Humble, Credible, Approachable. That is the mantra for Capt James "WHAM" Reasner and every other "patch." In this episode, learn all about the Air Force Weapons School and the Weapons Instructor Course that turns officers into critical thinkers and SMEs for their operational platform.
04:57 - WHAM's background and commissioning into the Air Force
09:44 - Highlights from WHAM's operational career
12:49 - Introduction to the Air Force Weapons School
20:10 - Who attends the Weapons Instructor Course?
24:54 - Application process
29:40 - Daily operations at WIC
34:31 - The all important debrief
38:17 - Why WIC is so hard (see Draken International: http://www.drakenintl.com)
43:54 - Being a Patch Wearer
48:43 - Developmental path for Weapons Officer
54:35 - Best practices
1:03:34 - Commentary
Contact WHAM at jpreasner@gmail.com or follow him on IG: https://www.instagram.com/jreasner/
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