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The Crucible - The JRTC Experience Podcast

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Joint Readiness Training Center
Large-Scale Combat Operations
Special Operations Forces
Combat Training Centers
Large Scale Combat Operations Symposium
JRTC
Army
Logistics
Mortars
Light Infantry
Ranger Regiment
Infantry
Transformation In Combat
Leadership
Leadership Development
Mentorship
U.S. Army
Information Operations
GERONIMO
Innovation Initiatives Program

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-twenty-fourth episode to air on ‘The Crucible - The JRTC Experience.’ Hosted by MAJ Marc Howle, the Brigade Senior Engineer / Protection Observer-Coach-Trainer, and MAJ D... more

The Joint Readiness Training Center is pleased to present the one-hundredth-and-twenty-third 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 Sus... more

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

The Joint Readiness Training Center is pleased to present the one-hundredth-and-twenty-first episode to air on ‘The Crucible - The JRTC Experience’. Hosted by COL Ricky Taylor, the Commander of Ops Group (COG).

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Recent Guests

Lieutenant Colonel Ryan Wilson
Battalion Commander for 307th Brigade Support Battalion
307th Brigade Support Battalion
Episode: 123 S05 Ep 10 – Ghost Logistics: How Sustainment Stayed Alive in the Box w/LTC Wilson, 307 Light Support Battalion
Mass Sgt. Conway
Intel specialist
Episode: 122 S13 Ep 07 - The Backbone in Action: Unleashing Non-Commissioned Officer Power at Echelon w/the JRTC Senior NCOs
Sgt. 1st Class Rinn
EOD Tech
Episode: 122 S13 Ep 07 - The Backbone in Action: Unleashing Non-Commissioned Officer Power at Echelon w/the JRTC Senior NCOs
Mass Sgt. Cawthon
Fires expert
Episode: 122 S13 Ep 07 - The Backbone in Action: Unleashing Non-Commissioned Officer Power at Echelon w/the JRTC Senior NCOs
Brandon Tegtmeier
Commanding General of the 82nd Airborne Division
82nd Airborne Division
Episode: 119 S01 Ep 37 – Light Forces, Heavy Problems: Airborne Division Lessons Learned from the Friction Factory w/All American 06, MG Brandon Tegtmeier
Captain Christina Pierce
Command Surgeon for JRTC and Ft. Polk with a Master's in Healthcare Administration, currently working on a doctorate in Healthcare Communications and Leadership.
Joint Readiness Training Center
Episode: 116 S05 Ep 08 – The Joint Aid Station-Rear and Beyond: Medical Coordination from the Line to the Rear at the JRTC
Jacquelin Marrero
Major, involved in rotational unit deployments
Episode: 115 S13 Ep 05 - The First Tactical Problem: Contested Reception, Staging, Onward Movement, & Integration (RSOI) in Large-Scale Combat Operations w/JRTC G4 & Plans /Exercise Maneuver Control
Brandon Kilthau
Major, involved in rotational unit deployments
Episode: 115 S13 Ep 05 - The First Tactical Problem: Contested Reception, Staging, Onward Movement, & Integration (RSOI) in Large-Scale Combat Operations w/JRTC G4 & Plans /Exercise Maneuver Control
MAJ Adeniran Dairo
Logistics officer with extensive experience in sustainment operations at the Brigade level.
Episode: 114 S13 Ep 04 - LOGSTATs and Lifelines: Getting Sustainment Right in Large Scale Combat Operations w/Two Senior JRTC Sustainers

Hosts

Marc Howle
Host with experience in military operations and training.
Dave Pfaltzgraff
Co-host with a focus on military training and operations.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 41 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 States2 years ago
  • Leadership Development

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

    Audible
    5
    Anonymous User
    United States2 years ago
  • Annoying laugh

    Great podcast.

    COL Hardman has to control that laugh, though!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Ramrod Six
    United States3 years ago

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The hosts are praised for their expertise and ability to convey complex topics in an understandable format.
Listeners appreciate the practical discussions, though some have noted variabilities in audio quality that detract from the overall experience.
The content is engaging and provides valuable insights for military personnel, focusing on real-life applications.

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#144
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#94
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
120 S01 Ep 38 – The Large Scale Combat Operations Symposium of Fiscal Year 2026 w/BG Jason Curl & COL Ricky Taylor
Q: What are some of the best practices you've seen as far as building those products or just carving out the time to do so?
Doing as much as you can early and preparing those products for each step of the MDMP process before being time constrained.

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Recent guests on The Crucible include:

1. Lieutenant Colonel Ryan Wilson
2. Mass Sgt. Conway
3. Sgt. 1st Class Rinn
4. Mass Sgt. Cawthon
5. Brandon Tegtmeier
6. Captain Christina Pierce
7. Jacquelin Marrero
8. Brandon Kilthau

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