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    Thinking Inside the Box - The Gauntlet

    Thinking Inside the Box - The Gauntlet

    Audio | Fort Irwin Operations Group
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    "Thinking Inside the Box" brings you interviews with the United States Army's experts in combined arms maneuver, the Observer Coach Trainers (OC/Ts) of Operations Group, at the National Training Center (NTC), Fort Irwin, California.



    Episodes

    • thinking-inside-the-box-the-gauntlet-ep17-movement-and-maneuver-left-of-the-bang-miniseries-06

      Thinking Inside the Box - The Gauntlet EP17: Movement and Maneuver (Left of the Bang Miniseries 06)

      “Thinking Inside the Box – The Gauntlet” brings you interviews with the United States Army’s experts in combined arms maneuver, the Observer Coach Trainers (OC/Ts) of Operations Group, at the National Training Center (NTC), Fort Irwin, California.

      In this episode, host Capt. Seth Revetta shares the sixth episode in a miniseries called Left of the Bang from our Scorpion team Observer, Coach, Trainers. The series highlights how to better prepare each war fighting function for some... read more

      10/14/2024

    • thinking-inside-the-box-the-gauntlet-ep16-fires-left-of-the-bang-miniseries-05

      Thinking Inside the Box - The Gauntlet EP16: Fires (Left of the Bang Miniseries 05)

      “Thinking Inside the Box – The Gauntlet” brings you interviews with the United States Army’s experts in combined arms maneuver, the Observer Coach Trainers (OC/Ts) of Operations Group, at the National Training Center (NTC), Fort Irwin, California.

      In this episode, host Capt. Seth Revetta shares the fifth episode in a miniseries called Left of the Bang from our Scorpion team Observer, Coach, Trainers. The series highlights how to better prepare each war fighting function for some... read more

      07/23/2024

    • thinking-inside-the-box-the-gauntlet-ep15-why-the-opfor-wins

      Thinking Inside the Box - The Gauntlet EP15: Why the OPFOR Wins

      “Thinking Inside the Box – The Gauntlet” brings you interviews with the United States Army’s experts in combined arms maneuver, the Observer Coach Trainers (OC/Ts) of Operations Group, at the National Training Center (NTC), Fort Irwin, California.

      In this episode, host Capt. Seth Revetta and co-host Col. Stephen Capehart, the 30th Commander of Operations Group sit down with select members from the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment to discuss why the OPFOR wins. Col. Timothy Furgeson,... read more

      06/12/2024

    • thinking-inside-the-box-the-gauntlet-ep14-intel-left-of-the-bang-miniseries-04

      Thinking Inside the Box - The Gauntlet EP14: Intel (Left of the Bang Miniseries 04)

      “Thinking Inside the Box – The Gauntlet” brings you interviews with the United States Army’s experts in combined arms maneuver, the Observer Coach Trainers (OC/Ts) of Operations Group, at the National Training Center (NTC), Fort Irwin, California.

      In this episode, host Capt. Seth Revetta shares the forth episode in a miniseries called Left of the Bang from our Scorpion team Observer, Coach, Trainers. The series highlights how to better prepare each war fighting function for some... read more

      05/07/2024

    • thinking-inside-the-box-the-gauntlet-ep13-preparing-the-signal-enterprise-for-lsco

      Thinking Inside the Box - The Gauntlet EP13: Preparing the Signal Enterprise for LSCO

      “Thinking Inside the Box – The Gauntlet” brings you interviews with the United States Army’s experts in combined arms maneuver, the Observer Coach Trainers (OC/Ts) of Operations Group, at the National Training Center (NTC), Fort Irwin, California.

      In this episode, host Capt. Seth Revetta sits down with fellow Signaleers, Maj. Ryan Genard, Capt. Joshua Budzynski, Capt. Logan Dimmick, Capt. Steve West, and Capt. Joe Collar to discuss how S6s best prepare the signal enterprise for... read more

      03/20/2024

    • thinking-inside-the-box-the-gauntlet-ep12-medical-left-of-the-bang-miniseries-03

      Thinking Inside the Box - The Gauntlet EP12: Medical (Left of the Bang Miniseries 03)

      “Thinking Inside the Box – The Gauntlet” brings you interviews with the United States Army’s experts in combined arms maneuver, the Observer Coach Trainers (OC/Ts) of Operations Group, at the National Training Center (NTC), Fort Irwin, California.

