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Command and Control

Peter Roberts
Command and Control
Artificial Intelligence
NATO
Military Command and Control
Leadership
Military Command
Nuclear Command and Control
Decision Making
Military Operations
C4ISR
Middle East
Land Warfare
Geopolitical Dynamics
Nuclear Deterrence
Yom Kippur War
Urban Warfare
Ukraine
Succession Planning
Organizational Behavior
Interoperability

The Command and Control podcast breaks new ground in taking an independent and pragmatic look at what military command and control might look like for the fight tonight and the fight tomorrow. Join us as we talk through C2 for an era of high-end war fighting. The hypothesis is this: command is human, control has become more technological pronounced. As a result, the increasing availability of dyna... more

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The AI alignment problem is the challenge of ensuring that artifical intelligence systems persue human goals, intentions, and ethical values rather than acting on misinterpretations or harmful proxies. But as the consciousness of AI systems is now un... more

There is more useful knowledge on command from the ancients than we know what to do with. Dr Charles Vandepeer from Charles Sturt University in Australia poses a series of enduring questions that commanders continue to face, and sets up the question ... more

There is a tension between modern trend in centralising C2 (to govern the best use of resources) versus the now largely historical reliance on 'mission command'. Solutions are confounding Western commanders: according to Eva Sula there are additional... more

The US National Guard is closely tied to the C2 transformation programmes of the US Army; as their strategic and operational reserve there is no alternative. Yet the other missions of the National Guard - whether responses to pandemics, civil unrest,... more

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Recent Guests

Nikolaj Bramsen
CEO of Systematic
Systematic
Episode: AI in C2: The Alignment Problem
Charles Vandepeer
Author of Generalship in the Ancient World, senior academic in intelligence and national security
Charles Sturt University
Episode: Ancient Generalship
Eva Sula
Defense and security advisor and independent commentator on C2
Independent
Episode: C2 Outside the Human Comfort Zone?
Jon Jensen
Lieutenant General (retired); 22nd Director of the Army National Guard
U.S. Army National Guard
Episode: The Future of US National Guard C2
Lisa Ferris
Brigadier General, New Zealand Defence Force; defence attache to the UK, former head of NZ Defence Force's Legal Services Team
New Zealand Defence Force
Episode: C2 and Lawfare
Ed Dorman
Retired Major General, former Director, Logistics and Engineering, J4 US CENTCOM; senior logistics and battlefield medicine expert
US Army / CENTCOM
Episode: The Future of US Battlefield Medicine
David Gast
Captain Retired, former Director for Innovation, PEO C4I (US Navy)
US Navy, later DWG Agile Innovations LLC
Episode: The Future of US Navy C2
(Host) Peter
Interviewer/host conducting the discussion
Episode: Conspiracies of Optimism
General James Mingus
Former Vice Chief of Staff of the US Army
US Army
Episode: The Future of US Army C2

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Peter
Host of Command and Control; guides discussion and interviews with guests across military and defense topics

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 40 ratings
  • A great podcast for anyone interested in current military affairs.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    2 years ago
  • A great podcast for anyone interested in current military affairs.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    JamesH
    2 years ago
  • Excellent discussion of all the aspects of C2

    This series of podcasts is the best discussion on C2 I have ever come across in my 40 year career in the military.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kim Nødskov
    Denmark3 years ago
  • Useful, focused, thorough

    I appreciate the focused thesis for this podcast and the timely necessity of it. Short episodes that spark thoughts and open doors to further research and discussion are what I need. Thanks! Hopefully it continues.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bcquinn
    United States3 years ago

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High-quality guests offer deep subject-matter expertise, valuable for sponsorships and speaking engagements.
Strong emphasis on human judgment alongside AI and automation.
Concise, well-structured episodes that spark further research and discussion.
Candid debates about interoperability and modernization pace are a standout.
Thoughtful, technically rigorous discussions that connect theory to practice.

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#179
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#240
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#20
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#139
Australia/Government
Apple Podcasts
#45
Poland/Government
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#57
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Talking Points

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Ancient Generalship
Q: You structured this as the questions, right? Each of the chapters is about a question. How did you pick those questions?
The author describes choosing questions that reflect enduring warfare concerns—self-knowledge, understanding the enemy, choosing a battlefield, and balancing speed with prudence—so the structure mirrors how generals confront recurring strategic and ethical dilemmas across different eras.
C2 and Lawfare
Q: So, Lisa, I mean, what does a Legad do in a headquarters?
A Legad provides specialized legal advice across operational law, law of armed conflict, and international law; they also handle disciplinary matters and other legal concerns, effectively serving as an independent, frank adviser who helps commanders navigate complex legal boundaries while supporting lawful mission success.
The Future of US Navy C2
Q: Can you explain the Navy's shift from traditional carrier strike group command to a Maritime Operations Center centric approach?
The MOC centralizes data from diverse sources, allows distributed units to operate coherently over larger distances, and is driven by the reality of contested environments where forward data feeds may be limited. It does not eliminate the carrier group; instead, it changes how high-level coordination is performed, with more tasking and synchronization occurring at the MOC.
The Future of US Battlefield Medicine
Q: I get that medical treatment requires C2, but we're not really talking about how to command medics and hospital staff, right? What is it that C2 needs to provide the commander in terms of Battlefield Medicine, Healthcare and all that stuff?
C2 must provide visibility, synchronization, and prioritization across medical and sustainment functions, ensuring movement, capacity planning, and backhaul are aligned with the maneuver plan so casualties are evacuated efficiently and combat power is preserved.
The Future of US Army C2
Q: How fast is the path to Next Gen C2, and what does interim stepping look like (C2FIX/NGC2)?
There will be a staged transition: C2FIX as an interim step to move toward NGC2, reducing tactical edge complexity, moving to secure-but-unclassified networks, and centralizing software baselines while preserving edge experimentation and rapid fielding.

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What is Command and Control about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show consistently explores how command and control functions in modern and future high-end warfare, with a strong emphasis on human leadership paired with advancing technology. Episodes frequently cover topics like mission command, data-centric C2 architectures, interoperability with allies, AI and automation in decision-making, and ethical considerations in deploying new tools. Noteworthy are pragmatic practitioner perspectives from senior military leaders, defense researchers, and industry insiders, as well as candid debates about decentralization versus centralized control and the pace of tech adoption in the force. This makes it useful for listeners who want practical insights into how C2 is evolving across services and nations, wha... more

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1. Nikolaj Bramsen
2. Charles Vandepeer
3. Eva Sula
4. Jon Jensen
5. Lisa Ferris
6. Ed Dorman
7. David Gast
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