The LOGSTAT

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: usarmy.lee.asu.mbx.logpro@army.mil
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