      In this episode, host Capt. Seth Revetta shares the third episode in a miniseries called Left of the Bang from our Scorpion team Observer, Coach, Trainers. The series highlights how to better prepare each war fighting function for some... read more

      02/21/2024

    • thinking-inside-the-box-the-gauntlet-ep11-sustainment

      Thinking Inside the Box - The Gauntlet EP11: Sustainment

      “Thinking Inside the Box – The Gauntlet” brings you interviews with the United States Army’s experts in combined arms maneuver, the Observer Coach Trainers (OC/Ts) of Operations Group, at the National Training Center (NTC), Fort Irwin, California.

      In this episode, host Capt. Seth Revetta shares the second episode of a miniseries called Left of the Bang from our Scorpion team Observer, Coach, Trainers. The series highlights how to better prepare each war fighting function for some... read more

      01/24/2024

    • thinking-inside-the-box-the-gauntlet-ep10-dispersion-of-sustainment

      Thinking Inside the Box - The Gauntlet EP10: Dispersion of Sustainment

      “Thinking Inside the Box – The Gauntlet” brings you interviews with the United States Army’s experts in combined arms maneuver, the Observer Coach Trainers (OC/Ts) of Operations Group, at the National Training Center (NTC), Fort Irwin, California.

      Host, Capt. Seth Revetta sits down with Observer, Coach, Trainers from the Goldminer and Wagoneer Teams to discuss Dispersion of Sustainment. As explained in FM 3.0, pp. 1-5, the likelihood of the enemy force’s use of massed long-range... read more

      12/27/2023

    • thinking-inside-the-box-the-gauntlet-ep09-fighting-the-barasu-trench

      Thinking Inside the Box - The Gauntlet EP09: Fighting the Barasu Trench

      “Thinking Inside the Box – The Gauntlet” brings you interviews with the United States Army’s experts in combined arms maneuver, the Observer Coach Trainers (OC/Ts) of Operations Group, at the National Training Center (NTC), Fort Irwin, California.

      Host, Capt. Seth Revetta shares an episode from our Panther team Observer, Coach, Trainers where Capt. John Bolen explains why the National training Center built a trench in the middle of the Mojave Desert outside the town of Barasu.... read more

      11/29/2023

    • thinking-inside-the-box-the-gauntlet-ep08-command-and-control

      Thinking Inside the Box - The Gauntlet EP08: Command and Control

      “Thinking Inside the Box – The Gauntlet” brings you interviews with the United States Army’s experts in combined arms maneuver, the Observer Coach Trainers (OC/Ts) of Operations Group, at the National Training Center (NTC), Fort Irwin, California.

      In this episode, host Capt. Seth Revetta shares the first episode of a miniseries called Left of the Bang from our Scorpion team Observer, Coach, Trainers. The series highlights how to better prepare each war fighting function for some... read more

      11/01/2023

    • thinking-inside-the-box-ep07-forward-arming-and-refueling-area-concept-fara

      Thinking Inside the Box EP07: Forward Arming and Refueling Area Concept (FARA)

      “Thinking Inside the Box” brings you interviews with the United States Army’s experts in combined arms maneuver, the Observer Coach Trainers (OC/Ts) of Operations Group, at the National Training Center (NTC), Fort Irwin, California.

      In this episode, the Aviation Observer, Coach / Trainers discuss an impact of replicating envisioned distances of the next fight with current Forward Arming and Refueling Point doctrine. Of note, the Eagle Team has observed several Tactics, Techniques,... read more

      10/04/2023

    • thinking-inside-the-box-ep06-command-post-survivability

      Thinking Inside The Box EP06: Command Post Survivability

      “Thinking Inside the Box” brings you interviews with the United States Army’s experts in combined arms maneuver, the Observer Coach Trainers (OC/Ts) of Operations Group, at the National Training Center (NTC), Fort Irwin, California.

