The Dirt Logistician

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

22-03 296 BSB Battalion Commander Discussion

In episode 16 of The Dirt Logistician, LTC Stacy Moore (Goldminer 07, Senior Sustainment Trainer) discusses the training progression of 296 BSB for Rotation 22-03 with the 296 BSB Battalion Commander, LTC Harry Mars.

 

Key Topics include:

• Overall 6 month training program to prepare 296 BSB for the NTC
• Crew gunnery for gun truck crews for BSB and FSC personnel
• Training for technical and tactical competencies
• Training for the BSA Live Fire Exercise at the NTC
• Building the training plan after a successful NTC Rotation

22-03 296 BSB SSA Discussion

In episode 15 of The Dirt Logistician, Chief Warrant Officer 4 Sorepa Thomas (Goldminer 29, SSA and Material Management Trainer) discusses SSA operations during Rotation 22-03 with the 296 BSB SSA Platoon Leader, 2LT Crystal Clarke, and SSA Accountable Officer, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Sheriff Shoetan.

 

Key Topics include:

• SSA Layout and daily operations
• Preparations within the SSA for an NTC rotation
• SSA personnel conducting live fire

Ask a Goldminer S02E03 - Exit Interview and Lessons Learned from the 541st CSSB Command Team

On this episode, we're talking with the command group (BC, CSM, and XO) of the 541st CSSB out of Fort Riley about their experiences during NTC rotation 20-10, the NTC's first divisionally focused rotation. As the only sustainment organization on ground, we get to hear about their organization's lessons learned, ERSOI priorities, supporting as a DSSB, the support requirements of the division's HQ and HQ battalion, force protection, and integration with the SB and SACP, as well as downtrace compo 2 and 3 units.

Ask a Goldminer S02E02 - 1IDSB and the Division-level Rotation

GM02, MAJ Jeremy Glenz sits down with COL Brian Olson, the 1IDSB CDR and talks rotation 20-10, a division-focused rotation and gets his thoughts on the SACP, the relationship with the division G-4, lessons learned, and implications for the sustainment brigade on shifting from COIN to LSCO.

Ask a Goldminer S02E01 - Relaunched and NTC Changes

Join us for the relaunch of our popular Ask a Goldminer podcast. In this extended session, Goldminer 07, LTC Parker leads a discussion on the changes to the National Training Center, the new expeditionary reception, staging, onward movement, and integration process, ways to get your SSA prepared for operating in a tactical environment, maximizing your battle rhythm, and homestation training opportunities.

21-10 DIV DCOS Discussion

In episode 14 of The Dirt Logistician, Lieutenant Colonel Stacy Moore (Goldminer 07, Senior Sustainment Trainer) discusses rotation 21-10 with Colonel Michael Simmering, Deputy Commanding Officer - Support for the 1st Armored Division and previously severed as Commander Operations Group for the National Training Center.

 

Key topics include:

• Hard and fast rules to get right within the sustainment warfighting function
• Sustainment architecture within the brigade combat team (BCT) and how it fits in the battlefield construct
• Resources that the division used to assist the BCT for the rotation (before, during and after)
• What separates professionals from amateurs