Review–Secrets of the Cold War: US Army Europe’s Intelligence and Counterintelligence Activities Against the Soviets During the Cold War

Leland C. McCaslin Superb Ground-level View, Less So On Context February 23, 2011 As a former direct report to John Guenther, who served along the same lines for many years in Marine Corps counterintelligence in Europe and elsewhere, I have to admire what this author has done and certainly agree that it is useful and …

Journal: Division with US Army over Muslim Dissidents–LtGen Jerry Boykin, USA (Ret) Sounds Off

COMMENTS: 1.  Before anybody asks — yes, I know from which network the video clip apparently originated and yes, I am well aware of LTG Boykin’s views (or biases, depending on your perspective). 2.  “I have absolutely no basis to dispute LTG Boykin’s assertions.”  OTOH, I know two separate people involved in studying the Hassan …

Who’s Who in Peace Intelligence: Dr. Col Max Manwaring, US Army Strategic Studies Institute

Dr. Max G. Manwaring is a Professor of Military Strategy in the Strategic Studies Institute (SSI) of the U.S. Army War College (USAWC). He has held the General Douglas MacArthur Chair of Research at the USAWC, and is a retired U.S. Army colonel. He has served in various civilian and military positions, including the U.S. …

Event: 15-17 Dec 09 Tucson, AZ US Army Intelligence Summit, Intelligence on the Edge–Setting the Conditions for Success

Too technical, no processing, no analysis, no human (or cultural) intelligence to speak of, too many industry speakers, too many senior speakers, and no aggregation and integration across AF IQ, SO, YE, etcetera.  Other than that, a great conference to be anticipated.  We’ve asked for notes.  The highlight: Jim Clapper in a goatee. James R. …