Alex Buck
@rcrbuck.bsky.social
Working Dad | DS @ CACSC | Professional fun haver | Enjoy discussing tactics & leadership | Interested in alliances, terror, cyber & IR | #CanMilTwitter / #CanMilBluesky | Personal acct
Ex FINAL DRIVE is underway!
Should be a good time, as always.
Should be a good time, as always.
April 23, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Ex FINAL DRIVE is underway!
Should be a good time, as always.
Should be a good time, as always.
Just voted.
Advance poll.
Long weekend made it super accessible.
Extremely efficient.
Less than 91 candidates on my ballot.
All in all, a pretty good experience.
GET OUT AND VOTE!!!
Advance poll.
Long weekend made it super accessible.
Extremely efficient.
Less than 91 candidates on my ballot.
All in all, a pretty good experience.
GET OUT AND VOTE!!!
April 19, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Just voted.
Advance poll.
Long weekend made it super accessible.
Extremely efficient.
Less than 91 candidates on my ballot.
All in all, a pretty good experience.
GET OUT AND VOTE!!!
Advance poll.
Long weekend made it super accessible.
Extremely efficient.
Less than 91 candidates on my ballot.
All in all, a pretty good experience.
GET OUT AND VOTE!!!
It’s not the wargame itself that matters most, it’s the purpose behind it. We use them to develop judgment, build tactical acumen & prepare leaders to make real decisions in real battles.
April 17, 2025 at 1:04 AM
It’s not the wargame itself that matters most, it’s the purpose behind it. We use them to develop judgment, build tactical acumen & prepare leaders to make real decisions in real battles.
Had a chance to talk educational wargaming on AOC w/ @guws.bsky.social tonight.
Thanks for facilitating @sebastianbae.bsky.social & team!
Really great to share our experiences more broadly.
My key takeaway on reflection, is that wargames don’t necessarily need to sim every detail to be useful.
Thanks for facilitating @sebastianbae.bsky.social & team!
Really great to share our experiences more broadly.
My key takeaway on reflection, is that wargames don’t necessarily need to sim every detail to be useful.
April 16, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Had a chance to talk educational wargaming on AOC w/ @guws.bsky.social tonight.
Thanks for facilitating @sebastianbae.bsky.social & team!
Really great to share our experiences more broadly.
My key takeaway on reflection, is that wargames don’t necessarily need to sim every detail to be useful.
Thanks for facilitating @sebastianbae.bsky.social & team!
Really great to share our experiences more broadly.
My key takeaway on reflection, is that wargames don’t necessarily need to sim every detail to be useful.
Just voted in Ontario’s advance polls.
Ontarians - make sure you get out and vote! Have your voice and opinions heard. Participate in one of the core activities that makes Canada so great!
🇨🇦💪 #OntarioElection #Vote
Ontarians - make sure you get out and vote! Have your voice and opinions heard. Participate in one of the core activities that makes Canada so great!
🇨🇦💪 #OntarioElection #Vote
February 22, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Just voted in Ontario’s advance polls.
Ontarians - make sure you get out and vote! Have your voice and opinions heard. Participate in one of the core activities that makes Canada so great!
🇨🇦💪 #OntarioElection #Vote
Ontarians - make sure you get out and vote! Have your voice and opinions heard. Participate in one of the core activities that makes Canada so great!
🇨🇦💪 #OntarioElection #Vote
Wrapped up the week with a Combined Arms Rehearsal of the student urban ops plan. Great to see them refine their approach, tightening synchronization, solving mobility challenges, & thinking through sustainment in a complex fight. Solid work all around.
February 22, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Wrapped up the week with a Combined Arms Rehearsal of the student urban ops plan. Great to see them refine their approach, tightening synchronization, solving mobility challenges, & thinking through sustainment in a complex fight. Solid work all around.
Brought in a guest speaker last night to talk to some of the students about using TDGs in unit PD, LCol Matt Rolls, author of TDGs for the Canadian Army Journal & soon to be CO of 2 RCR. Students were engaged, asked insightful questions & took a lot away from the discussion. Great session!
February 20, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Brought in a guest speaker last night to talk to some of the students about using TDGs in unit PD, LCol Matt Rolls, author of TDGs for the Canadian Army Journal & soon to be CO of 2 RCR. Students were engaged, asked insightful questions & took a lot away from the discussion. Great session!
Conducted a TEWT in Gananoque with AOC students yesterday, refining their understanding of urban operations. Seeing the terrain firsthand reinforces the challenges: limited sight lines, key terrain shaping manoeuvre, the fight for momentum in dense environments, etc.
February 20, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Conducted a TEWT in Gananoque with AOC students yesterday, refining their understanding of urban operations. Seeing the terrain firsthand reinforces the challenges: limited sight lines, key terrain shaping manoeuvre, the fight for momentum in dense environments, etc.
