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CIEDS & Pascal Broquard: A Shared Perspective on Innovation within Special Forces

28 Jun. 2023
The Interdisciplinary Center CIEDS had the pleasure of hosting and interviewing Pascal Broquard, a former Special Forces member and consultant in human factors, leadership, and crisis management, for a shared perspective on innovation within the special forces.
CIEDS & Pascal Broquard: A Shared Perspective on Innovation within Special Forces

Pascal Broquard spent 30 years of his life serving in the Special Forces. Engaged in all theaters of operations, he is one of the most decorated non-commissioned officers in the French army. Author of the book "From Special Forces to Business," he now shares his experience and skills with academic communities as a lecturer and instructor, as well as with businesses through his firm TOP Emotional Intelligence Consulting.

Pascal Broquard kindly agreed to answer questions from François Plais, Director of Operations at CIEDS.

In this interview, Pascal Broquard explains that the human factor, often neglected in the past, is actually the source of innovations driven by Special Forces operators. Their exposure to danger during complex operations creates an urgent need to innovate to reduce risks.

When technologies are adapted to the needs in protection, vision, and transmission, the operator accepts the risk. However, technologies evolve very rapidly; therefore, the Special Forces are constantly on the lookout for the best tools for immediate implementation, adapted to the use case, and to enhance the security of their upcoming missions.

Preparation is increasingly becoming an essential part of a mission's success. Indeed, with the return of high-intensity warfare, engagements are evolving from asymmetric conflict situations to scenarios where the adversary has comparable technological capabilities.

Find this interview in the CIEDS playlist on the IP Paris YouTube channel:

Interested in this topic?

At Operation CIEDS 2024, on Thursday, July 4th, participate in the roundtable "Humans at the Heart of Defense Systems - Preparation, Performance, and Care," where Pascal Broquard will be speaking.

CIEDS is one of the interdisciplinary centers of IP Paris. It aims to leverage the scientific expertise of IP Paris laboratories to develop technological responses to the needs of the defense sector. If you want to learn more about our activities, come meet us on July 4th for OPERATION CIEDS 2024.

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