The LOGSTAT

Episode #63: Our increased reliance on digital technology is changing the manner we conduct sustainment operations. Through a data-driven sustainment system with a focus on predictive logistics and precision sustainment, we will maximize our potential and operational reach. On this episode, CPT Garett Pyle meets with CPT Jonathan Vann to discuss how we manage this data in a contested environment.

Video Podcast DVIDS Link: https://www.dvidshub.net/podcast/679/the-logstat-video-podcast

Episode #62: Base clusters are a developing concept that every unit is testing out to see which organizational style works the most efficient for them. The driving force is that base clusters increase our mobility, are lighter, and maximize our survivability through dispersion compared to the base formations of the past. A large focus for this concept has been on light formations, but armored brigade combat teams (ABCT) are testing them out now as well. Thus, on this episode CPT Garett Pyle meets with MAJ Bobby Leeman, 2ABCT 3ID SPO, to discuss distributed logistics in the ABCT fight, C2 across base clusters, and how to plan sustainment efficiently in the ABCT.

ATP 4-90 BSB, Brigade Support Battalion, January 2026: https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN45712-ATP_4-90-000-WEB-1.pdf

CASCOM YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CASCOM1/videos

Video Podcast Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCn4VhOMJ9s

Episode #61: Sustainment in the U.S. Army Special Operations Forces (ARSOF) has its own unique challenges and opportunities which begins with the group support battalion (GSB). Throughout this episode CPT Garett Pyle discusses how sustainment in SOF compares to the regular Army with LTC James Broadie, Commander of the 10th GSB and CPT Heidy Shi, Deputy SPO of the 10th GSB. They analyze the role the GSB plays, how they are adapting to meet the challenges of large scale combat operations, and talent management for those interested in joining SOF.

CASCOM YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CASCOM1/videos

Video Podcast Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6051OaepwM0

Episode #60: The Sustainment Enterprise is forging a new beginning in the world of data expertise and institutionalizing this skillset through the establishment of a new skill identifier (SI). This innovative SI, which is the Sustainment Functional Data Analyst (L9), is not only a career enhancer but is also a combat multiplier for individuals in any unit to leverage data as a strategic asset. Thus, CPT Garett Pyle meets with CPT Kyle Weinerth of the Logistics Proponency Office, to discuss this SI and the various direct commissioning programs available to Logisticians.

Additional Resources:

ASU Homepage: https://home.army.mil/lee/units-tenants/cascom/asu

Email: [email protected]

LOGPRO Website: https://asu.army.mil/logpro/

CASCOM YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CASCOM1/videos

Video Podcast Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuNJzKYYYhc

Episode #59: As America celebrates its 250th birthday this Fourth of July, CPT Garett Pyle meets with CSM James LaFratta, the CASCOM CSM, to discuss how sustainers can be more tactical in all their operations. Through their dialogue they present how leaders need to implement more tactical training at all levels and ways to achieve that goal.

CASCOM Homepage: https://home.army.mil/lee/units-tenants/cascom

Line of Departure: https://www.lineofdeparture.army.mil/

CASCOM YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CASCOM1/videos

Video Podcast Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okWEFCA44AI

Episode #58: The world of logistics is ever changing, and the Army Sustainment University (ASU) continues to be at the cutting edge with instructing the next generation of logisticians. This episode builds off Episode 2 “The Future of ASU,” Episode 4 “The Next Generation of LOG BOLC,” and Episode 11 “On a Tactical Level of LOG BOLC” to bring you the next evolution of not only the innovations at ASU but the entire Logistics Corps as a whole. To guide the conversation, CPT Garett Pyle sits down with COL Daniel Horn, the commandant of ASU, to discuss all of this and much more.

