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March 07, 2023 118: Part II. Integrating Civil Affairs, field operations and diplomacy, by former Under-Secretary, Michael Patrick Mulroy
This is part two of the interview with former Defense Undersecretary "Mick" (Michael Patrick) Mulroy. If you missed the first episode, check it out on the episode list or at this link:
Links mentioned in this episode and the last show:
If you would like to come on the show or guest host, contact us at [email protected]
Civil Affairs Association: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/
About Michael Patrick Mulroy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Patrick_Mulroy
Lobo Institute: https://www.loboinstitute.org
Case study on improving collaboration between CIA field operations and the military (MEI): https://www.mei.edu/sites/default/files/2021-08/Irregular%20Warfare%20-%20A%20Case%20Study%20in%20CIA%20and%20US%20Army%20Special%20Forces%20Operations%20in%20Northern%20Iraq%2C%202002-03.pdf
My Star in the Sky (Child Solder documentary): https://www.loboinstitute.org/my-star-in-the-sky/
ABC article on covert action: http://abcnewsradioonline.com/national-news/covert-action-and-national-security.html
Gayle Tzemach Lemmon: Daughters of Kobani: (MIlitary.com article) https://www.military.com/off-duty/books/2021/02/18/daughters-of-kobani-tells-riveting-story-of-women-combat.html
Music: Special thank you to The Cranberries
32 min
February 28, 2023 117: Part I. former DASD, Michael Patrick Mulroy on Integrating Civil Affairs, field operations and diplomacy
Today we welcome Michael Patrick Mulroy, former Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East. This episode is part one of two.
"Mick" worked for Secretary Mattis, Esper, and the transition to the new administration. He is also a retired CIA Paramilitary Operations Officer and a United States Marine. Today he discusses the integration between field operations, Civil Affairs, and diplomacy. Mick Mulroy is currently running the Lobo Institute, a National Security analyst on ABC News, and an advocate to end Child Soldiering.
In part two, Mick Mulroy talks about China's competition.
Links mentioned in the show:
If you would like to come on the show or guest host, contact us at [email protected]
Civil Affairs Association: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/
About Michael Patrick Mulroy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Patrick_Mulroy
Lobo Institute: https://www.loboinstitute.org
Case study on improving collaboration between CIA field operations and the military (MEI): https://www.mei.edu/sites/default/files/2021-08/Irregular%20Warfare%20-%20A%20Case%20Study%20in%20CIA%20and%20US%20Army%20Special%20Forces%20Operations%20in%20Northern%20Iraq%2C%202002-03.pdf
My Star in the Sky (Child Solder documentary): https://www.loboinstitute.org/my-star-in-the-sky/
ABC article on covert action: http://abcnewsradioonline.com/national-news/covert-action-and-national-security.html
Gayle Tzemach Lemmon: Daughters of Kobani: (MIlitary.com article) https://www.military.com/off-duty/books/2021/02/18/daughters-of-kobani-tells-riveting-story-of-women-combat.html
Music: Special thank you to The Cranberries

31 min
February 21, 2023 116: Assad Raza talk-back on the Frank Sobchak interview
Welcome to the One CA Podcast.
Assad Raza is your guest host and is talking with (Ret.) Col. Frank Sobchak.
Frank researched Iraqi and Afghan units that performed well against their adversaries, and what made the difference in training. He discusses the value of speaking the local languages, the ratio of trainers/advisors to troops, and the training consistency.
Assad talks with Frank about his findings.
So, stay tuned.
Links
Frank Sobchak
https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-sobchak-phd-a76b1b6/
Assad Raza
https://www.linkedin.com/in/assadraza1/
Books mentioned:
The Dictator's Army, Caitlin Talmadge, JSTOR: www.jstor.org/stable/pdf/10.7591/j.ctt20d89pv.8.pdf
Deny and Destroy, Michael Gordan, Politics and Prose: https://www.politics-prose.com/book/9780374279899
The U.S. Army and the Iraq War report, Army War College: https://publications.armywarcollege.edu/?s=The+U.S.+Army+and+the+Iraq+War+report&ct_post_type=post%3Apage%3Apublication
One CA Podcast email: [email protected]
One CA Podcast webpage: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/podcast
Civil Affairs Association: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/
The One CA Podcast is a production of the Civil Affairs Association. Thanks to Assad Raza for guest hosting and Frank Sobchak for coming on.
If you or someone you know would like to come on the show, or guest host, contact us at [email protected].
Music: Special thanks to the Cranberries for the beats
21 min
February 15, 2023 115 Frank Sobchak on advising and training partner nation forces
Welcome to the One CA Podcast.
Assad Raza is your guest host and is talking with (Ret.) Col. Frank Sobchak.
Frank researched Iraqi and Afghan units that performed well against their adversaries, and what made the difference in training. He discusses the value of speaking the local languages, the ratio of trainers/advisors to troops, and the training consistency.
Assad talks with Frank about his findings.
So, stay tuned.
Links
Frank Sobchak
https://www.linkedin.com/in/frank-sobchak-phd-a76b1b6/
Assad Raza
https://www.linkedin.com/in/assadraza1/
Books mentioned:
The Dictator's Army, Caitlin Talmadge, JSTOR: www.jstor.org/stable/pdf/10.7591/j.ctt20d89pv.8.pdf
Deny and Destroy, Michael Gordan, Politics and Prose: https://www.politics-prose.com/book/9780374279899
The U.S. Army and the Iraq War report, Army War College: https://publications.armywarcollege.edu/?s=The+U.S.+Army+and+the+Iraq+War+report&ct_post_type=post%3Apage%3Apublication
One CA Podcast email: [email protected]
One CA Podcast webpage: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/podcast
Civil Affairs Association: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/
The One CA Podcast is a production of the Civil Affairs Association. Thanks to Assad Raza for guest hosting and Frank Sobchak for coming on.
If you or someone you know would like to come on the show, or guest host, contact us at [email protected].
35 min
February 07, 2023 114: Special Episode from the IW Podcast: Slow Burn: How Security Cooperation shapes operational environments
Welcome to the One CA Podcast,
This is Jack
Today we are bringing in a special episode from the Irregular Warfare Podcast called SLOW BURN: HOW US SECURITY COOPERATION SHAPES OPERATIONAL ENVIRONMENTS.
A special thanks to Benjamin Jebb for helping make this happen.
The show has an excellent discussion between retired Lieutenant General Mark Hertling, Professor Derek Reveron from the US Naval War College and the hosts Ben Jebb and Barbara Elias.
The episode is the full uncut version.
I wanted to share it because it's relevant to our work with the last feet of foreign policy and to introduce the Irregular Warfare Podcast and its sponsor, the Modern Warfare Institute.
If you are interested in coming on the One CA Podcast or guest hosting an episode, contact us at [email protected]
the Civil Affairs Association sponsors the One CA Podcast. Check them out at https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/

