At the platoon level, in the case of low morale, I would take a two-pronged approach.

First, I would focus on the platoon itself.  Put your ear to the ground, talk to your PSG, and try to figure out why things are low.  Develop a plan with your PSG to engage the platoon in whatever “slices” you see necessary – lower enlisted, NCOs, Squad L…[Read more]

I had a good number of these while in command.

For me, one of the biggest focal points was on treating the troops stuck in the middle of these personal problems more as people and less as troops in a very private, pressure-free setting.

I should note I always pushed the message of preventive action by NCOs.  Our NCOs, whether at PLT or Company…[Read more]

I had a good number of these while in command.

For me, one of the biggest focal points was on treating the troops stuck in the middle of these personal problems more as people and less as troops in a very private, pressure-free setting.

I should note I always pushed the message of preventive action by NCOs.  Our NCOs, whether at PLT or Company…[Read more]

Having been through OBC and CCC at Fort Leonard Wood, I can tell you that, unless you’re in Morelli Heights, which is the lodging right next to the school house, or you have some very understanding peers, you’ll need a car.

You’re not doomed to drive it to JBLM, though.  As Joe noted, you can have your car shipped.

Here is a height weight failure smartbook.  I built it a couple of years ago so it might be slightly outdated, but it should be a good start for someone who is unsure of how to separate a Soldier for height weight failure.

Good stuff guys.  I have an addition to your list.  Attached is a shortage tracker that I used in both of my companies.  I HIGHLY recommend filling it out during the COC inventories so that you have an accurate baseline from the beginning.  Here is how we did it:

-After conducting inventories during the day, the XO would compile the shortage…[Read more]

Good stuff Nate.  I have an addition to your list.  Attached is a shortage tracker that I used in both of my companies.  I HIGHLY recommend filling it out during the COC inventories so that you have an accurate baseline from the beginning.  Here is how we did it:

-After conducting inventories during the day, the XO would compile the shortag…[Read more]