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?
