Why the Army's Mission Must Evolve Now 🚀
John McPhee discusses the urgent need for the Army to adapt its mission beyond traditional tactics to meet modern challenges.

The Jedburgh Podcast
135.6K views • May 7, 2025

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The Army's mission is simple: "Kill the bad guys and break their sh*t." John McPhee in his conversation with host, Fran Racioppi, doesn't hold back when it comes to his views on military leadership and the importance of direct action.
In this clip, he shares why leaders at the top need to cut through the noise, eliminate cowardice, and tell it how it is. According to McPhee, decisive action is the only way to ensure readiness and protect American lives.
Join Fran Racioppi and John McPhee as they break down what the Army's role should really be and why brutal honesty is needed now more than ever.
We Cover:
-The Army’s primary mission in combat
-Why military leadership must get rid of the noise
-The need for honest communication in the ranks
Highlights:
00:00 Is the army woke?
03:22 What do we need for the next generation army?
05:30 What’s next
The Jedburgh Podcast and the Jedburgh Media Channel are an official program of The Green Beret Foundation.
The Jedburgh Podcast is brought to you by the University of Health and Performance, developing the next generation of fitness entrepreneurs from our Veterans.
Learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media.
Watch the full video versions on YouTube.
The opinions presented on The Jedburgh Podcast and the Jedburgh Media Channel are the opinions of our guests and creator and host Fran Racioppi. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Green Beret Foundation, and the Green Beret Foundation assumes no liability for their accuracy; nor does Green Beret Foundation endorse any political candidate or any political party.
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#MilitaryLeadership #ArmyMission #DirectAction #NationalSecurity #JedburghPodcast #JohnMcPhee #SheriffOfBaghdad #FranRacioppi
In this clip, he shares why leaders at the top need to cut through the noise, eliminate cowardice, and tell it how it is. According to McPhee, decisive action is the only way to ensure readiness and protect American lives.
Join Fran Racioppi and John McPhee as they break down what the Army's role should really be and why brutal honesty is needed now more than ever.
We Cover:
-The Army’s primary mission in combat
-Why military leadership must get rid of the noise
-The need for honest communication in the ranks
Highlights:
00:00 Is the army woke?
03:22 What do we need for the next generation army?
05:30 What’s next
The Jedburgh Podcast and the Jedburgh Media Channel are an official program of The Green Beret Foundation.
The Jedburgh Podcast is brought to you by the University of Health and Performance, developing the next generation of fitness entrepreneurs from our Veterans.
Learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media.
Watch the full video versions on YouTube.
The opinions presented on The Jedburgh Podcast and the Jedburgh Media Channel are the opinions of our guests and creator and host Fran Racioppi. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Green Beret Foundation, and the Green Beret Foundation assumes no liability for their accuracy; nor does Green Beret Foundation endorse any political candidate or any political party.
The Jedburgh Podcast Media Links:
Website: Jedburgh Podcast Website
Podcast Platforms: Podcast Link
Apple: Apple Podcasts
Spotify: Spotify
Instagram: Instagram
LinkedIn: LinkedIn
X: Twitter
Facebook: Facebook
Email: fran@jedburghpodcast.com
#MilitaryLeadership #ArmyMission #DirectAction #NationalSecurity #JedburghPodcast #JohnMcPhee #SheriffOfBaghdad #FranRacioppi
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Duration
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Published
May 7, 2025
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