhelm zang department stores are no longer viable. JIT delivery is the future but who provides that...a war decides that

[@staywoke3316]

Great class Sir

[@rayp526]

"How do breach, do a passage of arms... How do we fill out a counseling statement." XD

[@marvinwilliamson811]

Great presentation

[@bunnyman6321]

Thanks for sharing

[@williamfullingim7668]

Terrific

[@user-xw4pd3hy8z]

Thanks for the lecture captain caros

[@user-we4lb8wg1t]

Dear Cpt You have a very relevant view of warfare doctrine. However, acomplishing a healthy mission command system within an army unit is inherrently difficult. It takes time, resources and competence (a lot of competence), things that you seldom have in actual war and that system, in actual warfare is at best temporary. Leaders, commanders and soldiers die and get replaced with other people that disrupt systems regardless of their vision. Good in theory, difficult in reality. Especially in europe, where you have to generate and operationalise an army corps in 3 to 5 months. Cheers

[@christopherbrown1850]

All that to teach objectives

[@hanhtooaein6368]

This pops up on KZbin recommendation after I typed in "The general causes of war or conflicts" on Chat gpt ☠️

[@BRIANWANGUI-cl7ro]

Kenyan civilian but i love millitary my dream is becoming a KDF or may be by any chance i would like to join USA army or airforce or even marine

[@JoseCastro-bj7xi]

Thank you sr.

[@pilgrum23]

Exlent

[@yegersr4844]

I always thought more mathmatical to the idea of WAR ( way a resistance) or prusser and gradients. If it helps the the "" cosmic radiation background "" is the same as the " topo map / command directive"

[@bunnyman6321]

Interesting! Explain more .

[@chanmyaezaw]

Is this ok for this I Just preparing for ww3

[@KrnelPanc]

This guy is a savant of military doctrine

[@user-xw4pd3hy8z]

I respect u Sir 🇳🇬

[@supreme_007]

Wow! Mind blowing! (in a good way) pls do more

[@AustinCaroe]

Thanks so much for your comment!

[@unknowninfinium4353]

Did you stop making videos? I just got into this channel.

[@desfurria6232]

When I think science, I think, what we know, and when I think art, I think, how we participate.

[@medbyhi5114]

Excellent! exactly THE lecture for new comer! Could I put this video into another video website? For no commercial use and labelled with original link. : )

[@AustinCaroe]

I am really glad you enjoyed the lecture. If you'd like more content like this you might like my free email newsletter: mailchi.mp/c17528b710db/austin-caroes-newsletterFeel free to share the video and the newsletter

[@medbyhi5114]

@@AustinCaroe thanks!

[@markriley7122]

Art is about beauty. Beauty is about the individual or entity or the single to be seen in harmony or beauty. Beauty by definition requires the harmonious integration of separate things that when in comparison expresses something greater than the parts as a whole. Truth or God is known so by beauty or harmony. The art of war is the expression of warfare to be the truth or reality imposed upon the enemy. Art is not in the eye of the beholder as Post Modern philosophy declares. Truth and beauty are absolute not relative. The Art of War is also not relative and must be linked to incorporate all the science disciplines. Beauty is harmony and failure is eventually guaranteed by adoption of an untruth.

[@cherub3624]

What is the book that the students are referencing to answer? Is there any way to get a copy of the learning materials for these courses?

[@militarian9759]

I'd love to go through this course

[@AustinCaroe]

This was just a class I gave to my lieutenants when I was a company commander, it's not a dedicated course. I am really glad that you liked it!

[@KemonyHunter-qx3ec]

Okay 👍

[@user-dp5ck3fg3g]

Hello, I am a middle school student who wants to join the navy as a school officer. Do you have any books that can help you with the school? If you have, could you tell me some books?

[@AustinCaroe]

Hello, For someone in your age group, some of the most important skills you can learn are discipline and self-awareness. I would recommend Jocko Willink's The Way of The Warrior Kid as a great place to start. For military reading, I would recommend military history, with an emphasis on naval operations if that is where you want to focus. Seize the Fire by Adam Nicolson is a phenomenal book about one of history's greatest military leaders: Lord Nelson. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@user-dp5ck3fg3g]

Austin C thank you,sir

[@AustinCaroe]

@@user-dp5ck3fg3g For additional reading you can check out my free email newsletter: mailchi.mp/c17528b710db/austin-caroes-newsletter

[@garystewart3110]

Hooah Captain

[@tivonge]

enlightening , and lets not forget GOD in war

[@tivonge]

@Shelby Leu Amen , God bless U

[@sonofafrica2875]

Allen Dulles the CIA director said “in war there are no rules”... I beg to differ.

