Kristen,

This is a great questions and one that is near and dear to my heart.

I was an HHC XO when I was a LT in the 82nd. I wish I could say that I had it all figured it out, but I worked crazy hours. I would come in early, before PT, and get as much “desk” work done as I could. When you are an XO, I always felt there was 1 to 2 meetings I had…[Read more]

@cale – I just rediscovered this post from last year about my comment as well. Thought others might find it interesting just as I did! https://juniorofficer.army.mil/discussion/relationships-with-enlisted-personnel/

Ray, I had a fascinating discussion with another officer today about this memo from CSA & SECARMY.  This other officer proffered that TRiPS is better due to its standardization – no room for interpretation, a Soldier did the review of their route and was told risk mitigation or they weren’t.  I countered that, while TRiPS is standardized, a f…[Read more]

I wish I had gotten more education / exposure to working with both NCOs and junior Enlisted. Looking back, it is something that is really best understood through experience, but I think I only was introduced to a few NCOs my whole time at West Point (and their job was to be in charge of me, less working with me). A really helpful experience that…[Read more]

You may or may not be aware, but the Army has published TC 4-11.46 Sustainment Unit Gunnery and Live Fire Exercise Strategy. This a relatively new TC (DEC 2016). Chapter 7 goes through crew evaluations. I hope this helps.

I’ve had the honor of working closely with 2 WO (AG – CW3, CW2) and knowing many within the MI world. First thing I tell them when I introduce my self is ” as a Junior Officer I am hungry for knowledge so I will apologize in advance if I asked 1,001 questions”. They are by far the most knowledgeable individuals who give you the good, the bad and…[Read more]

Teammates,

DRMO can be a great resource along with your PBO. While you may not be able to purchase everything you need to meet your training requirements you might find something that can be a combat multiplier through DRMO. Most supply personnel know of DRMO for turning in equipment that is no longer required or serviceable. However, one doesn’t…[Read more]