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Off the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentForging ARSOF: CTCs, Deep Fight, and Basics with Pineland Underground Pt 2 (Ep. 42)This is part 2 of a 2-part of the collaboration with Pineland Underground podcast where MAJ Maicke and SFC Coach interview MAJ Ficken, CPT Rich, and SFC Wade of Burro Team, the SOF Observer Coach Trainer team at the National Training Center. This interview focused on training combat ready and lethal Special Operations Forces highlighting the value of training at a Combat Training Center through lessons learned and describing trends observed by OC/Ts. Additionally, giving insight in ways to prepare for a rotation, what Large Scale Combat in a Multi-Domain environment might look like, and more. Off the Radar...2025-06-0534 minOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentForging ARSOF: CTCs, Deep Fight, and Basics with Pineland Underground Pt 1 (Ep. 41)This is part 1 of a 2-part of the collaboration with Pineland Underground podcast where MAJ Maicke and SFC Coach interview MAJ Ficken, CPT Rich, and SFC Wade of Burro Team, the SOF Observer Coach Trainer team at the National Training Center. This interview focused on training combat ready and lethal Special Operations Forces highlighting the value of training at a Combat Training Center through lessons learned and describing trends observed by OC/Ts. Additionally, giving insight in ways to prepare for a rotation, what Large Scale Combat in a Multi-Domain environment might look like, and more. Off the Radar...2025-05-2931 minOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentThe Art of Combat Medicine:m with WarDocs: Medicine in the modern battlefield Pt 2 (Ep. 40)This is part 1 of a 2-part of the collaboration with WarDocs podcast where MSgt (R) Steve Cum and COL (R) Doug Soderdahl interview SFC Mondrian Bogert. This interview focuses on Special Operations Medical training, specifically Special Forces, at the Combined Training Centers: The National Training Center (NTC) and Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC). Combat medicine saves lives and requires non-medics as well as medics. From care under fire through evacuation the skills, equipment, and knowledge needed to be successful at treating patients and getting your fellow service members home. About the Guest: SFC Mondrian Bogert: Mo is...2025-05-2247 minOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentThe Art of Combat Medicine with WarDocs: Medicine in the modern battlefield Pt 1 (Ep. 39)This is part 1 of a 2-part of the collaboration with WarDocs podcast where MSgt (R) Steve Cum and COL (R) Doug Soderdahl interview SFC Mondrian Bogert. This interview focuses on Special Operations Medical training, specifically Special Forces, at the Combined Training Centers: The National Training Center (NTC) and Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC). Combat medicine saves lives and requires non-medics as well as medics. From care under fire through evacuation the skills, equipment, and knowledge needed to be successful at treating patients and getting your fellow service members home. About the Guest: SFC Mondrian Bogert: Mo is...2025-05-1535 minOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentSynchronizing Effects: The Role of SOF in LSCO Targeting Pt 2 (Ep. 38)This is part 2 of a 2-part interview focused on the Targeting Process and Joint Fires. Targeting is not only a means for putting indirect fire or air support onto a specific target at a specific time. Targeting is a holistic approach to bring effects at the right time and place to achieve a desired outcome. This includes lethal and non-lethal as well as kinetic and non-kinetic means to effect the enemy or the civil component. The outcome of the targeting process is used to drive operations and move personnel, equipment, and or capabilities to the right location at the...2025-05-0831 minOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentSynchronizing Effects: The Role of SOF in LSCO Targeting Pt 1 (Ep. 37)This is part 1 of a 2-part interview focused on the Targeting Process and Joint Fires. Targeting is not only a means for putting indirect fire or air support onto a specific target at a specific time. Targeting is a holistic approach to bring effects at the right time and place to achieve a desired outcome. This includes lethal and non-lethal as well as kinetic and non-kinetic means to effect the enemy or the civil component. The outcome of the targeting process is used to drive operations and move personnel, equipment, and or capabilities to the right location at the...2025-05-0129 minOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentCommander’s Edge: Synchronizing Operations Through Fighting Products Pt 2 (Ep. 36)This is part 2 of a 2-part interview focused on Fighting Products that are useful and essential to the planning and execution of Multi-Domian Large Scale Combat Operations with the Joint and Combined Force. A fighting product is a visual product that doctrine desires created by a staff to enable the commander to visualize the battlefield, understand the operational environment, and synchronize action in time and space. This supports the commander’s decision-making process and ensures common understanding throughout the unit. This interview covers the core fighting products that ARSOF Company staffs and above should be producing, additional products that ar...2025-04-2426 minOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentCommander’s Edge: Synchronizing Operations Through Fighting Products Pt 1 (Ep. 35)This is part 1 of a 2-part interview focused on Fighting Products that are useful and essential to the planning and execution of Multi-Domian Large Scale Combat Operations with the Joint and Combined Force. A fighting product is a visual product that doctrine desires created by a staff to enable the commander to visualize the battlefield, understand the operational environment, and synchronize action in time and space. This supports the commander’s decision-making process and ensures common understanding throughout the unit. This interview covers the core fighting products that