The LOGSTAT

Episode #38: CPT Garett Pyle meets with MSG David Minder to analyze the new Field Manual (FM) 4-1, which provides a framework for commanders, staffs, and Soldiers at all echelons with an understanding of responsive, integrated, synchronized, continuous, timely, and accurate human resource (HR) support to build and maintain combat power in support of multidomain operations through the two core competencies of manning the force and providing HR services.

Additional Resources:
FM 4-1 Human Resources Support: https://armypubs.army.mil/epubs/DR_pubs/DR_a/ARN44932-FM_4-1-000-WEB-1.pdf

For Publications visit Army Publishing Directorate: https://armypubs.army.mil/

AG Proponent Group Email: [email protected]

AG Proponent SharePoint: https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/teams/S1NETHomePage/SitePages/AG-Proponent-Page.aspx

Episode #37: CPT Garett Pyle meets with LTC Mikhail "MJ" Jackson who serves as the I Corps G4 to discuss the article he wrote that was selected as one of the Chief of Staff of the Army’s (CSA's) Recommended Articles of the Month for April 2025. In this article and through our discussions, LTC Jackson will challenge the notion that being “black” on ammunition is indicative of a critical shortage or potential shortfall in supply. The 2nd Infantry Division Artillery Warfighter Exercise 22-02 showcased how they were able to achieve mission success with all their objectives through unconventional forecasting techniques and in-depth ammunition analysis.

CSA Recommended Monthly Articles: https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Resources/CSA-Recommended-Articles/

Link to “Black on Ammunition, Green on Forecasting” Article: https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/Military-Review/English-Edition-Archives/January-February-2025/Ammunition/

Episode #36: CPT Garett Pyle explores the Army Acquisition Corps and how they provide a unique capability to supporting the overall force while also examining how one can join this community by meeting with MAJ Jessica Gattison, MAJ Tim Hancock, MSG Vladislav Dobin, and SSG Summer McMahon. This episode is chalked full of tips and tricks on how to be successful with transitioning into the Acquisition Corps.

Check out Episode #13, “ATP 4-71: Contracting Support on Demand” with Mr. Keith Beverley & Mr. Jethro Mann as it serves as a supporting episode to the concepts discussed on this one.

Additional resources can be found at the United States Army Acquisition Support Center: https://asc.army.mil/web/

Army OCS Resource Portal: https://armyeitaas.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/TR-SCoE-OCSRP/

JS J4 OCS Connect: https://intelshare.intelink.gov/sites/ocs/SitePages/Home.aspx

Episode #35: To prepare for future deployments, CPT Garett Pyle meets with Dr. Stewart Bentley from the Deployment Process Modernization Office to discuss the deployment trends from FY25 and how units can continue to be successful in deployment operations. Here they discuss the Annual Deployment Trends Report which provides a variety of lessons learned and best practices from across the field from the previous year.

Additional information can be found on the DPMO Website: https://transportation.army.mil/dpmo/index.html

Episode #34: To kick off 2026 with some Warrior Sustainment, CPT Garett Pyle meets with Major General (MG) Sean P. Davis, who is the current Commanding General of the United States Army Combined Arms Support Command (CASCOM) and Sustainment Center of Excellence (SCoE). MG Davis took command of CASCOM/SCoE in November 2025. During this episode he outlines the priorities for sustainment in 2026, what the community has to look forward to, and how we will overcome the challenges we will face in the coming year. Here’s to the year of Lethal Logisticians!

Additional information can be found on the CASCOM website: https://cascom.army.mil/