Vanezzza:

Hope the attached information slides help. The information can easily be converted based on a given units planning requirements, but it contains the base pre-mission training for CENTCOM deployments.

Ray,

I did catch the guidance from the CSA, and I plan to pass it along to help other leaders understand their influence extends into the cyber domain.  It doesn’t matter if you don’t want to use social media, your organization will and at some point, as we have all seen with trolling and other acts, it can become a leader’s decisive point.

I f…[Read more]

Ray,

I did catch the guidance from the CSA, and I plan to pass it along to help other leaders understand their influence extends into the cyber domain.  It doesn’t matter if you don’t want to use social media, your organization will and at some point, as we have all seen with trolling and other acts, it can become a leader’s decisive point.

I f…[Read more]

Ray,

I did catch the guidance from the CSA, and I plan to pass it along to help other leaders understand their influence extends into the cyber domain.  It doesn’t matter if you don’t want to use social media, your organization will and at some point, as we have all seen with trolling and other acts, it can become a leader’s decisive point.

I f…[Read more]

Training management is a commander’s responsibility that is enabled by higher echelon guidance and subordinate “buy-in” or support through parallel planning/activities.  Beginning with the battalion training meeting, the company commander is effectively selling his training plan to the battalion commander for approval and potential support from…[Read more]

My recent experience as an S4 or senior logistics officer for the Squadron placed me in a position of expertise and staff advisor to a commander.  My lack of Army training as a logistical officer forced me to approach each field training event involving the staff beginning from the basics of sustainment to gain expertise in my staff section.  My S…[Read more]

Tiara,

Great post about bonding/motivating your organization through physical fitness!  I used a similar event while deployed to Ukraine; a half-marathon race in Lviv.  After engaging my leaders with my completed registration form, my Troop began focusing on a challenging event to participate in rather than just maxing the APFT.  I watched my s…[Read more]

Jayleene,

I think Brock and Scott are spot on, and to better help answer your question; what branch are your or do you know what you will most likely be branched based on availability/ranking?

Expectations may differ based on branch.  For example, I arrived to my battalion as an Infantry officer and was immediately assigned to a platoon.…[Read more]

Davis,

Congrats on the awesome opportunity in your near future!  I matriculated through IBOLC/Ranger in 2010 and here to answer any questions you may have. Though my experience may be dated some of the core fundamentals of success will always remain the same. Team work should be at the forefront of your mind concerning your future training. You…[Read more]

Davis,

Congrats on the awesome opportunity in your near future!  I matriculated through IBOLC/Ranger in 2010 and here to answer any questions you may have. Though my experience may be dated some of the core fundamentals of success will always remain the same. Team work should be at the forefront of your mind concerning your future training. You…[Read more]