The Humorless Lot

Thanks for joining us.  Jess and I talk through some life updates followed by a discussion about our experiences with Professional Military Education.  Chapters:0:00 - Introduction3:34 - Where we are in the story... Kevin10:30 - Jess Update15:55 - Scott Update (Congratulations to Scott on Battalion Command!)19:00 - CCLEB/EWS, Army Maneuver Captain's Career Course, NPS39:00 - CPIB/C&S, US Air Force Command and Staff College, 50:00 - CPIB Fellowships52:50 - JPME II (Resident and Non-Resident)57:55 - Planner Schools - SAW, SAASS, SAMS, and MAWS61:25 - There's no AXLOC (or old IMLOC) in this episode... We'll do a separate episode on this.62:08 - AGS Weapons, Tactics, Instructor (WTI) 67:55 - MARSOC Logistics CourseBecause I'll get beat up over this -- DDIL: Disconnected, denied, intermittent and/or with limited bandwidth.C3 - Command, Control, CommunicationsTAOC - Tactical Air Operations CenterTACC - Tactical Air Command CenterIf you're an 0402 and want a link to our Discord, Teams, or Facebook community, please send us an e-mail [email protected] with some kind of proof that you are who you say you are. Or ask a fellow 0402 who is already in there to vouch for you! If you have comments/concerns/questions about what you hear in the podcast, or have ideas for another episode, send us an e-mail at [email protected].  We are looking for ways to document your experiences as 0402s to build generations of logisticians for the future.We use Zoom, Audioship, Apple, Buzzsprout, and SoundTrap to make these podcasts happen.  Please consider supporting us. Even a dollar helps: https://www.patreon.com/thehumorlesslot.Image: https://thestrategybridge.org/the-bridge/2020/8/10/embedding-creativity-in-professional-military-education-understanding-creativity-and-its-implementationBe a Logistics Apostle!

Today we chat with the team at the Association of Marine Corps Logisticians (AMCL) about their beginnings and the upcoming AMCL Symposium 2023: Operation Jump Start!If you're an 0402 and want a link to our Discord, Teams, or Facebook community, please send us an e-mail [email protected] with some kind of proof that you are who you say you are. Or ask a fellow 0402 who is already in there to vouch for you! If you have comments/concerns/questions about what you hear in the podcast, or have ideas for another episode, send us an e-mail at [email protected].  We are looking for ways to document your experiences as 0402s to build generations of logisticians for the future.We use Zoom, Audioship, Apple, Buzzsprout, and SoundTrap to make these podcasts happen.  Please consider supporting us. Even a dollar helps: https://www.patreon.com/thehumorlesslot.Be a Logistics Apostle!

This is our 7th episode, part 3 of our mobility officer series.  In this episode we wrap up our conversation with some recommendations all 0402s need to hear.  We discuss the importance of balancing the needs of the unit with the responsibilities of specialty billets, the merits of strategic mobility exercises, what CCOs and TEOs are, and we wrap up with some course recommendations for the mobility personnel in your S-4 shop.Chapters:0:00 - Episode Start1:15 - Do MobOs belong in the 3 or the 4?10:00 – MobOs and mobility personnel in collateral duty billets18:15 – Strategic Mobility Exercises30:09 – CCOs38:56 -  TEOs41:20 – If you can’t get to where you’re going, you’re worthlessIf you're an 0402 and want a link to our Discord, Teams, or Facebook community, please send us an e-mail [email protected] with some kind of proof that you are who you say you are. Or ask a fellow 0402 who is already in there to vouch for you! If you have comments/concerns/questions about what you hear in the podcast, or have ideas for another episode, send us an e-mail at [email protected].  We are looking for ways to document your experiences as 0402s to build generations of logisticians for the future.We use Zoom, Audioship, Apple, Buzzsprout, and SoundTrap to make these podcasts happen.  Please consider supporting us. Even a dollar helps: https://www.patreon.com/thehumorlesslot.Thumbnail Image Credit: https://www.marines.mil/Photos/igphoto/2001661611/Be a Logistics Apostle!

This is our 6th episode, part 2 of our mobility officer series.  Covered in this episode are:0:00 - Introduction2:28 - Talent Management11:02 - Humility14:40 - Recommended Courses for enlisted 04XXs19:00 - 0430s at the MEF level31:55 - 0430s at the Pentagon42:10 - Should 0430s be in the 3 or in the 4?There will be one more episode in this series!If you're an 0402 and want a link to our Discord, Teams, or Facebook community, please send us an e-mail [email protected] with some kind of proof that you are who you say you are. Or ask a fellow 0402 who is already in there to vouch for you! If you have comments/concerns/questions about what you hear in the podcast, or have ideas for another episode, send us an e-mail at [email protected].  We are looking for ways to document your experiences as 0402s to build generations of logisticians for the future.We use Zoom, Audioship, Apple, Buzzsprout, and SoundTrap to make these podcasts happen.  Please consider supporting us. Even a dollar helps: https://www.patreon.com/thehumorlesslot.Be a Logistics Apostle!

