The Dirt Logistician

Ask a Goldminer S02E03 - Exit Interview and Lessons Learned from the 541st CSSB Command Team

The Dirt Logistician

Show Notes

On this episode, we're talking with the command group (BC, CSM, and XO) of the 541st CSSB out of Fort Riley about their experiences during NTC rotation 20-10, the NTC's first divisionally focused rotation. As the only sustainment organization on ground, we get to hear about their organization's lessons learned, ERSOI priorities, supporting as a DSSB, the support requirements of the division's HQ and HQ battalion, force protection, and integration with the SB and SACP, as well as downtrace compo 2 and 3 units.

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