ARSOF Company staffs and above should be producing, additional products that ar...2025-04-1726 minOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentThe Frequency Fight: SOF-Comms and Integrating Tactical Space and Cyber Pt 2 (Ep. 34)This is part 2 of our 2-part conversation focused on communications, mission command, digital force protection, and SOF tactical cyber and space operation. During rotations at the National Training Center (NTC) and Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) the Special Operations training units must efficiently and effectively communication within their own formations, across to conventional, host nation, and Joint forces, and out to other governmental agencies. Communication is a challenge in and of itself but when operating across a vast geographic area with forces in a simulated contested or denied environment actively been hunted by the opposing force communicating clearly and...2025-03-2836 minOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentThe Frequency Fight: SOF-Comms and Integrating Tactical Space and Cyber Pt 1 (Ep. 33)This is part 1 of our 2-part conversation focused on communications, mission command, digital force protection, and SOF tactical cyber and space operation. During rotations at the National Training Center (NTC) and Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) the Special Operations training units must efficiently and effectively communication within their own formations, across to conventional, host nation, and Joint forces, and out to other governmental agencies. Communication is a challenge in and of itself but when operating across a vast geographic area with forces in a simulated contested or denied environment actively been hunted by the opposing force communicating clearly and...2025-03-2029 minOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentMission Command in Large-Scale Combat: SF Groups and Integrating at the Division Level Pt 2 (Ep. 32)This is part 2 or our 2-part interview focused on training of Special Operations Battalions and Groups at the Mission Command Training Program (MCTP), how MCTP augments the Combat Training Centers (CTCs), and the differences between Warfighters and Training Centers. During specific rotations at the National Training Center (NTC) and Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) the Army shifts its focus from Brigade Combat Teams to Divisions or Special Forces Groups as the main training audience. These rotations demonstrate the difference between a computer exercise and real in the dirt training allowing Division and Group staffs to experience the challenging and...2025-03-1340 minOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentMission Command in Large-Scale Combat: SF Groups and Integrations at the Division level Pt 1 (Ep. 31)This is part 1 of a 2 part interview focused on training ofSpecial Operations Battalions and Groups at the Mission Command Training Program (MCTP), how MCTP augments the Combat Training Centers (CTCs), and the differences between Warfighters and Training Centers.  During specific rotations at the National Training Center (NTC) and Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) the Army shifts its focus from Brigade Combat Teams to Divisions or Special Forces Groups as the main training audience. These rotations demonstrate the difference between a computer exercise and real in the dirt training allowing Division and Group staffs to experience the challenging and realistic t...2025-03-0642 minOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentSharpening the Edge: CMOC Training & Tactical Lessons Pt 3 (Ep. 30)This is the third and final part of our interview focused on how Civil Affairs serves as the connective tissue between the military and civil government during military operations. Civil Affairs engage and leverage the civil component or population of an area, region, or country. Civil Affairs operates during peace time operations, competition, crisis, and conflict by providing guidance and support to both the military and civil government. During rotation 25-02 at the National Training Center (NTC) a Civil Military Operations Center (CMOC), a Company level CA entity, executed SOF operations along side a conventional Brigade. This three part...2025-02-2045 minOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentSharpening the Edge: CMOC Training & Tactical Lessons Pt 2 (Ep. 29)This episode is focused on how Civil Affairs serves as the connective tissue between the military and civil government during military operations. Civil Affairs engage and leverage the civil component or population of an area, region, or country. Civil Affairs operates during peace time operations, competition, crisis, and conflict by providing guidance and support to both the military and civil government. During rotation 25-02 at the National Training Center (NTC) a Civil Military Operations Center (CMOC), a Company level CA entity, executed SOF operations along side a conventional Brigade. This three part episode discusses the experiences that the CMOC...2025-02-1440 minOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentSharpening the Edge: CMOC Training & Tactical Lessons Pt 1 (Ep. 28)This episode is focused on how Civil Affairs serves as theconnective tissue between the military and civil government during military operations. Civil Affairs engage and leverage the civil component or population of an area, region, or country. Civil Affairs operates during peace time operations, competition, crisis, and conflict by providing guidance and support to both the military and civil government. During rotation 25-02 at the National Training Center (NTC) a Civil Military Operations Center (CMOC), a Company level CA entity, executed SOF operations along side a conventional Brigade. This three part episode discusses the experiences that the CMOC had...2025-02-0742 minOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentBridging SOF and Conventional Forces with Outlaw 01: Training, Integration, and Warfighting (Ep. 27)This episode is focused on Special Operation Forces and Conventional Forces Integration, Interoperability, and Interdependence (SOF-CF I3). As defined by FM 6-05: integration is the ability to synchronize capabilities and actions. Interoperability is the ability to act coherently to exchange information and services. Interdependence is reliance on one another. Army SOF and Conventional Forces depend on one another to accomplish strategic, operational, and tactical objectives. Here at the National Training Center (NTC), ARSOF and Conventional Forces work together and train together to prepare for real world operations and the future of warfare.   