Would any LTC be willing to conduct an email interview with me for a story I am writing about a battalion fighting against an insurgency?

Well, here is something for you to consider: Are you wanting to speak with an LTC that COMMANDS an Infantry BN, an Engineer BN, a Multi Functional Medical BN, Support BN? I ask because each type (and there are many) has it's own particular goals and end statements in regards to fighting insurgency.

And a food for thought. Officers that are in charge of units are never considered to oversee. They are in command. Company. Battalion. Brigade. Division, etc.. Always in command, never oversee.

Jack Kaiser first tip. A Lieutenant Colonel doesn't oversee a Battalion. They command a Battalion and lead it in its Missions. If you are talking about an Army Battalion, it is a LTC vice Lt Col. DM your email address so I can make contact and see what we would be doing.

I was in combat, but not in a combat unit. You need to find a Battalion Commander or a Brigade Executive Officer to a Infantry, Artillery, Armor, Air Defense Artillery or Engineer unit.

Jack Kaiser you're going to need to do more research to learn about the Army, including its organization, traditions, ranks, command structure, and lots of other things. I served as an Air Force Lieutenant Colonel (Lt Col) and later worked as a Department of the Army Civilian (DAC). I wouldn't be comfortable writing about a fictional military mission or operation without doing a lot of research.
One of my Air Force jobs was writing for a military magazine. My boss gave be a great piece of advice about preparing for my work, "if you want to write good reading, read good writing." In the military-adventure genera I recommend books by Ralph Peters and Tom Clancy, also the various writers who have picked up the Tom Clancy characters and story lines.

Check your inbox.

You may want to look at some films/books
- Firebase Illingworth. Mike Conrad lays out his challenges as a BN CDR
- Watch Restreppo
- There was a great multi episode documentary about the war on terror that showed different leaders on the ground and what they were doing. National Geographic Chain of Command.
- Red Platoon. Gives you what happens when it goes sideways on a remote FOB.
- The Long Road Home miniseries
- Not sure if Rick Schroeders The Fighting Season took off or not.

Jack ~ I do not have any Combat experience though.

Jack,
I would be happy to assist you.

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Charles T Dalbec
LTC, Army Retired

Hello, my name is Ross, retired Marine LtCol, email me at [login to see] and I’ll see if I can be of some assistance.

I’m a retired Army LTC ~ Human Resource/Recruiting/Retention/Readiness Background am also a Mustang and would be willing to talk, meet, and discuss with you.

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Charles ( Chuck) Dalbec

Happy to assist, Lieutenant Colonels command battalions. Experience in combat as well as multi-echelon training will serve your needs. Send message