Thanks a lot! This was really helpful

@christianletsinger I know you’re probably getting a head start on thinking about posting; there is a lot of helpful advice here.

Gabe,

What a great question and thank you for discussing this topic. It is significantly harder to bring change to an organization than most people recognize. As a company commander I have found that subordinates do not want to change when/if they do not understand why they need to change.

As a leader, it is your responsibility to establish…[Read more]

Pat,

Here’s a good discussion that @perkinsjm posted a while ago about implementing combat-based PT into our unit physical training plans.

Creating Unit Fitness Plans

In a combat focused branch or unit it seems as though this would be most useful in terms of making PT plans.

Also attached is an…[Read more]

Pat,

Here’s a good discussion that @perkinsjm posted a while ago about implementing combat-based PT into our unit physical training plans.

Creating Unit Fitness Plans

In a combat focused branch or unit it seems as though this would be most useful in terms of making PT plans.

Also attached is an…[Read more]

Pat,

Empower your NCOs to create a plan that fits their Squad/Team. You pay them to lead so make them lead their Soldiers, especially at PT. As a PL, your job is to ensure your leaders are challenging their troops and making them better. Also, like any plan, double check it and make sure it makes sense. If a squad is struggling with their run…[Read more]

Pat,

Empower your NCOs to create a plan that fits their Squad/Team. You pay them to lead so make them lead their Soldiers, especially at PT. Allow them to create a plan that best fits their squad/team. As a PL, your job is to ensure your leaders are challenging their troops and making them better. Also, like any plan, double check it and make…[Read more]