About the Guest:2025-01-3035 minOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentDecoding Critical Factors: How to Identify and Exploit Vulnerabilities in Complex Targets (Ep. 26)is episode is focused on Critical Factors Analysis. Army Special Operations Forces use Critical Factors Analysis at the Battalion or SOTF level and above to identify center(s) of gravity of an enemy force or target. This is taught at the SOF Operational Design Course. This framework of analysis is a tool for analysis and targeting that can be leveraged at the tactical, operational, and strategic levels. At the National Training Center (NTC) MAJ Fickenand all Burro Observer Coach Trainers coaches and mentors SF AOBs to use doctrinal planning and analysis tools such as Critical Factors...2025-01-2332 minOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentREDSOF Cross Functional Team: Enhancing Interoperability in Special Operations Part 4 (Ep. 25)This the fourth and final episode of a four-part series focused on how Special Forces, Civil Affairs, and Psychological Operations integrate and interoperate at the team/Detachment level. During a recent rotation, a Special Forces Operational Detachment-Alpha, Civil Affairs Team, and Tactical PSYOP Detachment conducted operations at the National Training Center (NTC) as Opposing Force (OPFOR). This cross functional team approach to REDSOF was the first iteration of its kind and yield effective results on the rotational conventional unit and Special Operations unit. During this interview, the leaders of each element will describe how each ARSOF Tribe integrated and...2025-01-1631 minOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentREDSOF Cross Functional Team: Enhancing Interoperability in Special Operations Part 3 (Ep. 24)This part three for a four-part series focused on how Special Forces, Civil Affairs, and Psychological Operations integrate and interoperate at the team/Detachment level. During a recent rotation, a Special Forces Operational Detachment-Alpha, Civil Affairs Team, and Tactical PSYOP Detachment conducted operations at the National Training Center (NTC) as Opposing Force (OPFOR). This cross functional team approach to REDSOF was the first iteration of its kind and yield effective results on the rotational conventional unit and Special Operations unit.   During this interview, the leaders of each element will describe how each ARSOF Tribe integrated a...2025-01-0929 minOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentREDSOF Cross Functional Team: Enhancing Interoperability in Special Operations Part 2 (Ep. 23)This is part two for a four-part series focused on how Special Forces, Civil Affairs, and Psychological Operations integrate and interoperate at the team/Detachment level. During a recent rotation, a Special Forces Operational Detachment-Alpha, Civil Affairs Team, and Tactical PSYOP Detachment conducted operations at the National Training Center (NTC) as Opposing Force (OPFOR). This cross functional team approach to REDSOF was the first iteration of its kind and yield effective results on the rotational conventional unit and Special Operations unit.   During this interview, the leaders of each element will describe how each ARSOF Tribe i...2025-01-0227 minOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentREDSOF Cross Functional Team: Enhancing Interoperability in Special Operations Part 1 (Ep. 22)This is the introductory episode for a four-part seriesfocused on how Special Forces, Civil Affairs, and Psychological Operations integrate and interoperate at the team/Detachment level. During a recent rotation, a Special Forces Operational Detachment-Alpha, Civil Affairs Team, and Tactical PSYOP Detachment conducted operations at the National Training Center (NTC) as Opposing Force (OPFOR). This cross functional team approach to REDSOF was the first iteration of its kind and yield effective results on the rotational conventional unit and Special Operations unit.  During this interview, the leaders of each element will describe how each ARSOF Tribe i...2024-12-2624 minOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentAdapting Civil Affairs for LSCO: Insights from Doctrine to Battlefield (Ep. 21)In this episode, MAJ Sam Pavolko discusses the changes to Special Operations Civil Affairs Doctrine with a focus towards SOF CA conducting Large-Scale Combat emphasizing multi-domain operations (land, air, space, cyberspace, information, and human). MAJ Pavolko observed a rotation at the National Training Center (NTC) to see firsthand how SOF CA is approaching LSCO and MDO at the tactical and operational levels in the dirt.   About the Guest: MAJ Sam Pavolko is the current United States Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School (USAJFKSWC) Civil Affairs Branch Proponent D...2024-12-1938 minOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentBuilding Stronger AOBs: Mentorship, Multi-Domain Ops, and Lessons Learned from the CTCs Pt4 (Ep. 20)This is the fourth and final section of a four-part series focused on mentorship of Special Forces Companies (Advance Operation Bases, AOBs) conducting Large-Scale Combat Training scenario emphasizing multi-domain operations (land, air, space, cyberspace, information, and human) at the National Training Center (NTC) and Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC). This mentorship and coaching is conducted in role and out of role from retired Special Operations Officers and NCOs. About the Guests: Tom Vogel: COL(R) Vogel is from Chicago, IL. He graduated from West Point where he was commissioned into the Infantry, and became Special Forces. He...2024-12-1226 minCloud