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    Insights from the Fight Podcast

    Insights from the Fight Podcast

    Audio | Center for Army Lessons Learned
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    About

    The Center for Army Lessons Learned Podcast is dedicated to bringing you lessons learned from exercises, warfighters, and Army fielded forces.



    Episodes


    • Insights from the Fight Podcast: Episode 3 – Lessons for XOs and S3s

      This episode of the Center for Army Lessons Learned Podcast features a discussion with three former battalion XOs and S3s about lessons learned from their time in those positions. The conversation centers on the critical roles of managing personnel, the impact of relationships within the staff and adjacent units, and how to develop staff members to support the commander’s requirements.

      Majors Joe Perez, Charlie Foy, and Ronald Rice discuss challenges they encountered during these key... read more

      11/21/2025


    • Insights from the Fight Podcast: Episode 2 – NCO Development and Roles in Training

      This episode of the Center for Army Lessons Learned Podcast features a discussion with Sergeant Major William Thacker on NCO development and training roles within the Army. The conversation centers on the critical role of NCOs in individual and collective training, emphasizing the importance of understanding the “why” behind tasks and fostering a culture of continuous learning.

      Sergeant Major Thacker highlights the need for leaders to balance professional development with practical... read more

      09/04/2025


    • Insights from the Fight Podcast: Episode 1 – Effectively Leveraging NCOs in Staff Processes

      The Center for Army Lessons Learned hosts Sergeant Major (Retired) Mike Robinson for a discussion on maximizing the impact of Noncommissioned Officers within staff processes. The conversation highlighted common challenges in integrating NCOs into staff functions and offered practical solutions rooted in experience from various echelons, including joint task forces and Army Reserve components.

      The podcast underscored the unique value NCOs bring to the staff – honed through years of... read more

      08/05/2025