While a gradual approach may be prudent in many situations, some situations (like the one I experienced), require a new commander to act immediately and boldly to make necessary change …
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The inevitable tasking comes down -- your unit is required to send Observer/Coach/Trainer (OCT) augmentees to support the rotation of the sister unit. However, OCT …
Cadet Essay Competition Under Construction
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When my branch manager told me she had some Platoon Leader requisitions opening at Fort Jackson, I initially though she misspoke and meant Executive Officer. I mean why on earth …
If you're a West Point graduate, maybe you bristled at the headline. If you received your commission from another source, maybe you nodded and smiled. Why did we choose this …
The Army has welcomed a few thousand new Second Lieutenants into our ranks since our last update. For all you newcomers -- welcome! We've been running some of our older …
We are in a profession training to use lethal force. An unwillingness to discuss menstruation in the military is not about a lack of intestinal fortitude to discuss a little …
This Watch2Lead uses clips from the movie "Fury" to facilitate a discussion on cohesion and the potential negative outcomes that can result in cohesive units if weak leadership exists. This …
This Listen2lead uses an episode from the popular podcast Freakonomics Radio. "Failure is Your Friend" is an episode that includes three vignettes discussing how people …