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vanezzaospina replied to the topic Switching from USAR to Active Duty in the forum Junior Officer 7 years, 3 months ago
Good morning brittany.rodriguez
I just spoke with our BDE Retention NCOIC.
She advice that you apply at your 12 month mark, so 2020. Jokingly but somewhat serious, she mention that you could/should apply every year as their justification will change since the army is currently in a growing stage. Essentially big army is not loosing you as a SM y…[Read more]
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brock.j.young replied to the topic some training scenario tips in the forum Junior Officer 7 years, 3 months ago
Digging into my upcoming annual training period (my company has been designated SIM Cell and OPFOR… yes, I bought a special uniform) I wanted to throw another point out another thing that would greatly help out commanders and PLs; go to your local Training Support Center (TSC). Walk around, get their catalog, see what they have…[Read more]
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brock.j.young posted an update 7 years, 3 months ago
What a week! (or three!)
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george.l.gurrola started the topic Meeting your first sergeant for the first time in the forum Junior Officer 7 years, 3 months ago
The Modern War Institute (MWI) posted Gen. Thomas’ “13 tips for new lieutenants from the SOCOM commander” (you can find it here: https://mwi.usma.edu/13-tips-new-lieutenants-socom-commander/ ).
While all tips are applicable to leaders at all levels, I was struck by his first tip that discusses an LTs approach to the first meeting with the first…[Read more] -
ae_rollinson replied to the topic Student to Lieutenant pt.5 in the forum Junior Officer 7 years, 3 months ago
These are excellent points! I was thinking inside the house (literally)!
Overlaying family goals onto the discussion of finances and transitioning from a student to an officer is really important. I think this can range from married to a civilian, stay-at-home spouse, dual career, dual military, not to mention what goals or plans of children…[Read more]
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george.l.gurrola and
falcon6 are now friends 7 years, 3 months ago
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george.l.gurrola replied to the topic Was Company Command/First Sergeant Course worth it? in the forum Junior Officer 7 years, 3 months ago
@falcon6 – thanks for your input! I think we should spread the good word about JO Forum.
How long have you been in command?
Do you have Ft. Hood’s commanders course POC? I would love to reach out to them!
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ae_rollinson posted an update 7 years, 3 months ago
thinking about peer leadership
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ae_rollinson replied to the topic Student to Lieutenant pt.5 in the forum Junior Officer 7 years, 3 months ago
Here’s an old conversation from last year about finances that also ties into balancing large purchases: https://juniorofficer.army.mil/discussion/living-conditions/#post-793
Here’s my take on your categories:
Kitchen –
CrockPot v2 – InstaPot or a digital crockpot. DO NOT get an IoT pot, it’s not worth the security issue and you’ll be too busy to…[Read more] -
ae_rollinson replied to the topic Leadership Broadening Opportunities & Sense of Humor in the forum Junior Officer 7 years, 3 months ago
1) Broadening Opportunities – I will say that overall, I suggest that Broadening is being seen as not a deviation as the next step after KD. Go ahead a check out the Smartbook PAM 600-3 (via MilSuite, under S1Net) and you’ll see that is expressed under your branch’s career chart (possibly called the Talent Management Career Timeline now). I will…[Read more]
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ae_rollinson and
vanezzaospina are now friends 7 years, 3 months ago
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vanezzaospina replied to the topic Switching from USAR to Active Duty in the forum Junior Officer 7 years, 3 months ago
@brittany.rodriguez – I will too have to do some more digging to ensure I can provided the right answer.
I’ll ask my BDE chief, and get back to you!
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ae_rollinson replied to the topic Switching from USAR to Active Duty in the forum Junior Officer 7 years, 3 months ago
@brittany.rodriguez – tracking the thread. Awesome question, Brittney. I’m going to have to wrack my brain and consult some resources, so hang tight for a few days and early next week I should be able to post some resources. I admit that I’ve only worked with officers going the other way (RA to USAR), and while USAR is also controlled by HRC,…[Read more]
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george.l.gurrola wrote a new post, CPT Paul Kunnas USAG Meade CO CDR Interview 14 Mar 18 7 years, 3 months ago
Company Command Interview cao 15 Mar 2018
CPT Paul Kunnas serves as the Company Commander, U.S. Army Garrison, Fort George. G. Meade, MD.
How did you prepare for command?
I was blessed to get to know […]
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Klein posted an update 7 years, 3 months ago
Purchase Requests Galore!
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george.l.gurrola replied to the topic Leadership Broadening Opportunities & Sense of Humor in the forum Junior Officer 7 years, 3 months ago
Paul, great questions. I was in your shoes a couple of years ago and asked numerous leaders the same question. Here are my thoughts.
1) Yes, broadening opportunities are seen as detours but some say not anymore. In my opinion, as deployments have decreased and new challenges arise (cyber, China, Russia, etc), the importance of broadening and…[Read more]
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george.l.gurrola started the topic Things to learn about the IG Office in the forum Junior Officer 7 years, 3 months ago
The mention of “IG” or Inspector General often brings a certain feeling when in a leadership position such as company command. Thanks to @pstofan, for bringing this topic to light.
In the CO/1SG course the IG’s office did come and speak to leaders. Specifically, they discussed the top three IG issues, explained the process, and discussed r…[Read more]
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george.l.gurrola replied to the topic Was Company Command/First Sergeant Course worth it? in the forum Junior Officer 7 years, 3 months ago
@pstofan – this is a great question! Moving this to a new discussion.
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captaink2008 started the topic Leadership Broadening Opportunities & Sense of Humor in the forum Junior Officer 7 years, 3 months ago
Teammates,
As a I close out my company command and I prepare for future opportunities a couple questions started bouncing around my little brain, and perhaps there is someone who can help my answer my rather eclectic questions:
1) I recently applied for a broadening opportunity, and while broadening opportunities are often seen as detours from…[Read more]
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