In Episode 41 of the Dirt Logistician, MSG Michael Rogers (Goldminer 24A) talks with SGM Dagoberto Chapa from Fort Leavenworth about training opportunities and improvements to medical systems explored at the national Training Center.     Key Topics include: -Sergeant Major Skills Enhancement Program -Project Warrior -BATDOK (Battelfield Assisted Trauma Distributed Observation Kit) Program

In Episode 41 of the Dirt Logistician, MSG Michael Rogers (Goldminer 24A) talks with SGM Dagoberto Chapa from Fort Leavenworth about training opportunities and improvements to medical systems explored at the national Training Center.   Key Topics include: -Sergeant Major Skills Enhancement Program -Project Warrior -BATDOK (Battelfield Assisted Trauma Distributed Observation Kit) Program

Sergeant Major Skills Enhancement Program

In Episode 40 of the Dirt Logistician, CPT JP Shannon (Wagoneer 12) talks with Joe Odell, a contractor who supports counter-UAS training at the National Training Center, to discuss the evolving landscape of unmanned platforms in combat.     Key Topics include: -Evolving level of UAS involvement in combat theaters -UAS detection and denial -Recommended unit TTPs and countermeasures

In Episode 40 of the Dirt Logistician, CPT JP Shannon (Wagoneer 12) talks with Joe Odell, a contractor who supports counter-UAS training at the National Training Center, to discuss the evolving landscape of unmanned platforms in combat.   Key Topics include: -Evolving level of UAS involvement in combat theaters -UAS detection and denial -Recommended unit TTPs and countermeasures

Countering the UAS Threat

In Episode 39 of the Dirt Logistician, MAJ Sarah Barron (Goldminer 05) interviews MAJ Griffin Hill and SFC Richard Rayman of 123rd BSB, 3/1 AD after rotation 23-06 about their SPO OIC/NCOIC relationship and how they run their shop.     Key Topics include: -Talent management in the face of minimal staffing -Specified and implied tasks -Communicating with the FSCs and supported units -Personality-based and process-based shops -Supporting HHC requirements

In Episode 39 of the Dirt Logistician, MAJ Sarah Barron (Goldminer 05) interviews MAJ Griffin Hill and SFC Richard Rayman of 123rd BSB, 3/1 AD after rotation 23-06 about their SPO OIC/NCOIC relationship and how they run their shop.   Key Topics include: -Talent management in the face of minimal staffing -Specified and implied tasks -Communicating with the FSCs and supported units -Personality-based and process-based shops -Supporting HHC requirements

Running the SPO with 123rd BSB

In Episode 38 of the Dirt Logistician, CPT Jonathan Shannon (Wagoneer 12) interviews the 423rd Transportation Company leaders about preparing Reserve units for CTC rotations.     Key Topics include: -Roles of full-time staff -Challenges -Individual training -Planning timelines

In Episode 38 of the Dirt Logistician, CPT Jonathan Shannon (Wagoneer 12) interviews the 423rd Transportation Company leaders about preparing Reserve units for CTC rotations.   Key Topics include: -Roles of full-time staff -Challenges -Individual training -Planning timelines

Preparing Reserve Units for Rotation

In Episode 36 of the Dirt Logistician, LTC(P) Stacy Moore (Goldminer 07) interviews LTC Manny Velez on lessons learned from Rotation 23-06.   Key Topics Include: Developing relationships within the Brigade and Battalion Establishing priorities of training and maintenance Training TOC operations and communication Maximizing usage of additional enablers

In Episode 36 of the Dirt Logistician, LTC(P) Stacy Moore (Goldminer 07) interviews LTC Manny Velez on lessons learned from Rotation 23-06. Key Topics Include: <ul><li>Developing relationships within the Brigade and Battalion</li> <li>Establishing priorities of training and maintenance</li> <li>Training TOC operations and communication</li> <li>Maximizing usage of additional enablers</li></ul>

Post-Rotation Interview with the 123rd BSB Commander

In Episode 37 of the Dirt Logistician, CPT Carlvin Leggett (Wagoneer 5A) interviews leaders from 87th DSSB, 3rd Sustainment Brigade, 3ID about their TTPs for base defense. Key Topics include: -Training Glidepath -TACSOP development -On-site training -Intra-unit communication and coordination

In Episode 37 of the Dirt Logistician, CPT Carlvin Leggett (Wagoneer 5A) interviews leaders from 87th DSSB, 3rd Sustainment Brigade, 3ID about their TTPs for base defense. Key Topics include: -Training Glidepath -TACSOP development -On-site training -Intra-unit communication and coordination

