Meet Kevin Simpson, MPW's dedicated Maintenance Manager with a lifelong passion for mechanics. From military service to managing a fleet, he ensures MPW's heavy equipment stays running smoothly. Read his full story and insights on managing maintenance here: https://bit.ly/4bHGTCx
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Instructor in the Department of Strategy and Doctrine at the US Army Warrant Officer Career College, Warrant Officer Historical Foundation 2023 Fellow and Season 3 Host of COHORT W
1-3 represent best practices (processes) found in doctrine, but 4 is a reflection on the importance of our focus on the Human Dimension and developing human peak performance TOWARDS those best practices. Teaching MDMP to WO candidates, I concentrate heavily on Products leading Processes that develop more Products that inform subsequent iterative Processes… I may insert a column for each step about facilitating Performance: teaching FM 5-0 and FM 6-0 through the lens of TP 525-8-2 and TP 525-3-3/ADP 6-0
Yesterday, I had the privilege of representing the 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team (“Mountain Warriors”) in a Combined Arms Rehearsal (CAR) as part of our preparations for an upcoming training exercise with the 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson. “The CAR stands out as the most potent method for fostering shared understanding among units. It not only readies us for intricate operations but also optimizes time by allowing concurrent subordinate rehearsals and pre-combat checks.” Here are some key points from the feedback provided by our leadership after the rehearsal: 1. Flexibility and Synchronization: The CAR presents an opportunity to synchronize the plan fully and pinpoint friction points. It's essential to embrace flexibility and encourage appropriate dialogue rather than adhering rigidly to a script. 2. Active Engagement: It's crucial to ensure that all participants have a clear view and active involvement in the CAR. Every attendee should leave with an enhanced ability to visualize and articulate the operation. 3. Validation of Fighting Products: Seize the opportunity to validate critical fighting products, particularly the Decision Support Matrix (DSM) and Synchronization Matrix (SYNCMAT), with a specific emphasis on the SYNCMAT. This matrix efficiently organizes operations by unit, task, and purpose across time, ensuring coherence and clarity in execution. 4. Last but not least, ergonomics and efficiency are important, many times the CAR undermines itself by not facilitating human focus and understanding. What are your thoughts? TTPs?
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The importance of ensuring you listen to those you lead.
I had the honor last week of awarding Corporal Barbieri, Truck Company, Headquarters Battalion, 2d Marine Division the Meritorious Service Medal. No, this isn't a typo!! According to the Marine Corps' Awards Branch, our motivator is only the second Corporal (since at least 2008 when our awards system was integrated online), to receive this level award. Now many are probably wondering, what jaw-dropping achievement resulted in a Corporal receiving an MSM? Before I answer... here's where the story becomes even more interesting: Technically he was a Lance Corporal at the time of his achievements!! So the real question is how did a Lance Corporal become the first to receive an MSM? As captured in his summary of action and citation, Corporal Barbieri identified the a critical need to properly replace the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle's (JLTV) steering column in order to prevent future catastrophic failures that were likely to result in loss of life or equipment. Through his own initiative, he began working with Oshkosh Truck Corporation, the United States Army, and the Marine Corps Program Offices where he then identified numerous additional shortfalls and inconsistencies throughout the original fielded technical manual for the JLTV family of vehicles. Corporal Barbieri then stunned their engineers with his brilliance and change proposals for both fabrication of new vehicle components and for updating the electronic maintenance manuals that are now published and being fielded by the program office across all military branches of service. All in all, Marine Corps Systems Command has verified (using approved acquisition and cost saving tables) that Corporal Barbieri's redesigns have reduced massive amounts of maintenance downtime, improved operating costs, while also substantially improving the safety of both the maintenance and operation of the JLTV to the jaw-dropping amount of $140M saved across the Department of Defense and an estimated reduction of 900,000 maintenance hours annually. So please join me in congratulating Corporal Barbieri for his exceptional professionalism, personal initiative, and selfless dedication, and for becoming the Marine Corps' second Corporal to receive an MSM.