This is our 5th episode, where we dive into the world of Mobility with Rich, Matt, Scott, and Kevin.  We cover introductions and the selection process for 0430s as well as some discussion about who makes a good 0430.  We also answer the question: Who makes a better 0430 -- 0431s or 0481s.  Listen in to find out!0:00 - Introduction1:54 - Rich's background14:50 - Matt's background25:15 - 0402s seeking candidate rising 0430s33:00 - 0430s in the reserves39:44 - Who can become an 0430 (MOS Specific, 0481 vs 0431)Acronyms in this episode:MDDOC - MAGTF Deployment and Distribution Operations CenterSMO - Strategic Mobility Officer ASMO - Assistant Strategic Mobility OfficerFDP&E - Force Deployment Planning and ExecutionTPFDD - Time Phased Force Deployment DataIf you're an 0402 and want a link to our Discord, Teams, or Facebook community, please send us an e-mail [email protected] with some kind of proof that you are who you say you are. Or ask a fellow 0402 who is already in there to vouch for you! If you have comments/concerns/questions about what you hear in the podcast, send us an e-mail at [email protected] use Zoom, Audioship, Apple, Buzzsprout, and SoundTrap to make these podcasts happen.  Please consider supporting us, even a dollar helps: https://www.patreon.com/thehumorlesslot.Be a Logistics Apostle!

This is our fourth episode and finale of our deep dive into the world of Infantry Battalion S-4s.  Here's what we cover in this final installment:0:00 - Introduction2:30 - The LSR/TSR30:40 - The Laptops (Bn Resource Shortfalls)44:00 - Two-Man Tents (S-4, solver of all problems)55:00 - Humility61:50 - OutroIf you're an 0402 and want a link to our Discord, Teams, or Facebook community, please send us an e-mail [email protected] with some kind of proof that you are who you say you are. Or ask a fellow 0402 who is already in there to vouch for you! If you have comments/concerns/questions about what you hear in the podcast, send us an e-mail at [email protected] use Zoom, Audioship, Apple, Buzzsprout, and SoundTrap to make these podcasts happen.  Please consider supporting us, even a dollar helps: https://www.patreon.com/thehumorlesslot.Be a Logistics Apostle!

This is our third episode, continuing our conversation with Scott, Dan, Jess, and Kevin; covered in this episode:0:00 - Ready, Go!1:25 - Managing Expectations - S-4 and S-312:00 - S-4 and the XO19:39 - Bn Cmdr and Cmdrs + S-422:29 - Mentoring and Managing Lts and the staff in the S-437:37 - Supported vs Supporting Units (COLs, Sync Matrices, Requirements, etc)If you're an 0402 and want a link to our Discord, Teams, or Facebook community, please send us an e-mail [email protected] with some kind of proof that you are who you say you are. Or ask a fellow 0402 who is already in there to vouch for you! If you have comments/concerns/questions about what you hear in the podcast, send us an e-mail at [email protected] use Zoom, Audioship, Apple, Buzzsprout, and SoundTrap to make these podcasts happen.  Please consider supporting us, even a dollar helps: https://www.patreon.com/thehumorlesslot.Be a Logistics Apostle!

In our second episode, we talk to Scott and Dan, both former Infantry Battalion S-4s who provide their perspectives having successfully completed their tours.  Jess and Kevin join the conversation as well.  0:49 - Introduction, Scott's Perspectives2:27 - Dan's Perspectives3:39 - Jess' Perspectives4:04 - Kevin's Perspectives4:39 - Topics Breakdown5:41 - The Annex D18:52 - Roles of S-4, S-4A, S-4C30:52 - Amateurs Talk Tactics, Professionals Talk LogisticsIf you're an 0402 and want a link to our Discord, Teams, or Facebook community, please send us an e-mail [email protected] with some kind of proof that you are who you say you are. Or ask a fellow 0402 who is already in there to vouch for you! If you have comments/concerns/questions about what you hear in the podcast, send us an e-mail at [email protected] use Zoom, Audioship, Apple, Buzzsprout, and SoundTrap to make these podcasts happen.  Please consider supporting us, even a dollar helps: https://www.patreon.com/thehumorlesslot Be a Logistics Apostle!

Happy 04/02. This is the first episode of the Humorless Lot Podcast! A quick intro for who we are then we lay out our goals and expectations for the podcast. If you're an 0402 and want a link to our Discord, Teams, or Facebook community, please send us an e-mail [email protected] with some kind of proof that you are who you say you are. Or ask a fellow 0402 who is already in there to vouch for you! Additionally, if you have comments/concerns/questions about what you hear in the podcast, send us an e-mail at [email protected]: We don't talk about RSO&I in this episode... It's just the name. If you'd like an episode on RSO&I (Reception, Staging, Onward Movement & Integration) request it in the Discord!We use Zoom, Audioship, Apple, Buzzsprout, and SoundTrap to make these podcasts happen.  Please consider supporting us, even a dollar helps: https://www.patreon.com/thehumorlesslot Be a Logistics Apostle!