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brock.j.young replied to the topic What are units doing to inform soldiers of the new retirement? in the forum Junior Officer 8 years, 4 months ago
Ray,
Honestly, if it affects unit readiness then leaders have to at least acknowledge it. Joes who can’t feed their kids, or pay their rents, or owe predatory loan companies, take time, energy, and man-hours from maintaining unit readiness and training levels.The AC is lucky in that they “own” their Soldiers and can take direct action, direct…[Read more]
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brock.j.young posted an update 8 years, 4 months ago
Planning, and drafting, and QCing, oh-my!
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brock.j.young replied to the topic NCOs and Officers in the forum Junior Officer 8 years, 4 months ago
@Joe, excellent points and post!
You’re spot on with the fact that the NCO-Officer relationship must be built on a foundation of trust. Nothing else happens without it. A new officer needs to make an analysis of their NCOs and determine the level of trust he/she has with them (this says nothing with all the ways the officer needs to be earning…[Read more]
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brock.j.young replied to the topic NCOs and Officers in the forum Junior Officer 8 years, 4 months ago
@Joe, excellent points and post!
You’re spot on with the fact that the NCO-Officer relationship must be built on a foundation of trust. Nothing else happens without it. A new officer needs to make an analysis of their NCOs and determine the level of trust he/she has with them (this says nothing with all the ways the officer needs to be earning…[Read more]
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brock.j.young replied to the topic Reading broadly, managing self development in the forum Junior Officer 8 years, 4 months ago
I cranked through most of the MCoE reading list over the last couple of years, with my favorites being “Once an Eagle,” We Were Soldiers, Once and Young,” “Platoon Leader,” “Gates of Fire,” and of course, “Starship Troopers.” However right now, I’m slogging through “Rise and Fall of the Third Reich.” It’s not necessarily on any reading list,…[Read more]
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brock.j.young and
etresage are now friends 8 years, 4 months ago
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joe started the topic NCOs and Officers in the forum Junior Officer 8 years, 4 months ago
If I have been successful in my career its because I have had amazing NCOs that made me successful. If I have failed in my career it is because I failed to cultivate a solid relationship with my NCOs. If NCOs are so pivotal to our success as officers, then we need to take the time to discuss how we can better lead them and more importantly how we…[Read more]
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joe started the topic NCOs and Officers in the forum Junior Officer 8 years, 4 months ago
If I have been successful in my career its because I have had amazing NCOs that made me successful. If I have failed in my career it is because I failed to cultivate a solid relationship with my NCOs. If NCOs are so pivotal to our success as officers, then we need to take the time to discuss how we can better lead them and more importantly how we…[Read more]
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joe started the topic NCOs and Officers in the forum Junior Officer 8 years, 4 months ago
If I have been successful in my career its because I have had amazing NCOs that made me successful. If I have failed in my career it is because I failed to cultivate a solid relationship with my NCOs. If NCOs are so pivotal to our success as officers, then we need to take the time to discuss how we can better lead them and more importantly how we…[Read more]
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joe posted an update 8 years, 4 months ago
reading 3x5leadership.wordpress.com by fellow forum member @jbowen_100. Good, quality stuff there..
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brock.j.young started the topic Inspiring volunteerism? in the forum Junior Officer 8 years, 4 months ago
If you’re ARNG or USAR, you’ve been there. Needing Soldiers to volunteer to come on duty in order to tackle those last minute tasking and suspense items that inevitably come up between drills. Inventories, last minute missions, ADVON, state call ups, requests for support; it would be nice to think that Soldiers would do it for “God and Country,”…[Read more]
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brock.j.young started the topic Inspiring volunteerism? in the forum Junior Officer 8 years, 4 months ago
If you’re ARNG or USAR, you’ve been there. Needing Soldiers to volunteer to come on duty in order to tackle those last minute tasking and suspense items that inevitably come up between drills. Inventories, last minute missions, ADVON, state call ups, requests for support; it would be nice to think to think that Soldiers would do it for “God and…[Read more]
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brock.j.young started the topic Inspiring volunteerism? in the forum Junior Officer 8 years, 4 months ago
If you’re ARNG or USAR, you’ve been there. Needing Soldiers to volunteer to come on duty in order to tackle those last minute tasking and suspense items that inevitably come up between drills. Inventories, last minute missions, ADVON, state call ups, requests for support; it would be nice to think to think that Soldiers would do it for “God and…[Read more]
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brock.j.young posted an update 8 years, 4 months ago
@patrick-martel79 , welcome to the forum! Make sure to check out the ARNG/USAR community for ARNG specific questions or concerns.
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Klein posted an update 8 years, 4 months ago
Getting ready for my class on coaching today. Fun!
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brock.j.young and
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brock.j.young replied to the topic When is “enough,” enough? Personal time expectations from NG and Reserves in the forum Junior Officer 8 years, 4 months ago
@bmcgarry, very valid point, however I think mine remains valid; at least to a point. Can expressing your expectations be a key?
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brock.j.young posted an update 8 years, 4 months ago
JuniorOfficer info brief Is coming along nicely. Sent it over for some peer review, and it should be ready to post soon.
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brock.j.young replied to the topic When is “enough,” enough? Personal time expectations from NG and Reserves in the forum Junior Officer 8 years, 4 months ago
@bmcgarry , 5 hours for a commander/PL doesn’t seem all that much, but then I’m like you and full time.
You were spot on with your comment “On the flip side I see many Soldiers in/around my organization are unwilling to do anything outside of BA weekend.” Yes, yes and YES!
Maybe it’s a matter of counseling expectations. Could initial counseling…[Read more]
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