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My guest today is Brad Crawford. Brad is a U.S. Army veteran who volunteers in Ukraine as a combat adviser and trainer, helping rebuild and train Ukrainian military units. We discuss training the Ukrainian Army, drones, battlefield adaption, lessons learned from this war, and more!

The Tactical Combat Advisory Group website:

TCAGUkraine.org

Content:

00:00 Introduction and Overview of Volunteer Training in Ukraine

03:39 Challenges and Support for Training Efforts

06:52 Training Methodologies and Tactical Approaches

10:15 Capturing Lessons Learned and Adapting Training

13:46 Communication and Language Barriers in Training

17:22 The Evolution of Drone Warfare and Its Impact

20:55 Integrating Drone Training into Combat Scenarios

24:39 Leadership Training and Staff Development

28:09 Real-Life Experiences and Stories from the Frontlines

35:13 The Resilience of Soldiers in Combat

36:01 Understanding ITAR and Training Regulations

39:19 The Effectiveness of Training in Ukraine

44:09 Decentralizing Training for Greater Impact

48:53 Operational Security and Public Perception