I had the privilege of serving as an aide to John Matheson, one of the key figures behind the design of the Canadian flag, for a year. It was an incredible experience to engage with living history alongside someone who played such a pivotal role in creating our national symbol.
February 15, 2025 at 2:54 PM
I had the privilege of serving as an aide to John Matheson, one of the key figures behind the design of the Canadian flag, for a year. It was an incredible experience to engage with living history alongside someone who played such a pivotal role in creating our national symbol.
Today we celebrate the anniversary of the Canadian flag, an enduring symbol of who we are. Proud to have worn it around the world. 🇨🇦 #MapleLeaf
February 15, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Today we celebrate the anniversary of the Canadian flag, an enduring symbol of who we are. Proud to have worn it around the world. 🇨🇦 #MapleLeaf
Maintaining high-tempo operations requires simple plans, clear commander’s intent & strong command & control. These principles ensure adaptability, cohesion & relentless pressure on the enemy.
Check out this article about it!
army.mil/article/282398
Check out this article about it!
army.mil/article/282398
February 12, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Maintaining high-tempo operations requires simple plans, clear commander’s intent & strong command & control. These principles ensure adaptability, cohesion & relentless pressure on the enemy.
Check out this article about it!
army.mil/article/282398
Check out this article about it!
army.mil/article/282398
Stepping towards a focus that is more on teaching, research, & family was hard. The hardest part was moving on from leading in the field with awesome people & some pretty cool options, but it’s been an opportunity to grow in new ways personally & professionally.
#LoveTheJourney
#LoveTheJourney
February 10, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Stepping towards a focus that is more on teaching, research, & family was hard. The hardest part was moving on from leading in the field with awesome people & some pretty cool options, but it’s been an opportunity to grow in new ways personally & professionally.
#LoveTheJourney
#LoveTheJourney
My daughter asking about what I do at work:
Me: remember when I used to jump out of planes & helicopters, shoot guns, & blow stuff up?
Her: 🤩
Me: now I tell people about that stuff, about books I’ve read, & what I think about those books 😄
Her: 😑
#LifestyleChangesAreOK
Me: remember when I used to jump out of planes & helicopters, shoot guns, & blow stuff up?
Her: 🤩
Me: now I tell people about that stuff, about books I’ve read, & what I think about those books 😄
Her: 😑
#LifestyleChangesAreOK
February 10, 2025 at 2:00 AM
My daughter asking about what I do at work:
Me: remember when I used to jump out of planes & helicopters, shoot guns, & blow stuff up?
Her: 🤩
Me: now I tell people about that stuff, about books I’ve read, & what I think about those books 😄
Her: 😑
#LifestyleChangesAreOK
Me: remember when I used to jump out of planes & helicopters, shoot guns, & blow stuff up?
Her: 🤩
Me: now I tell people about that stuff, about books I’ve read, & what I think about those books 😄
Her: 😑
#LifestyleChangesAreOK
Today’s wargame reinforced a crucial lesson: when the mechanics couldn’t fully simulate the complexity of the terrain, students had to rely on their own analysis & judgment to draw conclusions.
Exactly the kind of critical thinking we aim to develop.
Exactly the kind of critical thinking we aim to develop.
February 8, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Today’s wargame reinforced a crucial lesson: when the mechanics couldn’t fully simulate the complexity of the terrain, students had to rely on their own analysis & judgment to draw conclusions.
Exactly the kind of critical thinking we aim to develop.
Exactly the kind of critical thinking we aim to develop.
You don’t truly understand a problem until you’ve broken it down, tested solutions & seen the consequences. Wargaming sharpens analysis, decision-making & problem-solving. These are skills students will take back to their units to strengthen the entire force. #WargameWednesday
February 6, 2025 at 12:53 AM
You don’t truly understand a problem until you’ve broken it down, tested solutions & seen the consequences. Wargaming sharpens analysis, decision-making & problem-solving. These are skills students will take back to their units to strengthen the entire force. #WargameWednesday
Making the most of the margins is key when you lead a busy life!
While my daughter was at tutoring earlier today, I had a chance to dig into some allied doctrine notes & lessons learned. A good reminder that small pockets of time can add up to solid personal development.
While my daughter was at tutoring earlier today, I had a chance to dig into some allied doctrine notes & lessons learned. A good reminder that small pockets of time can add up to solid personal development.
February 5, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Making the most of the margins is key when you lead a busy life!
While my daughter was at tutoring earlier today, I had a chance to dig into some allied doctrine notes & lessons learned. A good reminder that small pockets of time can add up to solid personal development.
While my daughter was at tutoring earlier today, I had a chance to dig into some allied doctrine notes & lessons learned. A good reminder that small pockets of time can add up to solid personal development.
Kicked off AOC residency today with icebreakers to get to know the students & set the tone for the journey ahead. They are a great mix of personalities & experiences. I’m looking forward to seeing how they tackle the challenges ahead!
