Practical Leadership for Citizen Soldiers
Serving Army National Guard, Army Reserve, Defense Force Soldiers, & Veterans Since 2009
Helping Citizen Soldiers become more effective leaders with practical training, proven leadership advice, and real-world resources. Trusted by thousands of readers who want to succeed both on and off drill weekend.
✅ 1,000+ Articles
✅ Serving Citizen Soldiers Since 2009
✅ Trusted by Thousands of Readers
✅ Free Checklists
✅ Leadership Courses
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Become a Better Citizen Soldier
Practical leadership tips, checklists, planners, and resources for Army National Guard, Army Reserve, Active Duty Soldiers, Veterans, and Military Families.
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✅ 17-Page Guide
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Welcome to Part-Time-Commander.com
Whether you’re serving in the Army National Guard, Army Reserve, Active Duty Army, or another reserve component, you’ve come to the right place.
Part-Time-Commander.com was created to help Citizen Soldiers become better leaders, improve their military careers, and make the most of their limited military time. Here you’ll find practical, real-world advice you can actually use—not just theory or information copied from Army regulations.
Our goal is simple: provide the training, leadership tips, checklists, planners, articles, courses, and resources you need to succeed both in and out of uniform. Whether you’re preparing for drill weekend, getting ready for annual training, taking over a new leadership position, or planning the next step in your military career, you’ll find tools designed to save you time, reduce stress, and help you perform at a higher level.
Take a few minutes to explore the website, browse our most popular articles, download your free Citizen Soldier Drill Weekend Success Checklist, and join our email community for weekly leadership tips, exclusive resources, and updates. We’re glad you’re here and look forward to helping you become the best Soldier and leader you can be.
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Welcome to Part-Time-Commander.com! Whether you’re a new Soldier, seasoned NCO, Company Commander, or somewhere in between, these five steps will help you get the most from our website.
① 📋 Download Your FREE Checklist
Start with our Drill Weekend Success Checklist—a 17-page guide packed with practical tips, planning tools, and checklists to help you prepare for every drill weekend.
② 📖 Read Our Most Popular Articles
Explore more than 1,200 articles covering military leadership, training, Army regulations, career development, military history, productivity, and much more.
③ 🎓 Explore Our Courses & Digital Products
Ready to take your leadership to the next level? Browse our growing library of planners, checklists, templates, online courses, and downloadable resources created specifically for Citizen Soldiers.
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④ 🛒 Check Out Our Recommended Resources
We’ve compiled our favorite leadership books, military gear, electronics, office supplies, productivity tools, and apps to help you become more organized and effective both on and off duty.
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⑤ 🤝 Join Our Community
Stay connected with thousands of fellow Citizen Soldiers. Follow us for leadership tips, new articles, videos, product updates, and practical advice throughout the year.
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Connect with fellow Citizen Soldiers, ask questions, share ideas, and learn from leaders across the country. It’s a great place to network, exchange experiences, and stay informed about new articles, videos, and resources.
Whether you prefer reading articles, watching videos, or connecting with other military professionals, we’re glad you’re here and look forward to helping you succeed throughout your military career.
Chuck’s Recommended Resources
These are the books, gear, apps, and tools I personally recommend to help Citizen Soldiers become more effective leaders, stay organized, and succeed both in and out of uniform.
📚 Leadership Books
Discover my favorite military leadership, time management, personal finance, and professional development books. These are the books that have had the biggest impact on my military career and personal life.
💻 Electronics
From laptops and tablets to smart watches and portable monitors, these are the electronic devices I use and recommend to help you stay productive at home, at drill, and while traveling.
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🎒 Military Gear
Browse my favorite military gear, field equipment, OCIE accessories, admin supplies, and everyday carry items that can make life easier during drill weekends, annual training, and deployments.
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🗂️ Office & Organization
Stay organized with planners, notebooks, printers, office supplies, whiteboards, storage solutions, and other tools designed to help you manage your military and civilian responsibilities.
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📱 Apps & Software
These are the apps and software programs I use to stay organized, manage my time, improve productivity, and simplify both my military and business life.
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⭐ Favorite Resources
Explore my collection of trusted websites, online tools, courses, training materials, and other resources that I believe every Citizen Soldier should know about.
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ABOUT CHUCK HOLMES
My name is Chuck Holmes, and I’m a former Army Major with more than 15 years of service in the Active Army, Army National Guard, and Army Reserve as both an enlisted Soldier and commissioned officer. I’m a combat veteran, published author, certified small business coach, and hold a master’s degree in management. Today, I’m the founder of Part-Time-Commander.com, where my passion is helping part-time Soldiers, veterans, and military families succeed in both their military and civilian lives. My wife, Rachel, and I live in Florida, where we enjoy the outdoors, especially thrifting, BBQ, fishing, and travel, when we’re not working on new projects.
Thank you for visiting my website today.