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george.l.gurrola and charles.hood are now friends 4 years, 4 months ago
ae_rollinson posted an update 5 years, 1 month ago

Reading…a lot. O_o
cale replied to the topic Cadet Development SOP/Program in the forum Junior Officer 5 years, 7 months ago

Justin,

I do not have a written SOP. Instead, I place them into a PL slot. For example my current TO&E has the XO leading my headquarters platoon. I will place an SMP cadet into a “PL” slot there and treat them the same as a new PL. The challenge with SMP cadets is that they frequently have other commitments to the ROTC program with FTXs and…[Read more]
ae_rollinson started the topic SFRG is the new FRG in the forum Junior Officer 5 years, 8 months ago
Who’s read the new Army Directive on changes to FRG to the now Soldier and Family Readiness Group Program? See attached if you haven’t.

Here’s a brief highlights of some changes:
- FRGs will now be referred to as SFRG, “Changing the name critically links the Soldier’s readiness to the Family. It also ensures that commanders incorporate all u…
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ae_rollinson replied to the topic ACFT Alternate Events in the forum Junior Officer 5 years, 8 months ago

Whew!! ~10 miles on a the bike w/ resistance, ~4 mile row, or 3/4 mile swim. Yeeehaw! That’s kicking it for 25 mins (or less).
ae_rollinson replied to the topic Professional Watching List in the forum Junior Officer 5 years, 8 months ago

@copp – agreed, it’s such a great series! Do you have a favorite episode or scene?
ae_rollinson and wanderingscout are now friends 5 years, 8 months ago
cale and santi are now friends 5 years, 9 months ago
cale replied to the topic Colin Powell's 13 Life Rules for any Future Leader in the forum Junior Officer 5 years, 9 months ago

Santi,

Welcome to post command. I learned more in post command thinking about what I had done, why I did it and how to be better. What I love about your post is the honesty and self reflection. Thanks for for the contribution
ae_rollinson replied to the topic Colin Powell's 13 Life Rules for any Future Leader in the forum Junior Officer 5 years, 9 months ago

These are great, Tiara! I’ve heard these so many times I had forgotten they were all Colin Powell. Which one resonates with you?
cale replied to the topic How to prepare for company command in the forum Junior Officer 5 years, 10 months ago

George,

I love this topic because it is so timeless.

The number one thing I wish I knew was how powerful organizational culture is. Culture trumps every strategy I’ve ever developed.

CDSP plan, do you have a culture that values accountability? If not it’s going to be hard to sustain that plan.

Want empowerment? Does your culture support…[Read more]
ae_rollinson started the topic Being Married in the Army in the forum Junior Officer 5 years, 10 months ago

Are you getting married soon? Are you a newlywed? If so, then how are you managing and balancing (or planning to) family life with Army life!

What’s a recent stressor? What’s something you think you’ve got down pat for work-family balance?

If you need a little more to think about, check out this previous post about Dual-Military family…[Read more]
cale replied to the topic Turn the Ship Around! Final Week Discussion in the forum Junior Officer 5 years, 10 months ago

Ray, for me it started with OPD, then an NCODP. I needed to create the space for NCOs and Officers to agree to allow I intend to….. I saw this as a key first step.

During my final OPD on Leader-Leader model we conducted a pre-mortem. In a pre-mortem you assume whatever you tried failed. You then list the reasons why it failed. Its a great…[Read more]
cale replied to the topic MDMP in the USAR in the forum Junior Officer 5 years, 10 months ago

Ness,

Great question and the eternal bane of being an M-day leader in the reserves. My solution has been this:

1) Create an understanding and expectation that as officers and leaders we are expected to do “homework” in order to be successful. Leadership doesn’t end with final formation. Therefore, as a staff officer we expect you to com…[Read more]
vanezzaospina replied to the topic MDMP in the USAR in the forum Junior Officer 5 years, 10 months ago

@vmabshire I have a couple of great answer gather from other Reserve Compo Professionals.

Please bared with me as I post each answer…there is great information in all, hope it helps!

1. Is the whole BN being stood up? The BDE should be putting people on ADOS- or TPU’s from the BN- to do this. There is a unit in my building being stood up…[Read more]
george.l.gurrola replied to the topic Good sample op order? in the forum Junior Officer 5 years, 10 months ago

Here are a couple example conops:

https://juniorofficer.army.mil/?s=conop
george.l.gurrola and michongirardot are now friends 5 years, 10 months ago
george.l.gurrola replied to the topic How to prepare for company command in the forum Junior Officer 5 years, 10 months ago

Bringing this discussion back!

Company commanders, anything new to add?

How has recent strategic guidance (Large-scale combat ops, Focus on China/Russia, focus on ‘expeditionary’ etc) impacted your command or unit?
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george.l.gurrola replied to the topic Turn the Ship Around! Final Week Discussion in the forum Junior Officer 5 years, 10 months ago

– What are your first steps toward leader-leader?

The author said it best, “each organization is different and unique. The people making up the organization have different backgrounds and a different level of tolerance for empowerment.” Given that view, leader-leader model starts with assessing yourself, how you (as a leader) fit in your…[Read more]
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