Career
There are so many opportunities within the Army. But managing one’s military career can be complex and, at times, confusing. Many officers learn about branches, functional areas, and career opportunities from other officers. This series aims to share advice and tips on helping junior officers think about and manage their career.
Far out in the backwaters of an unfashionable end of the western spiral arm of the universe lies a small, unregarded door. Behind it lies an utterly insignificant office whose occupants still …
The talent marketplace process is inherently exciting, as it allows officers to exert an unprecedented amount of control over their future assignments. However, the lack …
The U.S. Army invests in equipment, networks, and doctrine to maintain a competitive advantage against its adversaries. But those are not the most important factors; …
Who are we? As Army Judge Advocates or “JAs”, we are fully licensed attorneys – meaning we graduated from law school and are licensed to practice law. For most JAs, …
In the Army’s ‘War for Talent,’ a common misconception persists among peers: that a recruiting company command is a ‘tactical pause’ spent managing spreadsheets rather …
The promotion to major arrives like the best things in the Army: with ceremony, congratulations, and a quiet panic that sets in around 3 a.m. the night before assuming a …
As a second lieutenant, I was eager to prove myself and quick to label anyone who said something helpful as a “mentor.” Fast-forward to my initial counseling in my first …
The Value of Serving as an Observer, Coach, and Trainer at the Joint Readiness Training Center For officers who know the Joint Readiness Training Center (JRTC) only through experiences as …
The Challenge and Opportunity Last year, the Chief of Staff of the Army, General Randy George, challenged the force to prioritize its focus and only do what makes the Army …
UPDATED JAN2025 - Did you know – if you are in the Blended Retirement System (BRS), you’re eligible for a mid-career bonus that is worth 2.5x your monthly base pay?! …
Two Army Colonel's discuss how they've been able to navigate service as dual-military officers.
J.H. Edmonds, a U.S. Army Artillery Officer, discusses how junior leaders can kill complacency to prepare our Army for the next fight
3 Army HRC Officer Career Managers weigh in on Post KD CPT Assignments. OERs, timeline, and future development all play a key role in determining your future.
During my time in Kuwait, scrolling through assignments on AIM 2.0 became my daily battle rhythm; I was five months out from returning to Fort Eustis....
As you come out of a leadership position either as a CDR or platoon leader, inevitably a staff position is in your future......
Institutional, Operational, and Self-Development," are the three domains of leader development. Institutional development is the foundation of officer development; it starts at the commissioning source...........
It is tempting for a junior officer to view their commissioning day as a graduation or an end point. The learning is over. On the contrary, however, commissioning day is …
It’s that time of year again! The AIM Marketplace is complete, the algorithm has run its course, and Requests for Orders (RFOs) are rolling into mailboxes!
The 3rd US Infantry Regiment, “The Old Guard,” is the Army’s elite ceremonial unit stationed at Fort Myer, VA, just south of the nation’s Capital. …
It is over, just like that. You spent four years at your commissioning source, dreaming of being the next Dick Winters as a Platoon Leader and it was over in …
The inevitable tasking comes down -- your unit is required to send Observer/Coach/Trainer (OCT) augmentees to support the rotation of the sister unit. However, OCT …
Golf can be a valuable leader development tool – and we are NOT talking metaphorically. Playing golf can help you develop actual knowledge, skills, and …
The AIM 2.0 Marketplace can be daunting even for those who have navigated its changing structure over several movement cycles. We look at the Marketplace from three perspectives: the mover, …
The Captain’s Career Course is an amazing experience, and you can learn so much from it. To be successful you need to start preparing before you enter the door. Take …