The One CA Podcast

Letting the CAT out of the Bag, Part 1

SFC Matthew Peterson and SSGs Christopher Bryant and Hailey McKneely join the podcast to give NCO perspectives on improving Civil Affairs doctrine, training, team organization and more in this two part series. 

"If you just keep it all internalized, all it does is create this vicious cycle where people like complaining and there is never a solution. You just end up wallowing in your own discontent, rolling around in it, getting dirtier and it just brings each other down." 

                                                    - SFC Peterson on issues from the Team Room 

MAJ Ian Duke on the need for a Civil Knowledge Battalion

MAJ Ian Duke discusses his recent paper, "Civil Knowledge Battalion: Integrating Civil Affairs Information with the Information Environment."  MAJ Duke placed 3rd in the Civil Affairs Issue Papers presented in Tampa, Fl at the 2019 CA Symposium.  His paper is one of five that will be published by the Civil Affairs Association's partners.  

MAJ James Ontiveros discusses Civil Affairs and Megacities

This interview is with MAJ James Ontiveros, whom has published an article in Special Warfare about "Megacities and Dense Urban Areas."  He discusses many of the issues facing both the Civil Affairs Community and the US Military with the rise of these dense urban areas.  He also discusses the importance of the 38G program and how important CA doctrine will be as the future of CA operations is changing.

Captains Chapla, Micciche, and Staron on Storyboards as the TPS Reports of the Army

Captains Kevin Chapla, James Micciche, and Kyle Staron discuss their paper "Civil Affairs as a Function of Smart Power: Redefining Assessments, Reporting, Education, and the Role of Civil Affairs within the Evolving Paradigm of Great Power Competition." Theirs was one of a few CA Issues Papers selected by the Civil Affairs Association for publication.

LTC Sue Gannon on Leading the 450th CA Battalion

Lieutenant Colonel Sue Gannon reflects on her time as commander of the 450th Civil Affairs Battalion, discussing her experience leading an Army Reserve CA Battalion, what it's like to be a Ready Force unit, and airborne training in the reserve.

Sean McFate on the New Rules of War, Part 2

Author Sean McFate, PhD, discusses his book The New Rules of War: Victory in the Age of Durable Disorder and its application to Civil Affairs. Episode sponsored by Third order Effects at www.thirdordereffects.com

Sean McFate on the New Rules of War, Part 1

Author Sean McFate, PhD, discusses his book The New Rules of War: Victory in the Age of Durable Disorder and its application to Civil Affairs. Episode sponsored by Third order Effects at www.thirdordereffects.com

Abubakr Elnoor on Darfur and Terrorist Recruitment

Abubakr Elnoor, PhD, discusses life in Darfur, the conflict there, and his research into the driving forces for violent extremism and terrorist recruitment.

Devin Conley on the National Training Center

Major Devin Conley discusses the Civil Affairs experience at National Training Center rotations. Hosted by Sergeant Sarah Kelly. Sponsored by the Civil Affairs Association.

General Anthony Zinni on a Unified, Interagency Command

Retired General Anthony Zinni presents his argument for a unified, interagency command to bring together Civil Affairs forces and personnel from the Department of State, USAID, etc. General Zinni also tells the story of his nickname "The Godfather."