SFC RICHARD COLON

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SFC RICHARD COLON

• Years in service 12 (active) 8 (res)
• Deployments 3 tours OIF (OIF 2,3 and 5)
• Units 10th Mountain, 25th ID (STRYKER),
• 10th Special Forces Group, 5th Special Forces
• Current assignment US Central Command

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Talking points

• My keys to success
• Systems
• Military vs. Civilian training
• Video

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Keys to success

• Scenario based training
• System/Training development from the Front
• AARs and Follow-up

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Systems

• Force XXI Battle Command Brigade and Below
• Trojan Spirit II
• Long-range advanced scout surveillance system

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Military vs. Civilian training

• Equal in quality
• Stabilized civilian trainers equals better
  training
• Joint training has improved Mil/Civ relations

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not everyone lives in a castle
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not everyone lives in a castle
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VIDEO
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Questions