Does one mode make a difference over another?

Yes, I agree that person or in face is always best!  I usually like to have an face-to-face conversation and will follow-up with an email if the situation warrants it.  I caution to junior officers that you do not always want to deliver “bad news.” Remember, leaders are human beings too and they sho…[Read more]

Why Productivity and Time Management are important as a Commander pt3.

Team – we’ve had some great input on what commanders do to stay productive and manage their time. Today, I’d like to focus on a couple of resources and list of readings you should read at some point in command (or before if you have time).  Remember it is never too late to…[Read more]

@DallasKing – it sounds like you have been diligent in communicating your requirements to higher and creating partnerships with key stakeholders (BDE S4).  Awesome!

Reading the article and reading from your comments, it is clear that you are on the initial stages of “trying/ proving a new concept.”  At the end of the day you have to do the bes…[Read more]

@DallasKing – This is a great question that I know other commanders in other branches are having to deal with. I heavily recommend writing and sharing your experiences with the sudden shift under the DFEM (it can definitely serve current and future commanders).

I’ve contacted other folks but in the meantime let me know if this helps. See below a…[Read more]

@jrrooker – You bring up great points about discipline and how hard it is to enforce it. To me discipline is a lot of factors that come down doing the small things right. Discipline involves standards, values, and norms. Here are some questions that I come up when I think about discipline:

1. Does a unit conduct effective counseling?  Coun…[Read more]

This post/thread is fire!

Knowing what you do now as a post-CCC Captain, what preparation would you have done differently before and during the CCC to get what you wanted out of it?

As an MI officer who remained at Benning for the MCCC, I would highlight some of the same points already mentioned:

1. Have a deliberate plan for the family and…

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Why Productivity and Time Management are important as a Commander pt2.

This week, I’ll expand on my first point “1. First things first.” In a perfect commander day, (no UCMJ or emergency Soldier issues that requires immediate attention) I first devoted time to my commander’s priorities.  I asked my 1SG and myself, are we prepared for the next…[Read more]

Chris- I thought you presented great best practices and honest assessments on your experiences managing maintenance, supply, the arms room. If not managed properly, these systems can create problems for any commander.

I like how you emphasized communication and established reporting timelines for your subordinates. Like you said, “don’t expect w…[Read more]

Ron,

Here is a CONOP my MED TM Detachment did for a M9 range. Also, listen to Steve… he kind of hits everything I would say.

I hope this helps.

~ Joe