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Lessons Learned from Decades of Green Notebooks

AUSA’s Army Matters Podcast

Published
July 2, 2025
Duration
39:35
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Last updated
Jul 5, 2026

Discusses For decades now, Army Soldiers and officers of all levels have been issued hardcover green notebooks…

Summary

For decades now, Army Soldiers and officers of all levels have been issued hardcover green notebooks to record notes and ideas. While serving, LTC (Ret.) Joe Byerly started to research not only the history of these notebooks but—more importantly—the extremely valuable lessons contained within. His writings inspired him to create the education platform and…

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For decades now, Army Soldiers and officers of all levels have been issued hardcover green notebooks to record notes and ideas. While serving, LTC (Ret.) Joe Byerly started to research not only the history of these notebooks but—more importantly—the extremely valuable lessons contained within. His writings inspired him to create the education platform and podcast series From the Green Notebook, on which he speaks to top Army leaders and generals. Hosts LTG (Ret.) Leslie C. Smith and SMA (Ret.) D

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