DSSB Base Defense

In Episode 35 of the Dirt Logisitican, MAJ Jen Guerra (Wagoneer 02) and CPT Eric Roggow discuss planning considerations for medical coverage within the CSSB to DSSB   Key Topics include: Role I integration Doing more with less Developing unit understanding of medical capabilities

In Episode 35 of the Dirt Logisitican, MAJ Jen Guerra (Wagoneer 02) and CPT Eric Roggow discuss planning considerations for medical coverage within the CSSB to DSSB Key Topics include: <ul><li>Role I integration</li> <li>Doing more with less</li> <li>Developing unit understanding of medical capabilities</li></ul>

Medical Coverage in a DSSB

In Episode 34 of the Dirt Logistician, CPT Jonathan Shannon, Wagoneer 12, and the DSSB SPO Trainer, MAJ Kenneth Slaton, Wagoneer 05, discuss considerations and their perspective on the successful employment of LNOs at NTC and during operations.   Key Topics include: Pros and Cons LNO selection The role of the LNO Setting conditions for LNO success Observed successful and unsuccessful LNO TTPs

In Episode 34 of the Dirt Logistician, CPT Jonathan Shannon, Wagoneer 12, and the DSSB SPO Trainer, MAJ Kenneth Slaton, Wagoneer 05, discuss considerations and their perspective on the successful employment of LNOs at NTC and during operations. Key Topics include: <ul><li>Pros and Cons</li> <li>LNO selection</li> <li>The role of the LNO</li> <li>Setting conditions for LNO success</li> <li>Observed successful and unsuccessful LNO TTPs</li></ul>

LNO Operations

In Episode 33 of The Dirt Logistician, LTC(P) Stacy Moore, Goldminer 07, interviews LTC Jonathan Daniels, the BN CDR of the 87th DSSB, on the successes and learning opportunities from his BN’s experiences during Rotation 23-05.   Key topics include: Base Defense Synchronization between the BSB and DSSB BN Preparations and Leadership

In Episode 33 of The Dirt Logistician, LTC(P) Stacy Moore, Goldminer 07, interviews LTC Jonathan Daniels, the BN CDR of the 87th DSSB, on the successes and learning opportunities from his BN’s experiences during Rotation 23-05. Key topics include: <ul><li>Base Defense</li> <li>Synchronization between the BSB and DSSB</li> <li>BN Preparations and Leadership</li></ul>

Post-Rotation Interview with the 87th DSSB Commander

In Episode 32 of The Dirt Logistician, Several of the senior NCOs from the Goldminer Team, MSG Samuel Acquah, MSG Brian Lomibao, SFC Elsa Theirs, and MSG Corey Sommerville, discuss their observations of NCO Engagement during their rotations at NTC. Key topics include:The current status of NCO Engagement NCO Engagement in the Company, Platoon, and below NCO Engagement on Staff Suggestions for fostering NCO Engagement in your organizations

In Episode 32 of The Dirt Logistician, Several of the senior NCOs from the Goldminer Team, MSG Samuel Acquah, MSG Brian Lomibao, SFC Elsa Theirs, and MSG Corey Sommerville, discuss their observations of NCO Engagement during their rotations at NTC.   Key topics include: <ul><li>The current status of NCO Engagement</li> <li>NCO Engagement in the Company, Platoon, and below</li> <li>NCO Engagement on Staff</li> <li>Suggestions for fostering NCO Engagement in your organizations</li></ul>

NCO Engagement

Covering observations from the field as Brigade Support Battalions and Division Sustainment Support Battalions train for large scale combat operations (LSCO). Additional content from discussions with Senior Leaders and interested parties to improve the understanding of tactical sustainment.

In Episode 31 of The Dirt Logistician, two of the longest-tenured OCs on the Team, MAJ Jennifer Guerra, Wagoneer 02, and MAJ James Rainey, Goldminer 03, discuss the roles of TOC personnel in base defense. Key topics include:Staff roles and Responsibilities Force Protection Working group TTPs Incorporating medical considerations into base defense

In Episode 31 of The Dirt Logistician, two of the longest-tenured OCs on the Team, MAJ Jennifer Guerra, Wagoneer 02, and MAJ James Rainey, Goldminer 03, discuss the roles of TOC personnel in base defense.   Key topics include: <ul><li>Staff roles and Responsibilities</li> <li>Force Protection Working group TTPs</li> <li>Incorporating medical considerations into base defense</li></ul>

TOC Responsibilities During Base Defense

In episode 30 of “The Dirt Logistician” podcast, The Goldminer and Wagoneer team MAJ Kenneth Slaton (Wagoneer 05 DSSB/CSSB SPO trainer) and MAJ James Rainey (Gold Miner 03 Operations trainer) had the pleasure of interviewing COL Cedric D. Gaskin. Commander of 916 Sustainment Brigade at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin CA.     Key Topics: Leader collaboration at echelon The importance of being yourself as a professional Working hard and not wasting time  

