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I knew Alaska would be extremely cold, but I just could not grasp how anyone could possibly train in this environment......
Take care of your Soldiers. From the first push-up of basic training to the first operations order brief of Officer Candidate School, to my incoming interview with my battalion commander, …
Last week, the Army released the results of the 2021 Major Promotion Selection Board (PSB)......
One thing that you will learn quickly (if you haven't already) is that the path to navigate the ranks from Second Lieutenant to Captain can vary greatly.......
As the modern battlefield becomes increasingly complex, the U.S. military will require innovative and adaptive thinking to meet diverse challenges. Foreign adversaries and empowered non-state …
The purpose of this article is to help you understand the responsibilities as an XO, as well as actions you can take within the first 90 days in position for …
After all, this is your first real test as an Officer and what you have aspired to be up until this point right? But what happens after your time as …
But what happens after your time as a PL is over? More often than not you might find yourself serving as a Company Executive Officer.
Being non-confrontational can have its upsides. Conflict-avoidant people aren't prone to burning bridges, and based on observation, they tend to strengthen teams rather than weaken them.
I've served with more than a few Majors and Lieutenant Colonels who didn't know what a 5988E or a 2404 were, didn't know where their BII was stored in their …
When my fellow platoon leaders and I first met our Company Executive Officer, he immediately told us, "I'm not your friend, and I'm not here to answer your stupid questions."
If you are reading this as a new Fire Support Officer (FSO), congratulations. You don't know it yet, but you have won the lottery.
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