42. Global Entanglement and Multi-Reality Warfare with COL (USA-RET) Steve Banach

Episode 42 September 16, 2021 00:59:29
42. Global Entanglement and Multi-Reality Warfare with COL (USA-RET) Steve Banach
The Convergence - An Army Mad Scientist Podcast
42. Global Entanglement and Multi-Reality Warfare with COL (USA-RET) Steve Banach

Sep 16 2021 | 00:59:29

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Show Notes

COL Stefan Banach (USA-Ret.) is a Distinguished Member of the 75th Ranger Regiment and served in that organization for nine years, culminating with command of the 3rd Ranger Battalion from 2001-2003. He led U.S. Army Rangers during a historic night combat parachute assault into Afghanistan on October 19, 2001, as the “spearhead” for the Global War on Terror. Steve subsequently led U.S. Army Rangers in a second combat parachute assault into Al Anbar Province in western Iraq in 2003.  He served with distinction in the United States Army from 1983 to 2010. Since then, he has provided executive consulting services to a diverse range of clients at a number of prestigious institutions.  Steve Banach also serves as the Director, Army Management Staff College, an element of Army University responsible for “igniting the leadership potential for every Army civilian.”

In our interview with Steve Banach, we discussed global entanglement, multi-reality warfare, and the urgent need for a new paradigm and cognitive approach to warfare for the U.S. Army and larger Joint Force.  The following bullet points highlight key insights from our interview:

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