Robert O. Work

Apr 3, 2024 | cnas.org | Douglas Beck |Andrew Metrick |Robert O. Work

This article was originally published in War on the Rocks. Across the Department of Defense, today’s watchword is innovation.

May 15, 2023 | warontherocks.com | Robert O. Work

National security. For insiders. By insiders. The Marine Corps’ Force Design 2030, written under the direction of the 38th commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. David Berger, has been the target of much criticism since its release in 2020. In this article, former Undersecretary of the Navy and Deputy Secretary of Defense Bob Work addresses these criticisms and defends the document’s vision for the future of the Corps.

May 10, 2023 | warontherocks.com | Robert O. Work

In the military, as in most public organizations, new leaders need to take stock. They are obligated to determine the state of the institution and its preparedness to execute its current missions, particularly during times of rapid technological change. Leaders must also assess whether the organization is ready to account for evident or anticipated changes in the foreseeable future.