Hi George!

I can only give a small input on regards to this from my experience (although not in command)…while working at the BDE, I made it a point to get into my DCOs (SR) calendar for my initial, after receiving a “verbal counseling, the DCO PCSed  within 3 months. When I tried getting a new SR counseling with the new DCO, my boss said not…[Read more]

I am new to WTO and waiting on more guidance from S3 to understand how it works but…a WTO is a weekly tasking order and has the same information as an OPORD just in a more condense manner.

I will get back with more specific info on WTO and end result of them as I am getting ready to write one for the new BN S1 hours of operation 🙂 .

I’ll also…[Read more]

As I have been always told…where you go, what ever you do…plant a seed and grow!

Your branch does. It define you, you define you so make the best out of the branch you got and succeed! Things are not always how you planned them because it they were then there wouldn’t be no fun to life!

Sir! Although I been a little MIA (mainly due to a new job and the husband coming back from deployment) I wanted to let you know that I enjoy reading your post! They are super interesting!

I’m currently transitioning to a BN S1 position and observing how they operate and for me I do best with writing things down on my green book and/or writing it on a white board so I can have physical visibility of what I need to do or refer back to.

My XO on the other hand is all about calendar events and WTO so that’s something I’ll be getting used to!

I was at Ft. Bliss as a cadet for a month, it was by far the best “short assignment” I’ve experienced. The post is really big, the have an awesome outdoor mall with lots of restaurants to enjoy and also different stores (dollar store, under armor etc.). It is very warm at least from what I remember but the view from some offices is phenomenal and…[Read more]

The computer approach…

I hear “this millennials don’t know how hard it was…” comment all the time around the office.

As leaders we forget that “this millennials” grew up in a technological savvy world and, regardless of what component we are, their expertise comes handy if you need something done. It seems to me as if they are also more cre…[Read more]

JUST WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR!!!

I’ve been a little MIA this past few days and was wondering this specific topic after a small conversation with my husband. I’ll ensure to read through before we have the “serious conversation”.

Thank you so much!

Great information Jeff

I am a true believer that in order to give constructive criticism/feedback/opinion, you must first be able to receive the same.

It is also getting to know the person you will be talking to that can make a difference. Not two people receive a particular message the same and therefore you must know who your audience is,…[Read more]

Does one mode make a difference over another?

– It does make a difference. Having a face to face interaction is better then an email or even a phone call because you can put a face to a name. Also, being able to see someone’s interaction in person can tell a lot about that individual, their passion, their dislikes their interest are many times…[Read more]

Thank you for sharing this great information!

As I prepare my self to take over a section, I can’t help but feel both excited and scared. This is a great starting point for me as I learn to understand what junior soldiers and NCOs need of me as a leader.

Thank you.

Just wanted to add to the tools that you have shared Jeff (sir), and also:

“Success is not final, failure us not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts”

– Churchill

Jeff (Sir),

You hit the nail in the head! Anger and disappointment more than defensiveness.

Still feelings some sort of way about the situation and although it is not the first time this has happen, I can’t seem to get my self to speak to the 1SG as I did the first time, mainly because after I spoke to the BDE XO the guidance was to go through…[Read more]

fmoseley great information!

I am an AG Officer too #AGATW. Although I am not close to CCC I am interested to know about the DL. How soon did you start? Is this option for all COMPOs?

Thank you