IDGA.org's On Point Podcast Series
Government
IDGA.org is an online social media site and portal for members of the Defense and Government community to add, share and communicate with one another. We act as a medium in the defense community in order to promote and communicate their relevant topic. As a social media site we have contributors from all branches of the military and the defense community in the form of blogs, podcasts, columns and webinars. The host Sean still currently serves as a Rifle Platoon Leader with the 181 Infantry (L) in Cambridge, MA.
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IDGA.org is an online social media site and portal for members of the Defense and Government community to add, share and communicate with one another. We act as a medium in the defense community in order to promote and communicate their relevant topic. As a social media site we have contributors from all branches of the military and the defense community in the form of blogs, podcasts, columns and webinars. The host Sean still currently serves as a Rifle Platoon Leader with the 181 Infantry (L) in Cambridge, MA.
Language:
English
Episodes
On Point with Major Elliot Caggins and Bob Galeazzi of PEO Soldier on the M24 Sniper Rifle Upgrades
3/17/2010
Maj. Caggins and Mr. Galeazzi join us to talk about the important upgrades to the M-24 weapons system. The M24 Sniper Weapons System (SWS) has been in the service of the Army for over 20 years and certain upgrades are due to improve the weapon for the warfighters downrange.
Duration:00:17:00
On Point with Mr. Dave Hansen, DPM, JPO MRAP
2/22/2010
Dave joins us today to talk about how the MRAP is redefining the battlefield. He currently serves as the Principal Civilian Deputy Program Manager, Joint Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) Vehicle Program, out of Marine Corps Systems Command. A joint program office, MRAP is an ACAT ID program, responsible for procuring more than 22,000 life-saving vehicles for all four Services and United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM). Dave also led the Source Selection for the MRAP All...
Duration:00:09:32
On Point with LTC William Geesey, PM MC4
2/19/2010
LTC Geesey joins us again to give an update on how Medical Communications for Combat Casualty Care have aided soldiers and service members downrange.
Duration:00:09:40
On Point with Colonel Chris Carlile, Director, UAS Center of Excellence
2/18/2010
Col. Carlile serves as the Director, U.S. Army Unmanned Aircraft Systems Center of Excellence and joins us today to discuss his commands efforts in the UAS spectrum. Col. Carlile is an aviator by trade and brings to the fight his decades of experience in the helo community.
Duration:00:22:41
On Point with LTC Ascura of PEO Soldier on the Surge of CROWS
2/9/2010
LTC Ascura joins us to discuss the CROWS weapon system.
Since January 2007, Lieutenant Colonel Michael A. Ascura has served as Product Manager, Crew Served Weapons, in the Office of Project Manager Soldier Weapons at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, under PEO Soldier. In this assignment, LTC Ascura manages the Common Remotely Operated Weapons Station (CROWS), light to heavy machine guns, and the research and development of small arms ammunition.
Duration:00:09:15
On Point with Gerry Darsh of Natick Soldier Systems
1/4/2010
Mr. Gerald A. Darsch is the Director of the Department of Defense (DoD) Combat Feeding Directorate (CFD) at the US Army Natick Soldier Research, Development, and Engineering Center, in Natick, Massachusetts and the Executive Secretary of the DoD Combat Feeding Research and Engineering Board. The mission of the CFD encompasses the total life cycle of combat rations, as well as field feeding systems for all Military Services. He holds a Master of Science degree in Food Science and Nutrition...
Duration:00:16:49
On Point with LTC Chris Lehner and Andrew Cline of PEO Soldier
11/23/2009
LTC Lehner has overall responsibility for Individual weapons, from the M9 to
the M4, as well as experimental weapons in development such as the XM25. LTC Lehner was commissioned as an infantry officer in 1990. He completed, Air Borne, Air Assault, and Ranger schools, and has served with Special Forces for the majority of his career, which includes four combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. LTC Lehner became a member of the Acquisitions Corps in 2000. Andrew Cline has served as division...
Duration:00:23:54
On Point with Mr. Jeff Parson, Executive Director Army Contracting Command
11/10/2009
Jeff Parsons heads up the Army's new Contracting Command based out of Fort Belvoir, VA. Army Contracting Command Soldiers, civilians and contractors support the warfighter worldwide, through the acquisition of goods and services vital to the Soldier's mission and well-being. As the Army's business conduit, ACC offers the contracting expertise of some of the best trained people in the Army, ready to support the warfighter while ensuring responsible stewardship of taxpayers' funds. ACC ensures...
Duration:00:20:02
On Point with Commodore Steven Schreiber
10/29/2009
CAPT Schreiber is currently assigned as the Commander, Helicopter Sea Combat Wing Atlantic
in Norfolk, VA. Prior to this tour, he was the Chief of Staff, Carrier Strike Group EIGHT and EISENHOWER Strike Group embarked in the DWIGHT D.
EISENHOWER in support of combat operations in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Somalia.
Duration:00:10:42
On Point with Colonel Doug Tamilio - Project Manager for Soldier Weapons
10/14/2009
Colonel Tamilio serves as the PM of Soldier Weapons out of Program Executive Office Soldier (PEO Soldier). He is responsible in accordance with the Army Acquisition Management Process for weapons which are assigned to all soldiers across the US Army. Col. Tamilio will be talking about the M-4 Carbine which has been fielded mostly Army wide as the primary weapon assigned to Soldiers deployed in support of Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom.
Duration:00:13:59