MCCOE News Archive

Thu, 2021-02-18 15:48

Mission Command Center of Excellence Director Brig. Gen. Charles Masaracchia speaks to students in the Logistics Captains Career Course about “Project Athena” at Fort Lee, Va., Feb. 17, 2021. Project Athena is a leader development program designed to provide feedback on leadership skills, capabilities and tendencies. This feedback promotes self-awareness, which if acted upon, can contribute to behavioral change and improved self-development. (U.S. Army photo by CPT Ryan Orsini, Mission Command Center of Excellence)

Thu, 2021-01-28 13:07

General officers attend the Army Strategic Education Program-Command (ASEP-C) course at the Lewis and Clark Center, Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, Jan. 25, 2021. The ASEP-C course is designed for general officers selected for one and two star command assignments to develop and enhance their leadership capabilities. (U.S. Army photo by Audrey Chappell)

Tue, 2020-11-24 16:16

In this episode of Breaking Doctrine, “Defense Support of Civil Authorities,” Col. Rich Creed, director, Combined Arms Doctrine Directorate, is joined by guests Brig. Gen. John Rueger, director of the Joint Staff, Kansas National Guard; Steve Tennant, assistant professor at the Command and General Staff College; and (by phone) Robert Gonzales, senior domestic operational law attorney, Office of the Staff Judge Advocate, U.S. Army North. These subject matter experts discuss how the U.S. Army and National Guard support local, state, and federal authorities during domestic emergencies and natural disasters. Along with offense, defense, and stability operations, DSCA is an element of decisive action; however, it differs in several key areas - particularly in the laws and authorities that govern U.S. forces operating within the homeland.
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Thu, 2020-10-22 12:56

This edition of the CALL Insider features our roll-up of 4th quarter FY20 publications, articles, studies, reports, and upcoming publications. Check out the flyer on page 5 for “Army 21: Brigade Combat Teams” – an interactive, multimedia learning tool designed to help Soldiers visualize and explore formations and organizations. Finally, don’t miss the latest news from the combat training centers!

Fri, 2020-10-16 20:04

Center for Army Lessons Learned Director Col. Christopher Keller answers online questions about the new "Army 21 -- Brigade Combat Teams" multimedia, interactive-learning tool during an Association of the United States annual meeting webinar Oct. 15, 2020. To learn more about Army 21, view the demonstration video at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dbBVGotNq5y_22dHfqYj-ahK8sIGX1eF/view?usp=drivesdk (U.S. Army photo by Randi Stenson, MCCoE Public Affairs)

Fri, 2020-10-16 19:41

U.S. Army Combined Arms Center Commanding General Lt. Gen. James Rainey presents the Mission Command Center of Excellence charter to new director Brig. Gen. Charles J. Masaracchia in an assumption of responsibility ceremony at Fort Leavenworth’s Frontier Conference Center, Oct. 16, 2020. (U.S. Army photo by Randi Stenson, MCCoE Public Affairs)

Mon, 2020-10-05 13:22

The information in this bulletin is a snapshot of the Army conducting large-scale combat operations. MCTP’s observations are primarily written by a collaborative group of experienced officers, noncommissioned officers, and chief warrant officers working in conjunction with our highly qualified expert-senior mentors. MCTP uses several avenues to facilitate shared understanding of Warfighter Exercise (WFX) experiences to educate not just those units preparing for WFXs, but the total Army. Beginning in FY21, the MCTP WFX key observations will be published semiannually by CALL. The new publications will be more portable, pocket-sized books and will remain packed with current and relevant observations.

Sun, 2020-09-13 12:29

Students in Information Operations Qualification Course 20-002 take part in classroom instruction, with students participating virtually via Microsoft Teams, on Sept. 11, at Fort Leavenworth, Kan. This is the first IOQC course conducted under a hybrid model of in-person and virtual instruction. These adjustments allow the instructional team to overcome COVID-19 challenges and continue the mission of providing the force with professionals prepared to take on the information fight. (Courtesy photo)

Fri, 2020-08-21 11:11

The Mission Command Center of Excellence welcomed Gen. Edward M. Daly (right), Army Materiel Command commanding general, to the headquarters Aug. 18. MCCoE Deputy Director Howard K. Brewington (left) and Sgt. Maj. Robert W. Ferguson discussed several topics with the general including leader development, driving change in command and control, and sustainment. (Courtesy photo)

Wed, 2020-08-12 14:03

These Knowledge Management (KM) case studies highlight where an empowered KM officer applied KM principles to solve a problem. The KM officers in each case study achieved success by exercising initiative, applying critical and creative thinking, and ultimately delivering a capability or process that made their teams more effective and efficient. The Army’s data, information, and knowledge environment will continue to become more complex. These case studies provide illustrative examples of KM practices in action, and stimulate thinking among leaders and staffs looking to harness the power of KM in their headquarters.