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Yesterday, I had the privilege of representing the 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team (“Mountain Warriors”) in a Combined Arms Rehearsal (CAR) as part of our preparations for an upcoming training exercise with the 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson. “The CAR stands out as the most potent method for fostering shared understanding among units. It not only readies us for intricate operations but also optimizes time by allowing concurrent subordinate rehearsals and pre-combat checks.” Here are some key points from the feedback provided by our leadership after the rehearsal: 1. Flexibility and Synchronization: The CAR presents an opportunity to synchronize the plan fully and pinpoint friction points. It's essential to embrace flexibility and encourage appropriate dialogue rather than adhering rigidly to a script. 2. Active Engagement: It's crucial to ensure that all participants have a clear view and active involvement in the CAR. Every attendee should leave with an enhanced ability to visualize and articulate the operation. 3. Validation of Fighting Products: Seize the opportunity to validate critical fighting products, particularly the Decision Support Matrix (DSM) and Synchronization Matrix (SYNCMAT), with a specific emphasis on the SYNCMAT. This matrix efficiently organizes operations by unit, task, and purpose across time, ensuring coherence and clarity in execution. 4. Last but not least, ergonomics and efficiency are important, many times the CAR undermines itself by not facilitating human focus and understanding. What are your thoughts? TTPs?
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The nation’s critical industrial base must be revitalized if we are to continue our unparalleled military advantage. Perhaps no one knows this better than our veterans, who deployed on the ships, submarines, and aircraft built and maintained by these critical partners in industry. Your career in uniform will come to an end, but your service and commitment doesn’t have to. Reinvest the earnings of your service back into the nation’s defense and improve the next generation of platforms as you improved our military for the next generation who will man those platforms.
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Awards should never be based on rank...
I had the honor last week of awarding Corporal Barbieri, Truck Company, Headquarters Battalion, 2d Marine Division the Meritorious Service Medal. No, this isn't a typo!! According to the Marine Corps' Awards Branch, our motivator is only the second Corporal (since at least 2008 when our awards system was integrated online), to receive this level award. Now many are probably wondering, what jaw-dropping achievement resulted in a Corporal receiving an MSM? Before I answer... here's where the story becomes even more interesting: Technically he was a Lance Corporal at the time of his achievements!! So the real question is how did a Lance Corporal become the first to receive an MSM? As captured in his summary of action and citation, Corporal Barbieri identified the a critical need to properly replace the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle's (JLTV) steering column in order to prevent future catastrophic failures that were likely to result in loss of life or equipment. Through his own initiative, he began working with Oshkosh Truck Corporation, the United States Army, and the Marine Corps Program Offices where he then identified numerous additional shortfalls and inconsistencies throughout the original fielded technical manual for the JLTV family of vehicles. Corporal Barbieri then stunned their engineers with his brilliance and change proposals for both fabrication of new vehicle components and for updating the electronic maintenance manuals that are now published and being fielded by the program office across all military branches of service. All in all, Marine Corps Systems Command has verified (using approved acquisition and cost saving tables) that Corporal Barbieri's redesigns have reduced massive amounts of maintenance downtime, improved operating costs, while also substantially improving the safety of both the maintenance and operation of the JLTV to the jaw-dropping amount of $140M saved across the Department of Defense and an estimated reduction of 900,000 maintenance hours annually. So please join me in congratulating Corporal Barbieri for his exceptional professionalism, personal initiative, and selfless dedication, and for becoming the Marine Corps' second Corporal to receive an MSM.