• ASU Homepage: https://home.army.mil/lee/units-tenants/cascom/asu

• CASCOM Homepage: https://home.army.mil/lee/units-tenants/cascom

• Updated Army Sustainment Professional Bulletin Homepage: https://www.army.mil/ARMYSUSTAINMENT

• CASCOM YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CASCOM1/videos

• Video Podcast Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AS8XiR979n4&t=90s

Episode #57: Healthy nutrition is the foundation for a Soldier to reach their peak performance. What we put into our bodies will determine the output we are able to achieve. Thus, over the years the Army has sought to provide the force with the most nutritious meals while ensuring Soldiers can choose the meals that taste the best to them. To achieve this, the Go for Green initiative provides a color-coding system for Soldiers to decide which foods to consume in the dining facilities. On this episode, CPT Garett Pyle meets with MAJ Christin Jessen and Denise Laursen to provide a better understanding to how Soldiers should fuel their bodies and the importance of nutrition.

Additional Resources:

o Go for Green (G4G) – is a joint service performance-nutrition initiative that improves the food environment where Service Members live and work. G4G promotes better food and beverage selections with the aim of optimizing performance, readiness, and health. https://www.hprc-online.org/nutrition/go-green

o Human Performance Resources by CHAMP (HPRC) – provides evidence-based resources to help Service Members and their families optimize their performance and reach total fitness. https://www.hprc-online.org/

o Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) – takes a holistic approach to fitness by addressing five readiness domains (physical, mental, nutrition, sleep, and spiritual), understanding that each domain impacts the others, so we need to educate our Soldiers and provide them the resources needed to maximize their performance on and off the battlefield. https://h2f.army.mil/

o Armed Forces Wellness Centers – Provides innovative and evidence-based health promotion programs and services that facilitate readiness and resiliency across the Warfighter population. https://warfighterwellness.org/armed-forces-wellness-centers/

Episode #56: Making the transition from company grade to field grade for an officer begins with their next chapter of education. The core of this Intermediate Level Education (ILE) for Army majors is located at Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas at the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (CGSC). For future students heading off to the course, CPT Garett Pyle meets with MAJ Steven Shak, a recent CGSC student, to discuss what sustainment students should expect at resident CGSC and how they can prepare to be successful while at ILE.

U.S. Army CGSC Homepage: https://www.army.mil/CGSC

Episode #55: Transformation in Contact (TiC) has revolutionized the modern battlefield as units have integrated a wild variety of new technology into their formations. As we move from TiC 1.0 to TiC 2.0, we continue to see an assortment of structural changes to units and how they adapt to the modern battlefield. This opportunity to experiment and innovate is increasing our lethality at a record rate with each unit providing its own lessons learned to share with the community. Thus, on this episode, CPT Garett Pyle meets with MAJ Patrick Smith, the 703d Brigade Support Battalion (BSB) executive officer, to discuss how an armored brigade combat team (ABCT) BSB has integrated lessons learned from other TiC units and applied them to ABCT sustainment operations.

Check out the Army TiC Homepage for other TiC News Stories : https://www.army.mil/transformingincontact

Episode #54: “Contested Logistics” is a recent buzz word that has been thrown around with the definition being contested over the years. FM 4-0, Sustainment Operations published in March 2026, included an entire section on the concept; it outlines what “contested logistics” is and how it impacts operations. However, even before this updated FM was published, leaders across the Army were discussing this and working to truly define the term. One such leader was LTC Jon Michael King, who wrote an article on contested logistics back in February 2024. Thus, to deep dive into contested logistics, CPT Garett Pyle sits down with LTC King as they analyze contested logistics through a variety of different lenses. Through their conversation, we see why professional dialogue is vital to increase our understanding of different concepts and our lethality as warfighters.

Check out the new Line of Departure Mobile App available on Android and Apple.

Link to “Contested Logistics Environment Defined” Article: https://www.army.mil/article/272922/contested_logistics_environment_defined

FM 4-0, Sustainment Operations, March 2026: https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN46157-FM_4-0-000-WEB-1.pdf

CASCOM YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@CASCOM1/videos

Video Podcast Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYmJcFtLZTM