Sep 16, 202648 minS4
Hosts Major Carlen Vician and Major Evelyn Payne sit down with Brian Steed—historian, retired Army foreign area officer, and author of Narrative War: The Philosophy of Social Conflict—about how narrative shapes modern...
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The Operational Arch
Hosted by SAMS · government · EN
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The official podcast of the School of Advanced Military Studies, dedicated to bridging the gap between tactics and strategy through the study of operational art and the operational level of war.
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What is The Operational Arch about?
The official podcast of the School of Advanced Military Studies, dedicated to bridging the gap between tactics and strategy through the study of operational art and the operational level of war.
Who hosts The Operational Arch?
The Operational Arch is hosted by SAMS. The show has published 53 episodes to date.
What has The Operational Arch covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Narrative War: The fourth grammar of war -- with Dr. Brian Steed" (16 September 2026, 48 minutes), "Seeing Over the Edge: Operational Planning and Intelligence with MG (R) Spider Marks" (1 June 2026, 50 minutes), and "Seeing Over the Edge: Operational Planning and Intelligence with MG (R) Spider Marks" (1 June 2026, 50 minutes).
How often does The Operational Arch publish?
The Operational Arch publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 44 minutes across 53 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Operational Arch?
Booking probability for The Operational Arch is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Operational Arch requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Operational Arch's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch The Operational Arch?
The strongest fits for The Operational Arch are Defense & International Affairs. The Operational Arch has a government audience.
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SAMS hosts The Operational Arch, a government podcast with 53 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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The Operational Arch
Seeing Over the Edge: Operational Planning and Intelligence with MG (R) Spider Marks
Jun 1, 202650 minIn this episode, hosts Major DJ Taylor and Major Evelyn Payne sit down with Major General (Ret.) James "Spider" Marks — decorated Army intelligence officer, Georgetown University professor, and CNN military analyst —...
- Jun 1, 202650 minS4
In this episode, hosts Major DJ Taylor and Major Evelyn Payne sit down with Major General (Ret.) James "Spider" Marks — decorated Army intelligence officer, Georgetown University professor, and CNN military analyst —...
- May 15, 202644 minS4
Major Spencer Bates sits down with Colonel Ethan Diven, the US Army Command and General Staff College Commandant, and former Commander of Operations Group at the NationalTraining Center, to explore the evolving...
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An Unshakable Bond: Insights into the US-ROK relationship and the threat posed by North Korea with Lt. Gen. (R) Chun In-bum
May 1, 202645 minIn this episode of The Operational Arch , hosts Spencer Bates and DJ Taylor sit down with Lieutenant General Chun In-bum (Ret.), former commander of the Republic of Korea Special Warfare Forces and U.S. Army War College...
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- Apr 15, 202647 minS4
In this episode of The Operational Arch, hosts Spencer Bates and DJ Taylor sit down with Steven Box, founder and CEO of Vanguard Tactics and a top-ranked competitive Warhammer coach, alongside SAMS professor Matt...
- Apr 1, 20261h 1mS4
In this episode of The Operational Arch , host Major DJ Taylor hands the mic over to three key SAMS leaders: Mr. Kirk Dorr (Deputy Director of the School of Advanced Military Studies (SAMS)), Dr. Bruce Stanley (Director...
- Feb 6, 202633 minS3
In this episode of the Operational Arch podcast, Major Joanna Van Engel interviews Colonel (Retired) Dwayne Wagner,a seasoned Army planner and educator. They delve into the critical topics of mentorship, coaching, and...
- Sep 1, 202542 minS3
In this episode of the Operational Arch, Major we welcome Dr. James Greer, an expert in operational art, military design, and leader development with over 30 years of Army service. We discuss the concept of convergence...
- Aug 7, 202542 minS3
Dr. Peter Mansoor, retired Army Colonel and professor of military history at the Ohio State University, joins the Operational Arch to discuss his new book, Redemption: MacArthur in the Campaign for the Philippines...
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Civ-Mil Relations w/Dr. Scott Gorman (E42)
Jun 1, 202535 minS3Dr. Scott Gorman, director of the Advanced Strategic Leadership Studies Program at SAMS, joins the Operational Arch to discuss the complexities of civil-military relations and the nuances of providing best military...
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China's Counter-Intervention Strategy w/Mr. Pete Wood (E41)
May 1, 202553 minS3Mr. Peter Wood joins the Operational Arch to deep dive into China's counter-intervention strategy. This episode explores how this strategy fits into China's broader military doctrine as well as examining the nuances of...
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Multinational Operations w/LTG(R) Aguto (E40)
Apr 3, 202535 minS3Lieutenant General (Retired) Tony Aguto discusses the US-NATO partnership, the importance of multinational collaboration, and the role of strategic military planning in modern warfare. He highlights the challenges and...
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Crisis Response w/COL Estee Pinchasin (E39)
Mar 1, 202549 minS3COL Estee Pinchasin joins the show to share about her time as Commander of the Baltimore District of the Corps of Engineers and the role she played during the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in March 2024. COL...
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The Transparent Battlefield w/TRADOC G2 (E38)
Feb 15, 202539 minS3Jennifer Dunn and Scott Pettigrew from the Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) G2 Operational Environment Integration Directorate join the podcast and delve into the concept of the transparent battlefield—a high-tech...
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The Israel & Hamas Conflict w/Dr. Stoil Part 3 (E37)
Jan 15, 202546 minS3Dr. Jacob Stoil, an expert on the Israel/Hamas conflict, joins the Operational Arch to reflect on the opening of the conflict one year ago. This is the third and final installment of a multi-episode run discussing the...
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The Israel & Hamas Conflict w/Dr. Stoil Part 2 (E36)
Jan 1, 202533 minS3Dr. Jacob Stoil, an expert on the Israel/Hamas conflict, joins the Operational Arch to reflect on the opening of the conflict one year ago. This is the second installment of a multi-episode run discussing the start of...
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OIF Planning w/COL Benson
Dec 15, 202450 minS3Colonel (retired) Kevin Benson joins us to discuss the campaign planning efforts for Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and the initial invasion of Iraq in 2002. His experiences are captured in his recently published book...
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Strategic Engagement w/GEN Brooks (E34)
Dec 2, 202442 minS3GEN (retired) Vince Brooks, former Commanding General of US Forces-Korea and US Army Pacific, joins us to discuss the value of SAMS in preparing senior military leaders for strategic engagements across the globe.
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The Israel & Hamas Conflict w/Dr. Stoil Part 1 (E33)
Nov 15, 202430 minS3Dr. Jacob Stoil, an expert on the Israel/Hamas conflict, joins the Operational Arch to reflect on the opening of the conflict one year ago. This is the first installment of a multi-episode run discussing the start of...
Recent guests
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Dr. Brian Steed
Great Salt Lake Commissioner, DMH
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Daniel Cox
Director of the Survey Center on American Life and Senior Fellow in Polling and Public Opinion, Calvary Baptist Church, Englewood, Florida
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Sebastian Bae
senior game designer and research scientist, Center for Naval Analyses
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Ben Zweibelson
author, military strategist, U.S. Space Command
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