[@AustinCaroe]

I think Dulles meant that, in theory, there is nothing you cannot or should not do. These principles are more about guiding what you should do to me more effective. Agree?

[@roundbale8311]

w8t soviet union was at defense for long time before thay went to offence. Thats like greatest comeback in modern history.

[@thevet2009]

Is the test multiple guess or fill in the blank…

[@ClassicCase]

Sun Tzu 101

[@mayfieldshane]

1 up - Savage

[@joshpinder1223]

I wish i could talk to this guy one on one like facetime or some.

[@AustinCaroe]

Hi Josh, you can sign up for my free email newsletter here: mailchi.mp/c17528b710db/austin-caroes-newsletter

[@stevedavenport1202]

I disagree with calling batallion level planning and resourcing just an art. There are a lot of solid principles they work with.

[@AustinCaroe]

Agreed, I should have explained that better. Resourcing is certainly more science than art.

[@garystewart3110]

We need a plan. Okay. So we are going to take the City. Okay so How are we going to do that? I don't know. Lets keep it simple, not make it complacatated [sic]. Our Plan is we are going to take the City.

[@kafalover]

Is this lesson for basic leader course?

[@AustinCaroe]

Blue Diamonds No, this is a class that I designed and gave to my new officers when I was an infantry company commander. Did you enjoy the video?

[@kafalover]

@@AustinCaroe yea im Gona use it for my basic leader course

[@AustinCaroe]

Blue Diamonds fantastic! Message me if you have any other feedback.

[@kafalover]

@@AustinCaroe hey I am to conduct c.i.t..next week using a map and lesantic compass any videos on that or links online I could get the information from?

[@shawnburnham1]

42:00

[@FighteroftheNightman]

Hope youve gotten your gold oak leaf

[@idomalion6167]

In Europe war is a Science In Asia war is an Art In Africa war is a Religion.

[@shawnburnham1]

12:00

[@opatxc78]

I don't think you should write off complexity. I agree it shouldn't be an excuse but it must be considered alongside fundamentals and principles. Complexity exists relative to the time period it is being experienced.

[@KemonyHunter-qx3ec]

👀 📖✍️

[@PuckishAngeI]

How good are you at chess?

[@AustinCaroe]

Haha, I love chess but I don’t study enough to be very good. Unfortunately, having a solid grasp of military principles does not translate to skill at chess.

[@PuckishAngeI]

@@AustinCaroe yeah but it is interesting thought experiment. Reading your oppent in chess and ect. It has been popular amongst generals in history

[@saddlepiggy]

This is Khan Academy for the military lol

[@AustinCaroe]

LOL thanks.

[@onegrail9398]

8:50 any war against russia

[@AustinCaroe]

Thanks for the comment. It depends how you slice it and the goals of the combatants. If you take a very narrow view, yes they beat Napoleon in 1812 mainly by trying to retrograde. However, after Napoleon retreated from Russia in 1812, Russia went on the *offense*. First by pursuing Napoleon's retreating forces which, in part, prevented them from consolidating and reorganizing and then with its allies against France during the war of the 6th coalition. Tsar Alexander marched into Paris at the head the allied army in March 1814. Same story after the German invasion in WWII, they eventually went on the offense and were victorious. It is common to see combatants be on the defensive first and then transition to offensive operations. This is the same with Ukraine today. They began on defense and have transitioned to offense. If Russia wants to win that war, they will have to transition back to offensive operations. Even if you are fighting a "defensive war" to repel an invader, you will almost always have to transition to offensive operations to push the invader out. This is why "Offensive" remains one of the recognized principles of war. Thanks again for your comment!

[@yuriakahumanity]

PSDMF

[@judesarpong4280]

Baseball school

[@Dieselpwr]

Unity Captain Get your hands out of your pocket . Respectfully… If everyone is a leader every one would know what to do

[@obadiahkilgore2964]

Wow these guys are dull, man. Seriously? They barely eek by.

[@brodydaube4136]

disagreements in politics, population and resources so many views but oil such valued resource running a country and keeping people busy, ehat happens when we run out is question

[@KemonyHunter-qx3ec]

Okay 👍