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craisler replied to the topic BugHunter in the forum Junior Officer 7 years, 8 months ago

Tags at the end of a post are set to default to all. It would be better to default tags to none so the author would have to enter tags. Another option, if possible, would be to have tags only default to the same that were found in the body of the post.
craisler replied to the topic How do you use fitness to bond with your Soldiers? in the forum Junior Officer 7 years, 8 months ago

That’s obviously a little more difficult on the Guard side, but actually a lot more important. We don’t have the day to day interactions, so finding ways to stay engaged physically throughout the month is paramount to many of us for keeping up with our fitness.

Local 5ks and other races are the number one way of keeping up with each other. It…[Read more]
craisler replied to the topic Can Leaders be introverts? in the forum Junior Officer 7 years, 8 months ago

I don’t think I have much to add that doesn’t just echo what @cptchristopherprice has already said, but I’ll try. I’m an extrovert through and through, but that doesn’t mean I care anymore or am any better of a leader than my introverted peers. Some of my best friends are introverts!

As others have mentioned, it comes down to self-awareness. W…[Read more]
brock.j.young started the topic How are you an Advocate for your Component/Branch/The Army? in the forum Junior Officer 7 years, 8 months ago

So you’re sitting on a plane (like I am now…) and someone inevitably asks you, “what do you do?”

How do you answer? (I did in my own way, but I’m curious about your answer)

Do you ‘wow’ them with your ROTC/USMA/LDAC exploits? Maybe some highlights from your last deployment?

Or do you take the opportunity to deliver an Army/ARNG/USAR message,…[Read more]
brock.j.young posted an update 7 years, 8 months ago

Headed home after a great weekend exploring Navy history.
craisler replied to the topic More than one Branch within the NG/Reserves: Pros and Cons? in the forum Junior Officer 7 years, 8 months ago

In my state, dual branching is very common for this very reason. A few years back I had an FA BDE Commander who was also my full-time federal technician DOIM (boss) with our J6. The other option is to look for functional areas. I picked up a second company-level command, and a Major slot, as a Public Affairs officer (46A).

When trying to find…[Read more]
brock.j.young posted an update 7 years, 8 months ago

Want to know and understand why the Constitution clearly states that the government will “provide and maintain the Navy” while only “raise and support Armies” for no more than two years, visit Norfolk VA. The awesome power of Naval might on display is impressive.
- brock.j.young replied 7 years, 8 months ago
  
  And there is absolutely NO doubt that these massive beasts need to be maintained. While we ground pounding, snake eaters, like to think we’re all that’s needed to win America’s wars and project power, looking across the flight decks of a pair of Nimitz Class Carriers (Washington and Eisenhower), and about a dozen other cruisers and destroyers,…[Read more]
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brock.j.young posted an update 7 years, 8 months ago

Visiting wonderful Virginia… Where was this weather when I left CA!!!
brock.j.young replied to the topic More than one Branch within the NG/Reserves: Pros and Cons? in the forum Junior Officer 7 years, 8 months ago

Just a “for instance,” did you know that the Ordnance Officer Branch Qualification (91A) can be earned through distance learning?

ATRRS course search; ORDNANCE OFFICER BRANCH QUALIFICATION (ODBQ), 4-9-C20-91A (BQ) (DL). This “functional/subordinate-branch” then allows ARNG/USAR officers to branch transfer at/after CPT to the Logistics Branch (…[Read more]
brock.j.young started the topic More than one Branch within the NG/Reserves: Pros and Cons? in the forum Junior Officer 7 years, 8 months ago

It’s the brutal fact that in the ARNG, especially within smaller states, you can quickly find yourself “stuck” and stagnant because of the limited promotion opportunities within your branch in that state. Similarly, in the USAR, you can be faced with the fact that in order to move up, you have to transfer to a unit that drills in ANOTHER state…[Read more]
brock.j.young replied to the topic Inspiring volunteerism? in the forum Junior Officer 7 years, 8 months ago

Tiara,
Most ARNG/USAR units find they have issues with this sort of thing from time to time, and that is absolutely the reason. With ARNG/USAR Soldiers, you don’t have someone who is able to commit to the military 100% of the time. The very same thing that is ARNG/USAR’s greatest strength and makes “us” a favorite of deployed commanders, is also a…[Read more]
brock.j.young replied to the topic Inspiring volunteerism? in the forum Junior Officer 7 years, 8 months ago

Tiara,
Most ARNG/USAR units find they have issues with this sort of thing from time to time, and that is absolutely the reason. With ARNG/USAR Soldiers, you don’t have someone who is able to commit to the military 100% of the time. The very same thing that is ARNG/USAR’s greatest strength and makes “us” a favorite of deployed commanders, is also a…[Read more]
tiarawalz posted an update 7 years, 8 months ago

Go Check out my Fitness Post!
tiarawalz wrote a new post, Files for "How do you use fitness to bond with your Soldiers?" 7 years, 8 months ago

This are examples of how I started a marathon/half-marathon training team with my Soldiers while I was in Command in Fort Benning, GA, 2014.
tiarawalz replied to the topic How do you use fitness to bond with your Soldiers? in the forum Junior Officer 7 years, 8 months ago

Here are a couple photos of some of the 40 people who did the race- blue is the full marathon shirt and maroon is the half marathon team shirt. Shirts were DEFINITELY a must have in bonding the team for our common goal. It also told everyone who we were, which motivated people too.
tiarawalz replied to the topic How do you use fitness to bond with your Soldiers? in the forum Junior Officer 7 years, 8 months ago

Here’s a photo of some of the 40 who completed their race- blue is the full marathon and maroon is the half marathon team.
tiarawalz replied to the topic How do you use fitness to bond with your Soldiers? in the forum Junior Officer 7 years, 8 months ago

Here’s a photo of some of the 40 who completed their race- blue is the full marathon and maroon is the half marathon team.
tiarawalz started the topic How do you use fitness to bond with your Soldiers? in the forum Junior Officer 7 years, 8 months ago

I believe that one of my “strengths” as an Army Officer is that I maintain a high level of physical fitness. I found that running and doing triathlons while in Command inspired me to be a better leader. Physical strength highlights discipline, perseverance, and resiliency. It means you are willing to work hard to achieve a goal. I have found that…[Read more]
tiarawalz started the topic How do you use fitness to bond with your Soldiers? in the forum Junior Officer 7 years, 8 months ago

I believe that one of my “strengths” as an Army Officer is that I maintain a high level of physical fitness. I found that running and doing triathlons while in Command inspired me to be a better leader. Physical strength highlights discipline, perseverance, and resiliency. It means you are willing to work hard to achieve a goal. I have found that…[Read more]
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