Stan Bryant, Carrier Battle Group Commander. 10PCT EP68 Part 2 from 10 Percent True - Tales from the Cockpit

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Stan Bryant, Carrier Battle Group Commander. 10PCT EP68 Part 2

2 hour Posted Feb 1, 2025 at 7:00 pm.

intro teaser

welcome back Stan, intro and thanks Goreo!

EA-6A recollections?

observations of the A-6 experience in the war and genesis of A-6E

A-6A LGBs?/KA-6D

A-6E & wtf is TRAM?! Bombing accuracy

did the advances in equipment change tactics and potential areas of responsibility when ballon went up?

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weapons and precision capabilities?

precision specialists? general capability? Dune buggy!

A-6 in Desert Storm?

what did the future look like for the A-6?

flying with the squadron (young) guys as the Captain

Command experiences and lessons

Nuke school (prep for CVN command) and how it all works and reliability

reactor access?/clearance required?

why does the Captain need to know so much nuke theory?

structure of battle group command/seamanship knowledge

aviator or sailor?

the day to day challenges of commanding a CV

showing up unexpected/ship knowledge

from the sailors of “Helms Deep” and demands of Command in combat ops

Captain/Admiral dynamics

captains cabin?

thoughts on modern day threats to the battle group/carrier?

net centric integration

shift in capabilities = change in authority?

the ”golden age” of naval aviation?

retirement

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RADM (Ret.) Stan Bryant describes A-6E Intruder development and capabilities before turning to describe being a carrier commander and battle group commander.

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