Riders PodcastCloud Riders PodcastCrafting Precision Prompts: Elevating Your Microsoft 365 Copilot ExperienceIn this episode of the Cloudriders Podcast, brought to you by Vantage 365 Training, you’ll discover how to refine your AI prompts to elevate Microsoft 365 Copilot from a well-meaning helper to an indispensable partner. By focusing on clarity, context, and iteration, you’ll learn the art and science behind prompt engineering, ensuring Copilot consistently delivers valuable, targeted results. Key Takeaways: Importance of Specific Goals: Define what you want Copilot to achieve before you begin. A clear objective helps generate more focused and effective outputs. Providing Rich Context: Offer comprehensive background details—your audience, product featur...2024-12-0913 minOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentBuilding Stronger AOBs: Mentorship, Multi-Domain Ops, and Lessons Learned from the CTCs Pt3 (Ep. 19)This is the third of a four-part series focused on mentorship of Special Forces Companies (Advance Operation Bases, AOBs) conducting Large-Scale Combat Training scenario emphasizing multi-domain operations (land, air, space, cyberspace, information, and human) at the National Training Center (NTC) and Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC). This mentorship and coaching is conducted in role and out of role from retired Special Operations Officers and NCOs.   About the Guests: Tom Vogel: COL(R) Vogel is from Chicago, IL. He graduated from West Point where he was commissioned into the Infantry, and b...2024-12-0541 minOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentBuilding Stronger AOBs: Mentorship, Multi-Domain Ops, and Lessons from the CTCs Part 2 (Ep.18)This is the second of a four-part series focused on mentorship of Special Forces Companies (Advance Operation Bases, AOBs) conducting Large-Scale Combat Training scenario emphasizing multi-domain operations (land, air, space, cyberspace, information, and human) at the National Training Center (NTC) and Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC). This mentorship and coaching is conducted in role and out of role from retired Special Operations Officers and NCOs.   About the Guests: Tom Vogel: COL(R) Vogel is from Chicago, IL. He graduated from West Point where he was commissioned into the Infantry, and b...2024-11-2824 minOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentBuilding Stronger AOBs: Mentorship, Multi-Domain Ops, and Lessons from the CTCs Part 1 (Ep. 17) is the first of a four-part series focused on mentorship of Special Forces Companies (Advance Operation Bases AOBs) conducting Large-Scale Combat Training scenario emphasizing multi-domain operations (land, air, space, cyberspace, information, and human) at the National Training Center (NTC) and Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC). This mentorship and coaching is conducted in role and out of role from retired Special Operations Officers and NCOs. About the Guests: Tom Vogel: COL(R) Vogel is from Chicago, IL, graduated from West Point where he commissioned into the Infantry, and became Special Forces. He spent the bulk of his SF career in 10...2024-11-2132 minOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentIntel in Action: Preparing the 75th Rangers for Success at NTC & Beyond Part 2 (Ep. 16)This is the second and final part of our conversation with CPT Dylan Wendt discussing Special Operations approach to Military Intelligence during a Large-Scale Combat Training scenario emphasizes multi-domain operations (land, air, space, cyberspace, information, and human) at the National Training Center (NTC) and Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC).   CPT Dylan Wendt is a Military Intelligence (MI) Officer with a background in maneuver. Dylan started his Army career as an Infantry Officer in 3-509th IN (ABN). Following that, Dylan attended the MI Captains Career Course. His next assignment was to 173rd Airborne  where he se...2024-11-1434 minWise TraditionsWise TraditionsFatigue, Eczema, Chronic Strep, and Weight Issues: All Resolved By Real FoodTo celebrate this milestone epsiode, we are sharing sotries from guests who have resolved health challenges thanks to nutrient-rich diets and traditional wisdom. You'll hear from Saritah on addressing military-related weight issues with keto principles and nutrient-rich foods; Corey Dunn on managing her child's severe eczema by eliminating gluten and dairy; and Janine Farzin on revitalizing her diet with sacred foods high in fat-soluble vitamins. Medea Galligan breaks down the importance of fermented soy products and the pitfalls of non-fermented soy, while Erin Meschke recounts her recovery from a challenging childhood through dietary changes. Finally, Kristen Files...2024-11-1137 minWise TraditionsWise TraditionsFatigue, Eczema, Chronic Strep, and Weight Issues: All Resolved By Real FoodTo celebrate this milestone epsiode, we are sharing sotries from guests who have resolved health challenges thanks to nutrient-rich diets and traditional wisdom. You'll hear from Saritah on addressing military-related weight issues with keto principles and nutrient-rich foods; Corey Dunn on managing her child's severe eczema by eliminating gluten and dairy; and Janine Farzin on revitalizing her diet with sacred foods high in fat-soluble vitamins. Medea Galligan breaks down the importance of fermented soy products and the pitfalls of non-fermented soy, while Erin Meschke recounts her recovery from a challenging childhood through dietary changes. Finally, Kristen Files...2024-11-1137 minOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentThe Art of Combat Medicine: Prolonged Casualty Care Unpacked Part 3 (Ep. 15)This is part third and final-part conversation with SFC Mondrian Bogert (or Mo) discussing Special Forces approach to prolonged casualty care in austere and resource constrained environments during a Large-Scale Combat Training scenario emphasizes multi-domain operations (land, air, space, cyberspace, information, and human) at the National Training Center (NTC).   