Reading Time: 3 minutesToday, I want to share some leadership tips and advice for Army First Sergeants. Although I was never a 1SG myself, the information in this post comes directly from former and current Army First Sergeants. I simply interviewed a few senior NCOs whom I trust and respect, and took notes about what they said. I … Read more
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhile the Company Commander leads the company, the XO and 1SG run the Company. Working together you and the 1SG form the command team which supports the Company Commander and the unit. As the XO, a great relationship with the Company 1SG is vital. Some of us are fortunate enough to have an old-crusty 1SG … Read more
Reading Time: 2 minutesI am an Officer, so, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE bear with me on this article. Today, we will be exploring the Sergeant Majors Academy and 5 Things You Learn at the Sergeant Majors Academy. I have often heard Soldiers kid that all a SGM learns when they make SGM is how to mess with Soldiers about … Read more
Reading Time: 3 minutesAssuming that you’re about to take command of a company and have a First Sergeant who’s been there for a while, he or she will be one of your best sources of information about the unit. You’ll certainly want to be able to hit the ground running. You also want to know that you and … Read more
Reading Time: 9 minutesIn today’s post, I want to talk about some of the most common Army First Sergeant duties and responsibilities. The First Sergeant is the senior enlisted Soldier in an Army company sized element. A company can range from 50 to 200 Soldiers, depending on the type of unit and its mission. A First Sergeant normally … Read more