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One CA Podcast is here to inspire anyone interested in traveling to work with a partner nation’s people and leadership to forward U.S. foreign policy. We bring in current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences and give recommendations for working the ”last three feet” of foreign relations. The show is sponsored by the Civil Affairs Association.
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Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Tuesday Mar 21, 2023
Thank you to the Irregular Warfare Podcast for sharing Episode 54: Plan Colombia: Anatomy of a Successful Counterinsurgency Campaign.
The One CA Podcast is a production of the Civil Affairs Association.
We are here to inspire anyone interested in working on-ground diplomacy to forward U.S. foreign policy.
We bring in people who are current or former military, diplomats, development officers, and field agents to discuss their experiences and recommendations for working the "last three feet" of foreign relations.
If you or someone you know would like to come on the show, or guest host, contact us at capodcasting@gmail.com.
Link to the original episode: https://mwi.usma.edu/plan-colombia-anatomy-of-a-successful-counterinsurgency-campaign/
One CA Podcast email: capodcasting@gmail.com
One CA Podcast webpage: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/podcast
Civil Affairs Association: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Tuesday Mar 14, 2023
Welcome to the One CA Podcast.
In this episode, Brian Hancock guest hosts and interviews Marine Maj. Rob Boudreau on his experience deploying as a CA officer with the 31 MEU.
Brain Hancock LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-j-hancock/
Rob Boudreau LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rboudreau55/
The One CA Podcast info:
One CA Podcast email: capodcasting@gmail.com
One CA Podcast webpage: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/podcast
Civil Affairs Association: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/
The One CA Podcast is a production of the Civil Affairs Association. Thanks to Assad Raza for guest hosting and Frank Sobchak for coming on.
If you or someone you know would like to come on the show, or guest host, contact us at capodcasting@gmail.com.
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
This is part two of the interview with former Defense Undersecretary "Mick" (Michael Patrick) Mulroy. If you missed the first episode, check it out on the episode list or at this link:
Links mentioned in this episode and the last show:
If you would like to come on the show or guest host, contact us at capodcasting@gmail.com
Civil Affairs Association: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/
About Michael Patrick Mulroy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Patrick_Mulroy
Lobo Institute: https://www.loboinstitute.org
Case study on improving collaboration between CIA field operations and the military (MEI): https://www.mei.edu/sites/default/files/2021-08/Irregular%20Warfare%20-%20A%20Case%20Study%20in%20CIA%20and%20US%20Army%20Special%20Forces%20Operations%20in%20Northern%20Iraq%2C%202002-03.pdf
My Star in the Sky (Child Solder documentary): https://www.loboinstitute.org/my-star-in-the-sky/
ABC article on covert action: http://abcnewsradioonline.com/national-news/covert-action-and-national-security.html
Gayle Tzemach Lemmon: Daughters of Kobani: (MIlitary.com article) https://www.military.com/off-duty/books/2021/02/18/daughters-of-kobani-tells-riveting-story-of-women-combat.html
Music: Special thank you to The Cranberries
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Tuesday Feb 28, 2023
Today we welcome Michael Patrick Mulroy, former Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East. This episode is part one of two.
"Mick" worked for Secretary Mattis, Esper, and the transition to the new administration. He is also a retired CIA Paramilitary Operations Officer and a United States Marine. Today he discusses the integration between field operations, Civil Affairs, and diplomacy. Mick Mulroy is currently running the Lobo Institute, a National Security analyst on ABC News, and an advocate to end Child Soldiering.
In part two, Mick Mulroy talks about China's competition.
Links mentioned in the show:
If you would like to come on the show or guest host, contact us at capodcasting@gmail.com
Civil Affairs Association: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/
About Michael Patrick Mulroy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Patrick_Mulroy
Lobo Institute: https://www.loboinstitute.org
Case study on improving collaboration between CIA field operations and the military (MEI): https://www.mei.edu/sites/default/files/2021-08/Irregular%20Warfare%20-%20A%20Case%20Study%20in%20CIA%20and%20US%20Army%20Special%20Forces%20Operations%20in%20Northern%20Iraq%2C%202002-03.pdf
My Star in the Sky (Child Solder documentary): https://www.loboinstitute.org/my-star-in-the-sky/
ABC article on covert action: http://abcnewsradioonline.com/national-news/covert-action-and-national-security.html
Gayle Tzemach Lemmon: Daughters of Kobani: (MIlitary.com article) https://www.military.com/off-duty/books/2021/02/18/daughters-of-kobani-tells-riveting-story-of-women-combat.html
Music: Special thank you to The Cranberries
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Welcome to the One CA Podcast.
Assad Raza is your guest host and is talking with (Ret.) Col. Frank Sobchak.
Frank researched Iraqi and Afghan units that performed well against their adversaries, and what made the difference in training. He discusses the value of speaking the local languages, the ratio of trainers/advisors to troops, and the training consistency.
Assad talks with Frank about his findings.
So, stay tuned.
