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...
Jan 17, 2023•21 min
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...
Jan 03, 2023•5 min
Col. John Hutcheson discusses his experience with Hiring for Heroes training, coaching, and mentoring service that helps service members and families prepare for a career outside the military. For more information on Hiring our Heroes: https://www.hiringourheroes.org and our guest: John Hutcheson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jshutcheson Host: Jack Gaines: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-h-gaines/ The One CA Podcast is brought to you by the Civil Affairs Association . Tesla Government and LC38 B...
Dec 14, 2022•18 min
Col. Gregory Fontenot , USA Ret., is a guest host and interviews BG Pat O'Neal , USA Ret. CA operations during the launch of Operation Joint Endeavor . Col. Fontenot commanded the First Armored Brigade of the First Armored Division and reported to BG O'Neal, the ADCS, during Operation Joint Endeavor. In this episode, Greg and Pat reflect on the Civil Affairs' role and key points to help the force. Special thanks to our sponsors LC38 and Tesla Government If you are interested in interviewing, hav...
Dec 06, 2022•23 min
Special episode. John McElligott announces that he is leaving OneCA Podcast and introduces Jack Gaines as the new host. If you're a show fan, it's a chance to listen and wish John well. Also, you are welcome to like, subscribe, and thank our sponsors for helping support the show. Host: John McElligott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnmcelligott/ Co-host: Jack Gaines: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-h-gaines/ The One CA Podcast is brought to you by the Civil Affairs Association . This episode is...
Nov 22, 2022•19 min
MAJ John Burns talks about the evolution of Ghost Team at the National Training Center in California and why it matters for the future training of Civil Affairs forces. MAJ Burns is the Senior Civil-Military Operations Trainer and Operations Officer for Ghost Team at the National Training Center. MAJ Burns previous Civil Affairs assignments include serving as the G9 for the 13th Expeditionary Sustainment Command at Fort Hood, TX, Commander of E Company, 83rd Civil Affairs BN, CMOC Chief for E Co...
Nov 15, 2022•54 min
Welcome to the One CA Podcast. In this episode, our guest host Assad Raza speaks with Stanislava Mladenova, a doctoral candidate at King’s College London, on the relationship between military and civilian entities on low-intensity conflict and state fragility. Assad Raza: https://www.linkedin.com/in/assad-raza-557727a5 Stanislava Mladenova: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/stanislava-mladenova-b55aa02 The One CA Podcast is brought to you by the Civil Affairs Association . This episode is sponsored by ...
Nov 01, 2022•27 min
“Special operators may be professionals of a sort. However, until special operations designate a jurisdiction over which it has the autonomy to exercise judgment, the organization is better characterized as a bureaucracy that manages a highly skilled force.” Host Benjamin Ordiway in conversation with professor C. Anthony Pfaff, Ph.D. of the Army War College’s Strategic Studies Institute, to discuss his recent article in Parameters, “Professionalizing Special Operations Forces.” We also talk a li...
Oct 26, 2022•25 min
Nicholas Krohley, Ph.D., and Lieutenant Colonel Stefan Muehlich discuss their study of US civil affairs and NATO CIMIC doctrine . Commissioned by the NATO CIMIC Centre of Excellence, the document compares and contrasts the two capabilities’ doctrinal tasking and highlights shared challenges. The CIMIC doctrine also charts a potential path forward, through which civil affairs and CIMIC might make an evidence-based case to the forces they support for the value of their outputs and their worthiness...
Oct 15, 2022•36 min
Nicholas Krohley, Ph.D., and Lieutenant Colonel Stefan Muehlich discuss their study of US civil affairs and NATO CIMIC doctrine . Commissioned by the NATO CIMIC Centre of Excellence, the document compares and contrasts the two capabilities’ doctrinal tasking and highlights shared challenges. It also charts a potential path forward, through which civil affairs and CIMIC might make an evidence-based case to the forces they support for the value of their outputs and their worthiness for better inte...
Oct 01, 2022•35 min
John McElligott, host of the One CA Podcast, reflects on the past 100 episodes. He shares some statistics of the most downloaded shows, information about the growing audience, and ideas for the future of the show. The One CA Podcast is a production of the Civil Affairs Association . Sponsored by Tesla Government and LC38 Brand ....
