… Exploring the Operational Environment
[Editor’s Note: Mad Scientist is pleased to publish today’s post, exploring four possible near-term (i.e., 2020 to 2028) worlds facing us as we emerge from the COVID-19 Global Pandemic. Developed in support of a comprehensive TRADOC planning exercise this … Read the rest
[Editor’s Note: As with everyone else on the planet, the U.S. Army Mad Scientist Initiative’s 2020 “battle rhythm” was disrupted by the COVID-19 Global Pandemic. Consequently, instead of hosting live Mad Scientist conferences this year, we facilitated a series … Read the rest
[Editor’s Note: Mad Scientist Laboratory is pleased to announce our latest episode of “The Convergence” podcast, featuring a panel discussion on the challenges associated with Soldiering and talent management in the future force. Buckle up as MAJ … Read the rest
[Editor’s Note: We are pleased to welcome proclaimed Mad Scientist Dr. Christopher Paul, RAND Corporation, whose guest post today employs storytelling to illustrate two distinct approaches to Joint Combat Operations. While both vignettes result in the expulsion of … Read the rest
[Editor’s Note: Per the U.S. Army’s definitive open source reference on the Operational Environment, TRADOC Pamphlet 525-92, The Operational Environment and the Changing Character of Warfare, climate change:
“… likely will become a direct security threat. Risks to … Read the rest