Over the past twenty years, the United States has been involved in a range of conflicts, placing significant demands on the individuals who are deployed, often multiple times. These individuals have borne the brunt of civilian decisions regarding when, how and where to use force, as well as what the goals of these conflicts should be. The challenges of war are not often well communicated to civilian policymakers. This series seeks to engage with military personnel and gain a broader perspective of the challenges they face.
Former Army Captain Ross Berkoff MPM '10 joins us to discuss new book, Beyond the Outpost, to share the tactical and personal realities of frontline command during the war in Afghanistan. Berkoff served as a Cavalry and Intelligence Officer with the 10th Mountain Division. He earned two bronze stars during the height of the conflict in Afghanistan, serving alongside the division's two Medal of Honor recipients. In Beyond the Outpost, he provides a visceral, firsthand account of the grit required to lead in the world's most unforgiving environments.
This event is generously sponsored by the Institute for Public Leadership.