SFC Bogert is an Observer Coach / Trainer (OC/T) on the the Burro Team; Special Operations Training Detachment AOB-W at Fort Irwin and NTC. SFC Bogert has over 16 months experience as an SOF (SF) OC/T, he has planned, resourced, coordinated, and supervised the e...2024-11-0829 minWise TraditionsWise TraditionsAre Oysters The Ultimate Superfood? with Stephen KavanaghOysters are a nutrient-rich powerhouse for the body--excellent for cognitive function, the immune system and even boosting mood. Why does liver get all the hype and press?! Stephen Kavanagh of Marine Health Foods, a marine biologist with over 30 years of experience explains why we can look to oysters for TONS of good stuff like zinc, protein, selenium, and more and what these can do for us. Stephen also expands on how unique oysters are, how good they are for the ocean, and what we can do to avoid overfishing them. Connect with Stephen and learn...2024-11-0441 minWise TraditionsWise TraditionsAre Oysters The Ultimate Superfood? with Stephen KavanaghOysters are a nutrient-rich powerhouse for the body--excellent for cognitive function, the immune system and even boosting mood. Why does liver get all the hype and press?! Stephen Kavanagh of Marine Health Foods, a marine biologist with over 30 years of experience explains why we can look to oysters for TONS of good stuff like zinc, protein, selenium, and more and what these can do for us. Stephen also expands on how unique oysters are, how good they are for the ocean, and what we can do to avoid overfishing them. Connect with Stephen and learn...2024-11-0441 minLet\'s Keep It RealLet's Keep It RealHealthy, Rich, & Happy: Building Health & WealthGuest: Jacopo Iasiello Jacopo Iasiello transformed early setbacks in Naples, Italy, into a thriving real estate career, building a multi-million-dollar portfolio by mastering cash flow and property flipping. He has learned from industry giants and formed relationships with billionaires, refining his unique approach to success. Jacopo will share powerful strategies from his upcoming book, 'Healthy, Rich, and Happy,' to inspire listeners to achieve financial freedom and personal fulfillment. To learn more about Jacopo, check out the following links: Jacopo’s Website: https://www.jacopoiasiello.com Jacopo’s Upcoming Book: https://healthyrichandhappy.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jacopoiasiellorealestate/ Instagram: http...2024-11-0448 minOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentThe Art of Combat Medicine: Prolonged Casualty Care Unpacked Part 2 (Ep. 14)This is part two of a three-part conversation with SFC Mondrian Bogert (or Mo) discussing Special Forces approach to prolonged casualty care in austere and resource constrained environments during a Large-Scale Combat Training scenario emphasizes multi-domain operations (land, air, space, cyberspace, information, and human) at the National Training Center (NTC). SFC Bogert is an Observer Coach / Trainer (OC/T) on the the Burro Team; Special Operations Training Detachment AOB-W at Fort Irwin and NTC. SFC Bogert has over 16 months experience as an SOF (SF) OC/T, he has planned, resourced, coordinated, and supervised the execution of multiple prolong casualty...2024-10-3135 minWise TraditionsWise TraditionsThe “Tweakable” Wise Traditions Diet: Making an Ancestral Diet Work for You with Sally Fallon MorellHow much fat should you eat? What about salt? And broth? Sally Fallon Morell, President and Founder of the Weston A. Price Foundation, goes over today the 11 Wise Traditions dietary principles. She emphasizes how these principles are based on healthy traditional eating practices observed around the world…and how we can apply them wherever we live today! She explains how these ancient practices are backed by science. She reviews the “sacred foods” of indigenous peoples and goes over why they were so revered. She concludes the overview with tips for eating in such a way that sugar cravin...2024-10-2838 minWise TraditionsWise TraditionsThe “Tweakable” Wise Traditions Diet: Making an Ancestral Diet Work for You with Sally Fallon MorellHow much fat should you eat? What about salt? And broth? Sally Fallon Morell, President and Founder of the Weston A. Price Foundation, goes over today the 11 Wise Traditions dietary principles. She emphasizes how these principles are based on healthy traditional eating practices observed around the world…and how we can apply them wherever we live today! She explains how these ancient practices are backed by science. She reviews the “sacred foods” of indigenous peoples and goes over why they were so revered. She concludes the overview with tips for eating in such a way that sugar cravin...2024-10-2838 minOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentIntel in Action: Preparing the 75th Rangers for Success at NTC & Beyond Part 1 (Ep. 13)This is part one of a two-part conversation with CPT Dylan Wendt discussing Special Operations approach to Military Intelligence during a Large-Scale Combat Training scenario emphasizes multi-domain operations (land, air, space, cyberspace, information, and human) at the National Training Center (NTC) and Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC).   CPT Dylan Wendt is a Military Intelligence professional with a background in maneuver. Dylan started out his Army career as an Infantry Officer in 3rd BN 509th IN (ABN) in Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Following his time as an Infantry Officer, Dylan attended the Military Intelligence Captains Career Course w...2024-10-2430 minOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentThe Art of Combat Medicine: Prolonged Casualty Care Unpacked Part 1 (Ep. 12)This is part one of a three-part conversation with SFC Mondrian Bogert (or Mo) discussing Special Forces approach to prolonged casualty care in austere and resource constrained environments during a Large-Scale Combat Training scenario emphasizes multi-domain operations (land, air, space, cyberspace, information, and human) at the National Training Center (NTC).   