In episode 30 of “The Dirt Logistician” podcast, The Goldminer and Wagoneer team MAJ Kenneth Slaton (Wagoneer 05 DSSB/CSSB SPO trainer) and MAJ James Rainey (Gold Miner 03 Operations trainer) had the pleasure of interviewing COL Cedric D. Gaskin. Commander of 916 Sustainment Brigade at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin CA.   Key Topics: Leader collaboration at echelon The importance of being yourself as a professional Working hard and not wasting time

Interview with the 916th Support Brigade Commander

In Episode 29 of the Dirt Logistician, two Goldminer Team company trainers, CPT Jonathan Shannon and MSG Corey Sommerville, discuss the keys to success and some tips for preparing for a successful, safe, and efficient LOGPAC convoy.   Key Topics include: Staff, Company, and Convoy Leadership Roles and Responsibilities Planning and Coordination Managing convoy loading and marshalling PCCs and PCIs Refinement

In Episode 29 of the Dirt Logistician, two Goldminer Team company trainers, CPT Jonathan Shannon and MSG Corey Sommerville, discuss the keys to success and some tips for preparing for a successful, safe, and efficient LOGPAC convoy. Key Topics include: <ul><li>Staff, Company, and Convoy Leadership Roles and Responsibilities</li> <li>Planning and Coordination</li> <li>Managing convoy loading and marshalling</li> <li>PCCs and PCIs</li> <li>Refinement</li></ul>

Convoys (Part 1): Convoy Preparation

In Episode 28 of The Dirt Logistician, MAJ James Rainey (Goldminer 03, BSB S3 Trainer) discusses Rotation 22-10 with LTC McFerrin “Mac” McDonald (47th BSB Battalion Commander). Key topics include: Training progression/preparation for Rotation 22-10 Development of junior staff personnel FTCP/CTCP composition Managing parts flow through displacement and personnel shortages Base defense Advice to units coming to NTC for future rotations

In Episode 28 of The Dirt Logistician, MAJ James Rainey (Goldminer 03, BSB S3 Trainer) discusses Rotation 22-10 with LTC McFerrin “Mac” McDonald (47th BSB Battalion Commander). Key topics include: <ul><li>Training progression/preparation for Rotation 22-10</li> <li>Development of junior staff personnel</li> <li>FTCP/CTCP composition</li> <li>Managing parts flow through displacement and personnel shortages</li> <li>Base defense</li> <li>Advice to units coming to NTC for future rotations</li></ul>

Interview with the Battalion Commander of 47th BSB

In Episode 27 of The Dirt Logistician, LTC Stacy Moore (Goldminer 07, Senior Sustainment Trainer) discusses how to succeed when rotational Unit come to NTC with MAJ Jennifer Guerra (Wagoneer 02, Senior DSSB/CSSB Trainer).   Key topics include: -              Communication among staff -              Establishing role and responsibilities -              Nesting with your Higher Headquarter -              Staff synchronization

In Episode 27 of The Dirt Logistician, LTC Stacy Moore (Goldminer 07, Senior Sustainment Trainer) discusses how to succeed when rotational Unit come to NTC with MAJ Jennifer Guerra (Wagoneer 02, Senior DSSB/CSSB Trainer). Key topics include: -              Communication among staff -              Establishing role and responsibilities -              Nesting with your Higher Headquarter -              Staff synchronization

Interview with the Wagoneer Team DSSB/CSSB Trainer

In Episode 26 of The Dirt Logistician, CW4 Sorepa Thomas (Goldminer 29 (Ancient), SSA and Material Management Trainer) discusses Rotation 22-04 with CW2 Nelson Dawson (1ID Sustainment Brigade Supply Systems Tech) and WO1 Stephen Valentine (299 BSB SSA Accountable Officer).   Key topics include:   Primary mission of the attached Supply and Services branch from 1ID Sustainment Brigade Role of the Supply and Services branch in deploying the 299BSB SSA to NTC Lessons learned that can help to prepare SSAs for NTC Rotations

In Episode 26 of The Dirt Logistician, CW4 Sorepa Thomas (Goldminer 29 (Ancient), SSA and Material Management Trainer) discusses Rotation 22-04 with CW2 Nelson Dawson (1ID Sustainment Brigade Supply Systems Tech) and WO1 Stephen Valentine (299 BSB SSA Accountable Officer). Key topics include: <ul><li>Primary mission of the attached Supply and Services branch from 1ID Sustainment Brigade</li> <li>Role of the Supply and Services branch in deploying the 299BSB SSA to NTC</li> <li>Lessons learned that can help to prepare SSAs for NTC Rotations</li></ul>

