"Thinking Inside the Box" brings you interviews with the United States Army's experts in combined arms maneuver, the Observer Coach Trainers (OC/Ts) of Operations Group, at the National Training Center (NTC), Fort Irwin, California.

Thinking Inside the Box - The Gauntlet
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"Thinking Inside the Box" brings you interviews with the United States Army's experts in combined arms maneuver, the Observer Coach Trainers (OC/Ts) of Operations Group, at the National Training Center (NTC), Fort Irwin, California.
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Recent Episodes

June 14, 2026
Thinking Inside the Box - The Gauntlet EP35: Rotation 26-02, Lt. Col. Martin, 3-16 FA (NTC Warrior Chronicles)
Host Lt. Col. Justin Cuff interviews Lt. Col. Tim Martin about the unique aspects of Rotation 26-02, highlighting transformation, drone capabilities, and fundamental training for leaders.

May 15, 2026
Thinking Inside the Box - The Gauntlet EP34: Rotation 26-06 2-1ID (CSM Huckleby and CSM Deleon) (NTC Warrior Chronicles)
Command Sgt. Major Gary Kurtzhals interviews Command Sgt. Major Jacob Huckleby and Command Sgt. Major Mike Deleon about the NCO Corps' tangibles, intangibles, culture, and traditions.

April 20, 2026
Thinking Inside the Box - The Gauntlet EP32: Through the Lens of a Maneuver Battalion, Applying Fundamentals to the Planning and Preparation Process (NTC Warrior Chronicles)
Lt. Col. Trinidad Chavez interviews Capt. Abreu, Capt. Hansen, and Sgt. First Class Essig on applying maneuver fundamentals to planning and preparation for NTC success.
36 total episodes available with 20 transcripts
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Lt Col James Small
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