If you are a Battalion Commander, you have the responsibility to sit down with your new Company Commanders and do an initial counseling with them. A verbal counseling is not good enough either! It should be in writing. One of the most important parts of your job is developing your direct reports! And the best …
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Are you looking for a sample Battalion Commander OER Support Form? If so, you are in the right place. Today, I want to do two things. First and foremost, I want to talk about some things that you should put on your OER Support Form. In addition, I want to offer you the ability to …
Today, I’d like to share four things you should do before you take Battalion Command. These are some recommended tips from some former Battalion Commander friends of mine. I hope you find the tips helpful. # 1 Draft up a Game Plan of Your Goals and Vision for the Unit and Yourself When you have …
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Today, I want to share five reasons to be an Army Battalion Commander in the USAR or ARNG. I’m sure these tips apply to active duty officers too. Although I was never personally a Battalion Commander myself (I resigned as a Major) I did interview some of my friends and peers that are former Battalion …
What is the best type of battalion to command? This is really a double-edged-sword type of question. But, I will do my best to answer it as I see it. For the most part, this article pertains to USAR and ARNG officers. Let me begin by telling you that getting a battalion command of any …
The purpose of this article is to teach you about Army Battalions, Battalion Commanders and the Battalion (BN) Commander duties and responsibilities. First of all, let’s take a minute to discuss an Army battalion. An Army battalion normally consists of 400-800 Soldiers. Depending on the mission and structure of a unit, sizes can vary. Most …
