The LOGSTAT

Episode #72: What does Army maintenance look like on the future battlefield? In this episode, MAJ Denaro meets with Mr. Jeffrey A. Martin to discuss Multi-Domain Operations Maintenance (MDO-M) and how the concept could transform the way the Army repairs, sustains, and generates combat power. As a retired Chief Warrant Officer Five with 50 collective years of Army maintenance experience, Mr. Martin...

Episode #71: This podcast launched on February 18, 2025, and CPT Garett Pyle has been the voice with 72 published episodes with just under 2,800 minutes of content. Each week we analyzed new developments, discussed current trends, and forged the path ahead for the next generation of sustainment Soldiers. Now it is time for CPT Pyle to pass the torch to the next Sustainment Center of Excellence Har...

Episode #70: For anyone who could not attend Sustainment Week 2026 in person, CPT Garett Pyle brings some of the various table set ups to you. He meets with various leaders who highlight some of the initiatives and technologies they are bringing to the force. Be sure to check out the video version of this episode using the links below to get the full experience. Video Podcast Apple Podcasts: https...

Episode #69: Closing out our Senior Leader engagements during the Sustainment Week 2026 miniseries, CPT Garett Pyle meets with CSM Jacinto Garza, the CSM of Army Materiel Command, to discuss how the Strong Sergeants initiative is impacting the entire force. “A Strong Sergeant is a leader who is: physically, mentally and emotionally fit; tactically and technically proficient; an expert in maintaini...

Episode #68: On the next episode of the 2026 Sustainment Week Miniseries, CPT Garett Pyle meets with COL Brandon Tackett, Commander of the 28th DSB and G4 of the Ohio Army National Guard to discuss sustainment operations in the National Guard. We analyze the unique role sustainers in the National Guard play in maintaining readiness and supporting the force. This episode provides insight into how t...

Notes – Episode #67: The evolving battlefield has challenged the manner in which we conduct sustainment operations; especially that last mile of logistics. Thus, to support the Transformation in Contact initiative, a new formation, a light support battalion (LSB) has been created to replace the brigade support battalion (BSB) concept. On this episode, CPT Garett Pyle meets with LTC Adam Di Giovann...

Episode #66: Continuing the 2026 Sustainment Week Miniseries, CPT Garett Pyle meets with MG Curtis D. Taylor, the Commanding General of the 1st Armored Division (1AD), to discuss how 1AD completely changed their maintenance culture which increased their operational readiness. Their approach lays the foundation for other units to emulate. Video Podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/...

Episode #65: A follow up to Episode 26 “Leveraging the Power of the Organic Industrial Complex,” CPT Garett Pyle once again meets with COL Denis Fajardo and COL Charles "Andy" Moore to discuss the operational readiness program (ORP) and what this new capability brings to the force. This episode serves as the second installment to our Sustainment Week Miniseries. Our video podcasts are now availabl...

Episode #64: To kick off the next miniseries focusing in on Sustainment Week 2026, CPT Garett Pyle meets with LTG Chris Mohan, the Commanding General of the Army Materiel Command, to discuss various transformations occurring across the sustainment enterprise including the organic industrial base, Army food program, and data management. Video Podcast DVIDS Link: https://www.dvidshub.net/podcast/679...

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....

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 brig...

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 th...

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. Thu...

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...

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 AS...

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 col...

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 s...

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 ra...

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...

Episode #53: Maximizing our survivability through dispersion with the use of base clusters provides multiple benefits to the force. It increases our mobility, facilitates greater concealment, helps mitigate indirect fire, and may enable greater flexibility to position assets forward to extend operational reach. This concept is not restricted to solely sustainment units as they can be applied to a...

Episode #52: Turning in property can be a nightmare with just a few pieces alone. Now add the complexities of a unit deactivating and the entire process can seem overwhelming. However, it doesn’t have to be. The Army has programs to make the turn-in process efficient. If your unit is tasked with a deactivation, you can not only survive but thrive. On this episode, CPT Garett Pyle meets with a unit...

Episode #51: The concept of broadening is a purposeful development of a leader’s capabilities and understanding provided through opportunities internal and external to the Army. There are a variety of different opportunities that exist that can be found through the HRC yearly Broadening Opportunity Programs (BOP) Catalog. To highlight one of the programs, CPT Garett Pyle meets with MAJ Ephesian Po...

Episode #50: On the 50th episode of The LOGSTAT, CPT Garett Pyle closes out the HQDA G-4 miniseries with COL Brandon Grooms, the Strategic Mobility Division Chief in the G-43/5/7 Directorate, and CW5 Mike Love, the Senior Army Watercraft Advisor in the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff G-4, to discuss a new era of global sustainment. There are a magnitude of topics we could discuss under this um...

Episode #49: The next generation of Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment (OCIE) management is here, and this new system, Soldier Equipping Asset Management (SEAM), will revolutionize the way Soldiers manage their property while increasing readiness across the board. On the next episode of the HQDA G-4 miniseries, CPT Garett Pyle meets with COL Adam Seibel, Division Chief Troop Support...

Episode #48: Our first VIDEO podcast! Check out the links below. Property accountability can give anyone nightmares. The time it takes to conduct an inventory seems to be never-ending. Thus, we have continuously told ourselves, “there must be another way?” Well, gone are the days of the physical property book; Soldiers can now leverage mobile capabilities to track the condition and quantity of the...