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Think Wrong Blitzes for Soldiers (and Sailors)
Think Wrong Blitzes for Soldiers (and Sailors)
By Jay Long
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There is a remarkably deep bench of highly skilled, capable doers, both within and out of uniform that are uniquely capable of disrupting the status…
There is a remarkably deep bench of highly skilled, capable doers, both within and out of uniform that are uniquely capable of disrupting the status…
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The US Military just upgraded US Forces Japan to a joint forces headquarters. 🇺🇸 This move now allows for warfighting capabilities under the…
The US Military just upgraded US Forces Japan to a joint forces headquarters. 🇺🇸 This move now allows for warfighting capabilities under the…
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Saturday Ops in the Service of Our Nation - District of Columbia, United States of America Thank you 21st Century Leaders Kris Saling, Jesse Levin,…
Saturday Ops in the Service of Our Nation - District of Columbia, United States of America Thank you 21st Century Leaders Kris Saling, Jesse Levin,…
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Experience & Education
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Parlay Protocol
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Licenses & Certifications
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Class A Skydiving License
United States Parachute Association
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Volunteer Experience
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Volunteer
Team Red, White & Blue
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Social Services
Chaired the first expedition/summit project that led to the successful summit of Mount Kilimanjaro by a team of 4 including 2 disabled veterans. The project's goal was pushing personal boundaries and overcoming limitations through mountaineering.
In 2014-2015 developed curriculum for leadership instruction and development that focused on the power of mentorship in developing leaders for the organization.
Publications
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Deliberate Discomfort: How U.S. Special Operations Forces Overcome Fear and Dare to Win by Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
Ballast Books
See publicationI was grateful to serve as a contributing author on this project.
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It's not the economy: why the Army missed its recruitment goals and what to do about it
Modern War Institute
See publicationThe Army must "pivot from an industrial-era personnel management model, which treats people like an inventory of interchangeable parts that must be stamped with a series of “qualifying” assignments in environments that prioritize activity over mastery. Instead, the Army must embrace talent management strategies that invest in empowering the right people by seeking quality over quantity, minimizing unnecessary demands so that can master the military arts, and amplifying their capabilities by…
The Army must "pivot from an industrial-era personnel management model, which treats people like an inventory of interchangeable parts that must be stamped with a series of “qualifying” assignments in environments that prioritize activity over mastery. Instead, the Army must embrace talent management strategies that invest in empowering the right people by seeking quality over quantity, minimizing unnecessary demands so that can master the military arts, and amplifying their capabilities by integrating advanced technologies.”
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Disruptive innovation wins wars. Here's how the army can get better at it.
Modern War Institute
See publicationThis article highlights proven strategies for unleashing disruptive innovation on military challenges.
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Four problems Army Futures Command needs to solve
Modern War Institute
See publicationWhile the Army's cross-functional teams are powerful assets, my goal with this article is unpacking core challenges for this approach and highlighting the need for a comprehensive innovation portfolio.
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Army of Coders: Training the Force for the Multi-domain Fight
Modern War Institute
See publicationAn analysis of current cyber training shortcomings and proposal to mitigate them through a stratified training approach.
Projects
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3/75 Ranger Regiment Innovation Cell
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Co-lead the team that designed, launched and managed the 3/75 RR Innovation Cell; recognized by leaders across the Department of Defense as the most effective comprehensive tactical innovation pipeline.
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Functional Fitness, Tactical Performance Training Systems
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See projectDesigned and executed a multi-channel content strategy sharing military specific functional fitness strategies including video content and articles published in the Army Times resulting in becoming part of Army Cyber Command's training curriculum and reaching 1000s of military personnel.
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Equine Assisted Learning for Military Leaders
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See projectLaunched a combined pilot with the University of Kentucky and leaders from the 101st Airborne Division exploring how equine assisted learning can enhance leadership skills. The project moved from problem curation to full program used across the battalion as a training tool to develop non-verbal, emotional intelligence and leadership skills in small unit military leaders.
Honors & Awards
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US Army Ranger Qualified
US Army
The US Army's Ranger School is an intense 61-day combat leadership course oriented toward small-unit tactics. It has been called the "toughest combat course in the world" and "is the most physically and mentally demanding leadership school the Army has to offer"
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Bronze Star Medal
US Army
The Bronze Star Medal is a American decoration awarded for either heroic achievement or meritorious service in a combat zone.
Languages
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Spanish
Limited working proficiency
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