The Rest of the Spear

Most people think the military is all special forces and secret missions. The reality? It’s a massive city on the move, run by paralegals, mechanics, IT nerds, and cooks. Join us as we go behind the scenes of the 80%—the 'Rest of the Spear'—to talk about the real jobs, the hilarious bureaucracy, and the skills that actually transition to the civilian world. Whether you're thinking of joining, already out, or just curious how a million-person organization stays afloat, this is the military stories you haven't heard.

The Rest of the Spear is a education podcast hosted by ROTS, with 14 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

ROTS hosts The Rest of the Spear, a education show with 14 episodes published.

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  92Y to 35M: Army Supply to Human Intelligence (HUMINT) Reclass

  May 17, 20261h 36mS0

  <p>What happens when you trade property books for intelligence briefings?</p><p>In this episode, we sit down with Rick Lockner who started his Army career as a 92Y (Unit Supply Specialist) and made the massive tactical pivot to become a 35M (Human Intelligence Collector).</p><p>If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to change your MOS, how the Army reclassification process actually works, or what goes into capturing and extracting critical intel, this episode is for you. We dive deep into the daily realities of both jobs, the mindset shift required to move from logi...

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  Episode #14

  Smoking Pit: What’s in the A-Bag?

  May 3, 202654 minS1

  <p>Grab a light and circle up.</p><p>In this "Smoking Pit" session, the hosts of The Rest of the Spear are ditching the guests and digging into the bottom of the rucksack. We’re talking about the art and science of the deployment loadout—what keeps you lethal, what keeps you sane, and what stayed in the locker because "ounces equal pounds."</p><p>Tonight we’re breaking down:</p><p>The Essentials: The gear you actually used versus the gear the packing list claimed you needed.</p><p>Creature Comforts: The non-issued items that make a chu-tent feel l...

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  Episode #14

  The Ultimate Career Pivot: EOD to Crew Chief

  Apr 26, 20261h 25mS1

  <p>This episode dives into a journey that defines the term "versatility" in the United States Air Force. We sit down with a veteran who began his career in the high-stakes, high-pressure world of Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)—where precision is a matter of life and death—before pivoting to become a Crew Chief, responsible for the maintenance and mission-readiness of multi-million dollar aircraft.</p><p>We explore the mental shift required to go from defusing threats on the ground to keeping birds in the air. Our guest shares firsthand accounts of the rigorous training for both roles, the unique subc...

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  Episode #12

  The Military Spouse Perspective: Mission Success Starts at Home

  Apr 12, 20261h 29mS1

  <p>The uniform belongs to one, but the service belongs to the whole family. In this episode of The Rest of the Spear, we’re stepping away from the front lines to highlight the literal backbone of the military mission: the military spouse. While the troops handle the tactical side, the Homefront requires a level of strategic operations, resilience, and sacrifice that often goes unrecognized.</p><p>Join us as we sit down with Mary to discuss the realities of military life that don't make the recruiting posters. We dive deep into:</p><p>The Force Multiplier Effect: How a st...

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  Episode #11

  20 Tons of Support: Life as a Marine Logistics Vehicle System Operator

  Apr 5, 20261h 42mS1

  <p>They call it the "Dragon Wagon" for a reason. While the infantry takes the ground, they don't stay there long without fuel, ammunition, and gear—and in the Marine Corps, getting that gear across broken terrain usually falls on the shoulders of the MOS 3533: Logistics Vehicle System (LVS) Operator.</p><p>In this episode, we sit down with a veteran 3533 to discuss what it’s really like to command 20 tons of articulated steel. We move past the "truck driver" stereotypes and dive into the high-stakes reality of heavy-lift logistics.</p><p>In this episode, we cover:</p><p>Taming the...

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