#64 You can’t put a price tag on it. A conversation about life experiences that shaped a vision for taking care of People, Winning at what matters, and Transforming to be the best in the world. w/ Tyler Patterson

A Vision for an organization does not come overnight or easily. It comes after years of experience, both failures and successes. Implementing a vision is a whole new challenge. In this conversation with Tyler Patterson, we discuss how the history of the Wolfhounds and his life experiences shaped the process for encoding success and creating a culture that People are proud to be part of.      

Tyler is currently the battalion commander of the 2nd Battalion “Wolfhounds,” 27th Infantry, 3rd Mobile Brigade, of the 25th Infantry Division at Schofield Barracks.  

We hope you enjoy today’s conversation with Tyler Patterson. 

Key points: 

•People (0:31-0:46): Focuses on investing in personnel, providing challenging training, and supporting them through both hardships and successes.
•Win (0:46-1:04): Emphasizes setting clear objectives and fostering a competitive culture, recognizing that winning is ingrained in the battalion's DNA.
•Transform (1:06-1:20): Identifies key areas where the battalion aims to be world-class, such as H2F, lethal small UAS (Unmanned Aerial Systems) tactical employment, and attack capabilities.
•Early Life and Military Journey (7:09-11:00): Patterson grew up in Texas, the middle child in a family of six. His childhood was marked by large family gatherings and a love for sports, especially wrestling, which shaped his high school experience and introduced him to West Point.
•West Point Experience (11:00-16:50): Patterson describes his time at West Point, entering in 2001 and experiencing 9/11 just months into his training, which brought a heightened sense of purpose to military service. He walked onto the wrestling team, which provided a crucial support system and outlet.
•Branch and Duty Station Selection (16:52-29:20): He explains that his decision to branch infantry was heavily influenced by his closest friends, many of whom he met while training for the Combat Diver Qualification Course (CDQC). He shares a humorous anecdote about how he and a friend managed to secure their desired first duty station in the 25th Infantry Division in Hawaii despite initial resistance.
•First Deployment to Iraq (2006-2008 Surge) (29:20-35:20): Patterson details his challenging 15-month deployment to Iraq as a platoon leader in Alpha Company, 2-27, during the surge. He describes the intense and kinetic environment in Houija, the major threats faced (snipers, IEDs, rocket launchers), and the significant losses experienced by the Wolfhounds. He also highlights the heroism of soldie

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