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"Thinking Inside the Box" brings you interviews with the United States Army's experts in combined arms maneuver, the Observer Coach Trainers (OC/Ts) of Operations Group, at the National Training Center (NTC), Fort Irwin, California.

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Thinking Inside the Box – The Gauntlet, part of the NTC Warrior Chronicles, brings you interviews with the United States Army’s experts in combined arms maneuver, the Observer Coach Trainers (OC/Ts) of Operations Group, at the National Training Cente... more

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Thinking Inside the Box – The Gauntlet, part of the NTC Warrior Chronicles, brings you interviews with the United States Army’s experts in combined arms maneuver, the Observer Coach Trainers (OC/Ts) of Operations Group, at the National Training Cente... more

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Thinking Inside the Box – The Gauntlet, part of the NTC Warrior Chronicles, brings you interviews with the United States Army’s experts in combined arms maneuver, the Observer Coach Trainers (OC/Ts) of Operations Group, at the National Training Cente... more

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Thinking Inside the Box – The Gauntlet, part of the NTC Warrior Chronicles, brings you interviews with the United States Army’s experts in combined arms maneuver, the Observer Coach Trainers (OC/Ts) of Operations Group, at the National Training Cente... more

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Recent Guests

Jacob Huckleby
Command Sergeant Major, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, Dagger, 1st Infantry Division
U.S. Army
Episode: Thinking Inside the Box - The Gauntlet EP34: Rotation 26-06 2-1ID (CSM Huckleby and CSM Deleon) (NTC Warrior Chronicles)
Mike Deleon
Command Sergeant Major, Ready 7, Operations Group
U.S. Army
Episode: Thinking Inside the Box - The Gauntlet EP34: Rotation 26-06 2-1ID (CSM Huckleby and CSM Deleon) (NTC Warrior Chronicles)
Matthew Hansen
Captain, Tarantula team, battalion staff trainer
Tarantula Niner, S2OC
Episode: Thinking Inside the Box - The Gauntlet EP32: Through the Lens of a Maneuver Battalion, Applying Fundamentals to the Planning and Preparation Process (NTC Warrior Chronicles)
Gabriel Abreu
Captain, Tarantula Niner, battalion S2OC
S2OC, Tarantula Niner
Episode: Thinking Inside the Box - The Gauntlet EP32: Through the Lens of a Maneuver Battalion, Applying Fundamentals to the Planning and Preparation Process (NTC Warrior Chronicles)
Captain JJ Howse
Charlie Battery Commander, 23FA
NTC Rotation 2601 attendee
Episode: Thinking Inside the Box - The Gauntlet EP32: Rotation 26-01, 2-3 FA (NTC Warrior Chronicles)
Captain Megan Winston
FSC Commander during NTC Rotation 2601
NTC Rotation 2601 attendee
Episode: Thinking Inside the Box - The Gauntlet EP32: Rotation 26-01, 2-3 FA (NTC Warrior Chronicles)
1st Sergeant Zachary Platt
1st Sergeant, Alpha Battery, 23FA
NTC Rotation 2601 attendee
Episode: Thinking Inside the Box - The Gauntlet EP32: Rotation 26-01, 2-3 FA (NTC Warrior Chronicles)
Michael Porges
Colonel, Brigade Team Trainer (Bronco07)
Brigade Team Trainer, Bronco07
Episode: Thinking Inside the Box - The Gauntlet EP31: Preparing Commanders for NTC
Lieutenant Colonel John Albert
Commander of 4th Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team
1st Cavalry Division
Episode: Thinking Inside the Box - The Gauntlet EP30: Rotation 26-02 (LTC John Albert, 4-9 CAV (NTC Warrior Chronicles)

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Gary Kurtzhals
Host of Thinking Inside the Box, The Gauntlet
Ethan Diven
Host of Thinking Inside the Box - The Gauntlet

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 15 ratings
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The show showcases practical leadership and real-world readiness from Army leaders.
Guests bring high-level expertise and lessons learned from NTC rotations.

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Thinking Inside the Box - The Gauntlet EP32: Rotation 26-01, 2-3 FA (NTC Warrior Chronicles)
Q: What best practices should future rotations adopt for ammunition management?
Maintain a shared tracker across echelons (PLs, CATs, PLSs), assign 13 Bravo in distro, forecast ammo with S4 at MCP, maintain robust communication with Spoh/TAC, and order to Plan 24 hours out.
Thinking Inside the Box - The Gauntlet EP32: Rotation 26-01, 2-3 FA (NTC Warrior Chronicles)
Q: What were the biggest challenges during RSOI and calibration, and how were they mitigated?
RSOI required early planning around movement, miles, and calibration; mitigation came from placing key nodes at critical locations, coordinating with Wolf Team and Ops Group, and ensuring a shared understanding of ammo and equipment status.
Thinking Inside the Box - The Gauntlet EP32: Rotation 26-01, 2-3 FA (NTC Warrior Chronicles)
Q: For the audience, what were the major preparatory steps units took before NTC?
They focused on pre-rotation LTP, staged table progressions (up through table 12 then 15), reinforced by strong staff coordination and senior-leader downtime to discuss sustainment and cargo flow, and built a robust ammo tracking culture.
Thinking Inside the Box - The Gauntlet EP30: Rotation 26-02 (LTC John Albert, 4-9 CAV (NTC Warrior Chronicles)
Q: What are some sustains and improvements for Dark Horse following Rotation 2602?
Sustains include successful crew lethality training and effective fighting schemes, while improvements required are in command post discipline, battle drills, and better communication of battlefield intelligence to troops.
Thinking Inside the Box - The Gauntlet EP30: Rotation 26-02 (LTC John Albert, 4-9 CAV (NTC Warrior Chronicles)
Q: What distinguishes Dark Horse's performance during 2602 compared to previous rotations?
The squadron's approach shifted from broad reconnaissance to focused combined arms operations, effectively setting conditions and achieving tactical objectives on a narrower front.

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A military-focused interview show that centers on large-scale ground operations, training at the National Training Center, and the development of leader and unit readiness. Episodes frequently explore topics like warrior ethos, standard operating procedures, mission analysis, and the integration of fires, logistics, and combined arms in realistic rotation scenarios. Noteworthy angles include blunt discussions of culture and identity within armored and infantry units, at-scale rehearsal of open-phase operations, and practical lessons from recent rotations that aim to accelerate preparation for future fights. The show often features senior noncommissioned officers, brigade and battalion leaders, and field-grade officers, providing real-world ... more

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2. Mike Deleon
3. Matthew Hansen
4. Gabriel Abreu
5. Captain JJ Howse
6. Captain Megan Winston
7. 1st Sergeant Zachary Platt
8. Michael Porges

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