The LOGSTAT - Army Sustainment Professional Bulletin

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The LOGSTAT: Developing the Advanced Manufacturing Strategy Oct 02, 2025

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Episode #23: CPT Garett Pyle meets with COL Rob Montgomery, the Chief of Ordnance, and CW5 Kent Shepherd III, the Ordnance Chief Warrant Officer, to discuss the future of advance manufacturing and how ordnance is adapting in this inter-technology period. Their conversation analyzes these new developments and how the force is leveraging advanced manufacturing to meet the challenges of LSCO. The lessons learned during this inter-technology period by using programs like Training With Enterprise are significant in increasing our lethality to support the warfighter in any environment. For more information, check out the Ordnance Website: https://goordnance.army.mil/ If you are interested in a further breakdown of advanced manufacturing, then be sure to check out the article “Transforming Army Sustainment through Advanced Manufacturing” by MG Gavin Lawrence and MG Michael Lalor that was published in the spring 2025 issue of the Army Sustainment Professional Bulletin. https://www.army.mil/article/284096/transforming_army_sustainment_through_advanced_manufacturing

The LOGSTAT: Frustration in Assumptions - Back to the Basics Sep 25, 2025

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Episode #22: CPT Garett Pyle meets with CSM Thomas Skelton who is currently serving as the Senior Enlisted Advisor at the Army Sustainment University to discuss the frustrations in assumptions that exist between the different generations of Soldiers. Through not only our words but more importantly our actions, we can bridge the gap in any assumptions and finally get back to the basics. CSM Skelton with his 29 years of service, provides the force with some impactful wisdom and highlights how all Soldiers need to be experts in their craft, no matter the rank, to be successful in the next fight. The ASU Website: https://alu.army.mil/

The LOGSTAT: Deployer's Toolbox - Your Success from Fort to Port Sep 18, 2025

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Episode #21: CPT Garett Pyle meets with LTC (R) Stacey Lee, who serves as the Branch Chief for the Deployment Standards of the Deployment Process Modernization Office (DPMO) at Fort Lee, Virginia. Their conversation highlights how DPMO is your ultimate resource for all deployment operations. They have established the Deplorer’s Toolbox, which is your one stop shop to make you successful from fort to port with a variety of resources available to you. The Deployer’s Toolbox is CAC protected on their SharePoint which can be found on the DPMO Website: https://transportation.army.mil/dpmo/index.html

The LOGSTAT: Advancements & Impacts in Autonomous Capabilities Sep 11, 2025

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Episode #20: CPT Garett Pyle meets with COL William Arnold, who serves as the 34th Chief of Transportation, to discuss the initiatives with autonomous equipment in the Transportation Corps and the impacts that it is having on the force. This new technology is already revolutionizing distribution operations by providing leaders with flexibility, endurance, and extending their operational reach through the multiple ways that it can be employed. This episode builds on previous conversations, so be sure to check out Episode 10 “Developing the Future, Today,” Episode 14 “The Future of Transportation in a World of Agile Sustainment,” and especially Episode 12 “NextGen Autonomous Transportation.” Additional information can be found on the Transportation Corps website: https://transportation.army.mil/

The LOGSTAT: Training With Industry - Multifunctional Partnerships for Excellence Sep 04, 2025

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Episode #19: CPT Garett Pyle meets with CPT Anna Martinez & Mrs. Carrie Vernon Spivey to discuss the Training with Industry (TWI) broadening opportunity that is available to officers, warrant officers, and enlisted personnel. Those selected to participate in TWI are embedded with industry partners and exposed to leading industry best practices and procedures. This exposure and education are an on-the-job experience that cannot be gained or replicated through the traditional military education and assignment process. This is a 36-month program with 12 months spent embedded with the industry partner and upon completion 24-months serving in an approved utilization assignment. Mrs. Carrie Vernon Spivey serves as the Personnel Proponent for the Logistics Personnel Proponency Office at the Army Sustainment University (ASU) and CPT Anna Martinez is currently an instructor in the Captain Career Training Department for the Reserve Component at ASU. This episode will provide an overview of TWI with a focus on the opportunities that are available to the logistics officers (90As) with some firsthand experience from CPT Martinez who participated in the TWI program with Deloitte. Link for ASU TWI Program: https://asu.army.mil/logpro/Development.html

