Chad Pillai
Army strategist and colonel with extensive theater-level experience in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia; has served in Army staff, theater special operations, CENTCOM, and U.S. Army Europe and Africa and writes on campaign planning and theater army roles.
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Mar 15, 2022 • 38min
Combatant Command Campaign Planning with Chad Pillai
Chad Pillai, a U.S. Army strategist and author, dives into the intricacies of combatant command campaign planning. He shares firsthand experiences transitioning from theory to practical strategy, revealing the dynamic roles within Operational Planning Teams. Pillai discusses the historical significance of the Middle East, the impact of great power competition with Russia and China, and the integration of military and diplomatic strategies. He also emphasizes essential skills for future military strategists, particularly the importance of reading and writing in building effective communication.
Feb 16, 2026 • 57min
The Theater Army and Campaigning with COL Chad Pillai
COL Chad Pillai, an Army strategist with theater-level experience across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. He explains why a theater army matters and its core functions. He contrasts regional planning challenges, discusses digital planning tools and partner barriers, and outlines how theater armies integrate joint, multi-domain operations.