SFC Bogert is an Observer Coach / Trainer (OC/T) on the the Burro Team; Special Operations Training Detachment AOB-W at Fort Irwin and NTC. SFC Bogert has over 15 months experience as an SOF (SF) OC/T, he has planned, resourced, coordinated, and supervised the execution o...2024-10-1729 minOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentEnemy Perspective: Lessons from a REDSOF ODA at NTC Part 2 (Ep. 11)This is the second part of a two-part conversation with CPT John Sinclair and MSG Wes Gatewood discussing Special Forces Operational Detachment-Alpha’s (SFOD-A) conducting Opposing Force or RED Force operations against a US Army Brigade Combat Team Augmented by US Army Special Operations Forces in a Large Scale Combat Training scenario across all domains (land, air, space, cyberspace, information, and human) at the National Training Center (NTC).   CPT Sinclair and MSG Gatewood share their experience executing REDSOF (RED SF) at the National Training Center. Highlighting insights on how they prepared for this rotation, what wor...2024-10-1040 minOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentEnemy Perspective: Lessons from a REDSOF ODA at NTC Part 1 (Ep. 10)This is the first part of a two-part conversation with CPT John Sinclair and MSG Wes Gatewood discussing Special Forces Operational Detachment-Alpha’s (SFOD-A) conducting Opposing Force or RED Force operations against a US Army Brigade Combat Team Augmented by US Army Special Operations Forces in a Large Scale Combat Training scenario across all domains (land, air, space, cyberspace, information, and human) at the National Training Center (NTC).   CPT Sinclair and MSG Gatewood share their experience executing REDSOF (RED SF) at the National Training Center. Highlighting insights on how they prepared for this rotation, what wor...2024-10-0331 minOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentCivil Affairs Foundations: Shaping ARSOF in Large Scale Combat at NTC Part 3 (Ep. 9)This is the third and final part of a three-part conversation with CPT Grant Cook discussing Special Operations Forces (SOF) Civil Affairs (CA) Teams and Civil Military Operations Centers (CMOC) conducting training in Large Scale Combat Operations (LSCO) across multi-domains at the National training Center (NTC) and across Combat Training Centers (CTCs).   CPT Grant Cook shares his experiences and observations on how best to approach a CTC rotation as a SOF CA professional. Through describing his personal experiences in both training and real-world operations; Grant illuminates how SOF CA is organized, how SOF CA functions o...2024-09-2626 minOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentMastering Influence: PSYOP’s Role in Information Dominance Part 2 (Ep. 8)This is the second part of a two-part conversation with CPT Eric Plummer discussing Special Operations Forces (SOF) Psychological Operations (PSYOP) Teams conducting training in Large Scale Combat Operations (LSCO) across multi-domains at the National training Center (NTC) and across Combat Training Centers (CTCs).   CPT Eric Plummer shares his experiences and observations on how best to approach a CTC rotation as a SOF PSYOP professional. Through describing his personal experiences in both training and real-world operations; Eric illuminates how SOF PSYOP is organized, how SOF PSYOP functions operationally on its own and with Special Forces a...2024-09-2037 minOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentCivil Affairs Foundations: Shaping ARSOF in Large Scale Combat at NTC Part 2 (Ep. 7)This is the second part of a three-part conversation with CPT Grant Cook discussing Special Operations Forces (SOF) Civil Affairs (CA) Teams and Civil Military Operations Centers (CMOC) conducting training in Large Scale Combat Operations (LSCO) across multi-domains at the National training Center (NTC) and across Combat Training Centers (CTCs).   CPT Grant Cook shares his experiences and observations on how best to approach a CTC rotation as a SOF CA professional. Through describing his personal experiences in both training and real-world operations; Grant illuminates how SOF CA is organized, how SOF CA functions operationally on i...2024-09-1230 minOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentMastering Influence: PSYOP’s Role in Information Dominance Part 1 (Ep. 6)This is the first part of a two-part conversation with CPT Eric Plummer discussing Special Operations Forces (SOF) Psychological Operations (PSYOP) Teams conducting training in Large Scale Combat Operations (LSCO) across multi-domains at the National training Center (NTC) and across Combat Training Centers (CTCs).   CPT Eric Plummer shares his experiences and observations on how best to approach a CTC rotation as a SOF PSYOP professional. Through describing his personal experiences in both training and real-world operations; Eric illuminates how SOF PSYOP is organized, how SOF PSYOP functions operationally on its own and with Special Forces a...2024-09-0629 minOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentCivil Affairs Foundations: Shaping ARSOF in Large Scale Combat at NTC Part 1 (Ep. 5)This is the first part of a three-part conversation with CPT Grant Cook discussing Special Operations Forces (SOF) Civil Affairs (CA) Teams and Civil Military Operations Centers (CMOC) conducting training in Large Scale Combat Operations (LSCO) across multi-domains at the National training Center (NTC) and across Combat Training Centers (CTCs).   