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At the time LCPL (E-3), now CPL is awarded the Meritorious Defense Medal. A medal you only see on the ribbon rack of command-level E-9s and O-5+. Why does he get one? This Marine, most likely still in his first contract (< 6 years in), identified discrepancies with a piece of equipment he repairs and maintains. A discrepancy that could have killed or injured fellow Marines. THEN aided the OEM in redesign for greater Safety, Maintainability and Reliability. Even helped revise the Maintenance Manual so other techs like himself could follow it accordingly. I love doing 3 things here: 1 - Talking about Manufacturing. 2 - Talking about the Military. 3 - Talking about my experience in both and how universal our problems are. For my Manufacturers. This is a prime example of the knowledge your operators and maintainers possess. We are world-class at fixing problems at the lowest level. However, there are times when those problems need to be addressed and corrected at a higher level. Items that could impact not just our plant/battalion, but those in other areas utilizing similar equipment. What should you take from this? Empower your frontline team to solve their problems. Listen to them when they feel the need to inform you of bigger issues. Support them in seeing the corrective actions through. Finally, if this is behavior you want others to emulate, then you must award/recognize it, accordingly.
I had the honor last week of awarding Corporal Barbieri, Truck Company, Headquarters Battalion, 2d Marine Division the Meritorious Service Medal. No, this isn't a typo!! According to the Marine Corps' Awards Branch, our motivator is only the second Corporal (since at least 2008 when our awards system was integrated online), to receive this level award. Now many are probably wondering, what jaw-dropping achievement resulted in a Corporal receiving an MSM? Before I answer... here's where the story becomes even more interesting: Technically he was a Lance Corporal at the time of his achievements!! So the real question is how did a Lance Corporal become the first to receive an MSM? As captured in his summary of action and citation, Corporal Barbieri identified the a critical need to properly replace the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle's (JLTV) steering column in order to prevent future catastrophic failures that were likely to result in loss of life or equipment. Through his own initiative, he began working with Oshkosh Truck Corporation, the United States Army, and the Marine Corps Program Offices where he then identified numerous additional shortfalls and inconsistencies throughout the original fielded technical manual for the JLTV family of vehicles. Corporal Barbieri then stunned their engineers with his brilliance and change proposals for both fabrication of new vehicle components and for updating the electronic maintenance manuals that are now published and being fielded by the program office across all military branches of service. All in all, Marine Corps Systems Command has verified (using approved acquisition and cost saving tables) that Corporal Barbieri's redesigns have reduced massive amounts of maintenance downtime, improved operating costs, while also substantially improving the safety of both the maintenance and operation of the JLTV to the jaw-dropping amount of $140M saved across the Department of Defense and an estimated reduction of 900,000 maintenance hours annually. So please join me in congratulating Corporal Barbieri for his exceptional professionalism, personal initiative, and selfless dedication, and for becoming the Marine Corps' second Corporal to receive an MSM.
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Cost schedule and performance needs to be reimagined!!! This Marine drove down cost, accelerated schedule, and enhanced performance! He was VERY appropriately awarded for his actions. THIS is how we should judge everyone in Budget, acquistion, program management etc. fields!
I had the honor last week of awarding Corporal Barbieri, Truck Company, Headquarters Battalion, 2d Marine Division the Meritorious Service Medal. No, this isn't a typo!! According to the Marine Corps' Awards Branch, our motivator is only the second Corporal (since at least 2008 when our awards system was integrated online), to receive this level award. Now many are probably wondering, what jaw-dropping achievement resulted in a Corporal receiving an MSM? Before I answer... here's where the story becomes even more interesting: Technically he was a Lance Corporal at the time of his achievements!! So the real question is how did a Lance Corporal become the first to receive an MSM? As captured in his summary of action and citation, Corporal Barbieri identified the a critical need to properly replace the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle's (JLTV) steering column in order to prevent future catastrophic failures that were likely to result in loss of life or equipment. Through his own initiative, he began working with Oshkosh Truck Corporation, the United States Army, and the Marine Corps Program Offices where he then identified numerous additional shortfalls and inconsistencies throughout the original fielded technical manual for the JLTV family of vehicles. Corporal Barbieri then stunned their engineers with his brilliance and change proposals for both fabrication of new vehicle components and for updating the electronic maintenance manuals that are now published and being fielded by the program office across all military branches of service. All in all, Marine Corps Systems Command has verified (using approved acquisition and cost saving tables) that Corporal Barbieri's redesigns have reduced massive amounts of maintenance downtime, improved operating costs, while also substantially improving the safety of both the maintenance and operation of the JLTV to the jaw-dropping amount of $140M saved across the Department of Defense and an estimated reduction of 900,000 maintenance hours annually. So please join me in congratulating Corporal Barbieri for his exceptional professionalism, personal initiative, and selfless dedication, and for becoming the Marine Corps' second Corporal to receive an MSM.
