Operations Group, National Training Center

07/21/2026

In accordance with Army Directive 2026-17, this page will deactivate NLT 24 JUL 2026. All are encouraged to follow the below listed pages that will remain active.

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07/08/2026

Under construction on July 7, 2026, the new Fort Irwin, California, apartment complex represents the Army's first-of-its-kind privatized housing initiative for single, junior enlisted Soldiers.

07/07/2026

Podcast now available.....Thinking Inside the Box - The Gauntlet EP36: Rotation 26-05, Lt. Col. Dick, 3LAR (NTC Warrior Chronicles)

In this episode, host Lt. Col. Matthew Schardt, Senior Trainer of Operations Group sits down with Lt. Col. John Dick, 3rd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marines Division, to discuss Rotation 26-05 and what role they played training alongside the 3rd Cavalry Regiment. They talk about the overall mission of 3rd LAR, lessons learned from this joint force integration, some of the challenges they faced, and how they overcame them.

Listen at...
https://www.dvidshub.net/audio/92646/thinking-inside-box-gauntlet-ep36-rotation-26-05-lt-col-dick-3lar-ntc-warrior-chronicles

Want to know more?

We encourage you to watch our TAC Talk series on YouTube at
https://www.youtube.com/-operationsgroupntc

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Thinking Inside the Box – The Gauntlet, part of the NTC Warrior Chronicles, brings you interviews with the United States Army’s experts in combined arms maneuver, the Observer Coach Trainers (OC/Ts) of Operations Group, at the National Training Center (NTC), Fort Irwin, California. In this episo...

07/07/2026

OPS Call time…..

Operations Group Critter Teams gathered on June 22, 2026, for the traditional end of rotation OPS Call.

Col. Ian Lauer, Commander of Operations Group recognized soldiers for excellence shown during Rotation 26-06.
And…the Paddle goes to……The Cobra Team
U.S. Army photos Spc. Hampton

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06/21/2026

That’s a Wrap!!! National Training Center/Fort Irwin Rotation 26-08 concluded on June 19, 2026.

Over the past week the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division conducted defensive, breaching and sustainment operations; and attacked to seize objectives.

Rotations at the National Training Center ensures that the U.S. Army remains versatile, responsive, and consistently available for current and future contingencies.

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06/17/2026

Between June 13 and June 15, 2026, the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division continued Force-on-Force training operations at the National Training Center/Fort Irwin during Rotation 26-08. They convoyed through the training area, conducted vehicle maintenance, reconnaissance, and radar operations, attacked to seize an objective; and established a hasty defense. They have now moved into live fire operations.

Force on Force (FoF) training in the Army is a critical method for simulating combat scenarios, enhancing soldier readiness, and adapting to modern warfare challenges.

Keeping checking back if you WANT TO SEE MORE...

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06/15/2026

Podcast now available..... Thinking Inside the Box - The Gauntlet EP35: Rotation 26-02, Lt. Col. Martin, 3-16 FA (NTC Warrior Chronicles)

In this episode, host Lt. Col. Justin Cuff, Field Artillery Senior Trainer of Operations Group sits down with Lt. Col. Tim Matrin, 3rd Battery, 16th Field Artillery Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division Artillery, to discuss how Rotation 26-02 differed from a typical NTC Rotation. They talk about Transformation in Contact, the rapid changes to the Battalion, launch effects platoons, importance of drone capabilities, sustainment, and training the fundamentals at home station. Lt. Col Martin closes with some of his personal advice and to leaders coming to the NTC.

Listen at...
https://www.dvidshub.net/audio/90982/thinking-inside-box-gauntlet-ep32-rotation-26-01-2-3-fa-ntc-warrior-chronicles

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinking-inside-the-box-the-gauntlet-ep35-rotation-26/id1683599562?i=1000772602307

Want to know more?

We encourage you to watch our TAC Talk series on YouTube at
https://www.youtube.com/-operationsgroupntc

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Podcast Episode · Thinking Inside the Box - The Gauntlet · June 14 · 33m

06/15/2026

Rotation 26-08 continues at the National Training Center/Fort Irwin as the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division conducted resupply, attacks on an objective, HIMARS transport, and defensive preparations and operations; pulled security; and performed simulated medical evacuations.

The Large-Scale Combat Operations (LSCO) training objectives are established to challenge and enhance readiness of an Armored Brigade Combat Team, preparing them to win the first fight of the next war.

Keeping checking back if you WANT TO SEE MORE...

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06/14/2026

Now available......
TAC Talks EP18: Sustainment Rehearsal “A Way” (NTC Warrior Chronicles)

Operations Group TAC Talks, part of NTC Warrior Chronicles, is a video series discussing best practices from the experts in combined arms maneuver, the Observer, Coach/Trainers (OCTs) at the National Training Center/Fort Irwin (NTC).

In this episode of Operations Group TAC Talks, Lt. Col. Eric Shockley, Senior Tactical Sustainment Trainer, talks about A Way to conduct a Brigade level Sustainment Rehearsal and how it is relevant to similar rehearsals from the Battalion level and up to the Division level. He discusses ways to brief during a rehearsal and gives examples and mock vignettes that provide important things to rehearse.

Check it out on the following links…

https://www.dvidshub.net/video/1008844/tac-talks-ep18-sustainment-rehearsal-way-ntc-warrior-chronicles

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PFZvbnJubk

Be sure to subscribe to stay updated with the latest from Operations Group, NTC Observer, Coach / Trainers.
https://www.youtube.com/-operationsgroupntc
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinking-inside-the-box-the-gauntlet/id1683599562

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Operations Group TAC Talks, part of NTC Warrior Chronicles, is a vi...

06/12/2026

Now available......
TAC Talks EP17: Nothing at Rest- Combined Arms Operations (NTC Warrior Chronicles)

Operations Group TAC Talks, part of NTC Warrior Chronicles, is a video series discussing best practices from the experts in combined arms maneuver, the Observer, Coach/Trainers (OCTs) at the National Training Center/Fort Irwin (NTC).

In this episode of Operations Group TAC Talks, Lt. Col. Duke Reim, Senior Trainer, talks about Combined Arms Operations tactics, techniques and procedures about leaving “Nothing at Rest”. He gives the rotational unit a starting point to help generate discussions and ensure they leave Nothing at rest to defeat our adversaries. Topics covered are how to synchronize across warfighting; running estimates and reporting; command posts; and best practices for battlefield circulation.

Check it out on the following links…
https://www.dvidshub.net/video/1008842/tac-talks-ep17-nothing-rest-combined-arms-operations-ntc-warrior-chronicles

https://youtu.be/MaNqOWFvRas

Be sure to subscribe to stay updated with the latest from Operations Group, NTC Observer, Coach / Trainers.
https://www.youtube.com/-operationsgroupntc
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinking-inside-the-box-the-gauntlet/id1683599562

, , U.S. Army, U.S. Army Transformation and Training Command, Combined Arms Command, Center for Army Lessons Learned, Fort Irwin

Operations Group TAC Talks, part of NTC Warrior Chronicles, is a vi...