The following information is an extract from the book “Military Writing.” Military awards fall into three categories: awards for service, achievement, and valor. An award for service recognizes outstanding work over a period of time, usually during one assignment or …Read More
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As a Commander Know When and How to Inspect
This following is an Extract from the Book Guidebook for the Young Officer When and how should I inspect? The answer to this question depends greatly on the type of platoon sergeant you possess (as discussed earlier). However, there are …Read More
How to Relate to Your Platoon Sergeant
This following is an Extract from the Book Guidebook for the Young Officer How do I relate to my platoon sergeant? This question also begets a few comments of philosophy before directly addressing the issue. Leader-subordinate relationships have been endlessly …Read More
How Commander’s Can Conduct an Initial 1SG Counseling?
The following is an extract from the Book Company Command the Bottomline Day One with Your 1SG—Initial Counseling The most important meeting with your 1SG is the one that takes place immediately after you assume command. This is the ideal …Read More
The Ideal Company Commander – First Sergeant (1SG) Relationship
A productive company commander-1SG relationship is your goal because such a relationship begets a successful unit. Mutual respect is essential. Think about the following areas in building an excellent relationship: COMMUNICATION: Communication must be open, direct, and two-way. The commander and …Read More
Using Moss on the Side of a Tree to Determine Direction- NOT TRUE
There have been many articles written and survival experts claim that you can tell cardinal direction by the side of a tree that moss grows on. The premise is that moss only grows on the North side of trees to …Read More
As Caregivers Can We Decide to Terminate Our End of the Family Care Plan?
My husband and I are caring for our daughter's children. She is divorced and is due to be deployed. Custody has not been settled in court. We feel our daughter needs to come home and take care of her children and the custody issues. She got in the Army, now we have the mess. Are we able to terminate a Family Care Plan?.. Read the Answer»
Methods of Measuring Distance for Land Navigation
Straight Line Measuring distance on a map is critical to be able to determine how far you must travel between points or locations. You can measure straight line distance and curved distance (roads). The most accurate method for measuring straight …Read More
How to Use Your Hand to Illustrate Terrain Features
Some of you may not know how to use your hand to explain terrain features; whiles a few of us might need a slight refresher. Below is an example of how you can use your hand to illustrate the terrain …Read More
After Action Review (AAR) Planning and Preparation
Introduction After Action Reviews (AARs) are an extremely useful tool if planned and conducted properly. Conversely AARs that are improperly prepared and executed can be detrimental to the event and the overall morale of the element. The main point to …Read More
Training Meetings: Who Attends & Their Roles
The following is a brief discussion on who attends a training meeting and what their roles are: Attendees will vary depending on the structure of your unit but on average the following personnel should attend the training meeting: Commander: Responsible …Read More
Finalizing Your Command or Leadership Philosophy
Developing Your Command/Leadership Philosophy You should begin building or developing your Command Philosophy before you ever arrive at the unit. In fact it would be a good idea to begin developing it before you are selected for command. This allows …Read More
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