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CALDOL wrote a new post, Student to Lieutenant Series – Part 6: Graduating BOLC & Follow-on Schools 5 years, 10 months ago
Warriors,
Whoa! Whoa! Whoa! Where’s the phase for BOLC itself? The series is jumping from arriving at the BOLC installation to after graduation? That’s a valid question with a simple answer: I can’t write that […]
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CALDOL wrote a new post, Student to Lieutenant Series – Part 4: Operating Expenses and Where to Live 5 years, 10 months ago
This week’s post continues adventures in Phase #2 — “How to Report to BOLC.”
Phase 1: Receiving your #Branch to #Commissioning
Phase 2: #Commissioning to Reporting to #BOLC
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CALDOL wrote a new post, Branching 5 years, 10 months ago
Branching Resources
It’s time for you to select a Branch…where do you start? How do I pick the “right” one? Will I get my 1st choice…or my 10th?
Junior Officer has compiled some helpful information […]
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I couple weeks ago I branched Finance with a armor branch detail at OCS, I am trying to decide whether or not to actually switch to Finance for CCC or if I would want to stay as an Armor officer for the duration of my career.
Thanks
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This decision will be made a little easier once you’ve become an Armor officer and you get a sense of what the branch entails and if you want to continue in that branch. Which of those two branches matches up with your professional and personal passions? I’d follow my passion. I would say that it also depends on your career goals. Do you plan to retire from the Army or do you plan to do your 5-6 years and then pursue a civilian career? Does that civilian career include skills that you’ll glean from the Armor branch or the Finance branch (or both)? There are a number of variables in the decision but you’ll find that once you hit the ground as a lieutenant, the path with hopefully become a little clearer for you.
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CALDOL wrote a new post, LC — Authentic Duty 5 years, 10 months ago
The commander of a company is faced with one of his Soldiers having committed suicide. He wants to inform his company of the death but is unsure if he should show emotion when he addresses the […]
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CALDOL wrote a new post, LC — Pushing Back 5 years, 12 months ago
A PL’s platoon is carrying out a difficult mortar registration mission which is exacerbated by poor communication and understanding by the company TOC. Once they arrive back at the TOC, one of the LT’s squa […]
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patrick-d-moore1 replied to the topic Professional Watching List in the forum Junior Officer 6 years ago
I would recommend “A Bridge Too Far” https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075784/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 for its staff dynamics and primers in groupthink and its mission impacts.
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ae_rollinson started the topic SFRG is the new FRG in the forum Junior Officer 6 years ago
Who’s read the new Army Directive on changes to FRG Â 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 6 years 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).
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ae_rollinson replied to the topic Professional Watching List in the forum Junior Officer 6 years ago
@copp – agreed, it’s such a great series! Do you have a favorite episode or scene?
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CALDOL wrote a new post, LC — Cohesion or Abuse 6 years ago
The senior drill sergeant for a Basic Combat Training company observes another drill sergeant striking a trainee who is duct-taped to a chair. The drill sergeant says it is part of a birthday observance for […]
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ae_rollinson and
wanderingscout are now friends 6 years, 1 month ago
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CALDOL wrote a new post, LC — Partners 6 years, 1 month ago
A lieutenant and his platoon are conducting a joint patrol with the Iraqi National Police (INP) when they stop a vehicle with two Sunni men in it. When the LT doesn’t allow the INP to detain the two Sunnis, t […]
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craisler replied to the topic Soldier Financial Literacy (May 2019 JO Jam) in the forum Junior Officer 6 years, 1 month ago
I know what it is like. I found myself struggling with finances in my early 20s. I was drowning in credit card debt, struggling to pay the bills, and not saving for my future. When I realized it was time for a change I used debt consolidation and Dave Ramsey to change things around. Once I was stable, I used the extra money I got from deployments,…[Read more]
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ae_rollinson replied to the topic Colin Powell's 13 Life Rules for any Future Leader in the forum Junior Officer 6 years, 2 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?
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ae_rollinson started the topic Being Married in the Army in the forum Junior Officer 6 years, 2 months ago
Are you getting married soon? Are you a newlywed? Â 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]
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vanezzaospina replied to the topic MDMP in the USAR in the forum Junior Officer 6 years, 2 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]
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patrick-d-moore1 replied to the topic MDMP in the USAR in the forum Junior Officer 6 years, 2 months ago
Ness, I feel you on this one. I just assessed to USAR as an AGR and have struggled at this. A couple of thoughts right off the bat:
1. Geography matters. How close are you to a USAR Mission Training Complex or to your assigned 1st Army partner brigade? Â Both can be leveraged to provide some mentors to facilitate MDMP during your BA weekends.…[Read more]
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Klein posted an update 6 years, 3 months ago
Missing my CJO family =)
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CALDOL wrote a new post, LC – Butting Heads 6 years, 3 months ago
An infantry platoon leader is having challenges with his platoon sergeant (PSG). When he first takes charge of the platoon, the PSG is reluctant to cede full authority over the platoon’s actions in c […]
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ae_rollinson replied to the topic Turn the Ship Around! Week 6 Discussion in the forum Junior Officer 6 years, 3 months ago
Where can you personally learn in your organization right now?
My “organization” looks a bit different right now since I am in graduate studies. What’s been a great learning experience for me has been encountering many of my peers who are on the LGBTQIA+ spectrum. Â I had not encountered many diverse gender identities or sexual expressions in…[Read more]
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