The Humorless Lot

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Welcome to the Humorless Lot - a podcast by logisticians for logisticians. Our mission is to connect Marine Corps logisticians around the world, building meaningful relationships, and enhancing our ability to fight, support, and win. Be a Logistics Apostle!

10/23/2023

Episode 009 - BITS, 0402 PME Musings

Thanks for joining us. Jess and I talk through some life updates followed by a discussion about our experiences with Professional Military Education. Chapters:0:00 - Introduction3:34 - Where we are in the story... Kevin10:30 - Jess Update15:55 - Scott Update (Congratulations to Scott on Battalion Command!)19:00 - CCLEB/EWS, Army Maneuver Captain's Career Course, NPS39:00 - CPIB/C&S, US Air Force Command and Staff College, 50:00 - CPIB Fellowships52:50 - JPME II (Resident and N...

1h 11m
08/02/2023

Episode 008 - AMCL Symposium 2023

Today we chat with the team at the Association of Marine Corps Logisticians (AMCL) about their beginnings and the upcoming AMCL Symposium 2023: Operation Jump Start!If you're an 0402 and want a link to our Discord, Teams, or Facebook community, please send us an e-mail thehumorlesslot@gmail.com with some kind of proof that you are who you say you are. Or ask a fellow 0402 who is already in there to vouch for you! If you have comments/concerns/questions about what you hear in the podcast,...

52 min
06/02/2023

Episode 007 - The Mobility Officer (Part 3)

This is our 7th episode, part 3 of our mobility officer series. In this episode we wrap up our conversation with some recommendations all 0402s need to hear. We discuss the importance of balancing the needs of the unit with the responsibilities of specialty billets, the merits of strategic mobility exercises, what CCOs and TEOs are, and we wrap up with some course recommendations for the mobility personnel in your S-4 shop.Chapters:0:00 - Episode Start1:15 - Do MobOs belong in the...

50 min
05/13/2023

Episode 006 - The Mobility Officer (Part 2)

This is our 6th episode, part 2 of our mobility officer series. Covered in this episode are:0:00 - Introduction2:28 - Talent Management11:02 - Humility14:40 - Recommended Courses for enlisted 04XXs19:00 - 0430s at the MEF level31:55 - 0430s at the Pentagon42:10 - Should 0430s be in the 3 or in the 4?There will be one more episode in this series!If you're an 0402 and want a link to our Discord, Teams, or Facebook community, please send us an e-mail thehumorlesslot@gmail.com with some kin...

51 min
04/30/2023

Episode 005 - The Mobility Officer (Part 1)

This is our 5th episode, where we dive into the world of Mobility with Rich, Matt, Scott, and Kevin. We cover introductions and the selection process for 0430s as well as some discussion about who makes a good 0430. We also answer the question: Who makes a better 0430 -- 0431s or 0481s. Listen in to find out!0:00 - Introduction1:54 - Rich's background14:50 - Matt's background25:15 - 0402s seeking candidate rising 0430s33:00 - 0430s in the reserves39:44 - Who can become an 04...

50 min
04/29/2023

Episode 004 - Infantry Battalion S-4 (Part 3)

This is our fourth episode and finale of our deep dive into the world of Infantry Battalion S-4s. Here's what we cover in this final installment:0:00 - Introduction2:30 - The LSR/TSR30:40 - The Laptops (Bn Resource Shortfalls)44:00 - Two-Man Tents (S-4, solver of all problems)55:00 - Humility61:50 - OutroIf you're an 0402 and want a link to our Discord, Teams, or Facebook community, please send us an e-mail thehumorlesslot@gmail.com with some kind of proof that you are who you say you a...

1h 4m
04/16/2023

Episode 003 - Infantry Battalion S-4 (Part 2)

This is our third episode, continuing our conversation with Scott, Dan, Jess, and Kevin; covered in this episode:0:00 - Ready, Go!1:25 - Managing Expectations - S-4 and S-312:00 - S-4 and the XO19:39 - Bn Cmdr and Cmdrs + S-422:29 - Mentoring and Managing Lts and the staff in the S-437:37 - Supported vs Supporting Units (COLs, Sync Matrices, Requirements, etc)If you're an 0402 and want a link to our Discord, Teams, or Facebook community, please send us an e-mail thehumorlesslot@gmail.com with...

44 min
04/09/2023

Episode 002 - Infantry Battalion S-4 (Part 1)

In our second episode, we talk to Scott and Dan, both former Infantry Battalion S-4s who provide their perspectives having successfully completed their tours. Jess and Kevin join the conversation as well. 0:49 - Introduction, Scott's Perspectives2:27 - Dan's Perspectives3:39 - Jess' Perspectives4:04 - Kevin's Perspectives4:39 - Topics Breakdown5:41 - The Annex D18:52 - Roles of S-4, S-4A, S-4C30:52 - Amateurs Talk Tactics, Professionals Talk LogisticsIf you're an 0402 and want a l...

41 min
03/29/2023

Episode 001 - RSO&I

Happy 04/02. This is the first episode of the Humorless Lot Podcast! A quick intro for who we are then we lay out our goals and expectations for the podcast. If you're an 0402 and want a link to our Discord, Teams, or Facebook community, please send us an e-mail thehumorlesslot@gmail.com with some kind of proof that you are who you say you are. Or ask a fellow 0402 who is already in there to vouch for you! Additionally, if you have comments/concerns/questions about what you hear in ...

39 min

9 Episodes

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7 Ratings

Audio Gold

04/13/2023

Capt JMP

As a fellow 0402 in the community and having experiences both on the active and SMCR sides, the content shared amongst the hosts and guests is invaluable to all in our community. I find myself laughing when I can relate to the same experiences shared as well as taking notes on experiences yet to come. Valuable to the USMC and maybe other logisticians in the DoD community to an extent. Can’t wait for more!

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The Humorless Lot

The Humorless Lot

Episodes

Episode 009 - BITS, 0402 PME Musings

Episode 008 - AMCL Symposium 2023

Episode 007 - The Mobility Officer (Part 3)

Episode 006 - The Mobility Officer (Part 2)

Episode 005 - The Mobility Officer (Part 1)

Episode 004 - Infantry Battalion S-4 (Part 3)

Episode 003 - Infantry Battalion S-4 (Part 2)

Episode 002 - Infantry Battalion S-4 (Part 1)

Episode 001 - RSO&I

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