Episode 177—Special Guest Brad Crawford!

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.orgContent: 00:00 Introduction and Overview of Volunteer Training in Ukraine03:39 Challenges and Support for Training Efforts06:52 Training Methodologies and Tactical Approaches10:15 Capturing Lessons Learned and Adapting Training13:46 Communication and Language Barriers in Training17:22 The Evolution of Drone Warfare and Its Impact20:55 Integrating Drone Training into Combat Scenarios24:39 Leadership Training and Staff Development28:09 Real-Life Experiences and Stories from the Frontlines35:13 The Resilience of Soldiers in Combat36:01 Understanding ITAR and Training Regulations39:19 The Effectiveness of Training in Ukraine44:09 Decentralizing Training for Greater Impact48:53 Operational Security and Public Perception