Sep 12, 2022•12 min
US Army Reserve Majors Brian Hancock and Jack Gaines discuss the Theater Information Advantage Element (TIAE). Major Hancock is G9, 79th Theater Sustainment Command. Major Gaines is CA and Public Affairs Officer, who consults on strategy and policy in the DC area. For more information about the TIAE, check out the presentation Majors Hancock and Gaines provided as a part of the SMA Speaker Series in January 2022. Hosted by John McElligott. The One CA Podcast is a production of the Civil Affairs ...
Sep 01, 2022•39 min
US Army Reserve Majors Brian Hancock and Jack Gaines discuss the Theater Information Advantage Element (TIAE). Major Hancock is G9, 79th Theater Sustainment Command. Major Gaines is CA and Public Affairs Officer who consults on strategy and policy in the DC area. For more information about the TIAE, check out the presentation that Brian and Jack provided as a part of the SMA Speaker Series in January 2022. Hosted by John McElligott. The One CA Podcast is a production of the Civil Affairs Associa...
Aug 18, 2022•38 min
Brigadier General Chris Dziubek, Commanding General of the 351st Civil Affairs Command, US Army Reserve, talks about his priorities, training exercises in the USINDOPACOM Area of Responsibility, and how you can get honest feedback from Soldiers before jumping out of an airplane. General Dziubek enlisted in 1986 into Field Artillery, commissioned through ROTC, and entered active duty in Aviation. He completed the Armor Officer Advanced Course and served in a few Engineer units. He later joined Ci...
Jul 01, 2022•49 min
Mark Delaney, who served for the US Army in the 96th Civil Affairs Battalion, talks about why he chose CA and how skills he gathered translate into life after the military. Hosted by John McElligott. Sponsored by Tesla Government and LC 38 Brand . The One CA Podcast is brought to you by the Civil Affairs Association . Music by Coma Studio....
Jun 15, 2022•43 min
Colonel Marco Bongioanni, a US Army Reserve Civil Affairs officer, discusses the Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officer program and how it connects to Civil Affairs. We discuss what missions EPLOs conduct, where they serve, who qualifies to become an EPLO, and how people can apply. Hosted by John McElligott. Sponsored by Tesla Government and LC 38 Brand . The One CA Podcast is brought to you by the Civil Affairs Association . Music by Coma Studio. Contact your US military command for details abo...
Jun 01, 2022•52 min
Major General Jeffrey C. Coggin, Commanding General, U.S. Army Civil Affairs & Psychological Operations Command (Airborne) presents updates called “USACAPOC(A) and Global Civil-Military Networking in an Era of Strategic Competition." His remarks were delivered during the 2022 CA Roundtable hosted by the Civil Affairs Association. Moderated by retired Major General Daniel R. Ammerman, Vice President, Civil Affairs Association. Recorded during the 2022 CA Roundtable. Sponsored by Tesla Governm...
May 06, 2022•49 min
Colonel Caroline Pogge leads a discussion about Operation Allies Refuge to evacuate at-risk Afghans and resettle them in the United States. Colonel Pogge is G39 Civil Affairs Planning Team Chief, U.S. Army Europe & Africa. Guests include: Deanna Swainer, American Red Cross; Colleen Denny, Spirit of America; Tyler Waterhouse, Department of State - Population, Refugees and Migration; Josh Mater, Department of State - Population, Refugees and Migration; Gina Kassem, Department of State - Popula...
Apr 01, 2022•54 min
Vish Odedra works for the National Health Service and St. John Ambulance in London. He also serves as a reservist in the British Army and is an active member of the Civil Affairs Association and UK Fight Club . Vish is sharing his experience from the whole of society approach to the national COVID-19 vaccination in 2021, which included civil-military, law enforcement, and private organizations coordination and cooperation in the UK. Hosted by Assad Raza. Sponsored by Tesla Government and LC 38 B...
Mar 15, 2022•33 min
Greg Banner, retired Lieutenant Colonel of the US Army, discusses his recommendations for training for unconventional warfare. He wrote an article for the December 2021 issue of Army Magazine published by AUSA. Lt Col Banner spent time with US Army Special Forces and Civil Affairs. Hosted and produced by John McElligott. Sponsored by Tesla Government and LC 38 Brand . The One CA Podcast is brought to you by the Civil Affairs Association ....
