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The Crucible - The JRTC Experience Podcast

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Joint Readiness Training Center
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The Joint Readiness Training Center is the premier crucible training experience. We prepare units to fight and win in the most complex environments against world-class opposing forces. We are America’s leadership laboratory. This podcast isn’t an academic review of historical vignettes or political-science analysis of current events. This is a podcast about warfighting and the skillsets necessary ... more

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The Joint Readiness Training Center is pleased to present the one-hundredth-and-forty-first episode to air on ‘The Crucible - The JRTC Experience.’ Hosted by MAJ Marc Howle, the Brigade Senior Engineer / Protection Observer-Coach-Trainer for Brigade ... more

The Joint Readiness Training Center is pleased to present the one-hundredth-and-fortieth episode to air on ‘The Crucible - The JRTC Experience.’ Hosted by LTC Trevor Jones, the Battalion Commander of 1-509th IN (OPFOR) on behalf of the Commander of O... more

The Joint Readiness Training Center is pleased to present the one-hundredth-and-thirty-ninth episode to air on ‘The Crucible - The JRTC Experience.’ Hosted by MAJ Marc Howle, the Brigade Senior Engineer / Protection Observer-Coach-Trainer, and MAJ Da... more

The Joint Readiness Training Center is pleased to present the one-hundredth-and-thirty-eighth episode to air on ‘The Crucible - The JRTC Experience.’ Hosted by MAJ Amy Beatty, the Task Force Executive Officer Observer-Coach-Trainer from Task Force Su... more

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Recent Guests

Captain Kindle
LSB/LSB S3 (Guest) from Task Force Lima, Sustainment Task Force
Task Force Lima / Sustainment Task Force
Episode: 137 S13 Ep 16 – Base Cluster Basics w/JRTC Expert Sustainers
Major Amy Beatty
Major from Sustainment Task Force (Guest)
Sustainment Task Force
Episode: 137 S13 Ep 16 – Base Cluster Basics w/JRTC Expert Sustainers
Jeremiah Cox
Company Commander, 11 Alpha
Geronimo (Opfor)
Episode: 136 S11 Ep 08 – Machines before Men: Geronimo’s New Forms of Mass & Their Modern New Kill Chain w/JRTC OPFOR
1st Sergeant Newby
1st Sergeant, Easy Company, 1-509th Geronimo
Geronimo (Opfor)
Episode: 136 S11 Ep 08 – Machines before Men: Geronimo’s New Forms of Mass & Their Modern New Kill Chain w/JRTC OPFOR
Major Pecararo
Member of the intelligence community
Episode: 135 S13 Ep 15 – Intelligence Preparation of the Operational Environment Done Right: A Whole of Staff Approach as the Foundation of Military Decision Making Process w/JRTC Subject Matter Experts
Captain Epps
Member of the intelligence community
Episode: 135 S13 Ep 15 – Intelligence Preparation of the Operational Environment Done Right: A Whole of Staff Approach as the Foundation of Military Decision Making Process w/JRTC Subject Matter Experts
Major Mike Stewart
Operations specialist
Episode: 135 S13 Ep 15 – Intelligence Preparation of the Operational Environment Done Right: A Whole of Staff Approach as the Foundation of Military Decision Making Process w/JRTC Subject Matter Experts
Captain Byron Denman
Captain Promotable, member of the unit ministry team
Episode: 132 S13 Ep 13 - Presence, Planning, and Purpose: The Untapped Combat Multiplier of Unit Ministry Teams w/JRTC Subject Matter Experts
Major Sean Kitchens
Major contributing to discussions about the roles of unit ministry teams
Episode: 132 S13 Ep 13 - Presence, Planning, and Purpose: The Untapped Combat Multiplier of Unit Ministry Teams w/JRTC Subject Matter Experts

Hosts

Marc Howle
Host of the Hip Pocket Series / The Crucible / JRTC Podcast, with extensive involvement in JRTC-focused content.
Dave Pfaltzgraff
Co-host and primary presenter for tactical discussions and sustainment topics.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • Great content, terrible audio

    Great content but the audio changes constantly, and it will blow your ears out

    Spend a few hundred bucks and get the same microphones with the guests speaking from the same distance from the microphone

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    jeangoowlesby
    United States2 years ago
  • Good content, but atrocious audio quality.

    The audio quality is steadily getting worse. The listener must constantly change the volume based off of who is speaking. Please invest in some dedicated podcast equipment. Content remains phenomenal.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Deltaeta1735
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast for leaders in the Army to learn from others' experiences and TTP'S.

    Audible
    5
    Anonymous
    United States3 years ago
  • Leadership Development

    Great podcast for leaders in the Army to learn from others' experiences and TTP'S.

    Audible
    5
    Anonymous User
    United States3 years ago
  • Annoying laugh

    Great podcast.

    COL Hardman has to control that laugh, though!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Ramrod Six
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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Guests and topics are consistently relevant to field readiness and sustainment.
The host delivers high-energy, informed discussions with clear takeaways for practitioners.
Listeners note strong operational detail and practical frameworks, but audio quality sometimes distracts from the content.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#154
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#228
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#69
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#236
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#20
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#27
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132 S13 Ep 13 - Presence, Planning, and Purpose: The Untapped Combat Multiplier of Unit Ministry Teams w/JRTC Subject Matter Experts
Q: What is it that you see UMT struggle with most when they get here?
Integration is the biggest struggle we see for unit ministry teams when they arrive.
123 S05 Ep 10 – Ghost Logistics: How Sustainment Stayed Alive in the Box w/LTC Wilson, 307 Light Support Battalion
Q: How can maneuver battalions better support FSCs?
Integration into planning, security training, and strong interpersonal relationships are crucial for effective support.
123 S05 Ep 10 – Ghost Logistics: How Sustainment Stayed Alive in the Box w/LTC Wilson, 307 Light Support Battalion
Q: Can you talk to me about your base cluster design?
We separated the clusters with a focus on capabilities, functionality, and unity of command, aiming for survivability.
119 S01 Ep 37 – Light Forces, Heavy Problems: Airborne Division Lessons Learned from the Friction Factory w/All American 06, MG Brandon Tegtmeier
Q: From your experiences, what are key qualities leaders should possess?
Leaders should remain calm under duress, practice humility by assessing their role in unit failures, and prioritize readiness for real-life situations.
119 S01 Ep 37 – Light Forces, Heavy Problems: Airborne Division Lessons Learned from the Friction Factory w/All American 06, MG Brandon Tegtmeier
Q: How has JRTC changed from your early career to now, and where do you see the CTCs going?
JRTC has evolved significantly, now offering greater tailorability in training scenarios to match varying unit needs and enhancing live fire training capabilities. Future directions include maintaining training flexibility to keep it relevant globally.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Crucible

What is The Crucible about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A defense-focused briefing show that centers on warfighting, military planning, and sustainment within the Joint Readiness Training Center ecosystem. Episodes regularly feature senior officers and operational staff discussing topics like base cluster design, MDMP, IPOE, logistics, reconnaissance, and unit ministry roles, often with real-world field test insights and practical frameworks (e.g., decision support tools, Logstats, and staff integration). The format blends tactical detail with strategic implications for maneuver and sustainment, and occasionally highlights robotics, unmanned systems, and inter-agency coordination. Noteworthy is the emphasis on practical training concepts, staff collaboration, and context-rich case studies drawn ... more

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1. Captain Kindle
2. Major Amy Beatty
3. Jeremiah Cox
4. 1st Sergeant Newby
5. Major Pecararo
6. Captain Epps
7. Major Mike Stewart
8. Captain Byron Denman

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