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...
Imagine Soldiers returning from grueling desert training to modern living spaces that feel like home, complete with private bathrooms and convenient kitchenettes , a far cry from the few outdated facilities that once sapped energy and focus.
This vision became reality at Fort Irwin, where a newly completed barracks project underscores the Army's dedication to enhancing Soldier welfare, directly contributing to sharper training outcomes and...
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.