      In this Episode we discuss Command Post Survivability in modern warfare. For years, Army command posts have grown in size as they attempt to maximize situational awareness. They have been consolidating staff, collecting liaison officers, adding monitors... read more

      09/04/2023

    • thinking-inside-the-box-ep05-sharing-lessons-learned

      Thinking Inside The Box EP05: Sharing Lessons Learned

      “Thinking Inside the Box” brings you interviews with the United States Army’s experts in combined arms maneuver, the Observer Coach Trainers (OC/Ts) of Operations Group, at the National Training Center (NTC), Fort Irwin, California.

      In this Episode, we talk about the Center for Army Lessons Learned (CALL). CALL’s mission is to lead the Army Lessons Learned Program and deliver timely and relevant information to resolve gaps, enhance readiness, and inform modernization. CALL is... read more

      08/01/2023

    • thinking-inside-the-box-ep04-proactive-counterfire

      Thinking Inside The Box - EP04: Proactive Counterfire

      “Thinking Inside the Box” brings you interviews with the United States Army’s experts in combined arms maneuver, the Observer Coach Trainers (OC/Ts) of Operations Group, at the National Training Center (NTC), Fort Irwin, California.

      In this Episode we discuss Proactive Counterfire in a large-scale combat operation. Proactive counterfire, as defined in ATP 3-09.12, is the specific targeting of enemy indirect fire systems including their C2, sensors, platforms, and logistics before... read more

      07/13/2023

    • thinking-inside-the-box-ep04-proactive-counterfire

      Thinking Inside The Box EP04: Proactive Counterfire

      “Thinking Inside the Box” brings you interviews with the United States Army’s experts in combined arms maneuver, the Observer Coach Trainers (OC/Ts) of Operations Group, at the National Training Center (NTC), Fort Irwin, California.

      In this Episode we discuss Proactive Counterfire in a large-scale combat operation. Proactive counterfire, as defined in ATP 3-09.12, is the specific targeting of enemy indirect fire systems including their C2, sensors, platforms, and logistics before... read more

      07/13/2023

    • thinking-inside-the-box-ep03-delegating-decision-making

      Thinking Inside The Box EP03: Delegating Decision Making

      “Thinking Inside the Box” brings you interviews with the United States Army’s experts in combined arms maneuver, the Observer Coach Trainers (OC/Ts) of Operations Group, at the National Training Center (NTC), Fort Irwin, California.

      While the Army focused on counterinsurgency, we had the luxury of taking time to make decisions, but large-scale combat operations will not afford this indulgence. Appropriately delegating decision-making authority allows leaders closer to a problem to... read more

      06/12/2023

    • thinking-inside-the-box-ep02-enabling-multi-domain-operations-at-the-ntc

      Thinking Inside the Box - EP02: Enabling Multi-Domain Operations at the NTC

      “Thinking Inside the Box” brings you interviews with the United States Army’s experts in combined arms maneuver, the Observer Coach Trainers (OC/Ts) of Operations Group, at the National Training Center (NTC), Fort Irwin, California.

      From AirLand Battle, to Iraq, to Afghanistan, and now with Multidomain Operations, NTC constantly evolves the operational environment it replicates to provide contemporary challenges to rotational units. In Episode 02 we interview Lt. Col. Brian Burbank... read more

      05/15/2023

    • thinking-inside-the-box

      Thinking Inside the Box

      “Thinking Inside the Box” brings you interviews with the United States Army’s experts in combined arms maneuver, the Observer Coach Trainers (OC/Ts) of Operations Group, at the National Training Center (NTC), Fort Irwin, California.

      Episode 01: NTC Trends with the Commander of Operations Group sets the stage for our series. We interview Col. Terry Tillis, the Commander of Operations Group. Col. Tillis describes the trends observed over several rotations, how units can prepare to... read more

      03/29/2023

    • thinking-inside-the-box-ep01-ntc-trends-with-the-cog

      Thinking Inside the Box - EP01: NTC Trends with the COG

      “Thinking Inside the Box” brings you interviews with the United States Army’s experts in combined arms maneuver, the Observer Coach Trainers (OC/Ts) of Operations Group, at the National Training Center (NTC), Fort Irwin, California.

      Episode 01: NTC Trends with the Commander of Operations Group sets the stage for our series. We interview Col. Terry Tillis, the Commander of Operations Group. Col. Tillis describes the trends observed over several rotations, how units can prepare to... read more

      03/29/2023