Today, 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 …
While 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 …
I 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 …
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I was promoted to First Sergeant at the end of April 2011, but for a variety of reasons I did not drill with my new unit until June. I was moving from a line company in a light infantry battalion to a light reconnaissance troop in a cavalry squadron, and I happened to show up …
I’m coming up on my second anniversary as a First Sergeant. I’ve loved it, and whenever the time comes to go somewhere else, I’ll salute and do as directed, but I won’t exactly be thrilled about it. These guys have quickly become family, and I want to be able to take care of them for …
Assuming 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 …
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In today’s post, I want to share four jobs you should have before you become an Army First Sergeant. If you’re thinking about serving as a First Sergeant one day, you need a game plan. You need a way to separate yourself from your peers and stand out in the crowd. Simply put, you have …
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Today, I want to share my top five reasons to be an Army First Sergeant. If there’s one job in the Army I would have LOVED to have, it would have been the First Sergeant job. Even though I was a commissioned officer (prior service enlisted) my heart was always with the enlisted guys, especially the …
In 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 …
