Will,

Here’s my advice in no particular order.  This isn’t an exhaustive list, but it is a start.

As Ray said, pick a reading list and read.  Your school house will have one, but don’t constrain yourself just to that.  Always prep for the next job.

Systems–

Command Supply Discipline Program
TAMIS – Total Ammunition Management In…[Read more]

Michael,

Not sure if there’s one in the 173d Commander’s Smartbook but you might find some other useful things in there:  173rd IBCT Smartbook

Tom

Josh,

Typically, you are authorized travel time, mileage, and per-diem from your home of record.  However, because of your TDY, you may not receive the travel time, but, you should still receive at least the mileage and per diem.  It’s best to check with the transportation office where you are to confirm.  In the meantime, here is a link that mi…[Read more]

@Michael-brodka,

As far as creating a sponsorship SOP, no. I was told that this was to be a CSM project. However I did send my CSM the following link and information I found on S1Net; https://www.milsuite.mil/book/docs/DOC-184834

Brock

@asiegel12,
The fact you are even asking the question puts you about 75% farther ahead than any of your peers. Doing ANYTHING, whether it be a formatted letter, memo, or email, would put you 80% ahead of your peers. While I agree with Chad that formatting a letter to AR 25-50 standards will go a long way to showing your incoming CoC you are a…[Read more]

That’s perfect.  There will be a good number of opportunities for you as a Chemical officer and a handful of Signal officers you can coordinate with regarding your future career course.  Although it’s in Fort Bliss, enjoy your time in 2 ABCT.

Make sure you think over all of those lessons you are getting for free at Fort Knox.  Leadership and me…[Read more]

Lydia,

Welcome to the Chemical Corps.  As you are a testament to, this branch has had a long history of detailing officers in.  Do you already know your unit of assignment?

I would answer your first question in two ways – first about how to get ahead in the chemical corps itself, and, second, about how to get ahead as a detailed officer, w…[Read more]

@seagraves,

Congratulations on your recent commission! You are in a great situation to complete some relevant OJT before attending BOLC. I’m not familiar with the specific job requirements of an XO at advance camp, but I think there are some areas you can focus on to help your company while simultaneously developing yourself.
– Become familiar…[Read more]

@seagraves,

Congratulations on your recent commission! You are in a great situation to complete some relevant OJT before attending BOLC. I’m not familiar with the specific job requirements of an XO at advance camp, but I think there are some areas you can focus on to help your company while simultaneously developing yourself.
– Become familiar…[Read more]

@seagraves,

Congratulations on your recent commission! You are in a great situation to complete some relevant OJT before attending BOLC. I’m not familiar with the specific job requirements of an XO at advance camp, but I think there are some areas you can focus on to help your company while simultaneously developing yourself.
– Become familiar…[Read more]

Submit a request and get a second branch. What are you now? If not a 91A, check out my post at https://juniorofficer.army.mil/discussion/more-than-one-branch-within-the-ngreserves-pros-and-cons/ and request for the 91A branch qualification… It’s DL.