January 15, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Kicked off AOC residency today with icebreakers to get to know the students & set the tone for the journey ahead. They are a great mix of personalities & experiences. I’m looking forward to seeing how they tackle the challenges ahead!
There isn’t a snowball’s chance in hell that maneuver warfare is obsolete. Despite the utility of destruction based approaches in some contexts, destruction is best achieved through outthinking, outmaneuvering, disrupting cohesion of the enemy, & exploiting vulnerabilities.
January 8, 2025 at 2:15 AM
There isn’t a snowball’s chance in hell that maneuver warfare is obsolete. Despite the utility of destruction based approaches in some contexts, destruction is best achieved through outthinking, outmaneuvering, disrupting cohesion of the enemy, & exploiting vulnerabilities.
There’s something deeply satisfying about setting up the classroom before a course starts. Checking the tech, laying out name placards, & ensuring everything is dialled.
Setting conditions & creating the right environment for learning is half the battle. Prep is key to success!
Setting conditions & creating the right environment for learning is half the battle. Prep is key to success!
January 7, 2025 at 7:50 PM
There’s something deeply satisfying about setting up the classroom before a course starts. Checking the tech, laying out name placards, & ensuring everything is dialled.
Setting conditions & creating the right environment for learning is half the battle. Prep is key to success!
Setting conditions & creating the right environment for learning is half the battle. Prep is key to success!
A critical takeaway is the importance of developing & maintaining adaptable operational frameworks. Plans often begin with incomplete information, but success depends on continuously refining them during execution. This flexibility is something we emphasize heavily on AOC.
December 28, 2024 at 1:44 PM
A critical takeaway is the importance of developing & maintaining adaptable operational frameworks. Plans often begin with incomplete information, but success depends on continuously refining them during execution. This flexibility is something we emphasize heavily on AOC.
Just spent a bit of time re-reading the FY23 Mission Command Training in LSCO Key Observations from @USArmy_CALL. It’s full of lessons that can be adapted for use at the battle group & brigade level, or for context at those lvls. Here’s what stood out to me. 🧵
(link at the end)
(link at the end)
December 28, 2024 at 1:44 PM
Just spent a bit of time re-reading the FY23 Mission Command Training in LSCO Key Observations from @USArmy_CALL. It’s full of lessons that can be adapted for use at the battle group & brigade level, or for context at those lvls. Here’s what stood out to me. 🧵
(link at the end)
(link at the end)
Happy 141st to The Royal Canadian Regiment. Pro Patria.
December 21, 2024 at 12:17 PM
Happy 141st to The Royal Canadian Regiment. Pro Patria.
Rear areas are not safe havens, no matter how deep. Russian Generals must now fear the mundane: scooters, parked bikes, or street objects. This psychological disruption is similar to how IEDs eroded troop confidence on “secure” roads in Afghanistan.
December 17, 2024 at 11:42 PM
Rear areas are not safe havens, no matter how deep. Russian Generals must now fear the mundane: scooters, parked bikes, or street objects. This psychological disruption is similar to how IEDs eroded troop confidence on “secure” roads in Afghanistan.
The key shift here is precision. Modern urban IEDs combine:
-Directional fragmentation for lethality.
-Real-time surveillance of targets.
-Remote detonation to ensure timing & potentially reduce collateral damage.
-Directional fragmentation for lethality.
-Real-time surveillance of targets.
-Remote detonation to ensure timing & potentially reduce collateral damage.
December 17, 2024 at 11:42 PM
The key shift here is precision. Modern urban IEDs combine:
-Directional fragmentation for lethality.
-Real-time surveillance of targets.
-Remote detonation to ensure timing & potentially reduce collateral damage.
-Directional fragmentation for lethality.
-Real-time surveillance of targets.
-Remote detonation to ensure timing & potentially reduce collateral damage.
Why a scooter?
-Ubiquity in urban areas.
-Portability for easy placement.
-Ability to blend in unnoticed until detonation.
An explosive device hidden in a saddlebag or handlebar compartment shares the ingenuity seen with Afghan IEDs.
-Ubiquity in urban areas.
-Portability for easy placement.
-Ability to blend in unnoticed until detonation.
An explosive device hidden in a saddlebag or handlebar compartment shares the ingenuity seen with Afghan IEDs.
December 17, 2024 at 11:42 PM
Why a scooter?
-Ubiquity in urban areas.
-Portability for easy placement.
-Ability to blend in unnoticed until detonation.
An explosive device hidden in a saddlebag or handlebar compartment shares the ingenuity seen with Afghan IEDs.
-Ubiquity in urban areas.
-Portability for easy placement.
-Ability to blend in unnoticed until detonation.
An explosive device hidden in a saddlebag or handlebar compartment shares the ingenuity seen with Afghan IEDs.