Davbro,

The most important way that other branches should perceive Cyber Soldiers is as force multipliers. Hands down.

Cyber folks are mostly going to be perceived and stereotyped as being introverts, geeks, basement dwellers,  and probably not being very physically fit; it’s going to happen. I consider myself a cyber guy AND I’m a former AG…[Read more]

Davbro,

The most important way that other branches should perceive Cyber Soldiers is as force multipliers. Hands down.

Cyber folks are mostly going to be perceived and stereotyped as being introverts, geeks, basement dwellers,  and probably not being very physically fit; it’s going to happen. I consider myself a cyber guy AND I’m a former AG…[Read more]

Additionally, I believe team unity plays a big role. The more cohesive the team, the more receptive to change. This thread has some good insight on how to achieve both team unity and improve morale https://juniorofficer.army.mil/discussion/team-unity/

@akademiks139 I agree. People seem to be more receptive when they know the plan. However, officers have told me that sometimes, your soldiers do not need to know everything.

@watpalsh

I am assuming you’re a cadet at USMA. If so, there is an entire course, PE450, devoted to the topic of unit PT. If you are interested in finding physical activities of a particular branch, please see the attached document (all credits go to the Department of Physical Education).

Wilton,

I wrestled with this question probably more than deciding what to branch. Ultimately, it came down to three factors, in order of significance:

1) The unit at the post

2) The surrounding area

3) The desire for something new

Having lived on the east coast/Midwest my entire life, I had decided that moving cross country was the optimal…[Read more]