Professional Development
How do you walk away?
The Ten Commandments of Working in Africa
OER evaluation measures from the CCMD Senior Army FAO
The “Should” List
So You’ve Got Orders – Now Read This Poem
Professional Development Opportunities for Foreign Area Officers: 10,080 hours of training available over your FAO career
Never order the Spaghetti Bolognaise: My rules for traveling in Africa
Before or After (OSC Chief or Desk Officer): Which one is more important to do first?
Remembering who you are when you are far from home
Who are you as a FAO and Army Officer?
The Deputy Sends…
Reflections on my blogs and suggested articles from the past year
Security Cooperation
What are the 99+ Steps for the 333 process
Operationalizing the Capability Package Planning Model (CPPM) – The proposal process Part 1
Operationalizing the Capability Package Planning Model (CPPM) – The proposal process Part 2: The Request
Operationalizing the Capability Package Planning Model (CPPM) – The proposal process Part 3: Mission Analysis
Operationalizing the Capability Package Planning Model (CPPM) – The proposal process Part 4: The Approval Process
Key OSC Terms of Reference
What is a Military to Military Event?
Preparing for the next battalion: Lessons learned in peacekeeping training
English Language Labs: How to tips
French Defense Cooperation in Africa
Answering the simple but difficult questions: What is (insert Combatant Command name)?
Understanding Security Networks in Francophone African Countries
Defense Institution Building in Africa: Why is it so difficult? Or is it?
Continuity: The key to your replacement’s success
Getting to Yes: Understanding the funding processes for Security Cooperation events
The 101 questions proposed by the AFRICA OSC over the past two years, and some general blog statistics and analysis
Senior Leader Engagements: Keep Calm & Carry On
https://africaosc.com/2019/06/15/senior-leader-engagements-keep-calm-carry-on/
Excess Defense Articles in Africa
https://africaosc.com/2019/04/13/excess-defense-articles-in-africa/
The Country Coordination Meeting: Roles, Responsibilities, and Expected Outcomes
Tips on how to execute a proponent’s exercise in your country
Being an AFRICA OSC
Becoming an OSC Part 1: The Seven Functions of an OSC
Becoming an OSC Part 2: Four key elements to being a successful African OSC
Becoming an OSC Part 3: The first week as an OSC – your new staff
Your 1st 100 Days as an OSC
The Second 100 days: Making your mark
Helpful tips for an OSC to work less
Who is your PAO?