57 min
January 30, 2023 113: Jodi Harman and the HillVets Foundation
Welcome to the One CA Podcast.
On this episode, we have Jodi Harman for the HillVets Foundation (www.hillvets.org)
HillVets helps service members and their families gain policy positions on Capital Hill and is an excellent resource for accessing military support and Veterans advocacy programs.
If you are interested in coming on the One CA Podcast or guest hosting, contact us at [email protected].
One CA is a product of the Civil Affairs Association: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/.

45 min
January 17, 2023 112: David Maxwell on grand strategy
Welcome to the One CA Podcast.
On today's show, David Maxwell talks about grand strategy.
Col. Retired Maxwell is currently a senior fellow at FDD. He is a 30-year veteran of the United States Army, retiring in 2011 as a Special Forces Colonel with his final assignment serving on the military faculty teaching national security strategy at the National War College.
If you are interested in coming on the One CA Podcast, contact us at [email protected].
One CA is a product of the Civil Affairs Association: https://www.civilaffairsassoc.org/.
22 min
January 03, 2023 111: Civil Affairs and Security Cooperation with Chris Stockel
Apologies, the original upload clipped down to four minutes. So, I am uploading the whole episode again.
Brigadier Chris Stockel comes on One CA to discuss his experience integrating Civil Affairs and Security Cooperation to improve how forces work with partner nations.
BG Stockel held various command positions within the Infantry, special forces, and Civil Affairs.
His last position was as the Commanding General of the 351 Civil Affairs Command out of Mountain View, California.
In that position, he was also the senior civil affairs advisor for INDOPACOM, which included synchronizing almost all CA forces within the region.
BG Stockel worked various leadership positions outside the Reserves, including a tour with the State Department Counter-Terrorism Bureau.
Additionally, he spoke at the Council on Foreign Relations in China and testified before Congress to the House Committee on State and Foreign Operations about Iraq.
He also is the current Vice President of the Civil Affairs Association - a proud sponsor of this show.
BG Stockel has a bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from Trenton State and a master's degree in strategic studies from the Army War College. He and his family live in New Jersey.
For more information, Click here for his Bio

5 min
December 25, 2022 110 CSM Riccio Christmas Day Concert
To celebrate the holidays, One CA Podcast is featuring CSM Rick Riccio, 353 CACOM, on the piano, performing both Christmas and contemporary music for you to enjoy - whether at home or away.
This is the Christmas Day episode. The concert is about one-hour.
List of songs:
The most wonderful day of the year
The Christmas canon
I heard the bells on Christmas day
Home for the holidays
God rest ye merry gentlemen
O Christmas Tree
Silver and Gold
The Town's a Christmas tree
What child is this
Have yourself a merry little Christmas
The Christmas waltz
O Holy night
The Christmas song
1 hr 31 min
December 24, 2022 CSM Riccio Christmas Concert - Part III
To celebrate the holidays, One CA Podcast is featuring CSM Rick Riccio, 353 CACOM, on the piano, performing both Christmas and contemporary music for you to enjoy - whether at home or away.
1 min

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