CPT Grant Cook shares his experiences and observations on how best to approach a CTC rotation as a SOF CA professional. Through describing his personal experiences in both training and real-world operations; Grant illuminates how SOF CA is organized, how SOF CA functions operationally on i...2024-08-3022 minOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentBeyond the Battlefield: Special Forces Training Innovations at the National Training Center Pt 2 (Ep. 4)This is part two of a two-part conversation with MAJ Michael Hitzner discussing Special Forces (SF) Companies (AOBs) and Teams (ODAs) conducting training in Large Scale Combat Operations (LSCO) across multi-domains at the National Training Center (NTC). He shares his extensive experience and observations on how best to approach a Combat Training Center (CTC) rotation and what he has learned from his time here at NTC. MAJ Hitzner recently finished his two-year tour at the National Training Center, spending a year as the Special Operations Training Detachment AOB-West Operations Officer/Exercise Control. Then his...2024-08-1630 minOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentBeyond the Battlefield: Special Forces Training Innovations at the National Training Center Pt 1 (Ep.3)This is the first part of a two part conversation with MAJ Michael Hitzner discussing Special Forces (SF) Companies (AOBs) and Teams (ODAs) conducting training in Large Scale Combat Operations (LSCO) across multi-domains at the National Training Center (NTC). He shares his immense experience and insights on how best to approach a Combat Training Center (CTC) rotation and what he has learned from his time here at NTC. MAJ Hitzner recently finished his two year tour at the National Training Center, spending a year as the Special Operations Training Detachment AOB-West Operations Officer/Exercise...2024-08-0240 minOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentArmy Special Operations Insights: Training for Large Scale Combat at NTC Pt 2 (Ep. 2)This is the conclusion of the interview with MSG Steven Connor focusing on what Army Special Operations Forces (ARSOF) can gain from training at the National Training Center (NTC). About the Host: CPT Weston Rich is a member of SOF Plans at the NTC and former member of Burro Team, the Special Operations Training Detachment OC/T Team at NTC. Prior to his time at NTC, Weston served as a Detachment Commander with 1st SFG (A) and as an Infantry Officer with 3-509th IN (ABN)/4/25 ID (now part of 2/11 ABN DIV...2024-07-1924 minOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentOff the Radar, Special Operations Training DetachmentArmy Special Operations Insights: Training for Large Scale Combat at NTC Pt 1 (Ep. 1)In this debut episode of Off the Radar the Special Operations Training Detachment podcast. We discuss the value proposition of Army Special Operations Forces (ARSOF) training Large Scale Conflict Operations (LSCO) in support of Conventional Forces. CPT Weston Rich interviews MSG Steven Connor to discuss how training at the National Training Center (NTC) and other Combat Training Centers (CTCs) prepares ARSOF units for LSCO and for operations across the full spectrum of operations. About the Host: CPT Weston Rich is a member of SOF Plans at the NTC and former member of Burro Team, the...2024-07-0530 minWise TraditionsWise TraditionsBuilding A Nourishing Asian KitchenSophia Nguyen Eng was in the tech world when she decided to make a dramatic shift. She left her high-paying corporate job, exchanged it for a homestead with chickens and sheep, and began cooking real food for her family. The next thing she knew, she was working on "The Nourishing Asian Kitchen" cookbook in an attempt to preserve the rich culinary traditions of Vietnam, China, Japan, Korea, and other Asian countries. Today, she tells us what drove her shift. She talks about her family's health concerns (like her husband's eczema or her mother's heart issues), where she...2024-04-0842 minWise TraditionsWise TraditionsBuilding A Nourishing Asian KitchenSophia Nguyen Eng was in the tech world when she decided to make a dramatic shift. She left her high-paying corporate job, exchanged it for a homestead with chickens and sheep, and began cooking real food for her family. The next thing she knew, she was working on "The Nourishing Asian Kitchen" cookbook in an attempt to preserve the rich culinary traditions of Vietnam, China, Japan, Korea, and other Asian countries. Today, she tells us what drove her shift. She talks about her family's health concerns (like her husband's eczema or her mother's heart issues), where she...2024-04-0842 minThe ChatGPT Experiment - Simplifying Chat GPT For Curious BeginnersThe ChatGPT Experiment - Simplifying Chat GPT For Curious BeginnersEP 25: The Future Of ChatGPT with Marcus Sheridan, "They Ask You Answer" Author In this episode of 'The ChatGPT Experiment,' host Cary Weston welcomes guest Marcus Sheridan. As technology reshapes the landscape of communication and customer interaction, this episode explores the profound impact of embracing AI tools like ChatGPT. Aimed at demystifying AI for the curious and cautious alike, Cary and Marcus engage in a rich discussion on leveraging technology to build trust, enhance productivity, and maintain the human touch in digital interactions. Main Topics Covered The role of AI in changing business and marketing landscapes. Simplifying technology to build trust and...2024-03-2748 minThe ChatGPT Experiment - Simplifying Chat GPT For Curious BeginnersThe ChatGPT Experiment - Simplifying Chat GPT For Curious BeginnersEP 23: Firefighter Data & ChatGPT: A Conversation with Jim BrownIn this episode of "The ChatGPT Experiment," we dive deep into a fascinating exploration of how ChatGPT can transform the way we approach everyday challenges, especially in fields where you might not expect it to play a role. We're talking with Jim Brown, a retired firefighter with a rich background in data analysis, who has found innovative ways to apply ChatGPT in the fire service.  Main Topics Covered: Jim's Journey with ChatGPT: From the flames to the digital realm, how a firefighter turned data analyst harnesses the power of ChatGPT. Practical Applications in the Fire Service: Discover how C...2024-03-1338 minThe Collide PodcastThe Collide PodcastBroken and Beautiful Series: 10 Moves to Walk Toward Wholeness (Part 2)We're bringing back a few of our favorite episodes from the archives to highlight for our Broken and Beautiful series. Listen in for encouragement that Jesus not only handles our brokenness, but He can use it to pour beauty out onto others. If you are sensing the need for some healing in your life, you are not going to want to miss this episode. Join mental health counselor Breeze Potts, Collide Founder Willow Weston and Collide staffer Kristen Mattila as they have an engaging conversation around moves we can make to experience more wholeness in our lives...2024-03-0645 minThe Collide PodcastThe Collide PodcastBroken and Beautiful Series: 10 Moves to Walk Toward Wholeness (Part 2)We're bringing back a few of our favorite episodes from the archives to highlight for our Broken and Beautiful series. Listen in for encouragement that Jesus not only handles our brokenness, but He can use it to pour beauty out onto others. If you are sensing the need for some healing in your life, you are not going to want to miss this episode. Join mental health counselor Breeze Potts, Collide Founder Willow Weston and Collide staffer Kristen Mattila as they have an engaging conversation around moves we can make to experience more wholeness in our lives...2024-03-0645 minThe Collide PodcastThe Collide PodcastBroken and Beautiful Series: 10 Moves to Walk Toward Wholeness (Part 1)We're bringing back a few of our favorite episodes from the archives to highlight for our Broken and Beautiful series. Listen in for encouragement that Jesus not only handles our brokenness, but He can use it to pour beauty out onto others.  