Ep 293: AFSOC Combat Systems Officer Lt Col Chris Lott

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Welcome back to the Team Room with the whole squad! This week we have Air Force Special Operations Combat Systems Officer (CSO), Lt Col Chris Lott!
In this conversation, Chris shares his journey in the Air Force, from his entry into the ROTC program to becoming a Combat Systems Officer, and his experiences in various different aircraft during his career. He discusses the challenges he faced and the decisions he made along the way. Chris also talks about the mission and role of the U-28s and the importance of their work on the battlefield.
Finally, Chris reflects on managing risk in the military and the challenges faced in recent years. The conversation covers topics such as trusting and empowering leaders, managing risk, empowering people to take risks, diversity of background, leadership and delegating, balancing work and family, the culture of the Guard, and advice for joining the Air Force.
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00:00 Aaron does poorly
01:26 Background and Entry into the Air Force
10:22 Overcoming Challenges and Changing Paths
13:32 Transitioning to the Guard
15:00 Motivation and Finding the Right Fit
17:14 Mission and Role of the U-28s
19:01 Importance of U-28s in the Battlefield
21:56 Preparing for First Deployment
23:52 Challenges of Deployment
29:35 Managing Risk and Challenges
35:47 Trusting and Empowering Leaders
37:13 Managing Risk
38:43 Empowering People to Take Risks
40:11 Diversity of Background
41:08 Leadership and Delegating
42:54 Balancing Work and Family
46:23 The Culture of the Guard
52:23 Danger Close Apparel
56:33 Advice for Joining the Air Force

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