My guest today is Brad Crawford. Brad is a U.S. Army veteran who volunteers in Ukraine as a combat adviser and trainer, helping rebuild and train Ukrainian military units. We discuss training the Ukrainian Army, drones, battlefield adaption, lessons learned from this war, and more!
The Tactical Combat Advisory Group website:
TCAGUkraine.org
Content:
00:00 Introduction and Overview of Volunteer Training in Ukraine
03:39 Challenges and Support for Training Efforts
06:52 Training Methodologies and Tactical Approaches
10:15 Capturing Lessons Learned and Adapting Training
13:46 Communication and Language Barriers in Training
17:22 The Evolution of Drone Warfare and Its Impact
20:55 Integrating Drone Training into Combat Scenarios
24:39 Leadership Training and Staff Development
28:09 Real-Life Experiences and Stories from the Frontlines
35:13 The Resilience of Soldiers in Combat
36:01 Understanding ITAR and Training Regulations
39:19 The Effectiveness of Training in Ukraine
44:09 Decentralizing Training for Greater Impact
48:53 Operational Security and Public Perception