If you are sensing the need for some healing in your life, you are not going to want to miss this episode. Join mental health counselor Breeze Potts, Collide Founder Willow Weston and Collide staffer Kristen Mattila as they have an engaging conversation around moves we can make to experience more wholeness in our lives. T...2024-02-2942 minThe Collide PodcastThe Collide PodcastBroken and Beautiful Series: 10 Moves to Walk Toward Wholeness (Part 1)We're bringing back a few of our favorite episodes from the archives to highlight for our Broken and Beautiful series. Listen in for encouragement that Jesus not only handles our brokenness, but He can use it to pour beauty out onto others.  If you are sensing the need for some healing in your life, you are not going to want to miss this episode. Join mental health counselor Breeze Potts, Collide Founder Willow Weston and Collide staffer Kristen Mattila as they have an engaging conversation around moves we can make to experience more wholeness in our lives. T...2024-02-2942 minWise TraditionsWise TraditionsDietary Propaganda In IndiaIndia is NOT a vegetarian nation. Only about 20% of the population does not eat meat. However, there is a growing anti-meat movement in India that is negatively impacting many in that country. Today, Dr. Sylvia Karpagam goes over the societal, governmental, and corporate forces that are a part of the propaganda wave. The efforts include banning eggs and meat from school lunches.   Dr. Sylvia is a public health doctor and human rights advocate who explains how the traditional caste system in India plays a part in the biases against meat. She also covers the current s...2024-01-2936 minWise TraditionsWise TraditionsDietary Propaganda In IndiaIndia is NOT a vegetarian nation. Only about 20% of the population does not eat meat. However, there is a growing anti-meat movement in India that is negatively impacting many in that country. Today, Dr. Sylvia Karpagam goes over the societal, governmental, and corporate forces that are a part of the propaganda wave. The efforts include banning eggs and meat from school lunches.   Dr. Sylvia is a public health doctor and human rights advocate who explains how the traditional caste system in India plays a part in the biases against meat. She also covers the current s...2024-01-2936 minThe ChatGPT Experiment - Simplifying Chat GPT For Curious BeginnersThe ChatGPT Experiment - Simplifying Chat GPT For Curious BeginnersEp. 16: A Conversation With NY Times Bestselling Author Chris BroganIn this episode of ‘The ChatGPT Experiment’, Cary Weston talks with Chris Brogan, a seasoned expert in integrating technology with human interaction.  With his rich tech experience and as a best-selling author, Chris shares his insights on how AI tools like ChatGPT can be harnessed as cognitive partners, aiding in everything from business strategies to daily tasks. Main Topics Covered:   The role of ChatGPT in today’s technology landscape. Personal experiences and projects using ChatGPT. The future of programming languages and AI integration. Practical applications of AI in business and daily life. The human aspect o...2024-01-2333 minMaking Stitches PodcastMaking Stitches PodcastMAKING STITCHES 2023 CHRISTMAS SPECIALHello there and welcome to the Making Stitches Podcast 2023 Christmas Special. Join me for a selection box of treats looking back at the past 12 months in my podcast world.You can hear from guests including Dr Mia Hobbs from the 'Why I Knit' Podcast on the mental health benefits of being creative, Dr Fran Darlington-Pollock from the Greater Manchester Mayor's Charity about their yarny Christmas appeal this year and some more of my guests from the podcast this year. Also joining me are some of the lovely people I met at this year's Great Northern Textile Show...2023-12-2227 minDigital Workplace Deep DiveDigital Workplace Deep DiveThe ROI of RTO: Next-gen strategies to optimize hybrid work (Ep. 46)Join host Weston Morris in this episode of Digital Workplace Deep Dive and Unisys’ leading enterprise communication and collaboration experts: Rich Owen, director of architecture for Seamless Collaboration, and Stacy Harder, solution manager for Seamless Collaboration. Their discussion centers on — you guessed it — next-generation strategies for enhancing workplace communication, collaboration and overall productivity. Owen and Harder don’t simply explore applying modern workplace technologies to improve the employee experience. Instead, they delve into the evolving return-to-office (RTO) landscape to uncover where enterprises are missing out on significant opportunities to achieve a stronger ROI of their office w...2023-11-0230 minMaking Stitches PodcastMaking Stitches PodcastFrom Food Styling to Sewing with Jen RichHello and welcome back to Making Stitches Podcast, it's so good to be back with you. I had to take and extended break from podcasting due to a lot of 'stuff' going on, but I'm thrilled to be back with you now with the first episode of Series 7!My guest this time is Jen Rich, a food stylist & photographer who bought her first sewing machine back in the days of Covid lockdown. Just three years on from teaching herself how to sew, Jen has written a book called 'Stitch: Sewing Projects for the Modern Maker'. She says...2023-09-2936 min