This podcast episode features a discussion about the typical training cycle of preparation and training for military deployment, including various types of bilats, range time, and special training for fixed and rotary wings, as well as the leadership insecurities that can arise for those transitioning from a soft unit to a conventional side.
Military training cycles consist of different types of preparation and training such as shooting, range time, urban and patrolling training, and bilats involving fixed wing and rotary wing airplanes. The goal is to prove their capability of jumping behind enemy lines and still target effectively.
The guest speaker talks about how being a battalion commander in the Third Infantry Division kept him from feeling defeated and led to him staying in the army for a 20-year career. He also talks about deploying an entire mechanized brigade to the Middle East and conducting maneuvers out of the base.
A former military member shares how his deployment experience and exposure to good leaders helped him stand out and gain the respect of his leadership. Despite coming from a "soft" unit, his motiviation and hunger made an impact.