The Dirt Logistician

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

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

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

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&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

Interview with the Battalion Commander of 3D RSS

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

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

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

Interview with the 6th Battalion, 3D SFAB Commander

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

MEDEVAC and CASEVAC Discussion with Cobra 40

In Episode 21 of The Dirt Logistician, CPT Prayer Watson (Goldminer 24, Medical Company Trainer) and SFC Ian Loud (Goldminer 24B Ancient, Forward Medical OC/T) discusses MEDEVAC and CASEVAC observations at The National Training Center with CSM Sedrick Brown (Cobra 40, Cavalry SQN CSM Trainer).

 

 

Key topics include:

 

Critical components of executing MEDEVAC and CASEVAC

               -Communication

               -Rehearsals

               -Shared Understanding

Battalion Staff responsibilities within the evacuation plan

Bronco 40 and Scorpion 40 MEDEVAC and CASEVAC Discussion

In Episode 20 of The Dirt Logistician, CPT Prayer Watson (Goldminer 24, Medical Company Trainer) and SFC Ian Loud (Goldminer 24B, Forward Medical OC/T) discusses MEDEVAC and CASEVAC procedures with CSM Ryan Roush (Outlaw 40, BCT CSM Trainer), CSM Kevin McLellan (Scorpion 40, Maneuver BN CSM Trainer), MSG Christian Cuyno (Goldminer 24A Ancient, Senior Medical Company NCO Trainer), and SFC Steven Ricks (Scorpion 24A, Maneuver BN Medical Trainer).

 

 

Key topics include:

 

CASEVAC within Large Scale Ground Combat Operations

The role of Combat Lifesavers and Aid and Litter Teams within the formation

Triggers to move echelons of care

Identifying planning gaps

22-03 B CO, 296 BSB 1SG Discussion

In Episode 19 of The Dirt Logistician, CSM Krista Keune (Goldminer 40 Ancient, Sustainment CSM Trainer) discusses NTC Rotation 22-03 with the First Sergeant from B CO, 296 BSB, 1SG Crystal Ross.

 

Key topics include:

• Focus areas for the 1SG during an NTC rotation
• NCO Involvement at echelon
• Balancing the B CO's maintenance mission with the base defense mission

22-03 296 BSB Operations SGM Discussion

In Episode 18 of The Dirt Logistician, CSM Krista Keune (Goldminer 40 Ancient, Sustainment CSM Trainer) discusses the role of the BSA within the Brigade and the management of base defense with the 296 BSB Operations Sergeant Major, SGM James Jenner.

 

Key Topics include:

• Assets the BSB brings to the Brigade
• Challenges faced with during BSA Displacement
• Management of BSA Defense
• Incorporation of NCOs into staff functions

22-03 296 BSB CSM Discussion

In Episode 17 of The Dirt Logistician, CSM Krista Keune (Goldminer 40 Ancient, Sustainment CSM Trainer) discusses the training progression and key points of Rotation 22-03 for 296 BSB with the 296 BSB Command Sergeant Major, CSM Eric Richardson.

 

Key Topics include:

• 296 BSB's training plan for the NTC
• Execution of base defense
• Factors affecting base defense
• The NTC BSA Defense Live Fire Exercise