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 other brigades
- Tactical evacuation planning and changes during the rotation
- Noncommissioned officer (NCO) involvement at echelon in executing the sustainment plan
- Role of the senior NCO in regards to maintenance within their formation