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Command and Control

Peter Roberts
Command and Control
NATO
Artificial Intelligence
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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Battlefield medicine is as much an enabler and force multiplier as good logistics. Whilst this is acknowledged by many, including those in the US Army, there is a peculiar absence of consideration for Battlefield Health in selection and development o... more

The US Navy is undergoing some seismic changes in terms of C2. Not only is the concept of how they fight changing (from Fleet command to fight from the MOC), but also in changing the supporting system (GCCS-M). In understanding these changes, who is ... more

President Eisenhower was notable in expressing his frustration at his civilian staff's unwillingness to challenge or disagree with him face to face. That practice, of being challenged and questioned, was something he valued when he served as Supreme ... more

A fresh mini-series on command and control that looks at the future of C2 for each of the US fighting arms. This episodes kicks off the deep dive with a look at what the US Army is aiming to achieve.

Recently retired Vice Chief of Staff US Army, Ge... more

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Recent Guests

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
Charles Vandepeer
Senior academic in intelligence and national security; former Australian military intelligence officer
Charles Stuart University, Australia
Episode: Conspiracies of Optimism
(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
Ed Arnold
Strategy consultant and program director of the D Group's National Security Working Group; former British Army officer
D Group
Episode: C2 and the Northern Navies Initiative
Dr. Elke Scharwz
Researcher and writer on the ethics and morality of AI and military operations
Episode: Promethean Shame
Henrik Sommer
Executive at Systematic focusing on C2 systems and AI integration
Systematic
Episode: AI and Wingman
Ivana Stradner
Research fellow studying Russia's security strategies and military doctrines, and information operations.
Foundation for the Defense of Democracies
Episode: Russian Reflexive Control

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Peter
Host of Command and Control

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 39 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
    Denmark2 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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Thoughtful, technically rigorous discussions on C2 design and decision-making.
Concise episodes that spark further research and questions.
Strong guest quality and practical insights for defense professionals.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#187
United Kingdom/Government
Apple Podcasts
#237
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#161
Australia/Government
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#208
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#223
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#243
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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.
The Future of US Army C2
Q: So can we start there as a sort of leveler for everyone, what makes up the US Army's Command and Control today?
C2 centers on the network as the warfighting function, with Command being the decision authority and Control encompassing the people, infrastructure, processes, and the network that enables mission command to synchronize and execute across all warfighting functions.
Russian Reflexive Control
Q: Do you think that we understand the Russian model well enough to counter it?
Ivana expresses confidence that many in the West, including military personnel, understand how Russian reflexive control operates and can develop strategies to counteract it.

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

The show analyzes the intersection of military command and control with advancing technology, frequently focusing on how human decision-making blends with AI, data systems, and networked operations. Episodes commonly explore C2 architecture, interoperability, and real-world deployments in Ukraine, Gaza, and allied operations, often featuring analysts, former officers, and engineers who discuss reliability, ethics, and the balance between automation and human oversight. A standout theme is navigating the tension between faster machine-led decision loops and maintaining human responsibility, with guests ranging from Systematic executives to warfighting scholars offering pragmatic, in-the-field perspectives. This podcast is likely to appeal to... more

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2. David Gast
3. Charles Vandepeer
4. (Host) Peter
5. General James Mingus
6. Ed Arnold
7. Dr. Elke Scharwz
8. Henrik Sommer

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