This is part two of a two-part episode focused on Special Operations Force Integration Interoperability and Interdependence, lessons learn at the Detachment and Company level, educating the National Training Center Operations Group on SOF capabilities and SOF’s role in Large Scale Combat Operations. SOF units, chiefly Special Forces Companies (Advanced Operating Base or AOB) conducted numerous rotations annually at the National Training Center and Joint Readiness Training Center working along side of conventional forces. In this episode SFC Gilgenast shares his experiences working as the Burro Team Operations NCO and later Sergeant Major.

- understanding your regimental history, SF history through knives: V-42, Fairbairn, Yarbrough

- knowing OSS, 1SSF, and other Special Operations forces that came before Special Forces

- appreciating SOF/SF history and the people and families that came before the current generation

- work life balance in SF, understanding what is important and knowing when to devote time to your family and when you need to devote time to work

- know when you need to take care of ourselves and family, so you don’t get burnt out

- re-charging through a hobby to be a better Soldier and Leader

- using a hobby or business to increase time management and leadership abilities

- prepare yourself for when you will leave the military

- continue to develop your knowledge and skills of being a Soldier and Leader through self study

To provide feedback please email the host, CPT Rich, at [email protected].

Produced, edited, and sound engineering by Micah Popp of Salty Sounds