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

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...

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

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...

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.

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.

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...

In episode 13 of The Dirt Logistician, Major Jeremy Glenz (Wagoneer 02, CSSB/DSSB XO Trainer) discusses rotation 21-10 with Lieutenant Colonel Kalin Reardon, Commander of the 142nd Division Sustainment Support Battalion, Division Sustainment Brigade, 1st Armored Division.   Key topics include: Operating under a structure of a division sustainment support battalion (DSSB) Recommended focus for homestation training Roles and responsibilities of company commanders/first sergeants and platoon...

In episode 12 of The Dirt Logistician, Command Sergeant Major Krista Keune (Goldminer 40, BSB Senior NCO Trainer) discusses rotation 21-10 with Command Sergeant Major Joshua "Josh" Bitle, Command Sergeant Major of the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division.   Key topics include: Role of the brigade-level command sergeant major in sustainment and how it differs from battalion-level Homestation training prior to coming to the National Training Center and recommendations for...

In episode 11 of The Dirt Logistician, Lieutenant Colonel Stacy Moore (Goldminer 07, Senior Sustainment Trainer) discusses rotation 21-10 with Colonel Sean Kelly, Commander of the 1st Armored Division Sustainment Brigade, 1st Armored Division.   Key topics include: Rear command post employment at the National Training Center Enabling the building of combat power for the rotational brigade combat team Division sustainment brigade home station training Considerations and advice for rear...

In episode ten of The Dirt Logistician, Captain Kyle Myers (Goldminer 37, Distribution Company Trainer) talks about the modular ammunition transfer point (MATP) section and how it differs from the ammunition transfer holding point (ATHP) section in brigade support battalions supporting brigade combat teams.   Key topics include: Breakdown of the ATHP section for reference Movement of ammunition personnel from the ATHP to the MATP design Employment considerations of the MATP

In episode nine of The Dirt Logistician, Lieutenant Colonel Stacy Moore (Goldminer 07, Senior Sustainment Trainer) discusses rotation 21-09 with Lieutenant Colonel Brent Irish, Commander of the 2nd Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division. Key topics include: Sustainment architecture used by the brigade How the sustainment architecture shifted over time for the brigade Focus for training plans to hone in on lessons learned Shift in the sustainment...

In episode eight of The Dirt Logistician, Command Sergeant Major Krista Keune (Goldminer 40, Brigade Support Battalion Senior Noncommissioned Officer Trainer) discusses rotation 21-09 with Command Sergeant Major Johnny Blanshard, Command Sergeant Major of the 2nd Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division. Key topics include: Training focus prior to the National Training Center Field trains command post integration Noncommissioned officer...

In this episode of The Dirt Logistician, Captain Joseph Tereniak (Tarantula 17, IN BN FSC Trainer) discusses rotation 21-08.5 with Captain Vernon Long, Commander of H FSC, 179th IN of the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Oklahoma National Guard. Key topics include: Developing innovative logistics solutions when challenged with personnel and capacity constraints Integrating and synchronizing logistics capabilities with the supported unit Lessons-learned and deliberate planning of FTCP...

In this episode of The Dirt Logistician, Sergeant First Class (SFC) Linda Franco (Goldminer 8B, Ammo Trainer) and Staff Sergeant (SSG) Byron, Fuentes (Goldminer 10B, Mortuary Affairs Trainer) discuss casualty evacuation (CASEVAC) with Master Sergeant (MSG) Christian Cuyno (Goldminer 24A, Senior Medical NCO Trainer) and SFC Steven Ricks (Goldminer 24C, Evacuation Platoon Trainer). Key topics of discussion: Definitions and differences between medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) and CASEVAC. Less...

In this episode of The Dirt Logistician, Major Jerod Farkas (Goldminer 5.2, BSB SPO and XO Trainer) discusses rotation 21-08 with the 106th BSB SPO, Major Sean Maily of the 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team, Mississippi National Guard.  Key topics include: - Deploying and assembling - Brigade collective training  - Personnel management - Field trains establishment - CL IX management without shop stock - Logistics synchronization and distribution

In episode four of The Dirt Logistician, Major Jerod Farkas (Goldminer 52, BSB SPXO Trainer) interviews LTC William "Joe" Parker before he departs Fort Irwin to capture his insights after serving three years at the National Training Center as the 11th Regimental Support Squadron Commander and the Goldminer 07, Operations Group Senior Sustainment Trainer.  Key topics include: - Being stationed at Fort Irwin - Getting left of the rotation - Brigade support battalion commander engagement...

In episode three of The Dirt Logistician, Major Jerod Farkas (Goldminer 05, BSB SPO Trainer) discusses the expeditionary - reception, staging, onward movement, and integration, or E-RSOI concept with Major Adam Bolliger (Sustainer 08, 916th Sustainment Brigade SPO). Key topics include: - Changes to the way units flow into the NTC - Torch and ADVON responsibilities and life support - Completing E-RSOI tasks from TAAs - Force flow considerations to receive combat equipment with...

In episode two of The Dirt Logistician, Major Jerod Farkas (Goldminer 05, BSB SPT Trainer) discusses FTCP and CTCP doctrine and employment considerations with LTC William “Joe” Parker, Goldminer 07, the NTC BSB CDR Trainer, and LTC Gabriel “Gabe” Pryor, the 1st Armor Division G-4, and former 47th BSB CDR. Key topics include: - Differences between maneuver and sustainment doctrine when referring to FTCP and CTCP solutions. - The debate about who should OIC the FTCP and CTCP. - Divide...

In this episode of The Dirt Logistician, Major Jerod Farkas (Goldminer 05, BSB SPO Trainer) discusses rotation 21-06 with the 64th BSB SPO, Major William "Will" Cunningham of the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division.  Key topics include: Execution of the new MATP concept Effective FTCP incorporation into the SPO section Exercising a split BSA concept and reorganization of the A/BSB LOGCOP management and distribution Running estimates and logistical mission...

On this episode, we get perspectives from six former battalion commanders - one Light Infantry, one Mechanized Infantry, one Cavalry Squadron, one Combined Arms Battalion, one Fires Battalion, and a Brigade Engineer Battalion commander. Find out their thoughts going into command on sustainment, what they wished they knew then, and their expectations of their sustainers - from a lieutenant up to the Support Battalion commander.

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 NTCs 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 HQ Battalion, Force Protection, and integration with the SB and SACP, as well as downgrade COMPO II and...

GM02, MAJ Jeremy Glenz sits down with COL Brian Olson, the 1ID SB CDR and talks Rotation 20-10, a Division-focused rotation and gets his thoughts on the SACP, the relationship with the Division G4, lessons learned, and implications for the Sustainment Brigade on shifting from COIN to LSCO.

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.

Today on Ask A Goldminer, MAJ Bee Trevillion, Goldminer 03, spends a few minutes with a Support Squadron S3 Operations Officer discussing his role in the operations process, area defense, and other lessons learned.