The LOGSTAT: Why Have We Not Won the War on Excess? Part 2 Aug 28, 2025

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Episode #18: CPT Garett Pyle continues the conversation with MAJ Jonathan Shackelford on Modernization Displacement and Repair Sites (MDRS), the Rapid Removal of Excess (R2E) programs, and how to navigate the processes with the excess equipment you have in your unit. Be sure to check out the first part of the conversation on Episode 17 “Why Have We Not Won the War on Excess? Part 1,” prior to diving into the second part of their conversation.

The LOGSTAT: Why Have We Not Won the War on Excess? Part 1 Aug 21, 2025

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Episode #17: CPT Garett Pyle meets with MAJ Jonathan Shackelford, who recently served as a theater logistics planner in the SPO shop as the MDRS and R2E lead for the Army Sustainment Command, as they tackle the age-old question, “what do we do with all this property excess and why have we not won the war on excess?” Their conservation highlights how the Army has utilized Modernization Displacement and Repair Sites (MDRS) and the Rapid Removal of Excess (R2E) programs to help solve these issues and the challenges that have been faced. Check out the episode to see how we navigate and overcome these obstacles. This episode serves as the first part of the two-part series.

The LOGSTAT: Sustainment Pre-Command Course Aug 14, 2025

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Episode #16: CPT Garett Pyle meets with CPT Misha Dantzler, the Director for the Sustainment Pre-Command Course, to discuss this course that is offered at the Army Sustainment University on Ft. Lee, VA for all LTCs, COLs, and CSMs that are taking battalion or brigade level command and responsibility. The discussion highlights all the networking opportunities and what to expect from the course, how to attend the course, and why the course is so important for sustainment leaders going into higher command to attend. Check out the ASU website for upcoming class dates https://asu.army.mil/officers/courses/

The LOGSTAT: Enabling the Sustainment Training Strategy Aug 07, 2025

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Episode #15: CPT Garett Pyle meets with COL Michael Barnett, Director of the Sustainment Exercise & Simulation Directorate (SESD) to discuss this organization that provides commanders with simulations supported training environments preparing for large scale combat operations. This is a vital training opportunity to be successful on the battlefield. Not only do their discussions provide leaders with the benefits and operations of SESD, but they provide insight into new ways to train formations. This includes their very own designed board game, “Sinews of War” to train leaders in a cost-effective manner on sustainment operations. Resources and references described within the episode include: o Plan Orange – https://www.history.navy.mil/browse-by-topic/wars-conflicts-and-operations/world-war-ii/1941/prelude.html o FM 4-0, FM 6-0, & ADP 5-0 – https://armypubs.army.mil/ o CALL “How to Master Wargaming” 20-06 – https://rdl.train.army.mil/catalog-ws/view/CALL-20-06-Audiobook/index.html For more information on SESD, please visit: o SESD Public Website - https://usacac.army.mil/Organizations/Combined-Arms-Center-Training-CAC-T/National-Simulation-Center-NSC/Logistics-Exercise-Simulation-Directorate-LESD o SESD CAC Website - https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/TR-CAC-CACT-NSC-LESD To contact SESD directly, email them at: usarmy.gregg-adams.tradoc.mbx.sesd-operations@army.mil

The LOGSTAT: The Future of Transportation in a World of Agile Sustainment Jul 31, 2025

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Episode #14: CPT Garett Pyle meets with COL William Arnold, who serves as the 34th Chief of Transportation, to discuss how the Transportation Corps is modernizing to meet the challenges and adapting in a technology-driven world of agile sustainment. In celebration of the 83rd birthday of the Transportation Corps, they analyze all these new initiatives and how they are truly a game changer for sustainment operations. This episode serves as the foundation for future episodes on each specific initiative. Episode Links: o Transportation Corps Website: https://transportation.army.mil/ o CASCOM Website: https://cascom.army.mil/

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