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.
Episodes
Monday Aug 07, 2023
Sergeant Major Skills Enhancement Program
Monday Aug 07, 2023
Monday Aug 07, 2023
-Sergeant Major Skills Enhancement Program
-Project Warrior
-BATDOK (Battelfield Assisted Trauma Distributed Observation Kit) Program
Monday Jul 03, 2023
Countering the UAS Threat
Monday Jul 03, 2023
Monday Jul 03, 2023
-Evolving level of UAS involvement in combat theaters
-UAS detection and denial
-Recommended unit TTPs and countermeasures
Monday Jun 26, 2023
Running the SPO with 123rd BSB
Monday Jun 26, 2023
Monday Jun 26, 2023
-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
Monday Jun 19, 2023
Preparing Reserve Units for Rotation
Monday Jun 19, 2023
Monday Jun 19, 2023
-Roles of full-time staff
-Challenges
-Individual training
-Planning timelines
Monday Jun 05, 2023
DSSB Base Defense
Monday Jun 05, 2023
Monday Jun 05, 2023
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
Monday Jun 05, 2023
Post-Rotation Interview with the 123rd BSB Commander
Monday Jun 05, 2023
Monday Jun 05, 2023
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
Monday May 22, 2023
Medical Coverage in a DSSB
Monday May 22, 2023
Monday May 22, 2023
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
Monday Apr 24, 2023
LNO Operations
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Monday Apr 24, 2023
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
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Post-Rotation Interview with the 87th DSSB Commander
Monday Apr 24, 2023
Monday Apr 24, 2023
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
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
NCO Engagement
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
- 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