Links
Frank Sobchak
https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-sobchak-phd-a76b1b6/
Assad Raza
https://www.linkedin.com/in/assadraza1/
Books mentioned:
The Dictator's Army, Caitlin Talmadge, JSTOR: www.jstor.org/stable/pdf/10.7591/j.ctt20d89pv.8.pdf
Deny and Destroy, Michael Gordan, Politics and Prose: https://www.politics-prose.com/book/9780374279899
The U.S. Army and the Iraq War report, Army War College: https://publications.armywarcollege.edu/?s=The+U.S.+Army+and+the+Iraq+War+report&ct_post_type=post%3Apage%3Apublication
One CA Podcast email: capodcasting@gmail.com
One CA Podcast webpage: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/podcast
Civil Affairs Association: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/
The One CA Podcast is a production of the Civil Affairs Association. Thanks to Assad Raza for guest hosting and Frank Sobchak for coming on.
If you or someone you know would like to come on the show, or guest host, contact us at capodcasting@gmail.com.
Music: Special thanks to the Cranberries for the beats
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Welcome to the One CA Podcast.
Assad Raza is your guest host and is talking with (Ret.) Col. Frank Sobchak.
Frank researched Iraqi and Afghan units that performed well against their adversaries, and what made the difference in training. He discusses the value of speaking the local languages, the ratio of trainers/advisors to troops, and the training consistency.
Assad talks with Frank about his findings.
So, stay tuned.
Links
Frank Sobchak
https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-sobchak-phd-a76b1b6/
Assad Raza
https://www.linkedin.com/in/assadraza1/
Books mentioned:
The Dictator's Army, Caitlin Talmadge, JSTOR: www.jstor.org/stable/pdf/10.7591/j.ctt20d89pv.8.pdf
Deny and Destroy, Michael Gordan, Politics and Prose: https://www.politics-prose.com/book/9780374279899
The U.S. Army and the Iraq War report, Army War College: https://publications.armywarcollege.edu/?s=The+U.S.+Army+and+the+Iraq+War+report&ct_post_type=post%3Apage%3Apublication
One CA Podcast email: capodcasting@gmail.com
One CA Podcast webpage: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/podcast
Civil Affairs Association: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/
The One CA Podcast is a production of the Civil Affairs Association. Thanks to Assad Raza for guest hosting and Frank Sobchak for coming on.
If you or someone you know would like to come on the show, or guest host, contact us at capodcasting@gmail.com.
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Tuesday Feb 07, 2023
Welcome to the One CA Podcast,
This is Jack
Today we are bringing in a special episode from the Irregular Warfare Podcast called SLOW BURN: HOW US SECURITY COOPERATION SHAPES OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENTS.
A special thanks to Benjamin Jebb for helping make this happen.
The show has an excellent discussion between retired Lieutenant General Mark Hertling, Professor Derek Reveron from the US Naval War College and the hosts Ben Jebb and Barbara Elias.
The episode is the full uncut version.
I wanted to share it because it's relevant to our work with the last feet of foreign policy and to introduce the Irregular Warfare Podcast and its sponsor, the Modern Warfare Institute.
If you are interested in coming on the One CA Podcast or guest hosting an episode, contact us at CApodcasting@gmail.com
the Civil Affairs Association sponsors the One CA Podcast. Check them out at https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/
Monday Jan 30, 2023
Monday Jan 30, 2023
Welcome to the One CA Podcast.
On this episode, we have Jodi Harman for the HillVets Foundation (www.hillvets.org)
HillVets helps service members and their families gain policy positions on Capital Hill and is an excellent resource for accessing military support and Veterans advocacy programs.
If you are interested in coming on the One CA Podcast or guest hosting, contact us at capodcasting@gmail.com.
One CA is a product of the Civil Affairs Association: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/.
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Welcome to the One CA Podcast.
On today's show, David Maxwell talks about grand strategy.
Col. Retired Maxwell is currently a senior fellow at FDD. He is a 30-year veteran of the United States Army, retiring in 2011 as a Special Forces Colonel with his final assignment serving on the military faculty teaching national security strategy at the National War College.
If you are interested in coming on the One CA Podcast, contact us at capodcasting@gmail.com.
One CA is a product of the Civil Affairs Association: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/.
Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
Apologies, the original upload clipped down to four minutes. So, I am uploading the whole episode again.
Brigadier Chris Stockel comes on One CA to discuss his experience integrating Civil Affairs and Security Cooperation to improve how forces work with partner nations.
BG Stockel held various command positions within the Infantry, special forces, and Civil Affairs.
His last position was as the Commanding General of the 351 Civil Affairs Command out of Mountain View, California.
In that position, he was also the senior civil affairs advisor for INDOPACOM, which included synchronizing almost all CA forces within the region.
BG Stockel worked various leadership positions outside the Reserves, including a tour with the State Department Counter-Terrorism Bureau.
Additionally, he spoke at the Council on Foreign Relations in China and testified before Congress to the House Committee on State and Foreign Operations about Iraq.
He also is the current Vice President of the Civil Affairs Association - a proud sponsor of this show.
BG Stockel has a bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from Trenton State and a master's degree in strategic studies from the Army War College. He and his family live in New Jersey.
For more information, Click here for his Bio