#16 - The 5 FAO Truths - COL(R) Mike Burgoyne & LTC(R) Jim Marckwardt

In this episode of the Foreign Area Officer we delve into the critical role of Foreign Area Officers (FAOs) with COL(R) Mike Burgoyne and LTC(R) Jim Marckwardt. Mike and Jim discuss their recent article  ‘Five Foreign Area Officer Truths,’ published in Joint Forces Quarterly. Below are the 5 Truths, listen in to hear more. 1.⁠ ⁠FAOs Are Most Effective in the Gray Zone Between Peace and War 2.⁠ ⁠Networks Cannot Be Built After a Crisis Begins 3.⁠ ⁠FAOs Are Regional Experts, Not Generalists 4.⁠ ⁠Language and Culture Provide FAOs’ Unique Access 5. FAOs Are Raised by their Services but Operate in Joint and Interagency World

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The Foreign Area Officer Podcast. Interviews with Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine officers who serve as Foreign Area Officers (FAOs) throughout the world. This podcast serves to build a community of mentors and narratives to help build the community and communicate the value of the FAO corps to senior leaders in the interagency community.