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We are examining some of the Army Field Manuals, and in today’s post, we are going to provide an overview of Army FM 6-0. It is my opinion that every current leader, and every future Army leader should read thisContinue reading… Army FM 6-0: An Overview
RMP is an often misunderstood subject in the Army National Guard and the Army Reserve. In today’s post, we are going to delve into RMP Funds: what they are and how they work. RMP stands for Readiness Management Period. TheContinue reading… Readiness Management Period (RMP Funds): What You Should Know
The Article 138 Process is often misunderstood and is seldom used. It is a powerful tool to guarantee a Soldier’s rights are not violated, and that he/she is treated correctly under military codes. In today’s post, we will explain theContinue reading… The Article 138 Process: What Every Soldier Should Know
Among all the duties and responsibilities a Company Commander has, developing his/her XO is one of those that is sometimes overlooked. Being an XO is a thankless job, and all too often Commanders often rely on them to take careContinue reading… The Company XO & Company Commander Relationship
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 ofContinue reading… Company Commander Initial Counseling: Tips for Battalion Commanders
It is pretty obvious that Army National Guard Company Commanders face different challenges than their Active Duty counterparts. One of those is the area of Soldier retention. Only in the National Guard are Company Commanders responsible for and rated onContinue reading… Top 5 Army Retention Ideas for Company Commanders
Let’s face it, being a Company Commander even as a seasoned Captain is one of the most challenging duty positions you will ever hold. That being said, those challenges are even more exponentially present when you are a Lieutenant CompanyContinue reading… Top 7 Tips for Lieutenant Company Commanders
Today, I want to share a problem that one of my website visitors sent in about an issue he is having with his AGR Staff (Readiness NCO and Supply Sergeant). He is the Company Commander. This is what he writes:Continue reading… Problems with the AGR Staff at the Unit Level
Our unit Readiness NCO is an E-7 with a lot of time and grade in his boots. He has served Active Duty, National Guard, is a Ranger, rocks lots of chest candy and is one of the best NCOs inContinue reading… Top 5 Tips for Army Officers
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 toContinue reading… 5 Questions Every Company Commander Should Ask Their First Sergeant
