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 has initiated construction on a first-of-its-kind privatized apartments development, Fort Irwin Apartments will significantly enhance the quality of life for unaccompanied Soldiers stationed at Fort Irwin and the National Training Center. The project, a partnership between the U.S. Army and The Michaels Organization, represents a new approach to unaccompanied military housing for junior enlisted and is slated for completion in...
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living spaces that feel like home, complete with private bathrooms and convenient kitchenettes , a far cry from the few outdated facilities that once sapped energy and focus.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...