Jon Macaskill

𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐯𝐬. 𝐂𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 (Full article in first comment) Military planning and civilian planning are built to manage different types of risk. In the military, planning is contingency-driven, structured, and designed to anticipate what could go wrong before it happens. Veterans are trained to think several steps ahead, build backup options, and prepare decision points in advance so they can adapt quickly under pressure. This structure is often mistaken for rigidity, when in reality it is a form of risk awareness and mission protection. In civilian organizations, planning is more assumption-driven and shaped by market conditions, timelines, and stakeholder alignment. Flexibility comes from iteration and responsiveness as new information emerges. When these two systems meet, the disconnect is not mindset but translation. Veterans are not inflexible, and civilians are not careless. They are solving different problems. When planning styles are understood rather than judged, teams gain both resilience and adaptability. #jobsearch #resume #military #civilian #governmentworkers

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An excellent article on the value of human centered design and the use of the Human Readiness Level scale to track it’s implementation during system development.

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#ExecutiveProtection professionals know the difference between harmless attention and something far more serious—but the line isn’t always clear. In this article, Fred Burton explores the nuanced challenge of stalking, especially when it masks itself as affection, admiration, or even misdirected fan behavior. Take a look to see: 📌 What happens when security teams dismiss early signs as "just a fan" 📌 Five steps to strengthen your #EP program against stalking 📌 How organizations can better support threat identification before it escalates 👉 Read the full piece here: https://bit.ly/4iL52fU #ThreatAssessment #WorkplaceSafety #ProtectiveIntelligence #CorporateSecurity

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Earplugs aren’t one-size-fits-all—protection can vary widely from person to person. That’s why fit-testing is critical, especially in noisy jobs and the military. Dr. Tufts recently helped author a new NHCA position statement offering guidance on implementing fit-testing programs. Read more about the position statement here: https://lnkd.in/e3m4VxC6

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Five+ years ago, Rob Whitehurst built something ahead of its time — RAPTOR, a simple charting tool that quietly captured powerful rehab and performance data. It worked. PTs at Fort Bragg used it in both the MTF and H2F, tracking outcomes that showed the real impact of human performance. We even had momentum at XVIII Airborne Corps to scale it across the entire H2F team. But as often happens — PCSs, leadership shifts, and lack of adoption slowed it down. The program ended, and with it, a huge opportunity to paint the full picture of H2F’s impact. Huge credit to Rob for his innovation, forward thinking, and now for publishing work that showcases not only the efficacy of H2F, but also the undeniable value of capturing data. #H2F #DataDriven #SoldierPerformance #Innovation #Readiness

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Deployments don’t come with a guidebook. 📖 Military spouse Lizzy shares how to survive — and maybe even thrive — during long-term military separations. Offering wisdom from a seasoned spouse, Lizzy provides realistic tips to manage deployments, rotations, and trainings, including how ASYMCA can support you during such a challenging time. Read more: https://lnkd.in/emQqTuMJ #militaryresilience

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