"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.
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Thinking Inside the Box - The Gauntlet EP16: Fires (Left of the Bang Miniseries 05)
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 • Duration 18:03
“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 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 of the challenges seen at the National Training Center. Maj. Steven Pyles, Capt. Craig Johnson and Sgt. First Class Terrance Brady discuss Fires. They describe how a Battalion Fire Support Officer (FSO) best prepares the Fires Cell to receive and execute fire missions at the National Training Center.
Recommended Resources:
FM 3-0 (October 2022) Operations
armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN36290-FM_3-0-000-WEB-2.pdf
FM 3-09 (April 2020) Fire Support and Field Artillery Operations
https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN21932-FM_3-09-000-WEB-1.pdf
ATP 3-09.42 (March 2016) Fire Support for the Brigade Combat Team
https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/pdf/web/atp3_09x42.pdf
To stay updated with the latest video from Operations Group, NTC Observer, Coach / Trainers, be sure to like, subscribe, and review us wherever you listen or watch. Stay tuned for more episode in the future.
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Operations Group milsuite page
https://www.milsuite.mil/book/groups/ntc-operations-group (CAC Required)
We encourage you to watch our TAC Talk series on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@tactalks-operationsgroupntc.
Follow us on Facebook to see more from Operations Group, NTC
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Visit us at our Official Unit Webpage:
https://home.army.mil/irwin/units-tenants/ntc-operations-group
“Thinking Inside the Box and TAC Talks” are a product of the Operations Group, National Training Center.
Episode hosted by Capt. Seth Revetta and edited by Annette Pritt
Thinking Inside the Box - The Gauntlet EP15: Why the OPFOR Wins
Wednesday, June 12, 2024 • Duration 28:53
“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, 70th Regimental Commander, and troop commanders, Capt. Roman Burke and Capt. Ethan Christianson give some insight on how Blackhorse does the basics of shaping, synchronizing, sand shared understanding so well; how they prepare to fight the rotational unit; and some myths are debunked.
Recommended Resources:
Operations Group milsuite page
https://www.milsuite.mil/book/groups/ntc-operations-group (CAC Required)
To stay updated with the latest video from Operations Group, NTC Observer, Coach / Trainers, be sure to like, subscribe, and review us wherever you listen or watch. Stay tuned for more episode in the future.
Thinking Inside the Box Podcast at
Thinking Inside the Box on Apple Podcasts
Thinking Inside the Box | Podcast on Spotify
Thinking Inside the Box | Podcasts on Audible | Audible.com
We encourage you to watch our TAC Talk series on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@tactalks-operationsgroupntc.
Follow us on Facebook to see more from Operations Group, NTC
https://www.facebook.com/operationsgroupntc
Visit us at our Official Unit Webpage:
https://home.army.mil/irwin/units-tenants/ntc-operations-group
“Thinking Inside the Box and TAC Talks” are a product of the Operations Group, National Training Center.
Episode hosted by Capt. Seth Revetta, Co-hosted by Col. Stephen Capehart
Edited by Annette Pritt
Thinking Inside The Box EP06: Command Post Survivability
Wednesday, September 6, 2023 • Duration 31:51
“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 for power point presentation, and upgrading additional equipment allowing for the fight to be displayed in real time. With the spread of drones and signal detecting equipment, command posts have become easier to detect and have become larger targets.
To get more insights on the topic Maj. Robert Rose interviewed Maj. Steven Pyles, Operations Group coach for operations officers and Capt. Seth Revetta, Operations Group coach for signal officers. They dive deeper into some of the recent articles, doctrinal publications, and best practices to help assist in the command post survivability.
Recommended Resources:
The Graveyard of Command Posts (Military Review) by Lt. Gen Beagle, Brig. Gen Slider, and Lt. Col Arrol
https://www.armyupress.army.mil/journals/military-review/online-exclusive/2023-ole/the-graveyard-of-command-posts/
Examining Survivability in the Operating Environment (Army Communicator) by Capt. Seth Revetta
army-communicator-april-2023.pdf (usgovcloudapi.net)
TC 6-0.2 – Training the Mission Command War Fighting Functions from Battalions and Brigades
https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/pdf/web/ARN17943_TC%206-0x2%20FINAL%20WEB.pdf
ATP 6-0.5 – Command Post Organizations and Operations
https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/pdf/web/ATP%206-0_5%20(final).pdf
TC 3-22.69 – Advanced Situational Awareness
https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN34875-TC_3-22.69-000-WEB-1.pdf
ATP 3-12.3 – Cyberspace and Electromagnetic Warfare
https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN33127-FM_3-12-000-WEB-1.pdf
ATP 3-37.34 – Survivability Operations (CAC Required)
https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_d/ARN8225-ATP_3-37.34-000-WEB-2.pdf
Operations Group milsuite page
https://www.milsuite.mil/book/groups/ntc-operations-group (CAC Required)
To stay updated with the latest video from Operations Group, NTC Observer, Coach / Trainers, be sure to like, subscribe, and review us wherever you listen or watch. Stay tuned for more episode in the future.
