Ep. 16 - "Achieving Tactical Overmatch" with MG (R) Robert Scales

November 18, 2016 00:37:14
Ep. 16 - "Achieving Tactical Overmatch" with MG (R) Robert Scales
Modern War Institute
Ep. 16 - "Achieving Tactical Overmatch" with MG (R) Robert Scales

Nov 18 2016 | 00:37:14

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Show Notes

MWI talks with "Scales on War" author and former Army War College Commandant MG (R) Robert Scales. We discuss how the role of the infantry has changes and how we might increase the lethality and effectiveness of the frontline fighting force.

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