There’s a sliding scale on this.

Out of BOLC and as a junior LT, my gap was more in Army systems (Supply, UTM, Bn Level Planning).  Most LPDS and mentors can and do target these gaps in our learning, probably because they are easier to train someone for. It is easier, in my opinion, to teach a lieutenant how maintenance systems work. It is much…[Read more]

There’s a sliding scale on this.

Out of BOLC and as a junior LT, my gap was more in Army systems (Supply, UTM, Bn Level Planning).  Most LPDS and mentors can and do target these gaps in our learning, probably because they are easier to train someone for. It is easier, in my opinion, to teach a lieutenant how maintenance systems work. It is much…[Read more]

There’s a sliding scale on this.

Out of BOLC and as a junior LT, my gap was more in Army Systems (Supply, UTM, Bn Level Planning).  Most LPDS and mentors can and do target these gaps in our learning, probably because they are easier to train someone for. It is easier, in my opinion, to teach a Lieutenant how maintenance systems work. It is much…[Read more]

Joe,

My first Job was as an XO for a Recon Troop in Korea, it is a terrible first job to have as a 2LT and I promise that you are more armed for the position than I ever was. Remember that you are never alone and that you have a host of people both inside and outside your formation who want you to be successful because it makes their own lives e…[Read more]

Joe,

My first Job was as an XO for a Recon Troop in Korea, it is a terrible first job to have as a 2LT and I promise that you are more armed for the position than I ever could be. Remember that you are never alone and that you have a host of people both inside and outside your formation who want you to be successful because it inadvertently…[Read more]

Joe,

My first Job was as an XO for a Recon Troop in Korea, it is a terrible first job to have as a 2LT and I promise that you are more armed for the position that I ever could be. Remember that you are never alone and that you have a host of people both inside and inside your formation who want you to be successful because it inadvertently makes…[Read more]

Josh,

You have a great blog and your experience clearly reflects a company commander that controls a lot of his white space (I saw this consistently in your own flexibility to dictate company training rhythms from reset using P Weeks). Do you have any suggestions how Commanders can thrive in environments where they are more restricted? Have you…[Read more]

Josh,

You have a great blog and your experience clearly reflects a company commander that controls a lot of his white space (I saw this consistently in your own flexibility to dictate company training rhythms from reset using P Weeks). Do you have any suggestions how Commanders can thrive in environments where they are more restricted? Have you…[Read more]

Josh,

You have a great blog and your experience clearly reflects a company commander that controls a lot of his white space (I saw this consistently in your own flexibility to dictate company training rhythms from reset using P Weeks). Do you have any suggestions how Commanders can thrive in environments where they are more restricted? Have you…[Read more]

Ellis,

I think you will find that generally a Batallion Commander or his S-3 shop will want CONOPs built in a manner that is tailored to how the Commander wishes to receive information. Alternatively, Company Commanders may ask their Platoon Leaders to develop a CONOP standard in which they will push up to the Squadron/Batallion for approval.

In…[Read more]

Ellis,

I think you will find that generally a Batallion Commander or his S-3 shop will want CONOPs built in a manner that is tailored to how the Commander wishes to receive information.

Hope that helps.