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Lieutenant General Gregory Anderson discusses the preparation and challenges faced by America's XVIII Airborne Corps in modern warfare.

Modern warfare is no longer defined by who has the biggest force, but by who can adapt the fastest. The battlefield is changing in real time through artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, cyber capabilities, and the speed of information. But even in the most advanced operating environments, victory still comes down to disciplined leaders, trusted teams, and soldiers prepared to make decisions under pressure when everything is on the line. The responsibility for America’s rapid response to any crisis belongs to the Army’s XVIII Airborne Corps. From their headquarters at Fort Bragg, NC, Fran Racioppi sat down with Lieutenant General Greg Anderson , Commanding General of the XVIII Airborne Corps , to discuss how he is preparing America’s Contingency Corps for combat in an increasingly dangerous world. Leading more than 80,000 soldiers across the 3rd Infantry Division, 10th Mountain Division, 82nd Airborne Division, and 101st Airborne Division, and other subordinate commands, LTG Anderson explains how the Corps balances readiness, speed, and innovation while maintaining the fundamentals that have always defined military success. Our conversation explores the role of…

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Host: Fran Racioppi

Guest: Lieutenant General Gregory Anderson

Topics covered

• modern warfare
• leadership
• military readiness
• crisis response
• innovation in combat
• noncommissioned officer role
• compound warfare

Keywords

• XVIII Airborne Corps
• Lieutenant General Gregory Anderson
• military leadership
• combat readiness
• artificial intelligence
• cyber capabilities
• soldier decision-making

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: XVIII Airborne Corps, 3rd Infantry Division, 10th Mountain Division, 82nd Airborne Division, 101st Airborne Division

Places: Fort Bragg, NC

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