The Spear

The Spear

Modern War Institute at West Point

285 - Long-Range Precision Fires and the Fight for the First Island Chain
The Spear is a podcast from the Modern War Institute at West Point. It sets out to explore the combat experience, with each episode featuring a guest who tells a detailed and personal story, describing the events and exploring topics like decision-making under stress and what it feels like to be in combat.
285 - Long-Range Precision Fires and the Fight for the First Island Chain
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The Spear is a podcast from the Modern War Institute at West Point. It sets out to explore the combat experience, with each episode featuring a guest who tells a detailed and personal story, describing the events and exploring topics like decision-making under stress and what it feels like to be in combat.

Episodes

285-

Long-Range Precision Fires and the Fight for the First Island Chain

Mon, 20 Apr 2026
284-

The Ranger Regiment's Fighting Platoon Sergeant

Mon, 06 Apr 2026
283-

Staying Alive in Iraq and Afghanistan

Tue, 24 Mar 2026
282-

Ranger Missions in Iraq and Afghanistan

Tue, 10 Mar 2026
281-

Combat Interpreter in Iraq

Tue, 10 Feb 2026