As a logistics officer we have many WO’s in our field. Some are good and some are bad. Usually the good ones will as you said show you the tough love and help you. I remember my first motor officer helping me write my OER because my commander wasn’t. He sat me down and he gave me a few of his support forms to show me what it would look like. He…[Read more]

First, welcome to the profession!  Being a platoon leader is an awesome experience.  You will learn more about the Army in your time as a PL than just about any other assignment.  I think its awesome you’re thinking ahead and planning.

I think you’ve hit the nail on the head, it can be daunting to counsel someone who has so much experience. It…[Read more]

Alrighty…time for my FRG Hat!

As an FRG leader right now, the best thing I received from my predecessor was the leader continuity book.  Ours includes the IRS establishment letter, account access memos from the previous and present commander, Assumption of Command orders, position assignment MFRs, and monthly audits for the account from the…[Read more]

chofusionism  Thank you for the question, I believe this is such an important question specially for new PL as well as new BN staff (BN S1 can be OIC and will have an NCOIC that will need to be counseled).

Thank you for your reply.  I would definitely be interested in the updated information on the Army VCU and Supply Chain Management Program.  I’m preparing to start my broadening opportunity but I want to be able share what is available based on the latest information.

It’s a little more than CYA, it also helps you keep grounded as a leader as to what the decision was. What was decided? What was agreed upon? I look at my own command guidance as an azimuth check for myself. Am I (underline) adhering to the contract? Am I (underline) keeping my side of the contract?
But you’re correct, the counseling, the…[Read more]

I have attached a few things that may help. Not much for ammo except the SPO garrison SOP that could help you. I really do need to find my discs from command. I was a distro company commander active side so if you need any help or anything else Just send a message.

Let me know if those helped or not.