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Today begins the time honored tradition of Sailors embarking down the path of Chief Petty Officer Initiation. This process is arguably a time in an enlisted Sailor's career that will never be forgotten and relationships formed that will last a lifetime. For those who are not accustomed with our tradition, simple put: its very goal is to breakdown the men and women who walk through the doors on day one, put them to a rigorous process that will challenge them, stress them, and then reforge them into the leader that the Navy needs for what's looming over the horizon. As I enter my 18th year of molding the next generation of Chiefs, there are only two areas that I focus on: warfighting and heritage. As a military fighting force first, if we are not focused on preparing our leaders to handle the reality of what warfighting actually looks like (launching missiles, deploying boots on ground, or even just being able to navigate personal/personnel conflicts), then our failures tomorrow will be linked to our compliancy today. If we do not educate and place emphasis on our past (both victories and hard lessons learned), history has demonstrated that she loves to play the same record time and time again. This process also serves to reinvigorate those of us who have been in the Chief's Mess for some time. It's an opportunity to break from the norm, train the next generation, and reconnect with Goats in the retired Mess. The daily grind of being 'the Chief' is not sexy. Long hours, unplanned fires to put out, and being the group that is leaned on when things go sideways. BUT, the reward comes in seeing hard working Sailors climb the ranks, being able to help someone through a challenging issue, helping a family because it's the right thing to do, or simply sharing a great sea story with a Shipmate. I will miss this when my time comes to hang up my uniform for the last time but until that day, here's to another great season of making Chiefs. Cheers.
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Why don't elite soldiers and Navy SEALs have physiques like Dwayne Johnson or Vin Diesel? The bodybuilder physique is good for two things, moving heavy weight and looking good on stage. Soldiers, especially in Special Operations need to do much more than simply lift heavy weight. It is much more of an endurance event than anything else. During my time in Special Forces, I went out on many combat operations, many of them were period of darkness raids with a helicopter infil. We would typically get dropped off 1–3k away from the objective then walk, with around 90–110 lbs of gear, to where we need to be. Once we get there you are clearing the objective with this weight on your back but at a slower pace. After the objective has been cleared and whatever the main objective of the mission is complete, you walk back to a Helicopter Landing Zone to be picked up. This type of physical output is low and slow. You are carrying heavy weight but simply walking for hours on end and are under the 90–110 lb load for 6–8 hours depending on the mission. The individuals who look like Dwayne Johnson or Vin Diesel do very poorly in this environment. Not because they can’t carry the weight (they clearly can) but they don’t have the endurance to maintain it over a long period of time, often in a very hot environment. Excess muscle is very expensive when it comes to energy consumption and the ‘Ironman’ body-types perform much better in this environment. Read more>>> https://lnkd.in/giDt8uFP
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Aircrew Flight Equipment/Aircraft Wreckage Analyst at Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency
A major unseen benefit of the Block IIIs that is not directly combat-related is an increase in lifespan. Military aircraft rack up lots of flight time between training and deployments, and every extra hour they can spend flying and fighting counts. The Block III Hornets are projected to have a service life around 4,000 hours greater than their Block II counterparts, increasing their total life from 6,000 to 10,000 hours.
Boeing's F/A-18 Block III Super Hornet Fighter Is Almost Unstoppable
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