This is part two of a two-part conversation with MAJ Michael Hitzner discussing Special Forces (SF) Companies (AOBs) and Teams (ODAs) conducting training in Large Scale Combat Operations (LSCO) across multi-domains at the National Training Center (NTC). He shares his extensive experience and observations on how best to approach a Combat Training Center (CTC) rotation and what he has learned from his time here at NTC.

MAJ Hitzner recently finished his two-year tour at the National Training Center, spending a year as the Special Operations Training Detachment AOB-West Operations Officer/Exercise Control. Then his final year as the Officer in Charge of AOB-W. During this time, he conducted over 12 rotations, at NTC, JRTC, and JPMRC, observing and coaching SF AOBs and ODAs.

This episode covers:

- How training for LSCO prepares you for competition missions

- Should NTC or a CTC be used a certification / validation event or a pre-mission training (PMT)?

- A recommendation for using a CTC as a certification / validation event.

- When AOBs and Teams should start to prepare for a CTC rotation.

- How to approach multi-domain operations, including suggested enablers to have with you

- How tactical SOF actions effect the operational and strategic levels

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To provide feedback please email the host, CPT Rich, at weston.rich@socom.mil.

Production, editing, and sound engineering by Micah Popp of Salty Sounds