Thinking Inside the Box Podcast at
Thinking Inside the Box on Apple Podcasts
Thinking Inside the Box | Podcast on Spotify
Thinking Inside the Box | Podcasts on Audible | Audible.com
We encourage you to watch our TAC Talk series on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@tactalks-operationsgroupntc.
Follow us on Facebook to see more from Operations Group, NTC
https://www.facebook.com/operationsgroupntc
“Thinking Inside the Box and TAC Talks” are a product of the Operations Group, National Training Center.
Episode hosted by Maj. Robert Rose and edited by Annette Pritt
Thinking Inside The Box EP05: Sharing Lessons Learned
Monday, August 7, 2023 • Duration 21:22
“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 essential to the Army as an institution. They focus on adaptive learning, based on lessons and best practices, and provide timely and relevant knowledge to the warfighter.
To get more insights on the topic we interviewed Mr. Kevin Kreie, Operations Group, NTC Senior Analyst for CALL. Learn how CALL, at The National Training Center collects observations from the Observer, Coach / Trainers, analyzes that data and then produces reports, articles, handbooks, and other media that help units learn from each other as they prepare to go to a Combat Training Center. Kevin shares some of the best NTC publications and where to find this information.
Recommended Resources:
Center for Army Lessons Learned
https://www.army.mil/CALL
https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/teams/lessonslearned (CAC Required)
Joint Lessons Learned Information System (JLLIS) (CAC Required)
https://www.jllis.mil
Operations Group milsuite page
https://www.milsuite.mil/book/groups/ntc-operations-group (CAC Required)
Combining Arms in the Close Fight 2022: api.army.mil/e2/c/downloads/2022/11/04/63200cc0/23-01-738-combining-arms-in-the-close-fight-nov-22-public-release.pdf
Off and Def Operations against a Near-Peer (CAC Required)
Mastering the Fundamentals 2021: api.army.mil/e2/c/downloads/2021/05/18/a6de0cc2/21-19.pdf
CTC Trends 2023 (CAC Required)https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/:b:/r/teams/lessonslearned/CALL Publications/23-04 (756) FY22 CTC Trends (Mar 23) (CUI).pdf?csf=1&web=1&e=qZyUAK
MS Teams NTC Call Detachment (CAC Required)
https://dod.teams.microsoft.us/l/team/19%3adod%3ad499407c5759412a965a6cef2f7e2377%40thread.tacv2/conversations?groupId=cdef9e1d-0262-4a49-b5f7-2161eab4eea7&tenantId=fae6d70f-954b-4811-92b6-0530d6f84c43
MS Teams CALL CTC Outreach (CAC Required)
https://dod.teams.microsoft.us/l/team/19%3adod%3a90fdb7e839f84699aa061218243dd0b0%40thread.tacv2/conversations?groupId=3c8bbf50-36ee-41b2-afd4-799e54790896&tenantId=fae6d70f-954b-4811-92b6-0530d6f84c43
Thinking Inside The Box - EP04: Proactive Counterfire
Thursday, July 13, 2023 • Duration 18:44
“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 they engage friendly forces. Proactive counterfire is a focus area for units as they train in the box at the National Training Center. To get insights on some of the trends observed at The National Training Center we interviewed LTC Jay Johnson, MAJ Tom Stevenson, CW3 David Brown, and CW3 William Woods, members of the Fire Support Team.
Recommended Resources:
Army Publications for ATP 3-09.12 - https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN33999-ATP_3-09.12-000-WEB-1.pdf
The Targeteer Quarterly Newsletter - Group: Joint Fires and Effects Network (JFEN) |milBook Home (milsuite.mil) (Common Access Card required)
Operations Group milsuite page - https://www.milsuite.mil/book/groups/ntc-operations-group (Common Access Card required)
We encourage you to watch our TAC Talk series on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@tactalks-operationsgroupntc
Episode hosted by Maj. Robert Rose and edited by Annette Pritt
Thinking Inside The Box EP04: Proactive Counterfire
Thursday, July 13, 2023 • Duration 18:44
“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 they engage friendly forces. Proactive counterfire is a focus area for units as they train in the box at the National Training Center. To get insights on some of the trends observed at The National Training Center we interviewed LTC Jay Johnson, MAJ Tom Stevenson, CW3 David Brown, and CW3 William Woods, members of the Fire Support Team.
Recommended Resources:
Army Publications for ATP 3-09.12 - https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN33999-ATP_3-09.12-000-WEB-1.pdf
The Targeteer Quarterly Newsletter - Group: Joint Fires and Effects Network (JFEN) |milBook Home (milsuite.mil) (Common Access Card required).
Operations Group milsuite page - https://www.milsuite.mil/book/groups/ntc-operations-group (Common Access Card required)
We encourage you to watch our TAC Talk series on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@tactalks-operationsgroupntc
Episode hosted by Maj. Robert Rose and edited by Annette Pritt
Thinking Inside The Box EP03: Delegating Decision Making
Monday, June 12, 2023 • Duration 39:15
“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 make decentralized, rapid decisions rooted in the principles of mission command. Codifying who can make decisions prevents staff and subordinates waiting on a time sensitive action, because they are not sure if they are empowered to take action. Thinking through delegating decisions before arriving at the National Training Center will produce payoffs for commanders who understand when and where they must be present to make the essential decisions they can make. By defining who can make decisions, units will understand the systems needed to support making those decisions in various command posts, allowing effective dispersion of command posts to increase survivability. To discuss how to delegate decision making, we interviewed two members of our Bronco Team, our senior brigade trainer, LTC Adam Latham, and our senior Judge Advocate trainer, MAJ Timothy Davis.
