Marcus Aurelius: “Dialog” Between Clapper and Feinstein
One perception circulating in retired SOF circles.
Marcus Aurelius: Military Leadership — the Many Failures and the Few Successes
This a “three-fer” on leadership and officership. It provides some theory (from a Naval Special Warfare perspective), a media summary of how too many of our senior officers are not getting it right, and one officer’s list of historical anecdotes when it was done right. * The headliner, ADM McRaven’s speech to USMA Class of 2015 500th Night, …
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Marcus Aurelius: 2014 Worldwide Threat Assessment — Moderately Retarded?
The best they could do. PDF (31 Pages): (U) 2014 US IC DNI Threat to SSCI 29 Jan 14
Marcus Aurelius: One Family Loses Two Sons – Khost Kathy Took One of Them
Long story at link below is front page of today’s WaPo and is a compelling one. In electronic version, there is also video. One family, two sacrifices: In a war few Americans fought, the Wise family would pay an awful price | The Washington Post IMHO, story showcases two key points: 1. After 9/11, the …
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Marcus Aurelius: SSCI Unclassified Report on Benghazi Slams State, CIA, CJCS, and CINCAFRICOM
Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (SSCI) today released a declassified report on Sep 2012 attack on Consulate Benghazi. Invite your attention to SSCI press release, first below, and report’s assessment of CJCS’s performance as a leader, second below. Actual declassified and redacted report attached in PDF format. NB: Key findings and recommendations, and complete downloadable …
Marcus Aurelius: Ode to Bob Gates
Robert Gates: A man still at war Dan Zak Washington Post, 12 January 2014 Skagit County, Wash. — Robert M. Gates is a crier. He is also an expert at restraining himself. The war is fought in the throat, and lost in the eyes. He clears his throat as if it will hitch his composure …
Marcus Aurelius: CIA Retirement Departure Study
Following from a former Agency officer who blogs on the Internet. For your convenience, in addition to the article, I include in PDF format the IG report on which the press report is based. – – – – – – [EXTRACT[ 5.) Management: Clearly management has been a problem and will continue to be one …
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