Dr. Preston Cline discusses elite team mindsets, close quarter combat tactics, challenges in team training, redefining expertise in a changing world, and navigating uncertainty in high-risk environments. The podcast highlights personal transformations, adaptability, and the importance of making a positive difference in challenging circumstances.

Dr. Preston Cline from MCTI discusses military training, instructor development, and challenges of transitioning from operator to instructor. Emphasizes humility, curiosity, and empathy in training. Highlights the importance of repetition, experience, and cultivating NCOs. Explores the impact of the hard life on special operators and the need for honest conversations. Discusses the value of flexibility, communication, and maintaining a sense of humor in one's career.

Dr. Zab Johnson, Dr. Al'ai Alvarez, and Dr. Preston Cline discuss the DR5 model, a tool used in trauma resuscitation. They emphasize the importance of managing critical care patients and the complexities involved. The podcast also touches on prioritizing in chaotic situations, transition and decision-making, self-rescue and its impact on the brain, the importance of reflection for team learning, and understanding team dynamics in high-performance resuscitation teams.