Recommended Resources:
Lt. Gen. Milford Beagle, Brig. Gen Jason Slider, and Lt. Col. Matthew Arrol, “The Graveyard of Command Posts,” Military Review: https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/Military-Review/English-Edition-Archives/May-June-2023/Graveyard-of-Command-Posts/
Access example authorities matrixes on the Ops Group MilSuite at https://www.milsuite.mil/book/groups/ntc-operations-group (Common Access Card required).
We encourage you to watch our TAC Talk series on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@tactalks-operationsgroupntc.
Episode hosted by Maj. Robert Rose and edited by Annette Pritt
Thinking Inside the Box - EP02: Enabling Multi-Domain Operations at the NTC
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 • Duration 23:16
“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 from Ghost Team to discuss how NTC replicates modern electronic warfare, cyber, and space capabilities to train units and how they can prepare to fight on the multidomain battlefield.
Recommended Resources:
Col. (Ret.) John Antal’s brief on the Seven Battle Space Disrupters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_At9txsUKIw
We encourage you to watch our TAC Talk series on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@tactalks-operationsgroupntc and access techniques and fighting products on the NTC Operations Group MilSuite at https://www.milsuite.mil/book/groups/ntc-operations-group (Common Access Card required).
Episode hosted by Maj. Robert Rose and edited by Annette Pritt
Thinking Inside the Box - EP01: NTC Trends with the COG
Wednesday, April 19, 2023 • Duration 19:15
“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 succeed at NTC, and how NTC is changing to meet the challenges of the multi-domain battlefield.
We encourage you to watch our TAC Talk series on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@tactalks-operationsgroupntc and access techniques and fighting products on the NTC Operations Group MilSuite at https://www.milsuite.mil/book/groups/ntc-operations-group (Common Access Card required).
Episode hosted by Maj. Robert Rose and edited by Annette Pritt.
Thinking Inside the Box - The Gauntlet EP14: Intel (Left of the Bang Miniseries 04)
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 • Duration 32:59
“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 of the challenges seen at the National Training Center. Maj. Steven Pyles, Capt. Kenneth Russell, Capt Johnathan Eton, and Capt. Seth Revetta discuss Intel from the battle staff perspective for units to better understand before coming to the National Training Center.
Recommended Resources:
FM 2.0 Intelligence of the Operational Environment (March 2019)
armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN40083-ATP_2-01.3-002-WEB-6.pdf
FM 3-98 (January 2023) Reconnaissance and Security Operations
https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN37194-FM_3-98-000-WEB-1.pdf
ATP 2-01 (August 2021) Collection Management
armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_c/ARN33198-ATP_2-01-000-WEB-1.pdf
ATP 2-19.4 (June 2021) Brigade Combat Team Intelligence Techniques
armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_c/ARN32767-ATP_2-19.4-000-WEB-1.pdf (CAC Required)
ATP 2-33.4 (Jan 2020) Intelligence Analysis
ARN20669_ATP 2-33x4 FINAL WEB_v2_fix.pdf (army.mil)
ATP 3-90.99 (April 2021) Desert Operations
armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN32068-ATP_3-90.99-000-WEB-1.pdf
TC 2-19.0 (March 2021) Military Intelligence (MI) Company and Platoon Reference Guide
ARN31806-TC_2-19.01-000-WEB-1.pdf (army.mil)
STP 34-35F14-SM-TG (January 2023) Soldiers Manual and Training Guide for MOS 35F Intelligence Analyst Skill Level 1/2/3/4 (CAC Required)
armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_c/ARN37167-STP_34-35F14-SM-TG-000-WEB-1.pdf
To stay updated with the latest video from Operations Group, NTC Observer, Coach / Trainers, be sure to like, subscribe, and review us wherever you listen or watch. Stay tuned for more episode in the future.
Thinking Inside the Box Podcast at
Thinking Inside the Box on Apple Podcasts
Thinking Inside the Box | Podcast on Spotify
Thinking Inside the Box | Podcasts on Audible | Audible.com
Operations Group milsuite page
https://www.milsuite.mil/book/groups/ntc-operations-group (CAC Required)
We encourage you to watch our TAC Talk series on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@tactalks-operationsgroupntc.
Follow us on Facebook to see more from Operations Group, NTC
https://www.facebook.com/operationsgroupntc
Visit us at our Official Unit Webpage:
https://home.army.mil/irwin/units-tenants/ntc-operations-group
“Thinking Inside the Box and TAC Talks” are a product of the Operations Group, National Training Center.
Episode hosted by Capt. Seth Revetta and edited by Annette Pritt
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