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ae_rollinson changed their profile picture 7 years, 4 months ago
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ae_rollinson replied to the topic HELP! Becoming the S4… in the forum Junior Officer 7 years, 4 months ago
Something I have not seen mentioned yet (from myself included) is battle rhythm. For sure get that from the RIP, predecessor, or NCOIC. While you get your feet under you, you can at the very least nail the easy stuff and get “brownie points” for taking care of the meetings and facetime that you reasonably should be nailing.
I also saw NTC…[Read more]
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ae_rollinson replied to the topic HELP! Becoming the S4… in the forum Junior Officer 7 years, 4 months ago
Having never been a S4, I can’t answer your questions directly, but have some suggestions that came out of my own lessons learned from S1-land. I hope these help you have a more effective RIP. Even if you have the ideal RIP with your predecessor, keep in mind that there won’t be time to do everything. Put together some questions to ask them (or…[Read more]
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ae_rollinson replied to the topic Getting ready for the next step in the forum Junior Officer 7 years, 4 months ago
@brock.j.young – Preach the good word!! Definitively agree with your bit on promotion timelines for ARNG. Agree totally about you being your own best manager, too. @george.l.gurrola – agree with all you posted, too. Very similar to my thoughts that I’ve posted here.
@cale – My response to your post is a serious of ‘gates’ that I’d recommend…[Read more]
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ae_rollinson posted an update 7 years, 4 months ago
Just went to my first IPPS-A brief where I feel like I learned about the system. Buckle up, folks, it’s gonna be a ride.
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ae_rollinson replied to the topic Getting ready for the next step in the forum Junior Officer 7 years, 4 months ago
Have you seen this post? Could be used as a proactive tool in the future. https://juniorofficer.army.mil/career-timeline-tool/
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ae_rollinson replied to the topic 01E Pay advice in the forum Junior Officer 7 years, 4 months ago
Great news, @scott1f5.
My two cents for you or the next person who has pay issues like this: Keep an eye on your LES and, if its not fixed by the time you get to your new unit, tell post when you in-process and tell your BN S1 (file pay inquiry). They can actually sit in the finance office and get details on where the pay is in the process and…[Read more]
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ae_rollinson started the topic Cross-leveling Staff experiences and resources in the forum Junior Officer 7 years, 5 months ago
A recent article in a professional journal I read (Communication of ACM) discussed efforts to increase gender equity within the workplace and the discipline. The author’s suggestions included learning about a co-workers ongoing research projects or introducing yourself to a woman in office/campus and then introduce them to your peers.
This got…[Read more]
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ae_rollinson wrote a new post, Deployment Awards quick reference card example 7 years, 5 months ago
I adapted this from my predecessor when deployed. It's a 1-sheet, quick reference card for the awards the unit would be authorized or eligible for as a result of the deployment. It includes the regulation […]
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ae_rollinson wrote a new post, Evaluation Tracker 7 years, 5 months ago
I created and used this tracker as a BN S1. It's written with formulas for calculating due dates, and with conditional formatting to warn of when OERs will be late to HRC (+90 day mark) and the soonest they […]
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ae_rollinson posted an update 7 years, 5 months ago
Considering effects of technology on military culture and OPSEC.
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ae_rollinson commented on the post, EP041: The Power of a Professional Reading Program 7 years, 5 months ago
Can this post be edited so that authors are listed with the titles? *
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ae_rollinson commented on the post, EP041: The Power of a Professional Reading Program 7 years, 5 months ago
@dweart19 – Can this post be edited so that authors? It would help everyone be on a common ground of what the source is (for example, I’m guessing “Artemis” by Andy Weir? Great book.). If someone can’t listen to the podcast they could still get a taste for the content.
Love that the sources are listed for the pods – great idea! Maybe…[Read more]
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ae_rollinson replied to the topic Military Ball Planning in the forum Junior Officer 7 years, 5 months ago
I attached about two dozen documents in this Content thread. Hope they help get you started.
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ae_rollinson wrote a new post, Continuity Documents for a Battalion Ball / Dining Out 7 years, 5 months ago
A thread posted earlier this month requested assistance with planning a military Formal event (Ball, Dining Out) for the first time.
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ae_rollinson replied to the topic Military Ball Planning in the forum Junior Officer 7 years, 5 months ago
@pstofan – you bring up a great point, and one that was a big point of discussion at my last ball. Knowing the difference between a Dining In, Dining Out, and Ball will help @pauljwilkerson get off on the right foot while you concurrently get guidance from your BN leadership. It’s interesting you mention BN XO, I’ve always seen BN CDR give very…[Read more]
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ae_rollinson posted an update 7 years, 5 months ago
Playing games! Flexible brain power leads to seeing the world differently.
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ae_rollinson replied to the topic Maintenance Company MTOE Change in the forum Junior Officer 7 years, 5 months ago
This is a great question to ask and to get smart on because it’s been a bit of a hot topic for a while now! I’ve yet to be in a Brigade where the BN or BDE commander didn’t want to change the MTOE of a subordinate unit.
The short answer: Talk to a Force Manager. Expect a lot of paperwork, justification, and time to do the request. It’s an…[Read more]
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