Operations Group TAC Talks, part of NTC Warrior Chronicles, is a video series discussing best practices from the experts in combined arms maneuver, the Observer, Coach/Trainers (OCTs) at the National Training Center/Fort Irwin (NTC).
In this episode of Operations Group TAC Talks, Lt. Col. Dan Cannon, Senior Cavalry Squadron Trainer, talks about transitions. Transitions occur when the commander makes an assessment that the unit must change its focus from one element of decisive action to another. He dives into how commanders identify, set conditions for, plan and execute those plans; the 4 conditions that drive transitions; culmination, and FPOL and RPOL, Observer, Coach / Trainers at the National Training Center continue to coach...
FORT IRWIN, Calif.—In the dusty expanse of the National Training Center, where tanks rumble and Soldiers train for war, Staff Sgt. Johnny P. Rodriguez i...
FORT IRWIN, Calif.—Picture a child waving goodbye to a parent as their parent heads into “The Box” – a large-scale, realistic training area in the Mojav...
FORT IRWIN, Calif. – Six French soldiers participating in training operations at the National Training Center rendered life-saving aid to a Department of Defense employee.
For nearly 44 years the National Training Center (NTC) has challenged Brigade Combat Teams (BCT) across all Warfighting Functions in the harsh terrain of the Mojave Desert. NTC Rotation 25-03 continued a recent chapter to the NTC legacy as the focus of this rotation is on the Division Headquarters, namely, the First Infantry Division (1ID) from Ft. Riley Kansas.
The journey of the 11th ACR Horse Detachment to the 2025 Rose Bowl Parade represented more than just a colorful spectacle; it was a tribute to 250 years of Army service and a powerful connection to the community. As the detachment celebrated this historic anniversary, they exemplified the Army's values, reinforcing the bonds of service, sacrifice, and patriotism. Their participation created lasting memories for all involved, ensuring that the...
