Posted on Jun 24, 2015
Brigadier General John Michel here, I'm stopping by on June 30 to speak with you. What questions do you have for me?
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We are excited to welcome General John Michel to RallyPoint on Tuesday June 30, 2015 at 5:00pm EST for a live Q and A session! General Michel recently retired from the Air Force, where he served as Commanding General at NATO Air Training Command, Afghanistan. He’s also well known for founding and popularizing one of the most influential leadership blogs on the planet: GeneralLeadership.com.
This year General Michel is releasing a new book, as a follow up to his most recent: “The Art of Positive Leadership”. He’ll be joining us to discuss:
• Experience & Challenges as head of NATO Air Training Command, Afghanistan
• The future of NATO given events in the Middle East & Russia
• The Art of Positive Leadership: The importance of impactful leaders in our modern, connected military
*Post your questions below*
We are excited to welcome General John Michel to RallyPoint on Tuesday June 30, 2015 at 5:00pm EST for a live Q and A session! General Michel recently retired from the Air Force, where he served as Commanding General at NATO Air Training Command, Afghanistan. He’s also well known for founding and popularizing one of the most influential leadership blogs on the planet: GeneralLeadership.com.
This year General Michel is releasing a new book, as a follow up to his most recent: “The Art of Positive Leadership”. He’ll be joining us to discuss:
• Experience & Challenges as head of NATO Air Training Command, Afghanistan
• The future of NATO given events in the Middle East & Russia
• The Art of Positive Leadership: The importance of impactful leaders in our modern, connected military
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Brig Gen John Michel
My favorite historical influences include Teddy Roosevelt and George Marshall. Both were very morally courageous leaders.
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General, what common themes have you learned about how successful leaders spend "down time?" That is, how do successful leaders relax and recharge their batteries?
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Brig Gen John Michel
Learn to check the technology; be disciplined in setting aside daily time for reading, reflection, and actively doing something that stretches you. I dedicate 35 minutes a day...plus exercise time...to these disciplines. All of which I've learned first hand from leaders I admire.
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Brig Gen John Michel Sir, having served as Commanding General at NATO Air Training Command, Afghanistan what is your assessment of the Air capabilities and limitations of the Afghan Forces in general? How do they rate in terms of air logistics, air support deep and close air attacks, air assault (inserting infantry) casualty evacuation, ISR and other missions I may have missed? How important is Air Power to the success of the ANSF given the total lack of Air capabilities of their enemy?
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Brig Gen John Michel
Ok, lots here to elaborate on but suffice to say, I'll begin with the end in mind. Airport is an exponential force multiplier in Afghanistan. Given the terrain, tribal culture, and fragmented infrastructure, air power provides a means of legitimizing the government and demonstrating its commitment to serving the Afghan citizens.
Close air attack is limited but growing with the recent addition of scores of "little birds." The First trained A-29 crews arrive late year and tactical airlift is available and growing. Mi-17 use is very strong and special mission capabilities (troop insertion and IS
Close air attack is limited but growing with the recent addition of scores of "little birds." The First trained A-29 crews arrive late year and tactical airlift is available and growing. Mi-17 use is very strong and special mission capabilities (troop insertion and IS
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