#68 Be Dependable – Do what you say you going to do. A conversation with Adisa "AK" King & Michael Olivas, about what makes their organization so special and how to inspire People to create this feeling for themselves and their teams..

This conversation features Colonel Adisa "AK" King and Command Sergeant Major Michael Olivas of the Bronco Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, discussing the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center (JPMRC) exercise 26-01 and their ongoing efforts in leader development and force validation.

Key takeaways from the discussion include:

• Purpose of Forged in the Pacific and JPMRC The platform aims to inspire leaders and reinvigorate the warrior ethos by bringing together warfighting professionals to strengthen the Army's profession and partnerships (1:42-1:57). JPMRC, as the Army's newest regional combat training center in the Pacific, supports the theater campaign plan by building readiness, strengthening partnerships, and enhancing partner capacity (1:58-2:13). Its ultimate purpose is leader development and validating formations and new equipment (2:20-2:52).
• JPMRC 26-01 Exercise Overview The recent exercise involved over 8,200 participants (potentially up to 20,000) from eight different nations (4:40-5:05). It took place across three islands (Oahu, Hawaii, Wake Island) and involved validating various battalions, 64 different types of technology, and significant drone operations (4:00-4:39). Key game-changers identified from the exercise were mobility, the shortening of the kill chain, proven leadership, and maintaining tempo (5:18-5:39).
• Special Aspects of the Bronco Brigade Colonel King highlights the brigade's strong history of warfighters and the commitment to uphold that legacy, emphasizing the importance of remembering "who you are and whose you are" (6:20-6:59). Command Sergeant Major Olivas points to the sincerity and transparency with which leaders approach problems, fostering an environment where soldiers feel problems get solved (7:58-8:52). The brigade also has a strong following, with former members wanting to return and current members desiring to stay due to the positive culture established by its leaders (9:00-9:40).
• Preparation for JPMRC The brigade's preparation focused on a simple framework: can they deploy, do reconnaissance, fight, and sustain (13:04-13:31)? This framework is broken down into people, equipment, training, and sustaining (13:40-13:53). Sustainment specifically includes medical, maintenance, and money (14:47-14:56). 

Watch this full episode on Youtube at Forged in the Pacific -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuUw1nU6I30

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