Ep 293: AFSOC Combat Systems Officer Lt Col Chris Lott

Send us Fan MailWelcome back to the Team Room with the whole squad! This week we have Air Force Special Operations Combat Systems Officer (CSO), Lt Col Chris Lott!In this conversation, Chris shares his journey in the Air Force, from his entry into the ROTC program to becoming a Combat Systems Officer, and his experiences in various different aircraft during his career. He discusses the challenges he faced and the decisions he made along the way. Chris also talks about the mission and role of the U-28s and the importance of their work on the battlefield. Finally, Chris reflects on managing risk in the military and the challenges faced in recent years. The conversation covers topics such as trusting and empowering leaders, managing risk, empowering people to take risks, diversity of background, leadership and delegating, balancing work and family, the culture of the Guard, and advice for joining the Air Force.We hope you enjoyed this one and make sure to follow Danger Close Apparel on Instagram @dangerclose_apparel - make sure to cop a sweet shirt and support the cause and make sure to use code OnesReady at checkout 😎 . 00:00 Aaron does poorly01:26 Background and Entry into the Air Force10:22 Overcoming Challenges and Changing Paths13:32 Transitioning to the Guard15:00 Motivation and Finding the Right Fit17:14 Mission and Role of the U-28s19:01 Importance of U-28s in the Battlefield21:56 Preparing for First Deployment23:52 Challenges of Deployment29:35 Managing Risk and Challenges35:47 Trusting and Empowering Leaders37:13 Managing Risk38:43 Empowering People to Take Risks40:11 Diversity of Background41:08 Leadership and Delegating42:54 Balancing Work and Family46:23 The Culture of the Guard52:23 Danger Close Apparel56:33 Advice for Joining the Air ForceSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page:  HERERegister for our Operator Training Summit:  OperatorTrainingSummit.comFind an Air Force Recruiter: AirForce.comCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code:  ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code):  ATACLeteDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code:  ONESREADYDFND Apparel...