Mar 01, 2022•25 min
Chris Bryant, special operations medical sergeant with the 91st Civil Affairs Battalion, discusses social media and how it applies to CA forces. Chris handles some social media accounts for the Civil Affairs Association. Hosted and produced by John McElligott. Sponsored by Tesla Government and LC 38 Brand . The One CA Podcast is brought to you by the Civil Affairs Association ....
Feb 15, 2022•39 min
Part 3 of the Civil Affairs Issue Papers presented during the 2021 Civil Affairs Symposium. Facilitated by retired Brigadier General Bruce Bingham. Presenters are Major Jim Munene and Staff Sergeant Courtney Mulhern, who discuss ways to build a global civil-military network by going back to the basics. Produced by John McElligott. Music by Broke for Free. Sponsored by Tesla Government and LC 38 Brand . The One CA Podcast is brought to you by the Civil Affairs Association ....
Feb 01, 2022•18 min
Part 2 of the Civil Affairs Issue Papers presented during the 2021 Civil Affairs Symposium. Facilitated by retired Brigadier General Bruce Bingham. The first presenters are Colonel Brad Hughes, Lieutenant Colonel Tyson Voelkel, and Major Giancarlo Newsome, who discuss innovation as a weapon system. After the break, Sergeant First Class Nicholas (Jon) Kempenich, Jr., argues for expansion of operations NCOs for security cooperation. Produced by John McElligott. Music by Broke for Free. Sponsored b...
Jan 15, 2022•30 min
Part 1 of the Civil Affairs Issue Papers presented during the 2021 Civil Affairs Symposium. Facilitated by retired Brigadier General Bruce Bingham. The first presenters are Hayden Bassett, PhD, and Lieutenant Kate Harrell, PhD, who discuss the 38G Military Government Specialist program. After the break, Colonel Marco A. Bongioanni discusses individualism and collectivism. Produced by John McElligott. Music by Broke for Free. Sponsored by Tesla Government and LC 38 Brand . The One CA Podcast is b...
Jan 03, 2022•12 min
Brigade commanders of the US Army Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command ( USACAPOC ) speak as panelists for USACAPOC(A) Command Strategic Initiatives in Civil-Military Networking. The panel discussion was a part of the virtual 2021 Civil Affairs Web Symposium. Facilitated by Colonel Marshall Straus Scantlin. Panelists include Colonel Keith K. Kelly, Commander, 364th Civil Affairs Brigade; Colonel Reginald J. Kornegay, Commander, 360th Civil Affairs Brigade; and Colonel William J. Sm...
Dec 27, 2021•51 min
Part 2 of a two-part series. Ryan McCannell moderates an interagency panel discussion about Civil Affairs in the U.S. National Security Strategy. Speakers include Andrea Freeman of the National Security Council, Jason Ladnier of the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Conflict & Stabilization Operations, Ciara Knudsen of the USAID Office of Civilian-Military Cooperation, and Pat Antonietti of the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Stability & Humanitarian Affairs. T...
Nov 01, 2021•44 min
Part 1 of a two-part series. Ryan McCannell moderates an interagency panel discussion about Civil Affairs in the U.S. National Security Strategy. Opening remarks from retired Colonel Chris Holshek. Speakers include Andrea Freeman of the National Security Council, Jason Ladnier of the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Conflict & Stabilization Operations, Ciara Knudsen of the USAID Office of Civilian-Military Cooperation, and Pat Antonietti of the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of...
Oct 15, 2021•46 min
Retired Lieutenant Colonel Zach Hyleman and Captain Kevin Chapla discuss the Foreign Area Officer program and the connection with Civil Affairs. Hosted by John McElligott. This episode is sponsored by Tesla Government and LC 38 .
Oct 01, 2021•41 min
Part 2 of a two-part series on Civil Affairs in Regional Competition for Influence. Moderated by retired Brigadier General Chris Stockel, panelists include Dr. R. Evan Ellis of the U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute and retired Colonel Timothy Faulkner of the United States Army Pacific Command G-2. This episode is sponsored by Tesla Government .
Sep 15, 2021•30 min
Part 1 of a two-part series on Civil Affairs in Regional Competition for Influence. Moderated by retired Brigadier General Chris Stockel, panelists include Howard Gambrill Clark, PhD, retired Colonel David Des Roches, and retired Colonel Daniel Hampton, all of whom work at the National Defense University. This episode is sponsored by Tesla Government .
Sep 01, 2021•40 min