I wish I had gotten more education / exposure to working with both NCOs and junior Enlisted. Looking back, it is something that is really best understood through experience, but I think I only was introduced to a few NCOs my whole time at West Point (and their job was to be in charge of me, less working with me). A really helpful experience that…[Read more]

I think that it not only helps to solve the problems you have by informing higher of the friction point, but it also helps to provide higher a solution by routinely sharing those resources (e.g. a range) with sister units. Make the sharing a part of your CONOPs so that you have a bump plan in place that cause less heartache with your sub…[Read more]

I’ve had the honor of working closely with 2 WO (AG – CW3, CW2) and knowing many within the MI world. First thing I tell them when I introduce my self is ” as a Junior Officer I am hungry for knowledge so I will apologize in advance if I asked 1,001 questions”. They are by far the most knowledgeable individuals who give you the good, the bad and…[Read more]

Teammates,

DRMO can be a great resource along with your PBO. While you may not be able to purchase everything you need to meet your training requirements you might find something that can be a combat multiplier through DRMO. Most supply personnel know of DRMO for turning in equipment that is no longer required or serviceable. However, one doesn’t…[Read more]

Alrighty…time for my FRG Hat!

As an FRG leader right now, the best thing I received from my predecessor was the leader continuity book.  Ours includes the IRS establishment letter, account access memos from the previous and present commander, Assumption of Command orders, position assignment MFRs, and monthly audits for the account from the…[Read more]