Interview with the 1ID Sustainment Brigade Supply Systems Tech and 299 BSB SSA Accountable Officer

In Episode 25 of The Dirt Logistician, CPT Joseph Tereniak (Tarantula 17 (Ancient), Forward Support Company Trainer) discusses Rotation 22-04 with CPT Jacquelyn Lockard (I FSC Commander).   Key topics include: Training focus areas prior to Rotation 22-04 How to maximize opportunities during RSO&amp;I TTPs for establishing communications capabilities within the FSC Challenges the FSC faced during Rotation 22-04 Preparations for transitions between battle periods How FSC Commanders can maximize working out of the FTCP

In Episode 25 of The Dirt Logistician, CPT Joseph Tereniak (Tarantula 17 (Ancient), Forward Support Company Trainer) discusses Rotation 22-04 with CPT Jacquelyn Lockard (I FSC Commander). Key topics include: <ul><li>Training focus areas prior to Rotation 22-04</li> <li>How to maximize opportunities during RSO&amp;I</li> <li>TTPs for establishing communications capabilities within the FSC</li> <li>Challenges the FSC faced during Rotation 22-04</li> <li>Preparations for transitions between battle periods</li> <li>How FSC Commanders can maximize working out of the FTCP</li></ul>

Interview with the FSC Commander of I FSC, 1-18 IN

In Episode 24 of The Dirt Logistician, LTC Stacy Moore (Goldminer 07, Senior Sustainment Trainer) discusses Rotation 22-07 with LTC Octavia Davis (3D RSS Battalion Commander).     Key topics include:   Training Progression for Rotation 22-07 Methods of training at home station without taking the entire formation to the field Augmentation of logistics assets across the battlefield during Rotation 22-07 Preparation and execution of the BSA Live Fire How prior OC/T experiences shape thoughts on training management and leadership

In Episode 24 of The Dirt Logistician, LTC Stacy Moore (Goldminer 07, Senior Sustainment Trainer) discusses Rotation 22-07 with LTC Octavia Davis (3D RSS Battalion Commander). Key topics include: <ul><li>Training Progression for Rotation 22-07</li> <li>Methods of training at home station without taking the entire formation to the field</li> <li>Augmentation of logistics assets across the battlefield during Rotation 22-07</li> <li>Preparation and execution of the BSA Live Fire</li> <li>How prior OC/T experiences shape thoughts on training management and leadership</li></ul>

Interview with the Battalion Commander of 3D RSS

In Episode 23 of The Dirt Logistician, LTC Stacy Moore (Goldminer 07, Senior Sustainment Trainer) discusses Rotation 22-04 with MAJ Shawn Scott (Brigade Executive Officer of 3ABCT, 1CAV).     Key topics include:   The role of the Brigade XO within the Brigade’s Sustainment Enterprise The organization of the Brigade Main Command Post Training Progression for Rotation 22-04 Maintenance Management at the Brigade XO level

In Episode 23 of The Dirt Logistician, LTC Stacy Moore (Goldminer 07, Senior Sustainment Trainer) discusses Rotation 22-04 with MAJ Shawn Scott (Brigade Executive Officer of 3ABCT, 1CAV). Key topics include: <ul><li>The role of the Brigade XO within the Brigade’s Sustainment Enterprise</li> <li>The organization of the Brigade Main Command Post</li> <li>Training Progression for Rotation 22-04</li> <li>Maintenance Management at the Brigade XO level</li></ul>

Interview with the Brigade Executive Officer of 3ABCT, 1CAV

In Episode 22 of The Dirt Logistician, LTC Stacy Moore (Goldminer 07, Senior Sustainment Trainer) discusses Rotation 22-04 with LTC Chris McLean (Commander of 6BN, 3SFAB).   Key topics include:   The differences of Rotation 22-04 from a standard NTC Rotation The Role of 3SFAB as advisors to 2/1 ID during Rotation 22-04 Advisory mechanisms used by 3SFAB during Rotation 22-04 Balancing internal and external requirements Training progression for Rotation 22-04

In Episode 22 of The Dirt Logistician, LTC Stacy Moore (Goldminer 07, Senior Sustainment Trainer) discusses Rotation 22-04 with LTC Chris McLean (Commander of 6BN, 3SFAB). Key topics include: <ul><li>The differences of Rotation 22-04 from a standard NTC Rotation</li> <li>The Role of 3SFAB as advisors to 2/1 ID during Rotation 22-04</li> <li>Advisory mechanisms used by 3SFAB during Rotation 22-04</li> <li>Balancing internal and external requirements</li> <li>Training progression for Rotation 22-04</li></ul>

Interview with the 6th Battalion, 3D SFAB Commander

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