The Dirt Logistician

NCO Roles in the Division LOGPAC

In episode 46 of the Dirt Logistician, WAG 11A (MSG Robinson), GM 37A(A) (MSG Cardoza) and WAG 12A(A) (SFC Benavides) discuss best practices when preparing for the Division LOGPAC at the DSA and receiving the Division LOGPAC at the BSA.

Key topics include:

• Overview of NCO involvement from receipt of mission to execution of the Division LOGPAC at the DSA
• Best practices for receiving the Division LOGPAC at the BSA
• Importance of NCO involvement in planning and execution of the Division LOGPAC
• The importance of communication between the CSSB/DSSB and the BSB

Post-Rotation Interview with the 3/1 AD Brigade Maintenance Tech

In episode 45 of the Dirt Logistician, GM25 (CW4 Dougan) interviews the Brigade Maintenance Technician of 3/1 Armor Division, CW4 Sanders, following the end of the rotation.

 

Key Topics Include:

 

• Incorporating lessons learned from previous rotations to upcoming rotation
• Improving maintenance processes and procedures at home station and building upon them during the NTC rotation
• Usage of maintenance surge teams at NTC
• Importance of ISSL inventories and replenishment prior to NTC rotations
• The impact of manufactured repair parts on Brigade maintenance

Urban Sustainment

In episode 44 of the Dirt Logistician, WAG05 (MAJ Slaton) and WAG12(A) (CPT Shannon) discuss the challenges associated with conducting sustainment operations in an urban environment.

Key topics include:

- Changes to predicted commodity numbers

- Different resources that are easier or harder to work with

- General planning considerations

Post-Rotation Interview with the 3CR RSS BC and XO

In episode 43 of the Dirt Logistician podcast, GM07 (LTC Octavia Davis) interviews the BC and XO of the RSS for 3rd Cavalry Division, LTC Cole and MAJ Mauldin following the end of their rotation.

 

Key Topics include:

- Transitioning from a consolidated to dispersed RSA

- What the unit gained by dispersing

- Challenges during their rotation

Parting Word from LTC Stacy Moore, GM07(A)

We're back! GM07, LTC Stacy Moore, provided some advice for the force prior to her departure from NTC.

Sergeant Major Skills Enhancement 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

Countering the UAS Threat

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

Running the SPO with 123rd BSB

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

Preparing Reserve Units for Rotation

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

DSSB Base Defense

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