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Beyond the Plan

Beyond the Plan

"No plan survives contact with the enemy." --Prussian Field Marshal Helmuth von Moltke Commander's Intent is the key element of pre-mission planning. ...more

Leadership & Excellence ,Vision

July 16, 2025•2 min read

Commander's Intent

Commander's Intent

This post describes the value of a vision, of a commander's intent to sync a team and develop a unified effort ...more

Leadership & Excellence ,Airpower & DoD &Vision

April 19, 2025•2 min read

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