Tiara:

The only doctrine that I’m aware of that relates to mentorship is our 6-22 series of leadership doctrine (ADP, ADRP, and FM). In terms of regulations, I’m not aware of any requirements.

I would ask @<span class=”post-author” style=”margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #111111; font-family: Georgia, ‘Times New Roman’, Times, serif; font-size:…[Read more]

To echo what most have said already, recording the session is important, but the most important part is the conversation. Make an effort to get the counselled individual to share their perspective as well.

One good way to do this is to share some questions in advance that you want to discuss during the counseling. This can be in regard to their…[Read more]

I agree with some of the other contributors who mention the need to model proper behavior. We need to be weary of the idea that we (leaders) can chose to not participate or ignore social media and just avoid the problem all together.

Although not everyone will be interested, I personally share my opinions on how to use social media as a…[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]

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]

Thanks for sharing this @rakimball, like @brock, I had never seen this before until now.

Thanks for sharing this @rakimball, like @brock, I had never seen this before until now.

This isn’t exactly a reading list, but if anyone is trying to research a particular topic in military journals or blogs, feel free to read about and use the following Military Journal / Blog Google Custom Search.

Article outlining the details of the search: h…[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]

It’s a little off topic, but one of the best ways I’ve found to stay intellectually stimulated is to write. Writing forces you to reflect on what you’ve read and your experience. Throughout the process you’ll find yourself developing and challenging your own thoughts, which then encourages you to research additional information to expand your…[Read more]

I absolutely agree that there is a difference between “leader training” and “leader development.” A former CALDOL friend of mine defined these two “categories” as leader development (i.e. skills development) and leadership development (developing your actual ability to lead). I also agree with most of the discussions here that many units spend 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]