Selected for the Marine Corps Commandant’s Professional Reading List in 2019, Assignment: Pentagon takes the reader on an insider’s tour of the Pentagon, describing how the headquarters for the world’s largest multinational “corporation” functions.
Selected for the Marine Corps Commandant’s Professional Reading List in 2019, Assignment: Pentagon takes the reader on an insider’s tour of the Pentagon, describing how the headquarters for the world’s largest multinational “corporation” functions.
Maj. Gen. Perry M. Smith, USAF (Ret.), is a teacher, speaker, TV and radio commentator, and best-selling author. During the 1991 Persian Gulf War he appeared as a military analyst for CNN, PBS, and NBC News. He is the coauthor of Rules and Tools for Leaders: From Developing Your Own Skills to Running Organizations of Any Size, Practical Advice for Leaders at All Levels.
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Preface to the Fifth Edition Part 1. An Introduction to the Pentagon 1. A View of the Building 2. Realities and Myths of the Pentagon 3. Pentagon Truisms 4. The Strange Language of the Puzzle Palace Part 2. The Key Players 5. Where Were You When the Page Was Blank? The Agony and the Ecstasy of the Action Officer 6. The Branch and Division Chiefs: A Forgotten Breed 7. Flag Officers, Senior Civilians, and Political Appointees: The Need for Leadership 8. The Services 9. The Joint Staff 10. The Office of the Secretary of Defense 11. The Interagency Arena 12. Working with Defense Contractors 13. The Pentagon’s Constituents Part 3. Running the Pentagon 14. The Complex Pattern of Rivalry and Competition 15. Understanding the Process (and Keeping the Gears Turning) 16. In Search of Research, Development, and Innovation 17. Operating in the Tank: A View from the Inner Sanctum 18. How to Give and Receive Briefings in the Pentagon Part 4. Enjoying the Tour 19. Rules of Thumb: Helpful Hints on How to Get Ready to Work, Survive, and Thrive 20. Difficult Bosses 21. Military Ethics in the Pentagon 22. The Heartbreak of House Hunting 23. Family, Cultural, Academic, and Job Opportunities 24. Conclusions: Back to the Future Appendix A: Recommended References Appendix B: Transition into the Pentagon Checklist Appendix C: Interviewing Appendix D: Glossary of Acronyms and Abbreviations Appendix E: Department of Defense Index About the Authors
Preface to the Fifth Edition Part 1. An Introduction to the Pentagon 1. A View of the Building 2. Realities and Myths of the Pentagon 3. Pentagon Truisms 4. The Strange Language of the Puzzle Palace Part 2. The Key Players 5. Where Were You When the Page Was Blank? The Agony and the Ecstasy of the Action Officer 6. The Branch and Division Chiefs: A Forgotten Breed 7. Flag Officers, Senior Civilians, and Political Appointees: The Need for Leadership 8. The Services 9. The Joint Staff 10. The Office of the Secretary of Defense 11. The Interagency Arena 12. Working with Defense Contractors 13. The Pentagon’s Constituents Part 3. Running the Pentagon 14. The Complex Pattern of Rivalry and Competition 15. Understanding the Process (and Keeping the Gears Turning) 16. In Search of Research, Development, and Innovation 17. Operating in the Tank: A View from the Inner Sanctum 18. How to Give and Receive Briefings in the Pentagon Part 4. Enjoying the Tour 19. Rules of Thumb: Helpful Hints on How to Get Ready to Work, Survive, and Thrive 20. Difficult Bosses 21. Military Ethics in the Pentagon 22. The Heartbreak of House Hunting 23. Family, Cultural, Academic, and Job Opportunities 24. Conclusions: Back to the Future Appendix A: Recommended References Appendix B: Transition into the Pentagon Checklist Appendix C: Interviewing Appendix D: Glossary of Acronyms and Abbreviations Appendix E: Department of Defense Index About the Authors
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