UNCLAS Read Board with CDR Salamander (CDR Salamander)

A mentioned on Monday’s post, the 22nd was my 20th year writing as “CDR Salamander.”

Over on X, Claude and I held a Spaces where in the course of almost two hours we discussed the dawn of “milblogging” and a review of the ups and downs of a couple of decades in the marketplace of ideas.

As promised, or threatened, this will start the paid-subscriber-only podcast.

I will try to put up one a week, but maybe less and if events demand, perhaps more.

After thanking the Founding Members, I outline the plan forward, review some recent thoughts, and give a preview of upcoming Substack posts. I will also add a little commentary about a grumpy Rus…

Episode 3 of the paid-subscriber-only podcast.

I review a little bit of previous posts and last Sunday’s Midrats with Steve Deal, a preview of tomorrow’s Substack.

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* Eastern Mediterranean naval forces.

* Interesting speaker at the US Naval Academy’s Bancroft Lecture on October 10th.

* …and she has more thoughts.

* Houbei-class guided-missile craft from the…

Summary

In this episode of Commander Salamander’s UNCLAS Read Board, Sal discusses various topics including the discussion of humanitarian assistance and disaster response on last Sunday’s Midrats, military readiness, national security issues, and the challenges faced by the United Nations. He also critiques the state of shipbuilding in the U.S. and the …

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* No Time for Woke Name Games at Sea

* A Larger Navy is Not in the Cards

* Admiral Paparo’s Axis

* A year in the Red Sea gained what again?

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In this episode of Commander Salamander, Sal discusses the growth of his community and the importance of subscriber feedback. He delves into the debate between 'sea blindness' and 'ocean literacy', highlighting…

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* Council on Geostrategy map

* Change by nation in percentage of global industrial manufacturing 2000-2030

* Ukraine Security Assistance impact on US manufacturing

* Old ships getting older

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In this episode of the UNCLAS Read Board podcast, Sal discusses the implications of President Trump's re-election, focusing on national security, foreign policy,…

Summary: In this episode, Sal discusses various topics related to military professionalism, national security, and the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War. He emphasizes the importance of dressing appropriately in professional settings as a sign of respect and reflects on the current state of military leadership and readiness. Sal also touches on the challenges…

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In this episode, Sal discusses the current geopolitical landscape, focusing on the implications of the recent U.S. elections on national security, the challenges faced by European powers, and the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Africa. He highlights the operational difficulties within the U.S. Navy, particularly regarding personnel reten…

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* Midrats with Seth Folsom on Syria

* XLUUV

* ISW on Syria

* Europe is out of time

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Syria, military strategy, naval readiness, uncrewed systems, European security, military authorization, public engagement, offshore patrol vessels

Summary

In this episode, Sal discusses various pressing military and geopolitical issues, focusing on the situation in Syr…

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In this episode, Sal discusses various pressing topics including the military actions in Yemen, the current political landscape in the U.S., and the implications of military spending on national security. He emphasizes the importance of understanding regional dynamics and the influence of ideas on defense policy, while also reflecting on the chal…

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In this conversation, Sal discusses various pressing issues within the naval community, including the controversies surrounding ship naming conventions, and the implications of political influences on military leadership. He reflects on the importance of maintaining integrity within naval traditions and the need for a fresh perspective in future …

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In this episode, Sal discusses the recent changes in U.S. military leadership, the ongoing challenges of diversity and inclusion within the armed forces, and the implications of increased defense spending by NATO allies. He highlights the importance of recruitment success and the evolving nature of modern warfare, particularly in relation to weap…

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In this episode of the Commander Salamander Unclassed Read Board, Sal expresses gratitude to his subscribers and discusses various topics including the recent German elections, migration issues, naval leadership challenges, and the ongoing Ukraine conflict. He emphasizes the importance of Germany's role in security and the need for the U.S. Navy …

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In this episode, Sal discusses key national security events, including Zelensky's visit to the U.S. and the subsequent European reactions. He highlights the lack of foreign policy and defense issues in the recent State of the Union address and the establishment of a shipbuilding office in the White House. Sal also addresses budget concerns relate…

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In this episode of the CDR Salamander Unclass Read Board Podcast, Sal discusses various military and geopolitical topics, focusing on recent operations in Yemen, the influence of Iran and its proxies, the ongoing negotiations regarding the Ukraine conflict, and future maritime developments. He also hints at an upcoming initiative to engage the co…

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* The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans, Jeffrey Goldberg in The Atlantic.

* Successful tests of new lightweight torpedo system on temporary platform, FMV.

* Feral Jundi on Signal as part of a valid communications structure.